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MIFC Contenders 47 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Punchy Fisticuffs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Punchy Fisticuffs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisticuffs throws a nice head kick!
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Fisticuffs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Fisticuffs misses.
Fisticuffs throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fisticuffs misses with the combination.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisticuffs is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisticuffs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisticuffs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Fisticuffs keeps moving.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fisticuffs is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Johnson dives into side control.
Johnson prevents Fisticuffs from escaping the position.
Johnson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fisticuffs some visible discomfort.
Fisticuffs is trying to buck Johnson off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fisticuffs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fisticuffs is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Johnson is controlling him well.
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fisticuffs has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnson but great work by Fisticuffs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Fisticuffs wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his arm.
Fisticuffs decides to stand up, so the ref orders Johnson to his feet.
Fisticuffs connects with a high kick.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Fisticuffs tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fisticuffs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fisticuffs finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
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 Punchy Fisticuffs will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fisticuffs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fisticuffs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fisticuffs scores with a nice right hand.
Fisticuffs connects with a crisp jab.
Punchy Fisticuffs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fisticuffs sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fisticuffs defending well though.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson passes to side control.
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fisticuffs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fisticuffs tries to escape but Johnson is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fisticuffs pushes Johnson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Johnson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Johnson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fisticuffs has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnson but great work by Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs wants to stand but Johnson has his arm trapped.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs wants to stand but Johnson has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Fisticuffs stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson controlling the position.
Fisticuffs tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jake Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fisticuffs thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fisticuffs wants to get back to his feet.
Fisticuffs wants to stand back up but Johnson manages to pass into side control.
Fisticuffs takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fisticuffs is trying to buck Johnson off.
The ground and pound from Johnson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisticuffs is working to avoid the ground and pound but Johnson connects with a decent elbow.
Fisticuffs wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fisticuffs wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Fisticuffs from escaping the position.
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fisticuffs tries to escape but Johnson is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Johnson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fisticuffs pushes Johnson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Johnson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Johnson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Fisticuffs is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Johnson yanks on the arm and Fisticuffs is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Johnson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Rapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitch Rapp!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to move into range but Rapp moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rapp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones takes one on the button.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Rapp counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rapp pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rapp gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rapp lands a right hand.
Rapp lands a left hand.
Rapp lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Rapp lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones is rocked!
It looks like Marcus Jones has been cut.
Rapp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones is breathing heavily.
Rapp scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rapp pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rapp creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rapp is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rapp lands a big right hand that drops Jones! The killer instinct kicks in and Rapp finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rapp!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitch Rapp!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Big Show (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Show has chosen The Pack -Bass as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Big Show!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Show fails with an attempt to clinch.
Show avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hawkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Show.
Show scores with a head kick.
Jason Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Show pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Show lands a high kick!
Hawkins tries to land a body kick
and Show counters by clinching up.
Hawkins is trying to break the clinch but Show has him pressed against the cage.
Show misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hawkins.
Hawkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Show prevents Hawkins from breaking the clinch.
Show breaks from the clinch.
Show displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawkins throws out the jab.
Show looks to land a body kick but Hawkins moved away.
Hawkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Show.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Show swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jason Hawkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Hawkins does no damage.
Hawkins blocks a head kick by Show.
Show takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Show looks gassed!
A shot to the liver by Hawkins. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Hawkins misses with a hook.
Hawkins throws the left hand but Show avoids the punch easily.
Show defending well as Hawkins loads up on a big left hand.
Show slips a straight right by Hawkins.
Some wild striking there from Hawkins.
Hawkins's corner calls for a 1-2. Hawkins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Show slips under a jab from Hawkins.
Show is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hawkins lands with a nice body punch.
Show moves out of range as Hawkins throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins scores with a hook to the body. Show takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Show dodges the punch combination from Hawkins.
Show takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice uppercut lands for Hawkins. That snapped Show's head back.
A jab from Hawkins does it's job there.
Hawkins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Show takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Hawkins.
Hawkins misses with a hook.
Show misses with a left hand
and Hawkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Show.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawkins. Show does a little dance to reset his feet.
Show gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Show manages to break the clinch.
Show throws a sloppy head kick and Hawkins moves out of range easily.
Show buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Show goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hawkins blocks a head kick by Show.
Show tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawkins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Show misses with a series of wild punches.
Show misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Show misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawkins misses with an uppercut.
Show throws a sloppy head kick and Hawkins moves out of range easily.
Show throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Show throws a head kick that half lands.
Show throws a push kick but Hawkins slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Show.
Hawkins misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Show closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Show throws a head kick but Hawkins moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Show. Beautiful body shot.
Show misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hawkins dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hawkins thows a leg kick but Show checks it
and Show counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big left from Hawkins misses.
Jason Hawkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Show tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hawkins takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hawkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hawkins throws a head kick that misses
and Show counters with a head kick.
Show uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawkins.
Hawkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins avoids the head kick by Show.
Hawkins blocks a head kick by Show.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawkins takes a swing at Show's ribcage but misses.
Show missing with a left hand there. Hawkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Show slips under a jab.
Show throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Show pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Show scores with a head kick. Hawkins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hawkins tries a low kick but Show avoids it.
Show slips a jab and a cross from Hawkins.
A head kick misses from Show.
Hawkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Show tries for a takedown but Hawkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Show.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hawkins here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hawkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Show is just out of range.
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.
Show slips a straight right by Hawkins.
Show is looking to clinch.
Hawkins misses with a straight right.
Hawkins with a jab.
Show scores with a head kick. Hawkins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Show has Hawkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawkins tries to break free but Show pushes him back against the cage.
Hawkins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Show keeps control of Hawkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Show breaks the clinch.
Hawkins takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins misses with a straight right.
Show throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Show moves into the clinch.
Hawkins gets underhooks to prevent Show's takedown attempt.
Show's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Show, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jason Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Big Show.
Hawkins throws a nice looking combination but Show bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hawkins throws a lazy right hand but Show sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Show pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Show throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Show throws a sloppy head kick and Hawkins moves out of range easily.
Hawkins throws a head kick that misses
and Show counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hawkins is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Show throws a head kick that misses.
Hawkins throws an overhand right that lands on Show's shoulder, as Show tries to avoid the shot.
Show throws a nice head kick!
Hawkins misses with the combination.
Show tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Show, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Show on the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawkins misses with a two punch combination.
Show thows a body shot but no joy.
Show lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Big Show showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Show tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Hawkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Hawkins blocks a head kick by Show.
Hawkins cracks Show with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Show tries to move into range but Hawkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Show lands with a kick to the temple. Hawkins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins throws a sloppy head kick
and Show counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Show thows a body shot but no joy.
Hawkins throws a solid leg kick but Show takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hawkins.
Hawkins blocks a head kick by Show.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Show manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Show throws a jab when Hawkins was well out of range.
Hawkins throws a jab when Show was well out of range.
Show plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Show thows a body shot but no joy.
Show misses with a hook.
Hawkins throws a sloppy head kick
and Show counters with a head kick.
Hawkins swings for the body but Show moves out of range.
Show throws a head kick that Hawkins semi-blocks.
Show throws a sloppy head kick and Hawkins moves out of range easily.
Hawkins avoids the head kick by Show.
Show showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hawkins.
Show tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Show slips a straight right by Hawkins.
Show is looking to slow Hawkins down with leg kicks.
Hawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Show.
Hawkins swings for the body but Show moves out of range.
Jason Hawkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Show has closed the distance and engaged Hawkins in a clinch.
Show keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hawkins's efforts to push away.
Hawkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Show breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Show fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawkins manages to avoid it.
Show misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Show uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Show shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hawkins as he jumps to the side.
Hawkins blocks a jab.
Show lands a nice looking body kick.
Hawkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Show scores with a head kick. Hawkins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hawkins takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hawkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Show.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Show.
Show throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawkins misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hawkins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Show lands with a kick to the temple. Hawkins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hawkins throws a shot from downtown. Show moves away and avoids it.
Show gets a clinch.
Show manages to break the clinch.
Show throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawkins misses the target.
Show lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Show chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Show takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Show plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Show misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Big Show comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Show 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Big Show!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Demento (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Demento!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demento throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick from Carter lands but Demento takes it in his stride.
Demento tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carter throws a sloppy head kick
and Demento counters with a head kick. That will keep Carter thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Demento throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Demento walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demento falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Damian Demento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demento moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Demento throws a head kick that misses
and Carter counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Demento is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Diego Carter!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquers II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Regueiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Pacquers II could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Julio Regueiro's chin.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Pacquers II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Regueiro!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquers II lands with a good body shot.
A left and a right from Pacquers II both land. Nice combination.
Pacquers II lands a left and a right that send Regueiro crashing to the mat, dazed. Pacquers II thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Regueiro is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Pacquers II swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Manny Pacquers II!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Corway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Sampson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sampson has chosen Avenged Sevenfold - Nightmare as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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248 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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265 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Corway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kai Sampson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sampson scores with a jab to the body.
Sampson looks to land a right hand but Corway moved out of range.
Sampson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corway fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left lands for Corway.
Corway lands a lovely overhand right.
Sampson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corway.
Corway slips a jab and a cross from Sampson.
Corway moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Corway lands a glancing blow to the side of Sampson's head.
Corway slips under a jab.
Sampson lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corway scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Corway getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab by Corway.
No joy there for Corway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Corway thows a body shot but no joy.
Corway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sampson throws a sloppy body shot
and Corway counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sampson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corway manages to avoid it.
Sampson connects with the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Corway. Those never looked like landing.
Corway ducks under a wild hook from Sampson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Sampson.
Corway slips a jab and a cross from Sampson.
Corway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Corway scores with a four punch combination!
Sampson ducks under a wild hook from Corway.
Sampson walks into a jab.
Sampson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corway.
Some wild striking there from Sampson.
Damian Corway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sampson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sampson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Sampson misses its intended target.
Corway digs a good hook to Sampson's body.
Corway lands with a shot to the body.
Sampson misses with an uppercut. Corway saw that one coming.
Corway lands a glancing blow to the side of Sampson's head.
Corway lands a two punch combo.
A left lands for Corway.
Corway is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corway moves away from the strike by Sampson.
The crowd cheers as Corway lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sampson doesn't seem phased though.
Corway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corway moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sampson looks gassed!
Corway throws a series of punches but Sampson moves out of range.
Sampson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Corway throws a one two combo.
Sampson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Corway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Corway connects with the punch.
Sampson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Corway dips to his left and cracks Sampson with an uppercut!
Sampson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Corway lands a two punch combo.
Corway lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Corway throws a combination. Sampson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Corway throws a right hand that Sampson ducks under and follows up with a left that Sampson also avoids with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Corway lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Corway throws a one two combo.
Corway closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Danga de danga de dang - Corway scores with a four punch combination!
Corway moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Corway uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corway throws out a powerful jab.
Corway scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Corway scores with a decent looking hook.
Corway lands a glancing blow to the side of Sampson's head.
Corway cracks a nice hook into Sampson's ribs.
Sampson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Corway smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Corway scores with a punch to the head.
Corway is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Corway throws a combination. Sampson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sampson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Corway displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Corway fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Corway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Corway scores with a punch to the head.
Sampson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Corway throws a series of punches but Sampson avoids them all with ease.
Corway cracks Sampson with a good jab.
Corway lands with a right hand.
Corway fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Corway lands a really nice looking cross but Sampson seems unphased.
Sampson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sampson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corway scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Corway bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sampson's head backwards.
Corway is working the combinations to good effect here.
Corway lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sampson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Corway throws a one two combo.
Corway lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sampson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Corway scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sampson in his tracks.
Corway goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sampson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Corway connects with a single shot there.
Corway jabs at Sampson's body.
Corway scores with a jab.
Corway jabs Sampson right on the nose. Sampson blinks but takes it well.
Sampson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Corway clobbers Sampson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sampson doesn't seem bothered though.
Corway lands a glancing blow to the side of Sampson's head.
Corway moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sampson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Corway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sampson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Corway dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sampson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sampson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Corway's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Corway duly obliges.
Sampson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Corway.
Sampson throws a lazy uppercut
and Corway counters with a nice uppercut.
Corway scores with a one two! Sampson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sampson is rocked!
Sampson looks to score with a jab to the body but Corway is just out of range.
Damian Corway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Corway finds it's way through Sampson's defenses.
Corway scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sampson is still on wobbly legs! Can Corway finish him?
Corway connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corway lands a jab to the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sampson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Corway has got the better of the exchanges.
Sampson throws a right and a left that Corway avoids nicely.
Corway scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Corway connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Sampson covering up! Corway comes in with a big uppercut and Sampson goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Damian Corway!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Madukes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Quijivix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quijivix has chosen In The Morning as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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23
162 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
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21
170 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Madukes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Quijivix!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madukes misses with a takedown
and Quijivix counters with a takedown into side control.
Quijivix working away.
Madukes tries to improve position but can't.
Quijivix is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Madukes looks calm but he's in trouble here. Quijivix gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Madukes is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Quijivix lets go of the hold and Madukes can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Quijivix!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Venture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatfield comes to the cage accompanied by Deliverance Theme. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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20
173 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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27
172 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Hatfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank Venture!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venture scores with a nice right hand.
Hatfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hatfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Venture.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatfield throws a sloppy head kick and Venture moves out of range easily.
Venture misses the jab.
Venture throws a jab but it's blocked by Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a right hand that misses
and Venture counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Venture not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Venture passes Hatfield's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Venture frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hatfield tries to lock up and control but Venture gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hatfield keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Venture landing punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venture controlling from mount.
Venture lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Venture connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hatfield wants to hold on but Venture pushes him away.
Venture scoring with strikes but Hatfield is staying in there.
Venture dominating with strikes here.
Venture lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hatfield hang on?
Hatfield is rocked!
Venture controlling the position easily from mount.
Hatfield takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Venture's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Venture!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Calogero Anello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Nieto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nieto is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bullet the Blue Sky. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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20
168 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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20
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calogero Anello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexandre Nieto!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anello lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nieto takes a step back to recover.
Anello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nieto was well out of range. Poor timing from Anello.
Anello misses with a body kick.
Nieto misses with a wild body shot.
Nieto tries for a takedown but Anello circles away easily
and Anello counters with a nice leg kick.
Anello misses with the combination.
Anello avoids the body shot from Nieto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nieto takes one to the chin there.
Nieto misses with a takedown
letting Anello counter with a right hand.
Nieto fails with the takedown
and Anello counters with a nice uppercut.
Calogero Anello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Nieto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anello throws a leg kick
and Nieto counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Anello!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nieto trying to control but Anello is having none of it.
Nieto jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Anello manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nieto is trying to get an arm triangle but Anello is defending well.
Nieto trying to control the position but Anello is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieto cracks Anello with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Anello is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nieto asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nieto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Anello rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nieto's guard! Nice work there by Anello!
Anello preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieto trying to keep a closed guard but Anello is proving a slippery customer.
Anello stands up and waves to Nieto to follow him.
Nieto checks a leg kick.
Calogero Anello is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nieto fails with the takedown
and Nieto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anello throws a series of punches but Nieto avoids them all with ease.
Anello throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nieto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anello's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieto trying to control but Anello is working from the bottom.
Nieto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nieto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anello is controlling Nieto's posture.
Nieto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Anello manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nieto has Anello in his guard.
Nieto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anello is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexandre Nieto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nieto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anello sprawls well initially but Nieto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nieto looking for a submission but Anello manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Nieto landing some decent shots from guard.
Nieto pushing down on Anello's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nieto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anello is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anello keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nieto is keen to just control but Anello is a slippery customer.
Nieto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nieto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anello does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nieto is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Anello is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexandre Nieto!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johann Jennsensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeVaughn Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jennsensen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Florence and the Machine - You've Got the Love. DeVaughn Williams will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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22
200 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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26
217 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johann Jennsensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeVaughn Williams!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jennsensen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Williams tries to clinch but Jennsensen moves away
and Jennsensen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jennsensen has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown. Jennsensen fights it but they end up in guard.
Williams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jennsensen's guard.
Jennsensen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Williams jumps into side control!
Williams decides to stand back up.
Williams tries to clinch up
and Jennsensen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Williams!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jennsensen punching from mount but Williams doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Williams defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jennsensen.
Jennsensen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.
Williams tries to lock up and control but Jennsensen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jennsensen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Williams has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Williams!
Jennsensen can't keep his opponent in guard - Williams advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to stand up but Jennsensen is controlling the position.
Williams is looking for a kimura here.
Williams prevents Jennsensen from improving his position.
Williams frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Williams working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennsensen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jennsensen won't allow Williams to pass to mount.
Jennsensen actively working from the bottom here.
Jennsensen wants to get back to full guard.
Jennsensen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jennsensen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jennsensen is breathing heavily.
Jennsensen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Williams stacks Jennsensen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Williams!
Jennsensen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jennsensen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control the position but Jennsensen is working away.
Jennsensen tries to improve position but can't.
Jennsensen is not content to let Williams control the position.
Jennsensen tries to buck Williams off but Williams is having none of it.
Williams just content to control the position.
Jennsensen is trying to get back to half guard.
Williams is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jennsensen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
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.
Jennsensen tries to improve position but can't.
The ref stands the fighters back up. DeVaughn Williams was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Williams throws a lazy head kick
and Jennsensen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Williams moves into full guard.
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jennsensen passes Williams's left leg - he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jennsensen passes to full mount!
Williams tries to lock up and control but Jennsensen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but DeVaughn Williams will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jennsensen.
Williams throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jennsensen counters with a two punch combo.
Williams tries to clinch but Jennsensen moves away
and Jennsensen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Williams throws a lazy head kick
and Jennsensen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jennsensen is looking for a kimura here.
Jennsensen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jennsensen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jennsensen wants to free his trapped foot but Williams is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jennsensen drops an elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Jennsensen is working for a kimura but Williams is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams gets back to full guard.
Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Jennsensen is proving a slippery customer.
Jennsensen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jennsensen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jennsensen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jennsensen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Jennsensen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jennsensen is working for a kimura but Williams is defending it quite comfortably.
Jennsensen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Williams trying to control here.
Jennsensen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Williams has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennsensen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well.
Williams is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jennsensen trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well.
Jennsensen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jennsensen is looking for a kimura here.
Williams moves into full guard.
Jennsensen wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Williams working for a triangle but Jennsensen defends it easily.
Jennsensen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Jennsensen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jennsensen dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Jennsensen's head and hops out.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick
and Jennsensen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jennsensen.
Jennsensen drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Jennsensen off! Jennsensen jumps back into Williams's guard.
Jennsensen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jennsensen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jennsensen passes into half guard.
Jennsensen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennsensen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jennsensen is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position.
Jennsensen is looking for a kimura but Williams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jennsensen to get the leverage.
Jennsensen prevents Williams from improving his position.
Jennsensen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jennsensen seems to be looking for submissions.
Jennsensen is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Williams moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jennsensen drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Jennsensen off! Jennsensen jumps back into Williams's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jennsensen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Williams 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.
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jennsensen defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennsensen stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Jennsensen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Jennsensen postures up.
Jennsensen tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Jennsensen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Williams's head.
Johann Jennsensen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williams trying to strike off his back.
Jennsensen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jennsensen drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Jennsensen off! Jennsensen jumps back into Williams's guard.
Jennsensen looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jennsensen is working hard here to advance position.
Williams trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johann Jennsensen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jennsensen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johann Jennsensen!
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