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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greg Mungo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cook has chosen Black and Yellow - Wiz Khalif as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Mungo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Cook!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Cook misses.
Mungo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mungo throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Mungo.
Cook clinches with his opponent.
Cook comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mungo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mungo prevents Cook from breaking the clinch.
Cook has Mungo pushed against the cage.
Cook stalling in the clinch but Mungo improves position.
Mungo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mungo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cook drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mungo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cook displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mungo up against the cage.
Cook working hard to break the clinch.
Cook has clasped his hands together around Mungo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cook working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cook looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sloppy strikes there by Cook.
Cook misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cook working the ground and pound but Mungo is defending the strikes.
Mungo prevents Cook from improving position.
Mungo is trying to get back to half guard.
Mungo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mungo tries to get out of the position.
Cook throws a strike aimed at the side of Mungo's head but Mungo avoids it well.
That's two 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.
Cook tries for a kimura but Mungo is defending well.
Cook in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mungo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cook connects with a decent elbow.
Mungo is trying to get back to half guard.
Cook is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mungo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cook misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook working the ground and pound.
Cook tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cook misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cook throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mungo taking a bit of punishment here - Cook scoring with strikes.
Cook misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mungo defending against the ground and pound.
Mungo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cook tries to score with some ground and pound. Mungo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook lands some shots froms side control.
Cook misses with the ground and pound.
Cook tries to score with some ground and pound. Mungo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cook in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cook creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mungo is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Cook are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mungo struggling a bit here.
Cook working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Cook dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cook fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cook slips a jab and a cross from Mungo.
Greg Mungo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Mungo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cook doesn't seem phased though.
Mungo misses the jab.
Cook takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cook tries to clinch there but Mungo circles away.
Mungo misses with an uppercut. Cook saw that one coming.
Cook defending well as Mungo loads up on a big left hand.
Mungo misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Mungo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Mungo.
Cook tries to clinch up but Mungo circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mungo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Mungo. No joy for Cook on that attempt.
Mungo misses with an uppercut. Cook saw that one coming.
Cook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cook tries to clinch there but Mungo circles away.
Mungo fails to land with a series of punches.
Cook uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mungo.
Cook avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mungo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mungo looks to score with a jab to the body but Cook is just out of range.
Mungo defending well as Cook loads up on a big left hand.
Cook blocks a jab.
A nice combination there by Mungo.
Mungo swings for the body but Cook moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook clinches up with Mungo and pushes him back against the cage.
Mungo dodges an elbow strike from Cook.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cook has Mungo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mungo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mungo blocks an elbow strike.
Mungo swings wildly with an uppercut but Cook uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cook can't get the takedown.
Greg Mungo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Cook.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cook just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mungo's brow.
Cook has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mungo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mungo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cook taking a breather.
Cook drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mungo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cook uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mungo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mungo loads up on a big right hand but Cook slips the punch.
Mungo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mungo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cook tries to clinch up.
Cook ducks under a wild hook from Mungo.
Cook steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mungo.
Cook avoids a punch combination nicely.
Greg Mungo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mungo jabs Cook right on the nose. Cook blinks but takes it well.
Mungo works the jab nicely.
Greg Mungo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cook fails to land the takedown.
Cook slips a straight right by Mungo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mungo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cook displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mungo throws out the jab.
Mungo lands a left and a right that send Cook crashing to the mat, dazed. Mungo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Cook is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mungo connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Cook out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greg Mungo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ramba Somdet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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155 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramba Somdet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gilbert Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Somdet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Somdet takes a swing at Melendez's ribcage but misses.
Somdet misses with a takedown attempt - Melendez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Melendez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Somdet!
Somdet working to try and regain half guard.
Melendez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Somdet's face.
Somdet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Melendez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Melendez landing punches.
Melendez cracks Somdet with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Somdet is working to get back to half guard.
Melendez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
It looks like Ramba Somdet has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melendez is landing with some decent strikes but Somdet is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ramba Somdet's cut is getting worse.
Melendez looking to finish Somdet with some ground and pound. This is bad for Somdet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somdet is trying to escape the mount.
Somdet is breathing heavily.
Melendez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Melendez raining down shots from the mount!
Somdet is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Somdet that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ramba Somdet's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ramba Somdet's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gilbert Melendez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Pato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pato has chosen Ride of the Valkyries - Robert Wagner as his entrance music. The key to victory for Nate Diaz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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160 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexandre Pato!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Pato's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pato misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pato has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Pato managing to block the knees to the body from Diaz.
Pato blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pato.
Pato is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diaz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nate Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Pato.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pato fails to land the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diaz!
Pato dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Pato's head and hops out.
Pato shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pato takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pato shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pato looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pato throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pato misses with a jab to the body
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pato thinking.
Diaz tries to clinch but Pato moves out of range.
Pato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Pato misses its intended target.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Pato circles away.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pato.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pato looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz stalks Pato and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pato's face. Pato staggers backwards, shaken.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pato swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nate Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Pato pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
Pato throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
Diaz lands a two punch combo.
Pato slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pato backs up against the cage.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Pato avoids it well.
Diaz jabs at Pato's body.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pato doesn't seem bothered though.
Pato shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pato shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pato's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pato's back!
Diaz has the hooks in. Pato is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Diaz gets his hands free as Pato looks to control.
Pato has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz working for a choke but Pato is defending well.
Pato trying to control the position but Diaz manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Diaz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pato throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pato misses with a looping left.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pato stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pato has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pato closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Pato pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pato shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nate Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Pato.
Pato shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pato sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pato pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Pato wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Pato controlling the action here.
Pato works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to get to half guard.
Pato looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pato has hold of Diaz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Diaz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pato has control of Diaz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Diaz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pato is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Diaz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pato is working away from the top position though.
Pato is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Pato seems content to control.
Pato is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pato performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pato controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pato postures up.
Pato's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pato trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandre Pato has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Pato misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandre Pato 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A nice combination there by Diaz.
Pato throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pato off to one side.
Diaz lands a jab to Pato's midsection.
Alexandre Pato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
Pato shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz thows a body shot but no joy.
Pato falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Pato shoots in.
Nate Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Pato.
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
Pato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Pato circles away.
Diaz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pato.
Pato on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pato swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pato thinking.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Pato's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pato fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Pato keeps it at a distance.
Diaz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Diaz is looking to wear down Pato with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pato walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Pato takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pato tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pato somewhat.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pato looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diaz tries to clinch but Pato is having none of it.
Pato shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pato gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pato.
Pato moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pato shoots for a double leg takedown but Diaz sprawls well. He's pushed Pato's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pato fails with the takedown.
Diaz throws a series of strikes that have Pato backpedaling.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Pato avoids nicely.
Diaz leaves Pato with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Diaz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Eisenhower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Marks (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dwight Eisenhower!
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, Jan Marks!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marks is looking to clinch.
Eisenhower swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eisenhower will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eisenhower misses with a two punch combination.
Eisenhower displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Marks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Eisenhower.
Eisenhower throws a right and a left that Marks avoids nicely.
Marks tries to close the distance and clinch but Eisenhower swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marks misses with a series of wild punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Eisenhower.
Marks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Eisenhower!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eisenhower tries to hold on but Marks pushes him away.
Eisenhower regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks trying to mount his opponent but Eisenhower defends it.
Eisenhower holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Marks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Eisenhower does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marks looks gassed!
Eisenhower keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Eisenhower has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Marks. Oh but Eisenhower has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Marks goes limp - he's gone! Eisenhower jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dwight Eisenhower!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Casili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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263 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Casili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Kerr!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kerr trying to control the position from guard on top but Casili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerr won't allow Casili to get back to his feet.
Casili will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kerr trying to control but Casili is working from the bottom.
Kerr prevents Casili from getting back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kerr trying to control but Casili is working from the bottom.
Casili is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Casili throws a head kick that misses.
Casili throws a sloppy head kick and Kerr moves out of range easily.
Casili throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Mark Kerr has been cut.
Kerr blocks the body kick.
Casili misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Kerr as he checks the leg kick.
Casili throws a sloppy head kick and Kerr moves out of range easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Casili.
Kerr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Casili plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kerr gets the takedown into side control.
Casili on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Casili tries to get out of the position.
Casili is breathing heavily.
Casili is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kerr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kerr is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Casili looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kerr gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Casili is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kerr lets go of the hold and Casili can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Kerr!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heffe Barsanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johann Schwartz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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25
397 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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27
255 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heffe Barsanti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johann Schwartz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwartz misses with a takedown attempt - Barsanti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schwartz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barsanti defends it nicely.
Schwartz blocks a jab.
Schwartz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barsanti.
Heffe Barsanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barsanti is breathing heavily.
Barsanti looks to land a combination but Schwartz avoids it well.
Barsanti scores with a one two! Schwartz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Schwartz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Schwartz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barsanti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barsanti managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Schwartz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barsanti defending against the ground and pound.
Schwartz working the ground and pound but Barsanti is defending the strikes.
Schwartz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barsanti is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schwartz in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Barsanti is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johann Schwartz!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Palmer Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximilian Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bleed by Soulfly kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Palmer Ward could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maximilian Maximus's chin.
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22
309 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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26
345 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Palmer Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximilian Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ward looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maximus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ward.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch but Maximus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ward has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maximus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Maximus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maximus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maximus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ward's face.
It looks like Palmer Ward has been cut.
Ward is breathing heavily.
Ward tries to circle away but Maximus has him pinned against the cage.
Maximus taking a breather.
Maximus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maximus looking to stall.
Maximus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ward is trying to force a seperation but Maximus has the dominant position.
A knee to the head by Maximus.
Maximus lands a knee to the head.
Maximus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ward blocks an elbow strike.
Ward is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maximus is defending well for now.
Ward misses with a knee to the head.
Maximus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Maximus lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maximus.
Maximus lands an elbow just above Ward 's eye.
Maximus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maximus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maximus landing knees to the head.
Maximus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maximus tries to stall but Ward uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maximus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ward wants to get back to striking at distance but Maximus won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ward can't break the clinch.
Maximus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ward's efforts to push away.
Maximus misses with a knee strike.
Maximus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Maximus.
Maximus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ward.
Ward wants to get back to striking at distance but Maximus won't allow it.
Ward wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maximus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ward has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ward looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maximus landing knees to the body.
Maximus looking to throw knees to the head but Ward is blocking nicely.
Maximus managing to block the knees to the body from Ward.
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.
Maximus lands an elbow just above Ward 's eye.
Maximus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maximus stalling the fight.
Ward is looking to break free of the clinch but Maximus has double underhooks.
Maximus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ward's defenses.
Maximus keeps control of Ward as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Maximus.
Maximus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maximus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ward has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maximus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maximus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ward up against the cage.
Maximus lands an elbow that stopped Ward in his tracks for a moment.
Maximus keeps control of Ward as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maximus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maximus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maximus has Ward pressed against the cage, preventing Ward from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ward has had enough of the clinch but Maximus keeps him there for the moment.
Maximus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ward's face.
Ward trying to land knees to the body.
Maximus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ward wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward missing with knees to the body.
Ward wants to break free but Maximus has control.
Ward missing with knees to the body.
Maximus pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maximus landing knees to the body.
Ward takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ward breaks the clinch.
Ward moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maximus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ward, pushing him back against the cage.
Maximus tries to stall but Ward uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ward tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maximus avoids it.
Ward letting Maximus take a breather here.
Maximus taking a breather.
Ward is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maximus is defending well for now.
Maximus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ward can't break the clinch.
Maximus throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ward misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maximus.
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.
Maximus landing knees to the head.
Maximus looking to throw knees to the head but Ward is blocking nicely.
Maximus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ward trying to land knees to the body.
Maximus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maximus lands a knee to the head.
Maximus lands a nice knee to the body.
Maximus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maximus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ward avoids it.
Ward is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maximus misses with a knee strike.
Ward escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ward tries to clinch but Maximus moves away
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Maximus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maximus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maximus has Ward pushed against the cage.
Maximus is looking to control Ward's arms but Ward gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maximus has his back to the cage.
Ward wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maximus has him pressed against the cage.
Maximus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maximus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ward breaks from the clinch.
Maximus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximilian Maximus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Palmer Ward's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maximus clinches.
Maximus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maximus is trying to stall.
Ward missing with knees to the body.
Maximus avoiding damage as Ward throws knees to the body.
Ward escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maximus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ward paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ward clinches but Maximus breaks the clinch
and Maximus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maximus.
Maximus wants to stall.
Maximus keeps control of Ward as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ward tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maximus avoids it.
Maximus is pushing Ward up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Maximus scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus lands a knee to the head.
Maximus managing to block the knees to the body from Ward.
Ward tries to land knees in the clinch but Maximus avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maximus obliges.
Ward wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maximus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ward is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maximus is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward breaks the clinch.
Maximus tries to clinch up.
Maximus wants to clinch up but Ward keeps it at a distance.
Ward tries to clinch up but Maximus circles away and keeps his distance.
Maximus tries to clinch up.
Maximus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ward moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Maximus.
Ward is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maximus prevents Ward from breaking the clinch.
Maximus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maximus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maximus is looking to control Ward's arms but Ward gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maximus has his back to the cage.
Ward is trying to break the clinch but Maximus is controlling him.
Ward wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maximus has him pressed against the cage.
Maximus is trying to stall.
Maximus is pushing Ward up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Maximus misses with a knee strike.
Ward tries to land knees in the clinch but Maximus avoids the damage to the body.
Ward has had enough of the clinch but Maximus keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maximus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ward escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ward doesn't manage to clinch there - Maximus circles away.
Maximus rushes Ward and presses him up against the cage.
Ward wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ward being controlled against the cage.
Maximus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maximus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maximus scores with a knee to the head.
Ward tries to circle away but Maximus has him pinned against the cage.
Maximus is struggling to control the position.
Ward wants to get back to striking at distance but Maximus won't allow it.
Maximus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ward's face.
Ward tries to land knees in the clinch but Maximus avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maximus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ward is looking to break free of the clinch but Maximus has double underhooks.
Maximus managing to block the knees to the body from Ward.
Ward misses with an elbow strike.
Maximus with a knee to the head.
Ward has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maximus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ward's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus stalling.
Ward breaks from the clinch.
Maximus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maximus looks to clinch
and Ward counters by moving into the clinch.
Maximus with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Maximus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Maximus misses with a knee to the head.
Ward lands a nice knee to the body.
Maximus looking to throw knees to the head but Ward is blocking nicely.
Maximus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maximus tries to land a knee to the head but Ward blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Ward's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ward tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maximus avoids it.
Knees to the body from Maximus.
Stalling in the clinch from Maximus.
Maximus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ward.
Ward tries to land knees in the clinch but Maximus avoids the damage to the body.
Maximus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ward's face.
Ward avoids a wild elbow strike from Maximus.
Maximus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ward wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maximus controlling the action here for a moment.
Maximus avoiding damage as Ward throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ward wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maximus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ward missing with knees to the body.
Maximus trying to control the position but instead, Ward has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maximus into the cage.
Ward looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ward is looking to break free of the clinch but Maximus has double underhooks.
Maximus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maximus has Ward pushed against the cage.
Maximus trying to stall but Ward improves his position.
Maximus seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Ward trying to land knees to the body.
Maximus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ward's efforts to push away.
Maximus lands a good knee to the midsection. Ward won't want to take too many of those.
Ward looking to throw knees to the head but Maximus is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ward blocks it with crossed arms.
Maximus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ward's face.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Maximus in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ward looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ward landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ward pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ward throws a push kick but Maximus slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximilian Maximus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Palmer Ward's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ward tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ward avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ward swats away the attempt to clinch by Maximus.
Maximus throws a low kick but Ward moves out of range easily.
Ward throws a head kick that misses.
Maximus lands with an uppercut that bounces Ward off the cage and back into rage.
Maximus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ward moves into range and clinches up with Maximus.
Maximus stalling.
A frustrated look appears on Ward's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maximus scores with a knee to the head.
Ward misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maximus.
Maximus connects with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward tries to circle away but Maximus has him pinned against the cage.
Maximus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maximus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ward blocks it with crossed arms.
Ward working hard to break the clinch.
Maximus looking to throw knees to the head but Ward is blocking nicely.
Maximus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ward has had enough of the clinch but Maximus keeps him there for the moment.
Maximus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ward misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maximus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maximus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maximus working Ward over with knees to the body.
Ward trying to land knees to the body.
Ward with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ward is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maximus avoiding damage as Ward throws knees to the body.
Ward has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maximus avoiding damage as Ward throws knees to the body.
Ward letting Maximus take a breather here.
Maximus keeps control of Ward as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maximus tries a knee to the head but Ward blocks it.
Ward tries to land knees in the clinch but Maximus avoids the damage to the body.
Ward is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ward breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maximus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maximus tries to clinch but Ward moves out of range.
Ward wants to clinch.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch but Maximus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maximus moves into the clinch.
Maximus trying to control the position but instead, Ward has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maximus into the cage.
Ward is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maximus is defending well for now.
Ward breaks the clinch.
Maximus is looking to clinch.
Maximus rushes Ward and presses him up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ward wants to get back to striking at distance but Maximus won't allow it.
Maximus tries to stall but Ward uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ward trying to land knees to the body.
Ward tries to break free but Maximus pushes him back against the cage.
Maximus lands a knee to the head.
Maximus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maximus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maximus prevents Ward from breaking the clinch.
Ward looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maximus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maximus leaning against his opponent.
Ward wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maximus has him pressed against the cage.
Ward wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maximus has him pressed against the cage.
Maximus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ward's face.
Maximus misses with a knee strike.
Maximus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ward is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maximus is defending well for now.
Ward is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maximus is defending well for now.
Ward tries to land knees in the clinch but Maximus avoids the damage to the body.
Ward missing with knees to the body.
Maximus scores with a knee to the head.
Maximus looking to throw knees to the head but Ward is blocking nicely.
Maximus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ward is keeping busy.
Maximus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ward lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maximus wants to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Ward's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maximus working Ward over with knees to the body.
Maximus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ward's defenses.
Maximus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ward has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A knee to the head by Maximus.
Maximus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ward has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ward wants to break free but Maximus has control.
Ward tries to break free but Maximus pushes him back against the cage.
Maximus lands a good knee to the midsection. Ward won't want to take too many of those.
Ward is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maximus is defending well for now.
Ward working hard to break the clinch.
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.
Maximus stalls.
Ward missing with knees to the body.
Maximus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maximus avoiding damage as Ward throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Ward's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maximus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Maximus tries to land a knee to the head but Ward blocks with his arms.
Ward tries to break free but Maximus pushes him back against the cage.
Maximus stalling in the clinch but Ward improves position.
Ward tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maximus avoids it.
Ward breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maximus clinches but Ward breaks the clinch
and Ward counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ward.
Palmer Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ward takes an elbow to the temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maximilian Maximus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ward wants to break free but Maximus has control.
Maximus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maximus scores with a knee to the head.
Ward trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximilian Maximus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maximus 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximilian Maximus!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Florian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Irons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Florian comes to the cage accompanied by Tupac lastonesleft. Irons has chosen Get On Your Knees - Age Against the Machine as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Florian!
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, Frank Irons!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Florian looks for a takedown but Irons sprawls well.
Florian tries to move into range but Irons moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Kenny Florian has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Irons. No joy for Florian on that attempt.
Irons displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Florian.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Florian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Florian scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Irons's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Irons gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Florian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Irons is looking for a sweep. Florian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Florian is keen to just control but Irons is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Florian seems to be looking for submissions.
Florian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Irons has managed to free his arm - good work.
Irons looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Florian trying to control the action but Irons is working from the bottom.
Florian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Florian is trying to control. Irons wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Florian wants to work for an arm triangle but Irons is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Irons tries to roll over but Florian keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Florian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Irons defends it well.
Irons looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Irons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Florian pulls his head out easily.
Florian is working for a kimura but Irons is defending it quite comfortably.
Florian is looking for a kimura but Irons is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Florian to get the leverage.
Florian wants to work for an arm triangle but Irons is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Irons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Florian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Irons sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irons is looking for a sweep. Florian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Florian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Florian is breathing heavily.
Irons actively working from the bottom here.
Florian is pressing down on Irons's thigh, looking to free his foot. Irons is holding on for now.
Irons is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Florian's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Florian's back!
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.
Irons is trying to stick to Florian's back but Florian is turning into Irons. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Irons's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Florian.
Florian thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Irons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Florian preventing the sweep.
Florian wants to control from the top but Irons keeps moving.
Irons looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Florian passes into half guard.
Florian wants to take a breather but Irons is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Irons will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenny Florian's cut.
That's time! Florian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Florian feints and as Irons raises his hands in defense, Florian changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Florian postures up.
Florian looking to pass the guard.
Florian 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.
Irons throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Florian slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kenny Florian wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Florian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Irons swivels and escapes.
Frank Irons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Florian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irons.
Irons throws an overhand right that lands on Florian's shoulder, as Florian tries to avoid the shot.
Irons scores with a decent looking hook.
Irons lands a jab to the head.
Irons stuffs the takedown.
Frank Irons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irons connects with a right hand. Florian shakes it off.
Florian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irons.
Florian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irons.
Irons looks to land a right hand but Florian moved out of range.
Irons throws a right and a left that Florian avoids nicely.
Irons is breathing heavily.
Florian fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Florian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Florian shoots in for a takedown but Irons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Irons thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Florian shoots in but no luck this time.
Irons misses with a hook.
Florian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Irons as he avoids it easily.
Florian shoots in and drives through. Irons sprawls well.
Florian has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irons throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Florian tumbling to the canvas!
Florian is rocked!
Florian has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Irons is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Florian.
Oh Florian is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Irons is looking to take a break and control but Florian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Florian seems to have got his legs back now.
Irons controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florian trying his best to control but Irons has mounted him.
Irons wants to control the pace but Florian is squirming around nicely.
Florian is working to get back to half guard.
Florian wants to hold on but Irons pushes him away.
Irons wants to finish this one by submission but Florian is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Irons.
Florian tries to lock up and control but Irons gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Irons sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Florian tries to hold on but Irons postures up.
Florian can't escape the position.
Florian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Irons jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Florian manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irons tries for a kimura but Florian is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Irons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Florian's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Florian scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Florian is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Irons's shoulder. That is not cool.
Irons tries to improve position but can't.
Irons is trying to control Florian's posture but Florian avoids it.
Florian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Irons is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Florian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Irons is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Florian tries for a kimura but Irons is defending well.
Kenny Florian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irons is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Florian off and has taken his back!
Irons doesn't have the hooks in and Florian manages to turn into his guard.
Irons throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Florian postures up.
Florian stopping the sweep attempt from Irons.
Florian trying to control but Irons is working from the bottom.
Florian is really struggling to control Irons but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Irons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Florian looking to sit in guard and control but Irons gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Florian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Florian has a closed guard, preventing Irons from standing up.
Florian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Irons doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Florian is tightening it up a little... Irons has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Irons reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Irons taps out! nice BJJ there by Florian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kenny Florian!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Luc Babineaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Holyfield will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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21
210 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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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, Jean Luc Babineaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Holyfield misses.
Babineaux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Babineaux there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Jean Luc Babineaux has been cut.
Holyfield lands a nice shot that snaps Babineaux's head back.
Joe Holyfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Holyfield as Babineaux shoots in.
Babineaux closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Holyfield to the mat! Holyfield manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babineaux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holyfield wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Babineaux manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holyfield tries to kick Babineaux off but Babineaux keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Babineaux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holyfield defending well though.
Babineaux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Holyfield's head.
Babineaux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Holyfield wants to get back to his feet.
Babineaux lands strikes from half guard.
Holyfield taking some punishment here, with Babineaux in his half guard.
Babineaux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holyfield defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babineaux lands strikes from half guard.
Holyfield blocking the ground and pound attempt from Babineaux.
Holyfield taking some punishment here, with Babineaux in his half guard.
Babineaux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Babineaux is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Babineaux has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Babineaux drops an elbow to the side of Holyfield's head.
Babineaux is nestled in close to Holyfield, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Holyfield blocking the ground and pound attempt from Babineaux.
Babineaux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holyfield defending well though.
Babineaux landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Babineaux drops an elbow to the side of Holyfield's head.
Babineaux lands strikes from half guard.
Babineaux thows a huge punch but Holyfield dodges it nicely.
Babineaux scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Holyfield looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babineaux takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Babineaux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Holyfield wants to get back to his feet.
Babineaux slips a nice elbow through Holyfield's hands, connecting with Holyfield's forehead.
Holyfield taking some punishment here, with Babineaux in his half guard.
Babineaux working the head and body with strikes.
Holyfield really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Babineaux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Babineaux looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Holyfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Babineaux.
Babineaux is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Holyfield wants to stand back up but Babineaux manages to pass into side control.
Babineaux landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Holyfield tries to escape but Babineaux is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babineaux scores with punches from side control.
Babineaux working the ground and pound.
Babineaux prevents Holyfield from escaping the position.
Holyfield looks gassed!
Babineaux is putting a hurting on Holyfield here, landing some big shots from side control.
Babineaux scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Holyfield to see if he's OK.
Babineaux landing a few strikes.
Holyfield takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Babineaux lands a decent elbow from side control.
Babineaux has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Babineaux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Holyfield scores with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Babineaux is defended easily by Holyfield.
Holyfield stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holyfield wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Luc Babineaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Holyfield.
Holyfield scores with a jab to the head.
Babineaux is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Holyfield knocks Babineaux out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Holyfield!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stien Riech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Marx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riech comes into the arena with Escape blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stien Riech!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Marx!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riech throws a right hand that Marx ducks under and follows up with a left that Marx also avoids with ease.
Marx tries a head kick but it misses.
Riech takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Riech fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Marx.
Marx lands a nice leg kick that just misses Riech's sensitive parts.
Marx gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Riech is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marx pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marx tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riech avoids it.
Marx using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riech has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Riech wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stien Riech. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marx putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Riech in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Marx tries to land knees in the clinch but Riech avoids the damage to the body.
Marx is pressed up against the cage. Riech has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marx down to the mat. Marx avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Riech is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riech is defended easily by Marx.
Riech keeps the fight on the outside.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Riech.
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!
Marx is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Riech has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Riech misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Marx on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Riech is chipping away with strikes.
Marx wants to get back to his feet but Riech drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riech landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riech landing strikes.
Riech lands a nice forearm strike.
Riech looks up at the clock and then as Marx takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Riech smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Marx is trying to buck Riech off.
Riech has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Riech has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Marx!
Marx takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Marx really wants to buck Riech off and get back to his feet.
Marx really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Riech. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee warns Marx that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Riech working the ground and pound effectively.
Riech lands with some strikes.
Riech working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riech working the ground and pound effectively.
Riech landing shots from mount.
Riech lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Riech fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Marx tries to buck Riech off but he can't manage it.
Riech with a couple of short strikes.
Riech unloading with bombs!
Riech lands with some strikes.
Riech raining down shots from the mount!
Riech with shots to the head and body - Marx looks very uncomfortable down there.
Riech putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Riech lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Riech lands with some strikes.
Riech lands a heavy elbow.
Riech lands a big shot there that rocks Marx but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riech lands a heavy elbow.
Riech lands a nice shot to the head.
Marx is bucking up trying to escape but Riech cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Riech postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Marx looks a forlorn figure.
Riech will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Riech landing shots from mount.
Riech landing punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riech is landing with some decent strikes but Marx is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Riech landing strikes, looking to finish!
Riech looking to finish Marx with some ground and pound. This is bad for Marx!
Marx is rocked!
Riech raining down shots from the mount!
Marx is still in real trouble! Can Riech finish him?
Riech landing strikes from the mount.
Marx seems to have recovered his senses.
Riech lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riech working the ground and pound effectively.
Riech pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riech pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Riech with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Marx that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Riech in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Riech unloading with bombs!
Riech landing strikes from the mount.
Riech lands a nice shot to the head.
Riech landing strikes, looking to finish!
Riech dominating with strikes here.
Marx wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Riech landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riech working Marx over with strikes here.
Riech cracks Marx with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Riech lands a heavy elbow.
Riech scoring with strikes but Marx is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stien Riech dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Riech closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marx taking some punishment here, with Riech in his half guard.
Riech wants to pass the guard but Marx is defending well.
Riech drops an elbow to the side of Marx's head.
Riech is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
You get the feeling that Marx really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Riech cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Riech is landing with some decent strikes but Marx is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Riech scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Marx?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riech lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Riech lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The referee warns Marx that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Stien Riech overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marx is breathing heavily.
Riech lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Riech is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marx can do to turn this around?
Riech punishing his opponent with strikes.
A big strike lands for Riech! That's really hurt Marx and he's turned his back - Riech keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Riech jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stien Riech!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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