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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zhuang Wei Xu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nonito Donnaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donnaire is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'm Ready. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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130 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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, Zhuang Wei Xu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nonito Donnaire!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donnaire fails with the takedown
letting Xu counter with a right hand.
Donnaire misses with a takedown attempt
and Xu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donnaire moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Donnaire with a nice cross.
Donnaire tries for a takedown but Xu circles away easily
and Xu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zhuang Wei Xu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nonito Donnaire.
Donnaire misses with a takedown
and Donnaire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donnaire misses with a body shot.
Donnaire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xu.
Donnaire looks to land a right hand but Xu moved out of range.
Donnaire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnaire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donnaire misses with a takedown attempt
and Donnaire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xu scores a takedown into full mount!
Xu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Xu working for a submission but Donnaire is keeping him at bay.
Xu lands a big shot there that rocks Donnaire but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Xu putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Donnaire can't escape the position.
Donnaire looks gassed!
Donnaire tries to lock up and control but Xu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Xu postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Donnaire looks a forlorn figure.
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!
Xu lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Xu punishing his opponent with strikes.
Xu putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Donnaire is rocked!
Xu lands a big elbow - Donnaire is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Donnaire is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Zhuang Wei Xu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson The Prince of Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Prince of Jiu Jitsu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Animal I Have Become kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Matthew Johnson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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152 lbs
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155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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ADCC Champion
Counter striker
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackson The Prince of Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a takedown
and The Prince of Jiu Jitsu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson with a poor takedown
enabling The Prince of Jiu Jitsu to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Prince of Jiu Jitsu can pounce on him.
Johnson shoots and misses
and The Prince of Jiu Jitsu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johnson's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing The Prince of Jiu Jitsu from controlling successfully.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Prince of Jiu Jitsu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The Prince of Jiu Jitsu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
The Prince of Jiu Jitsu is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Prince of Jiu Jitsu is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as The Prince of Jiu Jitsu sits in half guard.
The Prince of Jiu Jitsu is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
The Prince of Jiu Jitsu has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Johnson defend it? The Prince of Jiu Jitsu steps over the head and cranks it - Johnson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for The Prince of Jiu Jitsu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackson The Prince of Jiu Jitsu!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Major Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jose aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holt comes to the cage accompanied by Country Boys Can Survive by Hank Williams Jr. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Major Holt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, jose aldo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
aldo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. aldo showed some decent athleticism there.
Holt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holt is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute aldo jumps into side control!
Holt tries to bench press aldo off him but aldo keeps the position.
aldo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
aldo shoots in and gets a takedown into Holt's guard.
Holt has his foot on aldo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. aldo works his way back into a safe position though.
Holt throws his legs up looking for a submission but aldo uses it to pass to side control.
Holt regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
aldo is trying to control. Holt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holt gets back to full guard.
aldo trying to control but Holt is working from the bottom.
aldo preventing the sweep.
aldo wants to control from the top but Holt keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Holt wants to improve his position but instead aldo has moved into half guard.
Holt tries to get to full guard but aldo has control of the leg.
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.
Holt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holt actively working from the bottom here.
Holt is trying to get back to full guard.
aldo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Holt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of aldo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take aldo's back!
Holt is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but aldo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holt is looking for a choke. aldo gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. aldo manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Holt is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
aldo trying to control but Holt is working from the bottom.
aldo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holt has his foot on aldo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. aldo works his way back into a safe position though.
Holt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
aldo wants to control from the top but Holt keeps moving.
aldo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Holt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
aldo trying to control but Holt is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
aldo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Holt's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Major Holt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Holt has aldo up against the cage in a clinch.
aldo fails to pull guard.
Holt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holt tries to pull guard but aldo holds him up against the cage and eventually Holt drops back down to his feet.
aldo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
aldo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Holt clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Holt manages to reverse the position and now he's in aldo's guard. Nice work there by Holt.
Holt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
aldo can't keep his opponent in guard - Holt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Major Holt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holt passes to full mount!
aldo is breathing heavily.
Holt lands a nice shot to the head.
Holt trying to control but aldo is having none of it.
aldo working to try and regain half guard.
aldo tries to lock up and control but Holt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Holt swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and aldo is now in Holt's guard. A big mistake from Holt there, giving up the dominant position!
Holt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holt is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! aldo has his hands clasped together but Holt extends an breaks aldo's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Holt.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Major Holt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between cyrus sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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139 lbs
2 - 0 - 1 |
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24
132 lbs
2 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, cyrus sawyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daniels misses with a takedown attempt
and Daniels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daniels darts in trying to clinch
and sawyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daniels doesn't succeed with the takedown
and sawyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
cyrus sawyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Daniels.
Daniels needs to keep his hands up - sawyer had a free shot at his head there.
Daniels misses with a takedown attempt
and sawyer counters with a left and a right... And another left! Daniels is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). cyrus sawyer!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peyote Pete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jailton Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jailton Moreira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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133 lbs
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130 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peyote Pete!
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, Jailton Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pete darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Moreira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pete pulls his head out easily.
Pete is trying for a kimura here. Moreira looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pete wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peyote Pete!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gorge Jurgel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zophiel Furfur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jurgel comes to the cage accompanied by Rock N Roll Train. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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164 lbs
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163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorge Jurgel!
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, Zophiel Furfur!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurgel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Furfur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jurgel fails with the takedown
and Furfur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jurgel misses with a takedown
and Furfur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorge Jurgel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Furfur scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jurgel in his tracks.
Furfur throws a sloppy head kick and Jurgel moves out of range easily.
Furfur lands a front kick.
Jurgel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Furfur throws a leg kick which misses Jurgel's front leg but catches the back leg as Jurgel tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgel blocks a head kick by Furfur.
Furfur throws a sloppy head kick and Jurgel moves out of range easily.
Jurgel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Furfur as he avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Furfur.
Jurgel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Furfur circles away.
Furfur lands a leg kick that knocks Jurgel off balance momentarily.
Furfur pushes Jurgel away with a front kick.
Jurgel is breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Furfur.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furfur lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jurgel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Furfur scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jurgel in his tracks.
Jurgel is rocked!
Jurgel drops his hands momentarily and Furfur needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Jurgel just on the top of the head. Jurgel drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Jurgel - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zophiel Furfur!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Apollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gee Damn (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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165 lbs
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Apollo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gee Damn!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apollo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Damn scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Damn.
Apollo throws a lazy right hand but Damn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. Damn moves away and avoids it.
Apollo throws a sloppy body shot
and Damn counters with a leg kick.
Damn misses the shot to the body.
Apollo slips a straight right by Damn.
Damn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Damn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Apollo counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Gee Damn has been cut.
A shot to the body from Damn misses
and Apollo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Apollo scores with a sloppy right hand. Damn should have avoided that one.
Apollo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damn is looking to clinch but Apollo is avoiding it.
Damn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apollo is out of range and Damn settles back down.
Gee Damn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apollo throws a combination that misses
and Damn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gee Damn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apollo misses with a body punch
and Damn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Damn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Apollos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Damn is looking to clinch but Apollo is avoiding it.
Damn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Apollo. Damn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apollo wants to clinch up but Damn keeps it at a distance.
Apollo throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Damn to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Damn lands a head kick. Apollo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Ryan Apollo has been cut.
Damn throws a head kick that misses.
Damn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Damn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Apollo momentarily.
Damn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Damn.
Damn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Apollo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Damn!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damn is just holding on here. Apollo manages to take his back.
Damn prevents Apollo from getting a body triangle.
Damn wants to control his opponent's hands but Apollo gets his hands free.
Apollo is riding his opponent, not letting Damn buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damn just looking to survive in the bad position.
Apollo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Damn has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Damn is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Apollo gets his way!
Damn breaks Apollo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Damn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gee Damn dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Damn misses the jab.
Apollo avoids the body shot from Damn.
Damn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Damn throws the kick towards the body but Apollo avoids it.
Damn wants to slow Apollo down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Damn is predictable there
and Apollo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Damn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apollo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Damn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gee Damn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Damn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damn slips under a jab.
Apollo misses with a hook
and Damn makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Apollo really felt that one!
A jab from Apollo misses.
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apollo misses with an uppercut
and Damn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Damn tries to clinch but Apollo moves away
and Apollo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Damn connects with a body shot.
Damn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Apollo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Damn misses its intended target.
Damn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Apollo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo tries to clinch there but Damn circles away.
Damn scores with a hook to the body. Apollo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice takedown defense from Damn. No joy for Apollo on that attempt.
Damn connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Damn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damn lands a front kick.
Damn throws out a powerful jab.
Damn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Damn sizes up Apollo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Damn lands with a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Damn.
Damn clinches up with Apollo and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Damn.
Damn scores with a hook to the body.
Apollo takes a shot to the head.
Damn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Damn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Apollo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Damn.
Damn lands an elbow inside.
Good body shot from Damn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Damn is leaning against Apollo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Damn lands a shoulder strike.
Damn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Apollo is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oh Apollo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Damn cracks Apollo with a left hook right on the temple and Apollo goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Damn lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Apollo is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gee Damn!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saffron Burrows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Molina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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168 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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163 lbs
14 - 5 - 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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saffron Burrows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drew Molina!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molina throws a right hand that misses
and Burrows counters with a nice uppercut.
Molina walks into a jab.
Molina misses with a body punch
and Burrows counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Molina takes a swing at Burrows's ribcage but misses.
Molina clobbers Burrows with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Molina swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Burrows counter with a right hand.
Molina throws a hook to the side of Burrows's head but Burrows sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Molina sizes up Burrows with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Molina fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burrows takes one to the side of the head.
Burrows connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molina throws a predictable looking body shot
and Burrows counters with a nice body shot.
Burrows swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Molina misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Burrows misses with a takedown attempt
and Molina counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Molina misses with a shot to the body
and Burrows counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Burrows trying to control from half guard but Molina is working away.
Burrows thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Molina to regain full guard.
Burrows is pushing down on Molina's leg trying to pass to half guard. Molina is fighting to maintain full guard but Burrows has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molina wants to get back to his feet.
Burrows thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Burrows not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Burrows 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.
Burrows is trying to control. Molina wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burrows thows a huge punch but Molina dodges it nicely.
Burrows content to control rather than advance.
Molina is refusing to be controlled, as Burrows sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Molina is staying active underneath Burrows, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Molina tries to kick Burrows off but Burrows keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Burrows is pressing down on Molina's thigh, looking to free his foot. Molina is holding on for now.
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.
Burrows seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Saffron Burrows just wasn't active enough.
Molina throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burrows counters with a right hand to the body.
Molina checks the leg kick.
Drew Molina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Molina throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Burrows.
Burrows tries for a kimura but Molina is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saffron Burrows dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Molina misses with a hook
and Burrows counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burrows tries to clinch up.
Burrows misses with a body shot
and Molina counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burrows thinking.
Nice body punch from Molina.
Burrows scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burrows closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Burrows trying to control from half guard but Molina is working away.
Burrows stalling away here and it's allowed Molina to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Molina is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Burrows, into his guard.
Molina wants to stand but Burrows has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Molina gets to his feet - Burrows follows without any prompting.
Burrows moves into range and connects with a jab.
Molina drops Burrows with a beautiful combination! Burrows stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Molina is looking for the KO!
Burrows is rocked!
It looks like Saffron Burrows has been cut.
Molina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burrows.
Oh Burrows is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Molina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burrows moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burrows seems to have got his legs back now.
Burrows fails to land the takedown.
Drew Molina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burrows on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Molina tries to bum rush Burrows with a series of wild strikes but Burrows uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molina throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Molina scores with a shot to the body.
Molina misses with a right hand
and Burrows counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Molina throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Molina misses with a lunging right hand
and Burrows counters with a left to the body.
Burrows takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Molina rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burrows moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Molina circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burrows takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molina throws a shot from downtown. Burrows moves away and avoids it.
Burrows is looking to wear down Molina with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Molina thows a body shot but no joy.
Burrows has closed the distance and engaged Molina in a clinch.
Molina tries to break free but Burrows pushes him back against the cage.
Burrows digs a right hand into Molina's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Molina's gas tank.
Molina is trying to push Burrows away but Burrows has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Burrows lands a nice shot to the body.
Molina is trying to break the clinch but Burrows is controlling him.
Burrows prevents the takedown attempt.
Burrows scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Molina is trying to break the clinch but Burrows is controlling him.
Burrows lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molina wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Molina stops a takedown attempt from Burrows.
Burrows slowing the pace effectively.
Burrows keeps control of Molina as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Molina's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Molina throws a sloppy body shot
and Molina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Molina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Saffron Burrows's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Burrows clinches up with Molina and pushes him back against the cage.
Burrows lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burrows working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Molina can't break the clinch.
Burrows lands a nice shot to the body.
Molina tries to break the clinch but Burrows is controlling the position.
Molina tries to score a body lock takedown but Burrows shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Molina wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burrows lands a body punch.
Molina is trying to break free.
Burrows has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Molina uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molina preventing the sweep.
Burrows is adopting a defensive guard.
Molina takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Molina gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burrows controlling the position.
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.
Burrows had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Molina defends it easily.
Molina won't allow Burrows to sweep him here.
Burrows controlling the position.
Burrows working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Molina doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Molina manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows looking for a sweep. Not yet Burrows, not yet.
Burrows throws his legs up looking for a submission but Molina uses it to pass to side control.
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.
Burrows struggling a bit here.
Burrows is trying to get back to half guard.
Molina wants to stand but Burrows is controlling his arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molina decides to stand up, so the ref orders Burrows to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saffron Burrows showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burrows 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 Robert Twigg 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... Saffron Burrows!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Knocke Bensmock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank The Razors Edge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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26
195 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Knocke Bensmock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tank The Razors Edge!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bensmock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bensmock throws a lazy body kick
and Bensmock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bensmock throws a lazy uppercut
enabling The Razors Edge to counter with a crisp jab.
The Razors Edge misses with a body shot.
The Razors Edge cracks Bensmock with a good jab.
The Razors Edge misses with a looping left.
The Razors Edge lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bensmock throws a series of punches but The Razors Edge avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Bensmock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bensmock moves out of range as The Razors Edge throws a body kick.
The Razors Edge has a takedown stuffed.
Bensmock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bensmock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Razors Edge's head.
The Razors Edge with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bensmock to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Bensmock.
The Razors Edge gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Razors Edge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bensmock throws a jab when The Razors Edge was well out of range.
The Razors Edge throws a poor cross that misses
and Bensmock counters with a nice low kick that buckles The Razors Edge's knee momentarily.
Bensmock throws a jab when The Razors Edge was well out of range.
The Razors Edge feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bensmocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The Razors Edge moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bensmock moves out of range as The Razors Edge strikes.
The Razors Edge scores with a takedown into Bensmock's guard.
The Razors Edge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bensmock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Razors Edge won't allow Bensmock to get back to his feet.
Bensmock keeping moving, preventing The Razors Edge from controlling successfully.
Bensmock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bensmock wants to sweep here but The Razors Edge controlling him for the moment.
The Razors Edge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bensmock keeping moving, preventing The Razors Edge from controlling successfully.
The Razors Edge is working Bensmock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bensmock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge wants to control from the top but Bensmock keeps moving.
Bensmock controls The Razors Edge momentarily but The Razors Edge frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bensmock looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Razors Edge is one step ahead there.
Bensmock keeping moving, preventing The Razors Edge from controlling successfully.
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.
The Razors Edge lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bensmock throws a hook to the side of The Razors Edge's head but The Razors Edge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Razors Edge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bensmock.
Bensmock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bensmock throws a lazy uppercut
and The Razors Edge counters with a stiff right hand.
The Razors Edge swings for the body but Bensmock moves out of range.
Bensmock is looking to land body kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Razors Edge. That's going to slow Bensmock down.
Bensmock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bensmock counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bensmock explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bensmock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Tank The Razors Edge has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Bensmock. Those never looked like landing.
The Razors Edge throws a leg kick that misses.
Bensmock misses with a straight right.
The Razors Edge staying out of range there.
The Razors Edge misses with a wild body shot.
The Razors Edge throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by The Razors Edge.
Bensmock loads up on a big right hand but The Razors Edge slips the punch.
Bensmock tries to bum rush The Razors Edge with a series of wild strikes but The Razors Edge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bensmock misses with an uppercut
and The Razors Edge counters with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bensmock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bensmock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Razors Edge is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bensmock had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bensmock lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank The Razors Edge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank The Razors Edge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The Razors Edge sizes up Bensmock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bensmock scores with a punch to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Razors Edge 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 Bensmock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bensmock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The Razors Edge throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bensmock misses with a left hand
and The Razors Edge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Bensmock.
Bensmock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bensmock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Razors Edge circles away quickly and effectively.
Tank The Razors Edge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters circling a little - The Razors Edge finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The Razors Edge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bensmock.
The Razors Edge blocks a low kick nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Razors Edge.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bensmock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Razors Edge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Razors Edge misses with a wild body shot.
The Razors Edge thuds his right hand into Bensmock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bensmock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Razors Edge throws a poor cross that misses
and Bensmock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Razors Edge, right into the meat.
Bensmock throws a right hand that misses
and The Razors Edge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Razors Edge avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Knocke Bensmock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Razors Edge closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - The Razors Edge lands in his opponent's guard.
Bensmock pulls The Razors Edge in close to prevent any damage.
Bensmock keeping moving, preventing The Razors Edge from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge prevents Bensmock from getting back to his feet.
Bensmock looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but The Razors Edge puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bensmock regains full guard. Nicely done.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Razors Edge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Razors Edge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bensmock is keeping the position for now.
Bensmock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Razors Edge content to stall in guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Razors Edge looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Razors Edge throwing strikes from guard but Bensmock blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge looking to pass the guard.
The Razors Edge working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The Razors Edge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bensmock looking for a sweep. Not yet Bensmock, not yet.
Bensmock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The Razors Edge pushing down on Bensmock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bensmock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Razors Edge prevents Bensmock from standing back up.
Bensmock manages to get to full guard.
The Razors Edge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bensmock trying to control the position.
The Razors Edge throwing strikes but missing.
Bensmock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Razors Edge's guard.
Bensmock wants to control from the top but The Razors Edge keeps moving.
Bensmock postures up.
The Razors Edge wants to sweep but no luck.
Bensmock won't allow The Razors Edge to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Razors Edge seems keen to control Bensmock's posture.
The Razors Edge trying to control the position.
Bensmock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tank The Razors Edge wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bensmock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Razors Edge moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank The Razors Edge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tank The Razors Edge'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.
Bensmock lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Razors Edge's sensitive parts.
Bensmock scores with a nice right hand.
The Razors Edge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bensmock.
Bensmock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bensmock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Razors Edge slips a straight right by Bensmock.
Bensmock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bensmock with a jab.
The Razors Edge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bensmock.
Knocke Bensmock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Razors Edge listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bensmock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Razors Edge takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bensmock thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Razors Edge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bensmock connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bensmock misses with a left hand
and The Razors Edge counters with a nice leg kick.
The Razors Edge closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bensmock is doing well to control the position and prevent The Razors Edge from advancing to side control.
Bensmock is looking for a sweep. The Razors Edge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Razors Edge scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bensmock wants to get back to full guard.
Bensmock regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge looking to pass the guard.
The Razors Edge stopping the sweep attempt from Bensmock.
Bensmock looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The Razors Edge landing with the ground and pound.
Bensmock wants to sweep but no luck.
Bensmock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The Razors Edge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bensmock 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.
The Razors Edge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Razors Edge works over Bensmock with some ground and pound from guard.
Bensmock is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge scoring with some ground and pound.
Bensmock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Razors Edge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bensmock trying to keep a closed guard but The Razors Edge is proving a slippery customer.
Bensmock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Razors Edge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bensmock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Razors Edge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bensmock wants to stand and escape but The Razors Edge is having none of it.
The Razors Edge slips nicely into half guard.
Bensmock on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The Razors Edge controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bensmock is refusing to be controlled, as The Razors Edge sits in half guard.
The Razors Edge scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bensmock trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but The Razors Edge manages to pass to mount!
Bensmock gets back to half guard.
The Razors Edge trying to control from half guard but Bensmock is working away.
Bensmock works his way to full guard. Good work.
The Razors Edge trying to control but Bensmock is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Razors Edge scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Razors Edge looking to sit in guard and control but Bensmock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tank The Razors Edge just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Tank The Razors Edge's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bensmock connects with a nice looking jab.
Bensmock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Razors Edge misses with an uppercut
and Bensmock counters with a nice uppercut.
Bensmock misses with a right hand
and The Razors Edge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Bensmock blocks the low kick.
Bensmock moves out of range as The Razors Edge throws a body kick.
The Razors Edge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bensmock swings for the body but The Razors Edge moves out of range.
The Razors Edge throws an overhand right that lands on Bensmock's shoulder, as Bensmock tries to avoid the shot.
The Razors Edge gets tackled into the cage by Bensmock. Bensmock maintains the clinch.
The Razors Edge tries to break the clinch but Bensmock is controlling the position.
Bensmock lands a body shot.
Bensmock lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bensmock digs a right hand underneath The Razors Edge's ribcage. The Razors Edge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Bensmock.
The Razors Edge is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bensmock lands a hook that snaps the head of The Razors Edge backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bensmock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Razors Edge misses with a straight right.
Bensmock scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from The Razors Edge.
Bensmock tries to clinch there but The Razors Edge circles away.
Bensmock misses the jab.
The Razors Edge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bensmock throws a good cross that connects.
Bensmock lands a really nice looking cross but The Razors Edge seems unphased.
Bensmock lands with an uppercut that bounces The Razors Edge off the cage and back into rage.
A jab from Bensmock finds it's way through The Razors Edge's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge misses with an uppercut
enabling Bensmock to counter with a crisp jab.
Bensmock's corner calls for a 1-2. Bensmock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Razors Edge on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bensmock, right into the meat.
Bensmock is looking to clinch.
Good leg kick by Bensmock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bensmock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bensmock lands with a right hand.
Bensmock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bensmock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bensmock clobbers The Razors Edge with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Razors Edge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bensmock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Razors Edge.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bensmock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bensmock lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The Razors Edge takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bensmock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Razors Edge on the side of the head.
Bensmock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Razors Edge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bensmock scores with a nice right hand.
Bensmock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bensmock lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Razors Edge backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Razors Edge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bensmock.
Bensmock missing with a left hand there. The Razors Edge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bensmock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Razors Edge was well out of range. Poor timing from Bensmock.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Razors Edge is defended easily by Bensmock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bensmock.
The Razors Edge has a takedown stuffed.
The Razors Edge avoids the body shot from Bensmock.
The Razors Edge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bensmock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - The Razors Edge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Razors Edge throws an off balance right hand
and Bensmock counters with a thumping low kick.
Bensmock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bensmock cracks The Razors Edge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knocke Bensmock had his way with Tank The Razors Edge in that round.
The cut man is working on Tank The Razors Edge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bensmock stuns The Razors Edge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Razors Edge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Razors Edge there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bensmock throws out a loose jab but The Razors Edge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by The Razors Edge.
Bensmock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Razors Edge. That did some damage!
The Razors Edge walks into a jab.
Bensmock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bensmock lands a right hook to the body.
Bensmock cracks The Razors Edge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bensmock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Razors Edge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bensmock misses the jab.
The Razors Edge drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bensmock is on top in guard.
The Razors Edge is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bensmock trying to control the position from guard on top but The Razors Edge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bensmock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Razors Edge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bensmock's guard.
The Razors Edge postures up in Bensmock's guard and throws a big left but Bensmock blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bensmock is on top in guard.
Bensmock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Razors Edge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bensmock tries to free his leg and advance position but The Razors Edge is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Razors Edge is on top in guard.
The Razors Edge trying to control the position from guard on top but Bensmock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge postures up in Bensmock's guard and throws a big left but Bensmock blocks it.
Bensmock 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.
The Razors Edge thows a big elbow that misses.
Bensmock manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The Razors Edge misses with a low kick.
Bensmock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Razors Edge.
Bensmock throws a good cross that connects.
The Razors Edge throws an overhand right that lands on Bensmock's shoulder, as Bensmock tries to avoid the shot.
The Razors Edge lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bensmock will feel that in the morning.
The Razors Edge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge 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.
The Razors Edge loads up on a big right hand but Bensmock slips the punch.
The Razors Edge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bensmock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bensmock throws a head kick that misses.
Bensmock falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Razors Edge counters with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from The Razors Edge.
Bensmock misses with a looping right.
Bensmock tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from The Razors Edge tenderised Bensmock's leg. Bensmock is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Razors Edge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Razors Edge moves out of range as Bensmock throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Razors Edge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bensmock.
Tank The Razors Edge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Razors Edge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bensmock circles away.
A jab from Bensmock does it's job there.
The Razors Edge takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Razors Edge slips under a jab from Bensmock.
Bensmock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bensmock defending well as The Razors Edge loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Razors Edge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Razors Edge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bensmock throws a body kick the misses
and The Razors Edge counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bensmock!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Razors Edge with good strikes from the mount here!
Knocke Bensmock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Razors Edge putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Knocke Bensmock.
I think The Razors Edge 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:47
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:47
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pale Moonlight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucius Vorenus (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pale Moonlight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucius Vorenus!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vorenus throws a hook to the side of Moonlight's head but Moonlight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moonlight wants to clinch.
Vorenus moves out of range as Moonlight strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Vorenus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vorenus slips under a jab.
Moonlight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moonlight blocks a head kick by Vorenus.
Moonlight tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vorenus is able to avoid easily.
Vorenus scores with a jab.
Moonlight takes a swing at Vorenus's ribcage but misses.
Vorenus loads up on a big right hand but Moonlight slips the punch.
Moonlight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moonlight tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moonlight blocks a low kick nicely.
Vorenus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moonlight is out of range.
Vorenus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moonlight counters with an outside leg kick.
Pale Moonlight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vorenus just misses with a punch to the body.
Moonlight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vorenus.
Vorenus walks into a jab.
It looks like Lucius Vorenus has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorenus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vorenus throws a leg kick but Moonlight moved away.
Vorenus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moonlight defends it nicely.
Moonlight bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vorenus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moonlight takes a swing at Vorenus's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Moonlight coming out on top.
Pale Moonlight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vorenus ducks under a wild hook from Moonlight.
Moonlight's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vorenus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moonlight scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moonlight misses with a hook to the body
and Vorenus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moonlight takes a swing at Vorenus's ribcage but misses.
Moonlight blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Moonlight.
A big right from Vorenus misses.
Vorenus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vorenus scores with a decent looking hook.
Vorenus moves out of range of the body kick from Moonlight.
Moonlight throws out a loose jab but Vorenus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vorenus. Moonlight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vorenus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Moonlight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moonlight ducks under a wild hook from Vorenus.
Vorenus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vorenus lands a head shot.
Vorenus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moonlight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Moonlight misses.
Vorenus cracks Moonlight with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Vorenus.
A swing and a miss from Vorenus.
Moonlight wants to clinch up but Vorenus keeps it at a distance.
Moonlight is looking to slow Vorenus down with leg kicks.
Vorenus throws the left hand but Moonlight avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorenus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Moonlight misses with a right hand
and Vorenus counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Vorenus blocks the low kick.
Vorenus blocks the body kick.
Vorenus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vorenus. Moonlight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vorenus misses with a head kick.
A jab from Moonlight misses.
Moonlight misses with a looping right.
Vorenus misses with a head kick.
Vorenus misses the shot to the body.
Vorenus keeps the fight on the outside.
Vorenus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pale Moonlight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucius Vorenus.
Moonlight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Moonlight scores with a four punch combination!
Moonlight misses with a low kick as Vorenus jumps back.
Vorenus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moonlight tries to score with a low kick but Vorenus moves his leg out of the way.
Moonlight uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vorenus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vorenus throws a hook but Moonlight blocks it.
Moonlight misses with a body shot.
Vorenus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moonlight is out of range.
Vorenus throws the kick towards the body but Moonlight avoids it.
Nice body kick from Moonlight.
Vorenus looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moonlight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moonlight takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vorenus 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.
Vorenus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moonlight.
Moonlight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vorenus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moonlight throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moonlight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moonlight, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lucius Vorenus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucius Vorenus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Moonlight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vorenus fails with the takedown.
Moonlight throws a right and a left that Vorenus avoids nicely.
Moonlight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moonlight scores with a sloppy right hand. Vorenus should have avoided that one.
Vorenus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vorenus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moonlight. Moonlight obviously looking to wear him down.
Moonlight throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Moonlight gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moonlight scores with a shoulder strike.
Vorenus is rocked!
Vorenus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moonlight has him pressed against the cage.
Vorenus is still on wobbly legs! Can Moonlight finish him?
Moonlight throws a big uppercut that drops Vorenus! More strikes from Moonlight and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Vorenus lies dazed against the cage as Moonlight celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pale Moonlight!
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