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UK UFC ROUND ONE PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Schankelies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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300 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andreas Schankelies!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schankelies moves into the clinch successfully.
Schankelies gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Schankelies decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Fox throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schankelies's waist but Schankelies gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fox off to one side.
Fox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Schankelies looks gassed!
Fox fails to land the takedown.
Schankelies fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schankelies shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fox as he jumps to the side.
Schankelies shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fox but Fox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schankelies circles away from the clinch attempt
and Schankelies holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fox prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The is referee keeping an eye on Schankelies - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fox lands with a light punch inside.
Fox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schankelies has him pressed against the cage.
Schankelies avoiding damage.
Schankelies prevents a takedown attempt there.
Schankelies keeps control of Fox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Schankelies is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fox can't fight it off and eventually Schankelies manages to take the fight to the floor. Fox looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schankelies looking to pass the guard.
Schankelies wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schankelies seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Schankelies preventing the sweep.
Schankelies wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
Schankeliesis looking to pass into half guard but Fox pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fox is in guard.
Schankelies thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox looking to sit in guard and control but Schankelies gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fox is trying to keep Schankelies in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schankelies is stalling in the full guard.
Schankelies gets to his feet. Fox looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fox looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Schankelies!
Fox avoids the attempt from Schankelies to control.
Schankelies sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Schankelies kicks Fox off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schankelies throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fox walks forward, straight into a front kick from Schankelies.
Schankelies scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schankelies is working away from the top position though.
Schankelies is looking to take a break and control but Fox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fox looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schankelies frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andreas Schankelies dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fox.
Schankelies looks to land a combination but Fox avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Schankelies as Fox shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schankelies looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schankelies has closed the distance and engaged Fox in a clinch.
Fox tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schankelies just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schankelies lands a body shot.
Schankelies lands a body punch.
Fox wants to break free but Schankelies has control.
Schankelies manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Schankelies pulls Fox in close to his closed guard and prevents Fox from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fox preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schankelies tries to strike from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fox preventing the sweep.
Schankelies is trying to keep Fox in close.
Schankelies uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Schankelies doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Fox to counter with a crisp jab.
Fox clinches but Schankelies breaks the clinch
and Schankelies holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Schankelies pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schankelies throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fox wants to control from the top but Schankelies keeps moving.
Schankelies bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fox's guard.
Schankelies forces his way into half guard.
Fox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schankelies controlling the action here.
Fox wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fox is refusing to be controlled, as Schankelies sits in half guard.
Schankelies works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox working to try and regain half guard.
Fox is working hard here to advance position.
Schankelies get's back to his feet.
Fox fails with the takedown
and Schankelies counters by moving into the clinch.
Fox is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Schankelies pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fox has had enough of the clinch but Schankelies keeps him there for the moment.
Schankelies is trying to break free.
Schankelies missing with knees to the body.
Fox pulls Schankelies into guard.
Fox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schankelies landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox wants to get back to his feet but Schankelies is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Schankelies trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.
Schankelies trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fox 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.
Fox can't keep his opponent in guard - Schankelies advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Schankelies trying to control the pace.
Schankelies tries to pass to full mount but Fox defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andreas Schankelies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Schankelies fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fox bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fox clinches but Schankelies breaks the clinch
and Schankelies counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Schankelies.
Schankelies wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
Fox 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.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Schankelies from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schankelies gets to his feet. Fox looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Schankelies scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schankelies tries to move to mount but Fox blocks the move with his legs.
Schankelies is looking to take a break and control but Fox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andreas Schankelies has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fox wants to control but Schankelies postures up.
Schankelies decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fox to his feet.
James Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schankelies with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fox counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Schankelies throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Schankelies wants to improve his position but Fox is controlling well.
Schankelies trying to hold on to Fox's head to control him but Fox postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Schankelies trying to control but Fox postures up.
Fox trying to mount his opponent but Schankelies defends it.
Fox trying to control the action but Schankelies is working from the bottom.
Fox wants to stand up but Schankelies is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fox works over Schankelies's head and body with a nice combination.
Fox gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schankelies trying to control but Fox postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schankelies is pressing down on Fox's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Schankelies wriggles free and stands up.
Fox tries to clinch but Schankelies is having none of it.
Fox doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schankelies counters with a single leg into guard. Fox didn't expect that.
Fox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schankelies tries to free his leg and advance position but Fox is retaining full guard.
Fox is trying to keep Schankelies in close.
Schankelies would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schankelies wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
Schankelies missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schankelies passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Schankelies trying to control the action but Fox is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James Fox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fox throws a combination that misses
and Schankelies counters with a shoot takedown. Fox fights it but they end up in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andreas Schankelies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Schankelies winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andreas Schankelies!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roger Clemens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Devlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devlin has chosen sandstorm as his entrance music. Nick Devlin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Clemens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Devlin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devlin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Devlin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Devlin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Devlin tries to move to mount but Clemens blocks the move with his legs.
Clemens gets back to half guard.
Clemens is trying to stand.
Clemens is looking to improve his position.
Devlin passes to full mount!
Devlin looking for a guillotine from mount but Clemens is having none of it.
Devlin goes for an armbar but Clemens turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Clemens.
Devlin looks gassed!
Devlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clemens is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clemens trying to stand up but can't free himself from Devlin's guard.
Clemens drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clemens jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Devlin 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.
Clemens wants to control from the top but Devlin keeps moving.
Clemens landing some decent shots from guard.
Clemens wants to control from the top but Devlin keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Devlin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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.
Devlin closes the distance and clinches up with Clemens, looking for a takedown. Devlin pushes Clemens against the cage but Clemens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clemens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Devlin circles away.
Clemens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Devlin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Devlin tries for a takedown but Clemens circles away easily
and Clemens counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Clemens.
Roger Clemens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Devlin.
Devlin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clemens pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Devlin wants the takedown. Clemens is fighting it off but Devlin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Clemens's guard against the cage.
Devlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Clemens is retaining full guard.
Devlin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Clemens is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Devlin, into his guard.
Devlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Devlin, not yet.
Clemens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Devlin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Clemens is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devlin is trying to work for a kimura but Clemens is defending well.
Clemens trying to control but Devlin postures up.
Clemens manages to get to full guard.
Devlin looking to pass the guard.
Clemens trying to keep a closed guard but Devlin is proving a slippery customer.
Devlin wants to pass the guard but Clemens is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Devlin shoots and misses
and Clemens counters with a nice kick to the body.
Devlin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clemens counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Devlin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Devlin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clemens avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Devlin tries to score a body lock takedown but Clemens shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Devlin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Devlin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Clemens is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Clemens has escaped and now he's on top!
Devlin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clemens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clemens preventing the sweep.
Devlin has his feet on Clemens's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Devlin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clemens pinned against the cage. Clemens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Clemens tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Devlin counters with a left and a right that stings Clemens.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Devlin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Devlin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Clemens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Devlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Clemens is retaining full guard.
Clemens striking off his back but it's not causing Devlin any problems.
Devlin won't allow Clemens to sweep him here.
Devlin forces his way into half guard.
Clemens is trying to get back to full guard.
Devlin is working for a kimura but Clemens is defending it quite comfortably.
Devlin is breathing heavily.
Clemens keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clemens is trying to get back to full guard.
Devlin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clemens defends it well.
Devlin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clemens defends it well.
Clemens is trying to maintain the position but Devlin is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Clemens manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nick Devlin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Devlin won't allow Clemens to sweep him here.
Clemens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Devlin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Devlin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clemens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Devlin's guard.
Devlin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clemens is stalling in the full guard.
Devlin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Devlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Devlin has his foot on Clemens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clemens works his way back into a safe position though.
Clemens controlling from the top position.
Clemens trying to control but Devlin is working from the bottom.
Devlin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clemens manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clemens is trying to control the position but Devlin postures up.
Devlin is looking to advance position but Clemens has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Devlin tries to hold on but Clemens postures up.
Devlin is desperately trying to improve his position but Clemens has a good base and remains in mount.
Clemens is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Devlin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Devlin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Clemens is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clemens lands a nice short elbow.
Clemens takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Clemens working over Devlin with some ground and pound. Devlin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clemens trying to mount his opponent but Devlin defends it.
Clemens looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Clemens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Devlin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clemens is really struggling to control Devlin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Clemens wants to free his trapped foot but Devlin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clemens tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Devlin tries to roll over but Clemens keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clemens shoots and misses
and Devlin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Clemens prevents the takedown attempt.
Clemens decides to pull guard.
Clemens keeping moving, preventing Devlin from controlling successfully.
Clemens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Devlin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Devlin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clemens knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Devlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Clemens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Devlin shoots in and drives through. Clemens sprawls well.
Clemens shoots and misses
and Devlin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Clemens's guard.
Devlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clemens is keeping the position for now.
Clemens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Devlin is controlling him.
Devlin trying to control but Clemens is working from the bottom.
Clemens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Devlin is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Devlin gets to his feet. Clemens looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Devlin. No joy for Clemens on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clemens.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Clemens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clemens tries to clinch
and Devlin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Devlin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clemens is just riding it out for now. Devlin eventually gives up the hold.
Clemens gets back to full guard.
Clemens looking for a sweep. Not yet Clemens, not yet.
Clemens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Devlin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Devlin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clemens keeping full guard, as Devlin tries to pass.
Clemens pushes Devlin off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clemens wants to clinch
and Devlin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Devlin wants to control but Clemens is keeping him busy.
Devlin seems to be working for a kimura but Clemens defends the submission attempt.
Devlin seems to be looking for submissions.
Devlin trying to pass the guard but Clemens defending well.
Devlin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Clemens!
Devlin is working for a guillotine from mount but Clemens frees his head quite easily.
Clemens somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clemens shoots and misses
and Devlin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Devlin.
Devlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clemens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clemens is trying to control the position but Devlin postures up.
Devlin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Clemens looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Clemens looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Clemens!
Clemens working the ground and pound from side control.
Devlin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Devlin wants to stand back up but Clemens manages to pass into side control.
Clemens lands a decent elbow from side control.
Clemens lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clemens is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Devlin's shoulder. That is not cool.
Devlin looks to move to half guard but instead Clemens has passed into mount! Damn!
Clemens controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devlin regains half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Devlin gets full guard.
Devlin is looking for a triangle but Clemens pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Devlin is on top in guard.
Devlin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Devlin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Clemens regains half guard.
Roger Clemens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Devlin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clemens defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Devlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Devlin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Devlin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy Poffo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Mana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poffo has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Poffo!
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, Mike Mana!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Mana with that takedown attempt.
Mana decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Poffo wants to control but Mana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mana is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Poffo is breathing heavily.
Mana is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Poffo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mana is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Poffo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Poffo!
Mana trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mana looking for a guillotine here but Poffo defends easily.
Mana seems keen to control Poffo's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mana looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Poffo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Poffo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Poffo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mana tries to roll over but Poffo keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poffo working over Mana with some ground and pound. Mana looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mana tries to roll over but Poffo keeps him under control.
Poffo passes into side control, despite Mana's attempt to control the position.
Mana throws Poffo to one side and escapes!
Mana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Poffo, pushing him back against the cage.
Mana tries to pull guard but Poffo won't allow it.
Mana crunches a lovely knee into Poffo's ribcage.
Poffo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mana can't get the takedown.
Randy Poffo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Mana.
Come on Mana - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mana pulls guard successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mana is on top in guard.
Mana landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poffo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mana controls the pace.
Mana stands up over Poffo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mana being controlled here momentarily.
Mana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poffo is keeping the position for now.
Mana is stalling in the full guard.
Poffo has an active guard here but Mana has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mana is controlling the pace.
Mana is trying to control the action in half guard but Poffo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mana is nestled in close to Poffo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Poffo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Poffo is trying to maintain the position but Mana is very close to passing his half guard.
Mana is looking to advance position but Poffo won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mana dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Poffo wants to clinch but Mana slips to the side
and Mana counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mana in particular looking to stall.
Poffo looking for submissions off his back.
Mana decides to return to a standing position.
Poffo misses with a takedown
and Mana counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Poffo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mana.
Poffo thows a body shot but no joy.
Mana tries to clinch but Poffo is having none of it.
Mana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mana scores a takedown into full mount!
Poffo tries to hold on but Mana postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mana get's back to his feet.
Mana throws a head kick but Poffo moves out of range.
Poffo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mana counters with an outside leg kick.
Poffo gets caught flat footed, as Mana shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mana looking to pass the guard.
Mana stands up from Poffo's guard - Mana perhaps looking for a knockout.
Poffo closes the distance looking to clinch
so Mana counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poffo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mana stands up and waves to Poffo to follow him.
Mana looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Poffo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Poffo's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Poffo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mana trying to control the position from guard on top but Poffo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mike Mana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mana not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mana postures up and lands a big shot to Poffo's brow.
Mana stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mana shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Poffo's guard.
Poffo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mana is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poffo is keeping the position for now.
Mana slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mana postures up.
Mana slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mana landing some decent shots from guard.
Mana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poffo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Poffo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Poffo working Mana over with strikes here.
Poffo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mana is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poffo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Poffo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Poffo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mana shoots for a double leg takedown but Poffo sprawls well. He's pushed Mana's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mana instigates a clinch.
Poffo avoiding damage as Mana throws knees to the body.
Mana pulls guard successfully.
Mana has his feet on Poffo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mana has Poffo up against the cage in a clinch.
Mana breaks from the clinch.
Poffo dodges the punch combination from Mana.
Mana changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Poffo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mana working the ground and pound.
Poffo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mana is working Poffo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poffo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mana is looking to take a break and control but Poffo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mana tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mana wants to control but Poffo is keeping him busy.
Poffo is looking to regain half guard here but Mana keeps moving and retains side control.
Mana is staying tight to Poffo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
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.
Mana wants to control but Poffo is keeping him busy.
Poffo throws Mana to one side and escapes!
Poffo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mana counters with a left to the body.
Poffo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Poffo has a takedown stuffed.
Mana tries to close the distance and clinch but Poffo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mana looks to score with a jab to the body but Poffo is just out of range.
Poffo wants to clinch but Mana slips to the side
and Mana counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mana seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mana trying to control from half guard but Poffo is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mana is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Poffo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mana.
Poffo controlling the position well.
Mana is looking to take a break and control but Poffo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mana is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Poffo pushes Mana off looking to stand but Mana dives back in and keeps control.
Poffo is staying active underneath Mana, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mana clinches up against the cage.
Mana has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Poffo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mana tries for a takedown but Poffo manages to get underhooks.
Randy Poffo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Mana.
Mana lands a shoulder strike.
Poffo jumps guard but Mana stands there with Poffo around his waist. Poffo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poffo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mana counters with a shoot takedown. Poffo fights it but they end up in guard.
Poffo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mana passes into half guard.
Randy Poffo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mana lands strikes from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Mana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mana has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Mana!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between KEITH JOYCE (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultimate Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). KEITH JOYCE could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ultimate Warrior 's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, KEITH JOYCE!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ultimate Warrior !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
JOYCE moves out of range of the strikes.
JOYCE connects with a nice cross there... Warrior is looking wobbly and JOYCE recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Warrior to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - JOYCE jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). KEITH JOYCE!
KEITH JOYCE retains his super heavyweight title!
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