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Nexus - Smoked on the Water PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between kenny johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Catcher Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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126 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, kenny johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Catcher Freeman!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman punishes johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Freeman blocks a head kick by johnson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
johnson misses with a head kick.
Freeman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Freeman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Freeman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
johnson scores with a three punch combo!
johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Freeman moves out of range easily.
johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Freeman lands a jab-cross combination.
Freeman scores with a one two! johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Freeman. Those never looked like landing.
Nice takedown defense from johnson. No joy for Freeman on that attempt.
johnson dodges the punch combination from Freeman.
johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Freeman throws a right and a left that johnson avoids nicely.
Freeman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
johnson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Freeman eats them both and turns towards johnson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
johnson misses with a body kick.
johnson throws a head kick but Freeman moves out of range.
Freeman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from Freeman.
Freeman avoids the head kick by johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Freeman moves into the clinch.
johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Freeman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Freeman shoots in but johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Freeman.
kenny johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Catcher Freeman.
Freeman blocks a head kick by johnson.
Freeman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Freeman clinches up with johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
johnson breaks from the clinch.
johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Freeman moves out of range easily.
Freeman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Freeman misses with a series of wild punches.
kenny johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
johnson looks to land a combination but Freeman avoids it well.
johnson lunges at Freeman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Freeman's hand.
Freeman avoids a punch combination nicely.
johnson misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman throws a series of punches but johnson avoids them all with ease.
Freeman walks into a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for johnson.
johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Freeman misses with a double jab.
Donk. johnson catches Freeman right on the button with a cross.
johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Freeman looks gassed!
johnson throws a right and a left that Freeman avoids nicely.
johnson scores with a head kick.
johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
johnson scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freeman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
johnson takes one on the button.
johnson connects with a body shot that sends Freeman's belly button to the back.
johnson swinging wildly here.
Freeman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
johnson lands a head kick. Freeman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Freeman is rocked!
johnson lands a brutal head kick. Freeman looks out on his feet and johnson throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). kenny johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Luther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luther is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Superheroes by Edguy. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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220 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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, Frank Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Luther!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Martin misses the target.
Martin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Luther, as that shot connected.
Luther throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luther.
Luther misses with a head kick.
Martin lands with an overhand left.
Martin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Luther's calf.
Martin lands a jab to Luther's midsection.
Luther pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luther thows a leg kick but Martin checks it
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martin lands a right hook to the body.
Martin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick
and Luther counters with a low kick, right behind Martin 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luther is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Martin.
Luther looks gassed!
An inside leg kick from Martin misses.
Martin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Luther seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Martin shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Luther is backing up but Martin catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Luther covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Martin Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Martin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damien Satan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saffron Burrows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satan comes to the cage accompanied by Bullet For My Valentine - Hit The Floor. 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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168 lbs
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168 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Satan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saffron Burrows!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Burrows. Satan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burrows connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burrows fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burrows lands a two punch combo.
Satan tries to land a front kick but Burrows steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Satan enables Burrows to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Satan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Satan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burrows working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burrows throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Satan looking for a guillotine here but Burrows defends easily.
Burrows stopping the sweep attempt from Satan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burrows accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burrows looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Burrows looking to pass the guard.
Satan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Satan trying to control the position here.
Burrows controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Saffron Burrows wasn't active enough on the ground.
Burrows scores with the left hand. Satan knows he should have avoided that one.
Burrows just misses with a punch to the body.
Burrows misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burrows scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burrows throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Satan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Burrows is in Satan's guard.
Burrows won't allow Satan to sweep him here.
Burrows wants to control from the top but Satan keeps moving.
Burrows trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Satan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Saffron Burrows hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Satan slaps away a takedown attempt from Burrows, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burrows closes the distance and clinches.
Satan lands a good knee to the midsection. Burrows won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burrows blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burrows lands with a short shot to the head.
Satan taking a breather.
Satan misses with some punches.
Satan tries to break free but Burrows pushes him back against the cage.
Satan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saffron Burrows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Satan.
A big left from Satan misses.
Nice shot by Burrows.
Satan misses with a takedown attempt - Burrows sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Burrows has his takedown stuffed
and Satan counters with a nice uppercut.
Burrows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burrows misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saffron Burrows dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Burrows fails in his attempt to clinch.
Satan throws a leg kick but Burrows moved away.
Satan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Burrows if he has to take too many more of those.
Burrows keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Satan motions for Burrows to come forward. Satan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Satan throws a leg kick that misses.
Satan misses the shot to the body.
Satan misses with a body kick.
Satan lands a leg kick that knocks Burrows off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Satan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Burrows as he checks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Burrows blocks the leg kick.
Satan misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Satan.
Satan throws a sloppy head kick and Burrows moves out of range easily.
Satan throws a head kick that Burrows semi-blocks.
It looks like Saffron Burrows has been cut.
Satan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burrows comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Satan with a poor takedown
and Burrows counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Satan is predictable there
and Burrows cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burrows finds it's way round the side to connect with Satan's head.
Satan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burrows manages to avoid it.
Satan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Satan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burrows counters with a single leg into guard. Satan didn't expect that.
Satan is trying to keep Burrows in close.
Satan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Burrows wants to stand but Satan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Burrows postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satan keeping moving, preventing Burrows from controlling successfully.
Burrows postures up.
Burrows controlling from the top position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Saffron Burrows hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Satan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burrows looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Burrows sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Satan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burrows's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burrows is looking for a sweep. Satan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burrows manages to get to full guard.
Satan stopping the sweep attempt from Burrows.
Burrows controls Satan momentarily but Satan frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Satan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Saffron Burrows's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Satan misses the jab.
Satan misses with an uppercut. Burrows saw that one coming.
Satan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Satan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burrows throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Satan was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.
Satan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown by Satan or perhaps it was just good defense by Burrows which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satan misses with a looping right.
Satan misses with a low kick.
Satan ducks under a wild hook from Burrows.
Satan throws a leg kick but Burrows sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burrows throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Satan.
Burrows misses with a body shot.
Burrows connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burrows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Satan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Burrows. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Satan takes a swing at Burrows's ribcage but misses.
Burrows pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Satan throws a leg kick but Burrows sees it coming and moves out of range.
Satan misses with a low kick.
Burrows lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Satan backs up against the cage.
Burrows connects with a nice looking jab.
Burrows ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Burrows misses with a body shot.
Burrows wants to clinch up but Satan keeps it at a distance.
Satan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satan closes the distance and clinches up with Burrows, looking for a takedown. Satan pushes Burrows against the cage but Burrows circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Satan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burrows stalks Satan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Satan's face. Satan staggers backwards, shaken.
Satan throws a hook but Burrows blocks it.
Satan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burrows.
Some bone on bone action there as Burrows checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Satan tries to land a leg kick but Burrows saw it coming and moves away.
Satan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burrows throws a predictable looking body shot
and Satan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Burrows throws a series of punches but Satan moves out of range.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Satan moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burrows misses with a shot to the body
and Satan counters with a low kick, right behind Burrows 's knee.
Satan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burrows counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Satan's guard now.
Burrows works over Satan with some ground and pound from guard.
Burrows must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Burrows working some strikes from top position.
Satan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burrows drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Satan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burrows has Satan in his guard.
Satan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burrows is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saffron Burrows comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burrows 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saffron Burrows!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake VanVactor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Ballantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). VanVactor's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Like a Pimp by David Banner. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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181 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake VanVactor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Ballantine!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballantine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ballantine keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
VanVactor shoots in for a takedown but Ballantine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
VanVactor tries for a takedown but Ballantine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ballantine connects with a looping right hand.
VanVactor slips a jab from Ballantine.
Ballantine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ballantine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but VanVactor was well out of range. Poor timing from Ballantine.
Wayne Ballantine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
VanVactor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ballantine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ballantine looks to score with a jab to the body but VanVactor is just out of range.
Ballantine throws a looping overhand right but VanVactor ducks down to avoid it.
VanVactor lands with a shot to the body.
Ballantine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but VanVactor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ballantine doesn't manage to clinch there - VanVactor circles away.
Ballantine just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanVactor throws a hook but Ballantine blocks it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ballantine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Ballantine.
VanVactor is breathing heavily.
Ballantine lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ballantine.
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!
Ballantine lands a shoulder strike.
Ballantine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ballantine lands a left hand that snaps the head of VanVactor backwards.
Ballantine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
VanVactor blocks an uppercut.
Ballantine lands a nice uppercut.
Ballantine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt VanVactor or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ballantine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ballantine gets through VanVactor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ballantine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ballantine.
Ballantine lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Ballantine - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ballantine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ballantine lands a right hand.
A short right from Ballantine on the inside.
Ballantine pushes VanVactor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ballantine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Ballantine.
Ballantine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Ballantine.
Ballantine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ballantine.
Ballantine lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Ballantine.
Ballantine cracks VanVactor with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Ballantine.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ballantine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ballantine.
Ballantine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ballantine scores with a shoulder strike.
Ballantine is struggling to control the position.
Ballantine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt VanVactor or not.
Ballantine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of VanVactors head.
Ballantine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Ballantine - that landed with a thud.
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!
Ballantine lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ballantine.
Ballantine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ballantine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ballantine lands an uppercut.
Ballantine lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ballantine.
Good body shot from Ballantine.
Ballantine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ballantine lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ballantine.
Ballantine lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ballantine pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ballantine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ballantine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Ballantine dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ballantine misses with a telegraphed body shot
and VanVactor counters with a nice uppercut.
VanVactor looks for a takedown but Ballantine sprawls well.
Ballantine misses with a straight left.
Ballantine missing with a left hand there. VanVactor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
VanVactor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ballantine pinned against the cage. Ballantine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ballantine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from VanVactor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballantine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but VanVactor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
VanVactor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake VanVactor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ballantine falls off balance throwing a combination
and VanVactor counters with a stiff right hand.
Ballantine tries to clinch but VanVactor is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballantine swings for the body but VanVactor moves out of range.
Ballantine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
VanVactor keeps the fight on the outside.
Ballantine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ballantine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ballantine tries to clinch but VanVactor is having none of it.
VanVactor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ballantine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
VanVactor moves out of range as Ballantine strikes.
Ballantine lands a body shot.
VanVactor throws a hook to the side of Ballantine's head but Ballantine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ballantine misses with a straight left.
VanVactor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ballantine swings and misses with a shot to the body
and VanVactor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ballantine won't be happy with that.
Ballantine trying to remain calm as VanVactor controls from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but VanVactor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
VanVactor tries to move to mount but Ballantine blocks the move with his legs.
What's Ballantine going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Ballantine is trying to escape the position but VanVactor is controlling the position.
VanVactor tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ballantine regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine blocking the ground and pound attempt from VanVactor.
Ballantine trying to control from the bottom.
Ballantine wants to improve his position but VanVactor is controlling well.
Ballantine is not content to let VanVactor control the position.
Ballantine wants to improve his position but VanVactor is controlling well.
VanVactor thows a huge punch but Ballantine dodges it nicely.
That's four 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.
Ballantine makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ballantine.
VanVactor stopping the sweep attempt from Ballantine.
Ballantine keeping moving, preventing VanVactor from controlling successfully.
Ballantine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
VanVactor trying to control but Ballantine is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ballantine trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wayne Ballantine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
VanVactor shoots and misses
enabling Ballantine to counter with a crisp jab.
VanVactor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ballantine but Ballantine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ballantine drives through and clinches with VanVactor against the cage.
VanVactor has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ballantine clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
VanVactor wants to control but Ballantine is keeping busy.
Ballantine tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ballantine is in a horrible position here. VanVactor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
VanVactor throws some wild stikes that Ballantine manages to avoid easily.
Ballantine in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballantine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
VanVactor goes for an armbar but Ballantine turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ballantine.
Ballantine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. VanVactor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ballantine trying to control but VanVactor is working from the bottom.
VanVactor controls Ballantine momentarily but Ballantine frees himself.
Ballantine slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine looks to land a strike but VanVactor avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
VanVactor looking for a sweep. Not yet VanVactor, not yet.
Ballantine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ballantine wants to control from the top but VanVactor keeps moving.
Ballantine postures up.
Ballantine wants to control from the top but VanVactor keeps moving.
Ballantine stopping the sweep attempt from VanVactor.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
VanVactor controls Ballantine momentarily but Ballantine frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ballantine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. VanVactor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ballantine clinches up with VanVactor and pushes him back against the cage.
Ballantine gets through VanVactor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Ballantine.
Ballantine lands with a right to the head.
Ballantine lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by VanVactor.
VanVactor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ballantine gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake VanVactor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ballantine cracks VanVactor with a nice body shot.
Ballantine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ballantine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt VanVactor or not.
Ballantine lands a right hand.
Ballantine lands a right hand.
Ballantine presses VanVactor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wayne Ballantine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine gets through VanVactor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ballantine pushes VanVactor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ballantine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jake VanVactor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ballantine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ballantine.
Ballantine lands a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Ballantine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ballantine winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Ballantine!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao comes to the cage accompanied by para sayo ang laban na ito!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
145 lbs
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155 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Jones!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao throws a big shot that misses.
Pacquiao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Pacquiao which made him look bad.
Pacquiao clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Alexander Jones has been cut.
Pacquiao fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pacquiao can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pacquiao is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Pacquiao avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jones.
Pacquiao wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jones.
Pacquiao is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pacquiao is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pacquiao looks a forlorn figure.
Poor strikes thrown by Jones there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Pacquiao is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Jones lands a big shot there that rocks Pacquiao but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The referee warns Pacquiao that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pacquiao wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pacquiao is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The referee warns Pacquiao that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jones wants to control the pace but Pacquiao is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones cracks Pacquiao with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pacquiao blocking the ground and pound.
Jones thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Pacquiao defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jones.
Pacquiao is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jones sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pacquiao's face.
Pacquiao tries to buck Jones off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You get the feeling that Pacquiao really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Pacquiao is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pacquiao blocking the ground and pound.
You get the feeling that Pacquiao really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jones punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pacquiao in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pacquiao is rocked!
Pacquiao taking shots to the head.
Oh Pacquiao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pacquiao is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Jones looking to finish Pacquiao with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pacquiao!
Pacquiao really wants to buck Jones off and get back to his feet.
Pacquiao in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jones softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Pacquiao is out cold! Jones jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between J Blunts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Fatts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blunts comes to the cage accompanied by Cypress Hill - Hits From the Bong. Fatts has chosen Hit Em Up by Tupac as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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196 lbs
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190 lbs
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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
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, J Blunts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Fatts!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatts shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fatts landing strikes from the mount.
Fatts lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Blunts working to try and regain half guard.
Fatts lands a nice shot to the head.
Fatts is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Blunts has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fatts sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blunts is looking to get to half guard.
Blunts in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fatts throwing strikes here but Blunts is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fatts looking to finish with strikes here!
Fatts with good strikes from the mount here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fatts breaks from Blunts's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Blunts is desperately trying to improve his position but Fatts has a good base and remains in mount.
Fatts goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Blunts turns into him and now he's in Fatts's guard.
Blunts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fatts wants to sweep here but Blunts controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunts throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blunts decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fatts slips under a jab from Blunts.
Blunts works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fatts looks to land a left hand but Blunts moved out of range nicely.
Blunts thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blunts wants it to stay on the feet.
Blunts throws a big shot that misses.
Blunts looks to land a left hand but Fatts moved out of range nicely.
Fatts shoots for a takedown but Blunts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blunts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blunts moves in looking to clinch but Fatts pushes him off.
Fatts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blunts scoring well with a low kick there.
Fatts blocks a low kick nicely.
Blunts walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blunts lands a head shot.
Blunts throws a body punch but Fatts moves out of range.
Blunts chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fatts takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fatts.
J Blunts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Fatts.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blunts lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fatts has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fatts and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blunts moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
Blunts tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Fatts will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fatts shoots in but no luck this time.
Blunts throws a shot to the body.
Fatts shoots in and gets a takedown into Blunts's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blunts manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Blunts prevents Fatts from getting the reversal.
Fatts is squirming around, avoiding Blunts's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Blunts.
Blunts with shots to the head and body - Fatts looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatts is squirming around, avoiding Blunts's attempts to control the action.
Blunts breaks from Fatts's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Blunts looking to control but Fatts is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blunts moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fatts has worked his arm free - good work by Fatts!
Blunts throwing strikes but Fatts manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatts moves into full mount!
Fatts unloading with bombs!
Fatts lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Blunts hang on?
Fatts lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fatts working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blunts regains half guard.
Fatts trying to advance position but Blunts counters by regaining guard.
Fatts trying to control the position from guard on top but Blunts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatts is in close to Blunts's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fatts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blunts working a defensive guard here.
Blunts has his foot on Fatts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fatts works his way back into a safe position though.
Fatts is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blunts is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blunts has escaped and now he's on top!
Blunts slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatts wants to get back to full guard.
Fatts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blunts pulls his head out easily.
Fatts is looking for a sweep. Blunts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blunts is pressing down on Fatts's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fatts is holding on for now.
Blunts is stalling here. Fatts is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Blunts seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fatts has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blunts is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
J Blunts dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Blunts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fatts shoots in but Blunts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fatts shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
J Blunts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Fatts.
Fatts shoots in looking for a takedown but Blunts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fatts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blunts lands a nice hook to Fatts's body. Fatts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blunts lands a jab to Fatts's midsection.
Fatts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fatts tries for a takedown but Blunts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blunts misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blunts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fatts was well out of range. Poor timing from Blunts.
Good standup being displayed there by Blunts as he connects with a hook.
Blunts scores with a nice strike.
Blunts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blunts swats away the attempt to clinch by Fatts.
Fatts shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blunts's guard.
Blunts is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatts wants to improve his position but Blunts is controlling well.
Blunts is looking to advance position but Fatts won't allow it.
Jay Fatts has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blunts is nestled in close to Fatts, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blunts trying to control the action but Fatts is working from the bottom.
Blunts passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunts pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fatts is desperately trying to improve his position but Blunts has a good base and remains in mount.
Blunts controlling from the full mount.
Fatts working to try and regain half guard.
Blunts stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blunts connects with an inside leg kick.
Fatts drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fatts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blunts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fatts has managed to get both his arms back between Blunts's legs - danger averted.
Fatts preventing the sweep.
Blunts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fatts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blunts has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fatts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fatts is in close to Blunts's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
J Blunts showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blunts has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... J Blunts!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Gimmick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Apollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gimmick comes to the cage accompanied by Six Feet Under - War Is Coming. This should be fireworks!
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Gimmick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Apollo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
Gimmick fails to land with a series of punches.
Apollo slips a jab and a cross from Gimmick.
Gimmick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gimmick walks into a stiff left hand from Apollo.
Gimmick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Apollo.
Apollo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gimmick.
Apollo scores with a hook to the body. Gimmick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Apollo takes a swing at Gimmick's ribcage but misses.
Gimmick ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apollo shoots for a double leg takedown but Gimmick sprawls well. He's pushed Apollo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gimmick throws a body punch but Apollo moves out of range.
Apollo avoids the body shot from Gimmick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gimmick moves out of range of the strikes.
Gimmick lands a two punch combo.
Gimmick loads up on a big right hand but Apollo slips the punch.
Gimmick throws a series of punches but Apollo avoids them all with ease.
Gimmick misses with a body shot.
Gimmick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Apollo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gimmick takes one to the chin there.
Apollo misses the jab.
Apollo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gimmick momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Gimmick misses the target.
Gimmick displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Ryan Apollo has been cut.
Gimmick defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Apollo.
Ryan Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apollo avoids the body shot from Gimmick.
Apollo misses with an uppercut. Gimmick saw that one coming.
Gimmick misses with a body shot.
Gimmick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Apollo.
Gimmick misses the shot to the body.
Apollo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gimmick tries to avoid it but Apollo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gimmick to the ground. Gimmick escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Justin Gimmick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Apollo.
Gimmick misses with a wild body shot.
Gimmick looks to land a left hand but Apollo moved out of range nicely.
Apollo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gimmick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Apollo looks to throw the jab but Gimmick is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Gimmick misses.
Gimmick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Apollo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Apollo digs a good hook to Gimmick's body.
Justin Gimmick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Gimmick. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Apollo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gimmick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apollo moves away.
Apollo misses with a wild body shot.
Apollo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gimmick.
Gimmick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apollo manages to avoid it.
Apollo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Apollo throws an overhand right that lands on Gimmick's shoulder, as Gimmick tries to avoid the shot.
Apollo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gimmick plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gimmick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Apollo misses with a body punch
letting Gimmick counter with a right hand.
Apollo is rocked!
Apollo shoots in but Gimmick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Apollo is still on wobbly legs! Can Gimmick finish him?
A cross from Apollo lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gimmick counters with a crisp right that sends Apollo to the canvas! Gimmick follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Gimmick!
Justin Gimmick retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brent Caerdinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caerdinn comes to the cage accompanied by Dr. Feelgood. Abbott has chosen Killer Cuts - "The Instinct" as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Brent Caerdinn has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Brent Caerdinn seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brent Caerdinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Abbott!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbott on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Caerdinn. Caerdinn obviously looking to wear him down.
Caerdinn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like David Abbott has been cut.
Abbott throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Caerdinn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Caerdinn throws out a loose jab but Abbott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abbott on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
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!
Caerdinn walks into a jab.
Abbott with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Caerdinn to score with a decent uppercut.
Abbott cracks Caerdinn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A bone on bone clash there as Abbott blocks the leg kick.
A cross from Abbott lands.
Caerdinn misses with a body kick.
Caerdinn misses the jab.
A leg kick checked by Abbott.
Caerdinn forces Abbott back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caerdinn misses with a body punch.
Abbott is trying to break the clinch but Caerdinn has him pressed against the cage.
Abbott wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Abbott is looking to break free of the clinch but Caerdinn has double underhooks.
Abbott is looking to break free of the clinch but Caerdinn has double underhooks.
Caerdinn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Abbott has had enough of the clinch but Caerdinn keeps him there for the moment.
Caerdinn has picked Abbott up - he's going for a ride! Caerdinn dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Abbott blocking the ground and pound attempt from Caerdinn.
Caerdinn 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.
Ground and pound from Caerdinn.
Abbott trying to control but Caerdinn postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caerdinn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Caerdinn works his way into side control.
Caerdinn looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Abbott is avoiding damage well.
Abbott is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That has opened up David Abbott's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caerdinn cracks Abbott with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caerdinn in side control, throwing shots but Abbott defends.
Caerdinn working the ground and pound but Abbott is defending the strikes.
Caerdinn is looking to take a break and control but Abbott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caerdinn scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Abbott to see if he's OK.
David Abbott's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at David Abbott's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brent Caerdinn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eulogy Spoakin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turo Vatanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spoakin's entrance music is Scarface ft Devin The Dude - Hand Of The Dead Body. A fine choice. Vatanen has chosen Justice as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eulogy Spoakin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Turo Vatanen!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vatanen throws a sloppy head kick and Spoakin moves out of range easily.
Spoakin throws a leg kick but Vatanen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vatanen shoots in looking for a takedown but Spoakin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vatanen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spoakin throws a chopping leg kick but Vatanen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vatanen misses with a head kick.
Vatanen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spoakin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vatanen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vatanen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vatanen avoids a kick to the body.
Spoakin throws a leg kick that misses.
Vatanen misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatanen throws a hook but Spoakin avoids it easily.
Vatanen slips a jab and a cross from Spoakin.
Vatanen tries to land a body kick
and Spoakin counters with a good, hard body kick but Vatanen shrugs it off.
Spoakin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vatanen.
It looks like Turo Vatanen has been cut.
Spoakin just misses with a punch to the body.
Spoakin misses with a hook.
Vatanen throws a hook to the side of Spoakin's head but Spoakin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spoakin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vatanen.
Spoakin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vatanen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vatanen tries to land a front kick but Spoakin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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!
Vatanen stopping the sweep attempt from Spoakin.
Vatanen stops Spoakin from standing up.
Vatanen throws a strike but Spoakin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vatanen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vatanen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Spoakin wants to pass the guard but Vatanen is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spoakin wants to stand but Vatanen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Spoakin preventing the sweep.
Spoakin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vatanen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vatanen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spoakin manages to get himself to full guard.
Spoakin 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.
Spoakin is looking to stand up but Vatanen isn't so interested in that idea.
Vatanen preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vatanen trying to control but Spoakin is working from the bottom.
Vatanen looking to sit in guard and control but Spoakin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vatanen working for a triangle but Spoakin defends it easily.
Spoakin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spoakin misses with a leg kick.
Vatanen missing with a left hand there. Spoakin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Turo Vatanen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Turo Vatanen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Spoakin scores with a jab.
Spoakin moves out of range of the body kick.
Vatanen moves out of range as Spoakin strikes.
Spoakin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spoakin lunges at Vatanen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vatanen's hand.
Vatanen shoots and misses
and Spoakin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vatanen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Spoakin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vatanen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vatanen checks a low kick from Spoakin.
Spoakin thows a leg kick but Vatanen checks it
and Vatanen counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Vatanen misses
and Spoakin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vatanen connects with an inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Vatanen blocks the leg kick.
Eulogy Spoakin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spoakin thows a body kick. Vatanen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Spoakin throws a leg kick
and Vatanen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vatanen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spoakin misses with a body punch.
Spoakin scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vatanen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vatanen pushes Spoakin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vatanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spoakin's elbow.
Spoakin manages to break the clinch.
Vatanen throws out a loose jab but Spoakin uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spoakin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spoakin misses with a low kick.
Vatanen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vatanen cracks a nice hook into Spoakin's ribs.
Spoakin throws a lazy head kick
and Vatanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spoakin looks to land a body kick but Vatanen moved away.
Vatanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Spoakin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vatanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spoakin.
A slow jab from Vatanen misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spoakin misses with the body kick
and Vatanen counters with a nice body kick.
Vatanen closes the distance and clinches.
Vatanen digs a right hand underneath Spoakin's ribcage. Spoakin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vatanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vatanen digs a right hand underneath Spoakin's ribcage. Spoakin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vatanen controlling the action here for a moment.
Vatanen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Spoakin regains guard immediately.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vatanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spoakin is trying to keep Vatanen in close.
Vatanen connects with a couple of short punches.
Vatanen landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen won't allow Spoakin to sweep him here.
Vatanen wants to control from the top but Spoakin keeps moving.
Vatanen postures up in Spoakin's guard and throws a big left but Spoakin blocks it.
Spoakin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vatanen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spoakin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spoakin pulls Vatanen in to control the position.
Vatanen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vatanen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spoakin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turo Vatanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Turo Vatanen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Spoakin needs to keep his hands up - Vatanen had a free shot at his head there.
Vatanen works over Spoakin's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Spoakin. That snapped Vatanen's head back.
Vatanen tries to clinch up but Spoakin circles away and keeps his distance.
Vatanen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Spoakin misses
and Vatanen counters with a good, hard body kick but Spoakin shrugs it off.
Vatanen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spoakin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vatanen wants to clinch
and Spoakin counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatanen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turo Vatanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vatanen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vatanen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spoakin avoids it really well and circles away.
Spoakin stuffs the takedown.
Eulogy Spoakin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turo Vatanen.
Spoakin misses with an uppercut. Vatanen saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Spoakin.
Spoakin lands a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spoakin misses with a hook to the body
and Vatanen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Spoakin really felt that one!
Spoakin throws the kick towards the body but Vatanen avoids it.
Vatanen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spoakin throws a head kick that Vatanen semi-blocks.
Spoakin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vatanen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vatanen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spoakin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spoakin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen throws a leg kick that misses.
Spoakin throws a low kick, looking for Vatanen's leg but Vatanen calmly moves out of range.
Vatanen throws a big shot that misses.
Vatanen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vatanen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vatanen moves in looking to clinch but Spoakin pushes him off.
Spoakin walks into a stiff left hand from Vatanen.
Spoakin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body kick from Spoakin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen throws a head kick but Spoakin moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spoakin!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spoakin, right into the meat.
Spoakin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vatanen.
Spoakin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spoakin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vatanen has time to react.
Spoakin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spoakin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spoakin misses with the body kick
and Vatanen counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Eulogy Spoakin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Turo Vatanen'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.
A shot to the body from Spoakin misses
and Vatanen counters with an outside leg kick.
Spoakin throws a leg kick
and Vatanen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vatanen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spoakin counters with an inside leg kick.
Vatanen tries to clinch but Spoakin moves out of range.
Vatanen throws a leg kick
and Spoakin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vatanen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vatanen wants to clinch but Spoakin slips to the side
and Spoakin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spoakin throws a looping overhand right but Vatanen ducks down to avoid it.
Vatanen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Spoakin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spoakin slips a jab from Vatanen.
Good leg kick by Spoakin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vatanen throws a lazy head kick
and Spoakin counters with a three punch combo that has Vatanen backing up. Vatanen nods at Spoakin to acknowledge the strikes.
Spoakin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spoakin lands a lovely overhand right.
That has opened up Turo Vatanen's cut even more.
Spoakin tries to work over Vatanen's front leg with a kick but Vatanen checks it.
Spoakin thumps Vatanen with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vatanen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spoakin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spoakin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vatanen's sensitive parts.
Spoakin digs a good body shot into Vatanen's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spoakin.
Spoakin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vatanen will feel that in the morning.
Spoakin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vatanen under the eye.
Spoakin sizes up Vatanen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spoakin cracks the inside of Vatanen's front leg.
A lazy body kick from Spoakin
and Vatanen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Spoakin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Vatanen blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spoakin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spoakin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vatanen's sensitive parts.
Spoakin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vatanen.
Vatanen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spoakin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spoakin throws a wild body kick that Vatanen sees coming a mile off.
Spoakin throws a sloppy head kick and Vatanen moves out of range easily.
Spoakin misses with a body kick.
Spoakin slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vatanen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spoakin - the referee stops the clock and Vatanen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spoakin. Vatanen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Spoakin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vatanen.
Spoakin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vatanen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spoakin.
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!
Spoakin misses the shot to the body.
Vatanen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Spoakin jabs at Vatanen's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab, jab by Spoakin - just one landing.
Vatanen throws a body kick the misses
and Spoakin counters with a body kick that stops Vatanen in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eulogy Spoakin had his way with Turo Vatanen in that round.
The cut man is working on Turo Vatanen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Spoakin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vatanen scores with a jab to the head.
Vatanen slips a jab and a cross from Spoakin.
Vatanen darts in trying to clinch
and Spoakin counters with a nice body kick.
Vatanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Spoakin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vatanen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spoakin.
Vatanen throws a head kick that misses
and Spoakin counters with an outside leg kick.
Vatanen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spoakin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vatanen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spoakin's sensitive parts.
Vatanen darts in trying to clinch
and Spoakin counters with an outside leg kick.
Spoakin throws a head kick but Vatanen moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Vatanen.
Vatanen misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vatanen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Spoakin. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Spoakin throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vatanen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vatanen misses with a looping right.
A head kick by Vatanen misses
and Spoakin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The cut above Turo Vatanen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vatanen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vatanen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spoakin misses with the body kick
and Vatanen moves into the clinch.
Vatanen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Spoakin.
Vatanen swings wildly with an uppercut but Spoakin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spoakin lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Spoakin.
A hook to the body from Spoakin.
Spoakin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vatanen.
Spoakin pushes Vatanen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spoakin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spoakin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vatanen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vatanen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Spoakin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Spoakin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vatanen avoids the head kick by Spoakin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spoakin.
Spoakin feints a jab promting Vatanen to slip. Spoakin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vatanen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spoakin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spoakin is looking to land body kicks.
Vatanen wants to clinch
and Spoakin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spoakin tries to bum rush Vatanen with a series of wild strikes but Vatanen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eulogy Spoakin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spoakin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:46
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Eulogy Spoakin!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Russian Experiment V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Nose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment V!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronnie Nose!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment V tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nose is able to avoid easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Experiment V lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nose has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nose and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Experiment V throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nose.
Nose blocks a head kick by Experiment V.
Experiment V throws a body punch but Nose moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Experiment V. Nose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Experiment V tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nose was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment V.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nose lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Experiment V misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nose stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Experiment V.
Experiment V misses with a looping left.
Nose shoots in and drives through. Experiment V sprawls well.
Nose tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment V ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Experiment V coming out on top.
Experiment V misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Experiment V misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nose pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Experiment V swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nose counters with a big head kick but Experiment V shrugs it off.
Experiment V throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nose makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Experiment V really felt that one!
Experiment V throws a head kick that misses.
Experiment V lands a lovely overhand right.
Russian Experiment V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nose uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Experiment V.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nose uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Experiment V.
Experiment V looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Experiment V turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Experiment V throws a leg kick
and Nose counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Experiment V wants to sweep here but Nose controlling him for the moment.
Nose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nose throws and elbow that misses. Experiment V uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nose's guard. Nice move by Experiment V!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V won't allow Nose to sweep him here.
Nose is looking for a triangle but Experiment V pushes his legs off easily.
Nose tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Experiment V trying to control the position from guard on top but Nose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nose manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Experiment V manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Russian Experiment V will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Experiment V lands a slapping body shot.
Experiment V misses with a leg kick
and Nose counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Experiment V tries to land a body kick
and Nose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nose keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment V misses with the body kick
and Nose counters with a nice double leg into side control. Experiment V won't be happy with that.
Experiment V is not content to let Nose control the position.
Nose in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment V takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nose creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Experiment V sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Experiment V struggling a bit here.
Experiment V manages to get back to half guard.
Experiment V is trying to get back to full guard.
Nose is nestled in close to Experiment V, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V is looking for a sweep. Nose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Experiment V won't allow Nose to pass to mount.
Nose throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nose drops an elbow to the side of Experiment V's head.
Nose moves into full mount! Experiment V won't be happy about that!
Nose fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nose is landing with some decent strikes but Experiment V is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nose is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Experiment V can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nose looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nose lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
A nice elbow there by Nose.
Experiment V is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Experiment V is squirming around, avoiding Nose's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Experiment V takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nose looking to finish Experiment V with some ground and pound. This is bad for Experiment V!
Nose lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Experiment V hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nose with a couple of short strikes.
Nose raining down hammerfists from mount.
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!
Nose can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Experiment V is looking to escape.
Nose lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nose putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nose with the ground and pound from mount.
Nose fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Nose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nose goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Experiment V misses with a shot to the body
and Nose counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nose shoots in and bounces Experiment V off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Experiment V keeping moving, preventing Nose from controlling successfully.
Experiment V wants to sweep but no luck.
Nose stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Experiment V swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nose is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Experiment V utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nose postures up in Experiment V's guard and throws a big left but Experiment V blocks it.
Nose throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Experiment V works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nose is stalling in the full guard.
Experiment V avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Nose looking to sit in guard and control but Experiment V gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nose working for a triangle but Experiment V defends it easily.
Nose is trying to control the position but Experiment V postures up.
Nose looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Experiment V puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V trying to mount his opponent but Nose defends it.
Nose gets back to full guard.
Ronnie Nose has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nose is trying to keep Experiment V in close.
Nose has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Experiment V should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Nose has tightened it up now! Experiment V should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ronnie Nose!
Ronnie Nose is the new featherweight champion!
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