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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BRANDON LUDWIG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BRANDON LUDWIG told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Otto Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BRANDON LUDWIG!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LUDWIG tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LUDWIG fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
LUDWIG misses with an uppercut. Santos saw that one coming.
LUDWIG throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Santos is breathing heavily.
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!
LUDWIG is looking to clinch.
LUDWIG fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for LUDWIG on that attempt.
Otto Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BRANDON LUDWIG.
The fight stays on the outside here - LUDWIG looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
BRANDON LUDWIG seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LUDWIG tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LUDWIG doesn't manage to clinch there - Santos circles away.
LUDWIG fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LUDWIG tries to clinch but Santos is having none of it.
LUDWIG tries to clinch but Santos moves out of range.
LUDWIG wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.
LUDWIG fails with an attempt to clinch.
LUDWIG fails with an attempt to clinch.
LUDWIG wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.
LUDWIG tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LUDWIG tries to clinch but Santos moves out of range.
Santos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Santos showed some decent athleticism there.
LUDWIG blocking the ground and pound attempt from Santos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Santos wants to control but LUDWIG is keeping him busy.
Santos is thwarting LUDWIG's attempts to control the position.
Santos throwing shots but LUDWIG is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Santos lands strikes from half guard.
Santos is looking to stall here but LUDWIG recovers full guard.
Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
LUDWIG is trying to keep Santos in close.
Santos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Santos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Santos postures up and lands a big shot to LUDWIG's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos throwing strikes from guard but LUDWIG blocks nicely.
Santos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of LUDWIG's head.
Santos postures up in LUDWIG's guard and throws a big left but LUDWIG blocks it.
Santos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Santos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Santos distracts LUDWIG with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LUDWIG is keeping the position for now.
Santos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Santos postures up.
Santos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Santos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Santos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Santos trying to control but LUDWIG is working from the bottom.
Santos lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LUDWIG keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Santos pushing down on LUDWIG's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Santos is looking to stall here but LUDWIG recovers full guard.
LUDWIG controls Santos momentarily but Santos frees himself.
Santos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Santos stands up over LUDWIG, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Santos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Santos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but LUDWIG is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
LUDWIG looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Santos 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.
Santos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Santos.
Santos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Santos stalling away here and it's allowed LUDWIG to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Santos 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.
LUDWIG looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Santos postures up and lands a big shot to LUDWIG's brow.
Santos trying to control but LUDWIG is working from the bottom.
Santos distracts LUDWIG with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Otto Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
LUDWIG will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Santos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos winds up and cracks LUDWIG with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is trying to control. LUDWIG wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Santos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Santos is nestled in close to LUDWIG, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Santos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
LUDWIG is breathing heavily.
Santos wants to pass the guard but LUDWIG is defending well.
Santos is nestled in close to LUDWIG, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Santos working over LUDWIG with some ground and pound. LUDWIG looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
LUDWIG on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Santos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Santos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Santos lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but LUDWIG is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos working over LUDWIG with some ground and pound. LUDWIG looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Santos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Santos.
LUDWIG is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
LUDWIG is refusing to be controlled, as Santos sits in half guard.
Santos drops an elbow to the side of LUDWIG's head.
Santos winds up and cracks LUDWIG with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
LUDWIG on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
LUDWIG is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos scores with a big shot! LUDWIG's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save LUDWIG! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otto Santos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Szmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robby Jacobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rudy Szmidt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robby Jacobson's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rudy Szmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robby Jacobson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Szmidt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Szmidt tries to close the distance and clinch but Jacobson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Szmidt tries to clinch up.
Szmidt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jacobson has a takedown stuffed.
Szmidt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacobson lands a right hook to the body.
Szmidt tries to move into range but Jacobson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab lands there for Jacobson.
Szmidt is breathing heavily.
Jacobson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Szmidt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Szmidt's calf.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jacobson.
Jacobson lands a head kick. Szmidt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Szmidt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jacobson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Szmidt sprawling to the canvas! Szmidt rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jacobson finish him?!
Szmidt is rocked!
Szmidt bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Jacobson comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Szmidt falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Szmidt was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robby Jacobson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Ribero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scipio Africanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Ribero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scipio Africanus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Africanus checks a leg kick.
Africanus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ribero moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Africanus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ribero manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ribero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Africanus defends it easily.
Ribero has an active guard here but Africanus has managed to pass into half guard.
Africanus wants to stand up but Ribero is controlling the position.
Ribero wants to improve his position but Africanus is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribero has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Africanus is working away from the top position though.
Africanus controlling the action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ribero gets back to full guard.
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.
Africanus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ribero looking for subs off his back but Africanus has passed one foot through into half guard.
Africanus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Africanus blocks the strikes from Ribero.
Ribero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Africanus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ribero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ribero wants to improve his position but Africanus is controlling well.
Ribero is trying to control but can't.
Ribero looks like he's trying to stand up.
Africanus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribero trying to hold on to Africanus's head to control him but Africanus postures up.
Africanus controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scipio Africanus dominated that round.
That's time! Ribero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice jab there from Africanus.
Africanus tries to land a front kick but Ribero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ribero throws out a loose jab but Africanus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribero tries to clinch up.
Ribero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Africanus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ribero is looking for a sweep. Africanus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Africanus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ribero gets full guard.
Africanus decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ribero, up you get!
Ribero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Africanus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ribero is trying to defend but Africanus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ribero gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Africanus manages to get himself to full guard.
Ribero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Africanus pulls Ribero in close to his closed guard and prevents Ribero from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ribero drops back, looking for a kneebar! Africanus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Africanus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Africanus!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribero can't do much from the bottom here.
Africanus decides to stand back up. Africanus steps back and let's Ribero get back to his feet.
Ribero wants to clinch but Africanus slips to the side
and Africanus counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ribero!
Ribero bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ribero wants to control from the top but Africanus keeps moving.
Ribero is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Africanus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribero stopping the sweep attempt from Africanus.
Ribero thows a big elbow that misses.
Africanus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ribero postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Africanus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ribero, into his guard.
Ribero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Africanus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Africanus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ribero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Africanus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribero is trying to control the position but Africanus postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scipio Africanus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Africanus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch lands to the side of Africanus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Africanus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ribero as he jumps to the side.
A jab from Ribero finds it's way through Africanus's defenses.
Nice sprawl there from Africanus as Ribero shoots in.
Ribero fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Africanus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ribero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ribero lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ribero fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Africanus.
Ribero lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ribero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Africanus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Africanus swings for the body but Ribero moves out of range.
Africanus lands a jab to the head.
Ribero scores with a leg kick.
Africanus throws a combination that misses
and Ribero counters with a straight right hand.
No luck for Africanus with that takedown attempt.
Alex Ribero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scipio Africanus.
Africanus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ribero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Africanus.
Ribero fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Africanus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ribero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ribero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ribero drops down looking for an ankle pick but Africanus pulls his leg out and moves away.
A shot to the body from Ribero misses
and Africanus counters with a nice uppercut.
Africanus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ribero fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Africanus.
Scipio Africanus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ribero connects with a nice looking jab.
Ribero fails to land the takedown.
Africanus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ribero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ribero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Africanus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ribero thumps Africanus with a low kick.
Africanus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Danga de danga de dang - Ribero scores with a four punch combination!
Ribero connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Africanus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribero misses with a hook. Africanus ducked under it nicely.
Africanus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ribero lands a jab to Africanus's midsection.
Alex Ribero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Ribero catches Africanus right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ribero scores with a nice right hand.
Africanus moves out of range as Ribero strikes.
Africanus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ribero scores with a jab.
Ribero connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Africanus misses with a hook.
Ribero wants to clinch up but Africanus keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Ribero does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Africanus misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ribero.
Ribero wants to clinch up but Africanus keeps it at a distance.
Good shot there by Africanus.
No luck for Africanus with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Ribero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribero wants to clinch.
Ribero tries to clinch but Africanus moves out of range.
Africanus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ribero tries to clinch but Africanus moves out of range.
Ribero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ribero cracks Africanus with an open hand slap.
Africanus misses with an uppercut. Ribero saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Ribero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ribero moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ribero throws a shot from downtown. Africanus moves away and avoids it.
Ribero misses with an uppercut.
Ribero lands a jab.
Ribero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Africanus pinned against the cage. Africanus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Some wild striking there from Africanus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribero throws a leg kick which misses Africanus's front leg but catches the back leg as Africanus tries to avoid it.
Africanus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Africanus misses.
Ribero throws a quick inside leg kick.
Africanus fails with a takedown attempt.
Ribero slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Africanus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ribero wants to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Africanus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alex Ribero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ribero clinches up against the cage.
Ribero is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Africanus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Africanus is pressed up against the cage. Ribero has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Africanus down to the mat. Africanus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ribero misses with a combination
and Africanus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ribero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ribero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Ribero showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Africanus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scipio Africanus!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between manny pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt Westbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). pacquiao kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ready for war. Colt Westbrook struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. manny pacquiao 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, manny pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colt Westbrook!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westbrook shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts pacquiao as he jumps to the side.
Colt Westbrook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westbrook tries for a takedown but pacquiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Westbrook fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Westbrook with that takedown attempt.
manny pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt Westbrook.
pacquiao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Westbrook.
Nice sprawl there from pacquiao as Westbrook shoots in.
Westbrook shoots in for a takedown but pacquiao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
pacquiao thuds a left hand into Westbrook's body.
Westbrook looks gassed!
Westbrook throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. pacquiao tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Westbrook is in pacquiao's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westbrook stops pacquiao from standing up.
pacquiao looking to control.
pacquiao is really struggling to control Westbrook but he's trying to hold on to the position.
pacquiao pushes Westbrook off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
pacquiao misses with a double jab.
Westbrook moves out of range of the strikes.
pacquiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Westbrook is defended easily by pacquiao.
No joy there for pacquiao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Westbrook moves in looking to clinch but pacquiao pushes him off.
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.
Westbrook moves in looking to clinch but pacquiao pushes him off.
pacquiao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Westbrook.
pacquiao throws a series of punches but Westbrook moves out of range.
Westbrook avoids a punch combination nicely.
pacquiao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Westbrook avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
pacquiao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Westbrook throws a right and a left that pacquiao avoids nicely.
Westbrook fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
pacquiao motions for Westbrook to come forward. pacquiao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by pacquiao. Beautiful body shot.
Westbrook fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but pacquiao avoids it really well and circles away.
pacquiao lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Westbrook backs up against the cage.
pacquiao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Westbrook's head.
pacquiao scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Colt Westbrook has been cut.
pacquiao scores with a body shot.
manny pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
pacquiao scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Westbrook needs to keep his hands up - pacquiao had a free shot at his head there.
Some wild striking there from pacquiao.
pacquiao lands a two punch combo.
Westbrook is rocked!
A nice combination there by pacquiao.
Westbrook is still on wobbly legs! Can pacquiao finish him?
pacquiao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
pacquiao is working the combinations to good effect here.
Westbrook fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but pacquiao avoids it really well and circles away.
Westbrook seems to have recovered his senses.
pacquiao is looking to wear down Westbrook with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
pacquiao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Westbrook slips a jab and a cross from pacquiao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
manny pacquiao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colt Westbrook's cut.
That's time! pacquiao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
pacquiao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
pacquiao displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Westbrook shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts pacquiao as he jumps to the side.
pacquiao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
pacquiao tries to bum rush Westbrook with a series of wild strikes but Westbrook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Westbrook tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but pacquiao swivels and escapes.
pacquiao lands a jab-cross combination.
pacquiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
pacquiao digs a good hook to Westbrook's body.
Westbrook is breathing heavily.
Westbrook takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
pacquiao scores with a sloppy right hand. Westbrook should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
pacquiao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Westbrook circles away quickly and effectively.
pacquiao scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Westbrook checks a leg kick.
Westbrook takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Westbrook showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from pacquiao.
Westbrook takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
pacquiao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Westbrook at a distance.
pacquiao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
pacquiao scores with a jab. Westbrook acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
pacquiao tries to land a front kick but Westbrook steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
pacquiao throws a good cross that connects.
Westbrook throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. pacquiao was covering up waiting for the punch and Westbrook finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westbrook preventing the sweep.
Westbrook is looking to advance position but pacquiao has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Westbrook is squirming around, avoiding pacquiao's attempts to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Westbrook can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook is wriggling around trying to escape.
pacquiao avoids the attempt from Westbrook to control.
pacquiao trying to control but Westbrook is having none of it.
Westbrook throwing hammer fists to the chest of pacquiao. What's that going to do exactly?
pacquiao trying to control but Westbrook is having none of it.
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.
pacquiao is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Westbrook is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
pacquiao jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Westbrook is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Westbrook and pacquiao has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
pacquiao wants to stand but Westbrook has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
manny pacquiao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Colt Westbrook's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Westbrook clinches up with pacquiao and pushes him back against the cage.
Westbrook missing with knees to the body.
Westbrook can't get the takedown.
pacquiao has Westbrook pressed against the cage.
pacquiao can't break the clinch.
Westbrook works on pacquiao's body with a couple of short punches.
pacquiao stops a takedown attempt from Westbrook.
Westbrook lands an elbow that stopped pacquiao in his tracks for a moment.
Westbrook scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Westbrook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
pacquiao leaves Westbrook with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
manny pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt Westbrook.
pacquiao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
pacquiao scores with a one two! Westbrook had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Westbrook fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for pacquiao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab lands there for pacquiao.
pacquiao misses with a hook. Westbrook ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Westbrook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
pacquiao stuffs the takedown.
pacquiao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Westbrook moves out of range of the body kick from pacquiao.
pacquiao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Westbrook counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
pacquiao 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.
Westbrook trying to control the position from guard on top but pacquiao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
pacquiao pulls Westbrook in to control the position.
Westbrook trying to control but pacquiao is working from the bottom.
Westbrook stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. pacquiao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Westbrook loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westbrook is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Colt Westbrook wasn't active enough on the ground.
Westbrook shoots for a double leg takedown but pacquiao sprawls well. He's pushed Westbrook's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Westbrook takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
manny pacquiao is winning the standup battle so far.
Westbrook shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has pacquiao pinned against the cage. pacquiao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
manny pacquiao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
pacquiao misses with the combination.
Colt Westbrook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Westbrook takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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.
Westbrook fails with a takedown attempt.
pacquiao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
pacquiao stuffs the takedown.
Westbrook moves forwards but pacquiao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
pacquiao scores with a nice strike.
pacquiao scores with a jab.
Westbrook tries to land a front kick but pacquiao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
pacquiao lands a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to manny pacquiao.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for pacquiao, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... manny pacquiao!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Rapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matrix comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Power Station - We Fight For Love kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Mitch Rapp!
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, John Matrix!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapp misses with a straight right.
Matrix lands a left and a right that send Rapp crashing to the mat, dazed. Matrix thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Mitch Rapp has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rapp throws a leg kick but Matrix moved away.
Matrix takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rapp clinches up against the cage.
Matrix on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matrix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rapp prevents a body shot from Matrix.
Rapp throws an elbow that misses.
Rapp is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matrix is defending well for now.
Rapp dodges an elbow strike from Matrix.
Matrix prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rapp blocks an elbow strike from Matrix.
Rapp is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matrix is defending well for now.
Matrix lands an elbow just above Rapp 's eye.
A short left from Rapp.
Rapp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rapp misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Matrix.
A left hand lands to the body for Rapp.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rapp creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matrix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rapp working aggressively here.
Rapp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rapp.
Matrix taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rapp.
Rapp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matrix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rapp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rapp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix lands an elbow just above Rapp 's eye.
Matrix lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matrix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rapp just misses with a elbow thrown towards Matrix's brow.
A short left from Matrix.
Matrix lands a nice shot to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matrix just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rapp's brow.
Matrix lands a body shot.
Rapp is breathing heavily.
Matrix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rapp avoids it.
Rapp blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matrix tries to land knees in the clinch but Rapp avoids the damage to the body.
Matrix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matrix misses with an elbow over the top.
Matrix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matrix.
Rapp misses with an elbow over the top.
Matrix scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rapp fails to land.
Rapp throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rapp lands with a right to the head.
Rapp lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rapp.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matrix.
A right hand to the body from Matrix.
Matrix stalling in the clinch but Rapp improves position.
Matrix blocks an elbow strike from Rapp.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rapp throws an elbow but misses.
Matrix tries to work over Rapp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rapp avoiding damage as Matrix throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Matrix obliges.
Matrix lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mitch Rapp's cut is getting worse.
Rapp lands an elbow inside that Matrix shrugs off.
Rapp lands with a left to the head.
Matrix comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rapp works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Matrix blocks an elbow strike from Rapp.
Matrix has a couple of punches blocked by Rapp.
Matrix lands a nice elbow.
Matrix lands a nice knee to the body.
Matrix lands a body punch.
Matrix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rapp blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rapp blocks the elbow strike.
Matrix effectively controlling the action here.
Matrix lands a nice shot to the body.
Rapp managing to block the knees to the body from Matrix.
Matrix misses with an elbow over the top.
Matrix blocks an elbow strike from Rapp.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rapp.
Rapp prevents a body shot from Matrix.
Matrix avoids the elbow strike from Rapp, against the cage.
Rapp lands an elbow inside.
Matrix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rapp avoids it.
Rapp managing to block the knees to the body from Matrix.
Rapp changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matrix fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matrix doesn't manage to clinch there - Rapp circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix tries to clinch up.
Rapp throws a head kick but Matrix moves out of range.
Rapp bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matrix's head backwards.
Matrix misses the jab.
Rapp moves out of range as Matrix strikes.
Matrix takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matrix misses with a wild combination.
Rapp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matrix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matrix lands a jab-cross combination.
Rapp misses with a two punch combination.
Matrix tries to bum rush Rapp with a series of wild strikes but Rapp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matrix misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matrix misses with a shot to the body
and Rapp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rapp lands a nice shot that snaps Matrix's head back.
Matrix walks into a straight right hand from Rapp.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Rapp.
Matrix moves out of range of the strikes.
Rapp blocks a jab.
Rapp scores with a nice right hand.
Matrix slips a straight right by Rapp.
Rapp moves out of range of the strikes.
Rapp slips a jab from Matrix.
Matrix misses with a double jab.
Matrix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rapp was well out of range. Poor timing from Matrix.
Some wild striking there from Rapp.
Matrix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rapp.
Rapp lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matrix at a distance.
Matrix is looking to clinch but Rapp is avoiding it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rapp bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matrix's head.
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!
Rapp cracks Matrix with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mitch Rapp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Matrix misses its intended target.
Matrix tries to clinch there but Rapp circles away.
Rapp closes the distance and clinches.
Matrix misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Matrix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mitch Rapp's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rapp pushes Matrix up against the cage in a clinch.
Rapp misses with an elbow over the top.
Rapp lands a nice uppercut.
Rapp misses with some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rapp lands a nice elbow.
Rapp lands an elbow just above Matrix 's eye.
Rapp on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rapp lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rapp.
It looks like John Matrix has been cut.
John Matrix seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rapp throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Rapp.
Rapp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rapp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matrix takes a shot to the head.
Rapp blocks an elbow strike from Matrix.
Rapp is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matrix pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rapp lands an elbow just above Matrix 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matrix is pressed up against the cage. Rapp has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matrix down to the mat. Matrix avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rapp cracks Matrix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matrix throws a series of punches but Rapp avoids them all with ease.
Rapp fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matrix looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matrix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mitch Rapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapp lands a jab to Matrix's midsection.
Rapp fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matrix is breathing heavily.
Rapp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
John Matrix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rapp slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapp closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Matrix needs to keep his hands up - Rapp had a free shot at his head there.
Rapp scores with a body shot.
Rapp connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rapp looks to land a combination. Matrix sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheers as Rapp lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matrix doesn't seem phased though.
Rapp connects with a body shot.
Rapp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matrix circles away quickly and effectively.
Rapp fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matrix on the side of the head.
Matrix tries to keep at a distance but Rapp has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rapp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matrix backwards.
Rapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Matrix uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matrix.
Matrix avoids a wild elbow strike from Rapp.
Matrix looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Rapp.
Rapp has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rapp throws an elbow but it misses.
Rapp throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Matrix cracks Rapp with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rapp blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rapp.
Matrix'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapp misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Rapp.
Rapp lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rapp.
Rapp throws a punch but it's blocked by Matrix.
Rapp misses with the head strike.
Matrix avoids the elbow strike from Rapp, against the cage.
Rapp comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rapp lands with a left to the head.
Rapp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matrix backwards.
Rapp gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rapp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matrixs head.
Rapp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rapp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rapp creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Matrix's defenses.
Rapp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matrix avoids the elbow strike from Rapp, against the cage.
Rapp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Matrix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rapp misses with a punch on the inside.
Rapp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matrix blocking some punches.
Rapp comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rapp managing to block the knees to the body from Matrix.
Matrix takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matrix working aggressively here.
Rapp has a couple of punches blocked by Matrix.
Rapp throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rapp.
Rapp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rapp pushes Matrix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rapp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matrixs head.
Rapp changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matrix fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Rapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rapp has Matrix up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Rapp.
Matrix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rapp misses with an elbow over the top.
Rapp managing to block the knees to the body from Matrix.
Rapp dodges an elbow strike from Matrix.
Rapp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matrix misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rapp.
Rapp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matrix takes an elbow to the temple.
Rapp has a couple of punches blocked by Matrix.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rapp creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Rapp.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rapp.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rapp has Matrix pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Matrix manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matrix is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rapp missing with knees to the body.
Rapp throws a head punch that misses.
Rapp blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rapp looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rapp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matrix.
Rapp drops down looking for an ankle pick but Matrix pulls his leg out and moves away.
Matrix misses with a hook. Rapp ducked under it nicely.
Matrix misses with the combination.
Rapp scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matrix in his tracks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rapp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matrix.
Rapp throws a good cross that connects.
Rapp rushes Matrix and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Rapp dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rapp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rapp dodges the punch combination from Matrix.
Rapp misses with a double jab
and Matrix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rapp connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rapp scores with a nice right hand.
Rapp connects with a nice looking jab.
Matrix walks into a straight right hand from Rapp.
Matrix walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Matrix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rapp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rapp scores with the left hand. Matrix knows he should have avoided that one.
Rapp closes the distance and pushes Matrix back into the cage.
Rapp avoids the elbow strike from Matrix, against the cage.
Rapp throws a head punch that misses.
Rapp misses with a punch on the inside.
Matrix misses with an elbow strike.
Rapp lands a right hand.
Rapp gets through Matrix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matrix tries to land knees in the clinch but Rapp avoids the damage to the body.
Matrix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matrix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rapp lands a hook that snaps the head of Matrix backwards.
Rapp throws a head punch that misses.
Rapp misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix lands an uppercut.
Rapp lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rapp lands a hook that snaps the head of Matrix backwards.
Rapp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rapp.
Rapp misses with the head strike.
Rapp misses with an elbow over the top.
Rapp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matrix trying to stall but Rapp improves his position.
Rapp lands with a left to the head.
Rapp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matrix backwards.
Matrix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rapp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matrix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rapp avoids the elbow strike from Matrix, against the cage.
Matrix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rapp avoids it.
Matrix on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rapp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rapp lands an elbow just above Matrix 's eye.
Rapp creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Matrix throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rapp fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matrix.
Matrix is trying to stall.
Matrix lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rapp lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rapp.
Matrix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rapp's elbow.
Rapp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matrix has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rapp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matrix backwards.
Rapp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matrix takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rapp lands a body punch.
Rapp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rapp lands a right hand.
Rapp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rapp lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from Rapp.
Nice elbow from Rapp.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rapp avoids a wild elbow strike from Matrix.
Matrix takes an elbow to the temple.
Rapp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matrix backwards.
Rapp lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Rapp.
Rapp lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rapp cracks Matrix with a nice body shot.
Rapp stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice elbow from Rapp.
Rapp throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rapp looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Rapp fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Matrix as the two fighters clinch.
Matrix tries to land knees in the clinch but Rapp avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapp lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Matrix avoids the elbow strike from Rapp, against the cage.
Rapp pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Matrix takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matrix lands a hook that snaps the head of Rapp backwards.
Rapp swings wildly with an uppercut but Matrix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rapp blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rapp misses with the head strike.
Matrix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rapp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matrix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rapp pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Matrix lands a nice elbow.
Rapp lands a nice uppercut.
Matrix missing with knees to the body.
Matrix tries to land knees in the clinch but Rapp avoids the damage to the body.
Matrix has a couple of punches blocked by Rapp.
Rapp misses with an elbow strike.
Rapp comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short body shot lands from Rapp as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rapp.
Rapp is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matrix is defending well for now.
Matrix misses with the head strike.
Matrix has a couple of punches blocked by Rapp.
Matrix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapp gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rapp tries to land knees in the clinch but Matrix avoids the damage to the body.
Rapp throws an elbow but it misses.
Matrix lands a hook that snaps the head of Rapp backwards.
Matrix dodges an elbow strike from Rapp.
Rapp lands an elbow inside.
Rapp on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matrix looking to stall.
Rapp presses Matrix against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matrix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rapp lands with a light punch inside.
Rapp lands a left hand.
Rapp scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rapp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rapp dodges an elbow strike from Matrix.
Rapp comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rapp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matrix can do to turn this around?
Rapp on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rapp creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Matrix's defenses.
Rapp comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rapp scores with a shot to the side of Matrix's head.
Matrix dodges an elbow strike from Rapp.
Rapp lands an elbow just above Matrix 's eye.
Rapp tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Rapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rapp working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rapp has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matrix is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Rapp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rapp 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 29:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Rapp!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Patino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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240 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodrigo Patino!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Couture.
Couture looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Patino fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Couture sprawls well initially but Patino persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patino is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patino missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Couture is not content to let Patino control the position.
Patino missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patino takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Patino seems to be working for a kimura but Couture defends the submission attempt.
Patino is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Couture defends it well.
Patino seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Couture does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Patino is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Patino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couture keeps working.
Patino is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Couture defends it well.
Patino is looking to take a break and control but Couture is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patino seems to be working for a kimura but Couture defends the submission attempt.
Patino content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Patino is trying to work for a kimura but Couture is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Patino thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Couture's head.
Patino uses his free foot to push down on Couture's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Couture.
Couture wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Patino.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patino controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Patino dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Couture stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Patino.
Nice sprawl there from Couture as Patino shoots in.
Randy Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Patino.
Couture misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Couture does no damage.
Patino looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Couture works over Patino's head and body with a nice combination.
Patino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Couture defends it nicely.
Couture looks to land a combination. Patino sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Couture both land. Nice combination.
Couture scores with a one two! Patino had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Couture stalks Patino and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Patino's face. Patino staggers backwards, shaken.
Couture connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture throws a series of punches but Patino moves out of range.
Patino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Couture tries to avoid it but Patino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Couture to the ground. Couture escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Patino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Couture lands with a straight right. Patino didn't see that one coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Couture!
Patino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Couture swivels and escapes.
Patino dodges the punch combination from Couture.
Couture throws a right hand that Patino ducks under and follows up with a left that Patino also avoids with ease.
Couture looks to land a combination. Patino sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Couture looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Patino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Couture.
Patino closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Couture to the mat! Couture manages to get full guard.
Couture wants to get back to his feet but Patino is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Patino wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patino passes into half guard.
Patino moves nicely into side control.
Patino controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patino is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Couture is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Patino is working to tighten is grip on Couture's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Couture has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Patino is really squeezing tight and eventually Couture passes out! Patino breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rodrigo Patino!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirco Crokopovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by She Hates Me. 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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210 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirco Crokopovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logan Sackett!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Sackett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crokopovich doesn't seem phased though.
Sackett lands a leg kick that knocks Crokopovich off balance momentarily.
A punch combination from Crokopovich misses.
Sackett closes the distance and clinches up with Crokopovich, looking for a takedown. Sackett pushes Crokopovich against the cage but Crokopovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crokopovich moves out of range of the body kick.
Sackett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crokopovich.
Sackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crokopovich.
Sackett slips a jab and a cross from Crokopovich.
Crokopovich throws a nice looking combination but Sackett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sackett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crokopovich looks to land a combination but Sackett avoids it well.
Crokopovich throws a series of punches but Sackett moves out of range.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Crokopovich misses with a two punch combination.
Crokopovich defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Sackett fails with the takedown.
Sackett wants to clinch.
Good shot there by Sackett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sackett lands a head shot.
Crokopovich misses with a double jab.
Sackett thows a body shot but no joy.
Sackett doesn't manage to clinch there - Crokopovich circles away.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crokopovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sackett misses with a kick to the body.
Sackett throws the kick towards the body but Crokopovich avoids it.
Crokopovich throws a series of punches but Sackett avoids them all with ease.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crokopovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Sackett looks for the body kick but Crokopovich saw that one coming.
Sackett shoots in looking for a takedown. Crokopovich tries to sprawl out of it but Sackett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crokopovich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mirco Crokopovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Sackett.
Crokopovich stalks Sackett and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sackett's face. Sackett staggers backwards, shaken.
Logan Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett loads up on a big right hand but Crokopovich slips the punch.
Sackett shoots for a takedown but Crokopovich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crokopovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sackett thows a body shot but no joy.
Sackett wants to clinch.
Crokopovich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crokopovich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crokopovich.
Crokopovich misses with a few strikes there.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett connects with a right hand. Crokopovich shakes it off.
Crokopovich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Sackett dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crokopovich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sackett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crokopovich pinned against the cage. Crokopovich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sackett dodges the punch combination from Crokopovich.
Sackett swings for the body but Crokopovich moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Crokopovich checks it.
Sackett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crokopovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sackett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sackett.
Sackett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crokopovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
Sackett throws a shot to the body.
Logan Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crokopovich circles away.
Mirco Crokopovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Sackett.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett misses with a combination
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crokopovich fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws the left hand but Crokopovich avoids the punch easily.
Sackett closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crokopovich circles away.
A shot to the body from Sackett misses
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combo that has Sackett backing up. Sackett nods at Crokopovich to acknowledge the strikes.
Crokopovich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crokopovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sackett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crokopovich is able to avoid easily.
Sackett shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sackett jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Crokopovich is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Crokopovich and Sackett has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sackett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Crokopovich has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crokopovich, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crokopovich, who protects the arm well.
Sackett tries for a kimura but Crokopovich is defending well.
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.
Sackett tries for a kimura but Crokopovich is defending well.
Sackett tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sackett has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sackett goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Crokopovich rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sackett's guard! Nice work there by Crokopovich!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Sackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Crokopovich as Sackett shoots in.
Crokopovich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sackett throws the left hand but Crokopovich avoids the punch easily.
Sackett misses with a jab to the body
and Crokopovich counters with a series of strikes. Sackett will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mirco Crokopovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crokopovich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crokopovich lands a jab-cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sackett.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crokopovich manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett misses with a combination
and Crokopovich counters with a two punch combo.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
Crokopovich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sackett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mirco Crokopovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Sackett.
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crokopovich throws a combination that misses
and Sackett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crokopovich throws a nice looking combination but Sackett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crokopovich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sackett counters with a three punch combo that has Crokopovich backing up. Crokopovich nods at Sackett to acknowledge the strikes.
Crokopovich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sackett moves in looking to clinch but Crokopovich pushes him off.
Sackett has his takedown stuffed
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combo that has Sackett backing up. Sackett nods at Crokopovich to acknowledge the strikes.
Crokopovich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sackett misses with a hook to the body
and Crokopovich counters with a two punch combo.
Sackett moves in looking to clinch but Crokopovich pushes him off.
Sackett darts in trying to clinch
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crokopovich misses with a double jab
and Sackett counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sackett has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sackett throws a jab when Crokopovich was well out of range.
Sackett tries to clinch up.
Sackett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crokopovich in his tracks.
Crokopovich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett thows a body shot but no joy.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett shoots in for a double leg but Crokopovich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sackett tests Crokopovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crokopovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Crokopovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett misses with a jab to the body
and Crokopovich counters with a left and a right that stings Sackett.
Mirco Crokopovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Logan Sackett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sackett connects with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Sackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sackett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Sackett!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Anthony Johnson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Morgan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Morgan backpedaling.
It looks like Dexter Morgan has been cut.
Johnson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Morgan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson 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.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Morgan shoots in.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morgan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Morgan.
No luck for Morgan with that takedown attempt.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Morgan trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Morgan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Morgan trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Morgan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morgan trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Morgan is controlling him.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dexter Morgan.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Johnson lands a jab.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Morgan. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morgan momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Morgan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Morgan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morgan shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Morgan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morgan looks gassed!
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Morgan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Morgan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morgan slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Morgan is rocked!
Morgan loses concentration momentarily and Johnson pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Morgan crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Johnson finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson is the new middleweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Sobchek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gump comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Khaled -All I do is win. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Walter Sobchek was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Forrest Gump!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Sobchek!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobchek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sobchek lands a nice elbow.
Sobchek scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Forrest Gump has been cut.
Sobchek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gump wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gump wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gump is looking to break free of the clinch but Sobchek has double underhooks.
Sobchek taking a breather.
Gump has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gump is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gump avoiding damage as Sobchek throws knees to the body.
Gump has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gump is looking to break free of the clinch but Sobchek has double underhooks.
Sobchek tries to land a knee to the head but Gump blocks with his arms.
Gump wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sobchek has him pressed against the cage.
Gump wants to get back to striking at distance but Sobchek won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sobchek.
Gump on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gump is trying to break the clinch but Sobchek is controlling him.
Sobchek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gump tries to circle away but Sobchek has him pinned against the cage.
Sobchek lands an elbow inside that Gump shrugs off.
Gump's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sobchek slips under a jab.
Sobchek moves into the clinch successfully.
Gump is trying to break the clinch but Sobchek is controlling him.
Sobchek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gump wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sobchek.
Sobchek misses with an elbow over the top.
Sobchek has Gump pressed against the cage, preventing Gump from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump wants to break free but Sobchek has control.
Gump managing to block the knees to the body from Sobchek.
Sobchek connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gump's face.
Gump being controlled against the cage.
Gump is trying to break free.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sobchek.
Gump takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sobchek stalling the fight.
Sobchek keeps control of Gump as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Gump's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sobchek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gump blocks it with crossed arms.
Sobchek is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gump tries to break the clinch but Sobchek is controlling the position.
Sobchek using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sobchek with a knee to the head.
Sobchek leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sobchek looks gassed!
Gump is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gump wants to get back to striking at distance but Sobchek won't allow it.
Gump avoiding damage as Sobchek throws knees to the body.
Sobchek trying to land knees to the body.
Gump wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gump's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sobchek closes the distance and clinches.
Sobchek with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gump has had enough of the clinch but Sobchek keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Gump's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gump is trying to force a seperation but Sobchek has the dominant position.
Gump tries to break the clinch but Sobchek is controlling the position.
Gump is looking to break free of the clinch but Sobchek has double underhooks.
Gump is trying to break free.
Gump wants to break free but Sobchek has control.
Sobchek will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gump up against the cage.
Gump is trying to break free.
Sobchek stalling the fight.
Gump wants to get back to striking at distance but Sobchek won't allow it.
Sobchek lands an elbow inside.
Sobchek just leaning against Gump, taking a breather.
Sobchek prevents Gump from breaking the clinch.
Gump tries to break free but Sobchek pushes him back against the cage.
Gump has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sobchek keeps control of Gump as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gump is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gump's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sobchek has Gump pressed against the cage, preventing Gump from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Gump's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gump wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sobchek has him pressed against the cage.
Gump tries to circle away but Sobchek has him pinned against the cage.
Sobchek leaning against his opponent.
Gump is looking to break free of the clinch but Sobchek has double underhooks.
Gump wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gump is trying to break the clinch but Sobchek is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sobchek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gump lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sobchek lands a good knee to the midsection. Gump won't want to take too many of those.
Gump takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sobchek.
Gump wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gump managing to block the knees to the body from Sobchek.
Sobchek taking a breather.
Sobchek has Gump pressed against the cage, preventing Gump from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gump working hard to break the clinch.
Gump is trying to force a seperation but Sobchek has the dominant position.
Sobchek using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gump has had enough of the clinch but Sobchek keeps him there for the moment.
Gump has had enough of the clinch but Sobchek keeps him there for the moment.
Sobchek with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Gump's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sobchek lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gump is trying to force a seperation but Sobchek has the dominant position.
Sobchek lands a good knee to the midsection. Gump won't want to take too many of those.
Gump wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sobchek lands a nice elbow.
Sobchek lands a good knee to the midsection. Gump won't want to take too many of those.
Sobchek prevents Gump from breaking the clinch.
Sobchek using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gump has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sobchek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gump tries to circle away but Sobchek has him pinned against the cage.
Gump working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobchek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gump tries to break free but Sobchek pushes him back against the cage.
Gump wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sobchek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gump lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gump wants to get back to striking at distance but Sobchek won't allow it.
Sobchek utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gump is trying to break free.
Sobchek lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sobchek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gump is trying to break the clinch but Sobchek has him pressed against the cage.
Sobchek scores a nice knee to the body.
Sobchek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gump lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sobchek avoiding damage.
Sobchek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gump lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sobchek'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.
Gump wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sobchek has him pressed against the cage.
Gump takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gump working hard to break the clinch.
Sobchek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gump lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gump wants to break free but Sobchek has control.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sobchek looking to throw knees to the head but Gump is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Sobchek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Forrest Gump's cut.
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.
Gump lands a really nice looking cross but Sobchek seems unphased.
Sobchek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gump.
Gump throws a jab when Sobchek was well out of range.
Sobchek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gump.
Gump connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gump scores with a jab to the body.
Gump scores with a decent looking hook.
Good exchange - Gump coming out on top.
Sobchek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sobchek moves in looking to clinch but Gump pushes him off.
Sobchek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gump.
Gump with a hook.
Sobchek takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobchek walks straight into a right hand from Gump - that's dropped him! Gump jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Sobchek from any more punishment! Sobchek complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Forrest Gump!
Forrest Gump is the new light heavyweight champion!
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