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TFC 30 - Up & Running! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Pearce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Wright has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Daniel Pearce's chin.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Pearce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Wright!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright is looking to clinch.
Pearce will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pearce shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wright pinned against the cage. Wright gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pearce lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Wright. No joy for Pearce on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Pearce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Pearce is just out of range.
Pearce tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wright swivels and escapes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pearce.
Pearce will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pearce lands with a slapping head kick.
Wright shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pearce but Pearce pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wright bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pearce tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pearce taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wright stands up and beckons Pearce to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearce forces Wright back against the cage and clinches.
Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pearce bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wright tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pearce wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pearce wants to control but Wright is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
Pearce tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pearce is breathing heavily.
Wright is trying to improve his position.
Wright is not content to let Pearce control the position.
Pearce wants to stand but Wright is controlling his arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pearce tries for a takedown but Wright circles away easily
and Wright counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wright connects with a nice short shot to Pearce's temple.
Pearce trying to get back to full guard but Wright takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Wright lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wright in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wright controlling his opponent.
Wright with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wright is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pearce is surviving well by controlling Wright's body position as best he can.
Pearce swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Wright takes Pearce's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Pearce is in trouble.
Wright misses with a punch to the head.
Wright lands strikes to the head.
Pearce manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wright's guard. Nice work there by Pearce.
Pearce has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wright is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright pushes Pearce off and gets back to his feet.
Wright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pearce as he avoids it easily.
Wright wants to clinch
and Pearce counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wright's guard now.
Wright wriggles free and stands up.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Pearce is just out of range.
Pearce throws a combination that misses
and Wright counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pearce won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright working the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pearce is looking to regain half guard here but Wright keeps moving and retains side control.
Pearce wants to control but Wright postures up.
Pearce is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pearce keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wright dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Daniel Pearce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wright is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pearce.
Pearce throws a head kick that Wright semi-blocks.
Pearce misses with a takedown attempt
and Wright counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wright pulls guard effortlessly.
Pearce is working Wright over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pearce throws a big right hand that misses.
Pearce wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Pearce loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pearce stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wright lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pearce!
Wright is breathing heavily.
Wright landing strikes from the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Wright.
John Wright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wright working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pearce blocking the ground and pound.
Pearce tries to lock up and control but Wright gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wright punishing his opponent with strikes.
You get the feeling that Pearce really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Pearce is desperately trying to improve his position but Wright has a good base and remains in mount.
Pearce tries to hold on but Wright pushes him away.
Wright content just to control the position here.
Pearce is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pearce tries to hold on but Wright postures up.
Wright looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pearce takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearce is looking to get to half guard.
Wright dominating with strikes here.
Wright prevents Pearce from getting the reversal.
Wright postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pearce looks a forlorn figure.
Wright working the ground and pound effectively.
Pearce is trying desperately to improve position.
Wright controlling the position easily from mount.
Wright putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pearce is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Pearce shoots and misses
and Wright counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wright.
Pearce striking off his back but it's not causing Wright any problems.
Pearce looking to control.
Pearce looking to control but Wright passes into half guard.
Pearce is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pearce is working hard here to advance position.
Wright passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wright tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright avoids the attempt from Pearce to control.
Wright sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wright fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pearce tries to hold on but Wright pushes him away.
Wright trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wright has hold of Pearce's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pearce manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wright lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pearce hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Wright walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pearce checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pearce fails to land the takedown.
Pearce takes the fight into the clinch.
Pearce wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pearce breaks from the clinch.
Pearce pushes Wright up against the cage in a clinch.
Wright is working for takedown but Pearce is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wright tries to break the clinch but Pearce is controlling the position.
Wright tries to land a knee to the head but Pearce blocks with his arms.
Pearce has picked Wright up - he's going for a ride! Pearce dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Pearce is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Pearce missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pearce prevents Wright from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wright works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pearce throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wright works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wright keeping full guard, as Pearce tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearce trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Pearce wanted to stand there but Wright had control of the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pearce closes the distance and clinches.
Pearce wants to break free but Wright has control.
Wright is working for takedown but Pearce is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pearce prevents Wright from breaking the clinch.
Pearce escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wright walks into a left hand.
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wright shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pearce counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Daniel Pearce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wright.
Pearce is pushing down on Wright's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wright is fighting to maintain full guard but Pearce has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wright gets full guard.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
Wright manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearce looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wright uses his free foot to push down on Pearce's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pearce.
Wright tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wright with a couple of short strikes.
Pearce sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pearce trying to hold on to Wright's head to control him but Wright postures up.
Pearce moves into full guard.
Pearce working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearce is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pearce thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wright's head.
Pearce stands up and beckons Wright to join him on the feet.
Wright with a poor takedown
and Pearce counters with a series of strikes. Wright will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pearce shoots in for a takedown but Wright shows good takedown defense.
Wright swings widly with a right hand
and Pearce counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pearce is keen to just control but Wright is a slippery customer.
Wright wants to control but Pearce is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pearce trying to control from half guard but Wright is working away.
Pearce is looking to advance position but Wright won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wright can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wright moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pearce trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearce preventing the sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Pearce fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wright instigates a clinch.
Wright drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pearce pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pearce tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wright swivels and escapes.
Pearce lands with a kick to the temple. Wright shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Daniel Pearce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pearce changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wright tries to avoid it but Pearce manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wright to the ground. Wright escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pearce with a poor takedown
and Wright counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pearce!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearce tries to improve his position but instead Wright has taken his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wright tries to keep control of the position but Pearce is staying busy.
Pearce rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pearce flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
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 Daniel Pearce.
I think Wright has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wright!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manuel comes to the cage accompanied by Ruff Ryders Anthem. Jackson has chosen I Want to Conquer the World by Bad Religion as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Manuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manuel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
Jackson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Manuel moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Manuel keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Manuel can't fight it off and eventually Jackson manages to take the fight to the floor. Manuel looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Manuel pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Manuel.
Manuel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manuel throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wanted to stand there but Manuel had control of the position.
Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Manuel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson throws the left hand but Manuel avoids the punch easily.
Manuel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Manuel moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Manuel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manuel off to one side.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manuel looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson misses with a hook. Manuel ducked under it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Manuel fails with a takedown attempt.
Manuel is breathing heavily.
No luck for Manuel with that takedown attempt.
Manuel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Manuel slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Manuel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Manuel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marcus Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manuel moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Manuel slips a jab from Jackson.
Jab from Jackson.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Manuel is rocked!
Manuel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oh Manuel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson throws a jab when Manuel was well out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Manuel shoots in.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Manuel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson throws the left hand but Manuel avoids the punch easily.
Manuel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Manuel seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson misses with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manuel.
Manuel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manuel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Manuel shoots in.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Manuel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manuel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Manuel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Manuel is looking to stall here but Jackson recovers full guard.
Jackson working for a triangle but Manuel defends it easily.
Manuel won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Manuel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manuel trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
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.
Manuel won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manuel is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Manuel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Manuel decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manuel slips a straight right by Jackson.
Manuel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Manuel clinches with his opponent.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Manuel keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Manuel has double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manuel tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Manuel is controlling the position.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Manuel has double underhooks.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Manuel is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Manuel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marcus Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manuel shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Manuel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson throws a hook but Manuel avoids it easily.
Jackson tests Manuel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson with a hook.
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Manuel's head back.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Manuel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manuel.
Manuel shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Manuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Manuel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Manuel has double underhooks.
Manuel jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Manuel around his waist. Manuel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Manuel shoots in.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Manuel's head but Manuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manuel looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Manuel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manuel lands with a slapping head kick.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Manuel. Manuel gets slowly back to his feet.
Manuel moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Manuel decides to pull guard.
Jackson prevents Manuel from getting back to his feet.
Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Manuel closes the distance and clinches.
Manuel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Manuel looking for a takedown.
Manuel has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Manuel manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Manuel has his feet on Jackson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Charlie Manuel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manuel gets the takedown into side control.
Manuel is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Manuel stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Jackson pushes Manuel off and gets back to his feet.
Manuel slips a straight right by Jackson.
Manuel shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson misses with a hook. Manuel ducked under it nicely.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson clobbers Manuel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Manuel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Manuel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Manuel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Manuel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Charlie Manuel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson pushes Manuel off looking to stand but Manuel dives back in and keeps control.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Manuel is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel uses his free foot to push down on Jackson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jackson.
Jackson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Manuel working Jackson over with strikes here.
Jackson is trying to stand.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Manuel's attempts to control the action.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson bucks up and throws Manuel to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Jackson! Manuel is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Hebert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Hebert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hebert is out of range and Sinclair settles back down.
Hebert walks into a stiff left hand from Sinclair.
It looks like Sam Hebert has been cut.
Hebert lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sinclair scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hebert slips under a jab.
Hebert throws a head kick that half lands.
Hebert tries to score with a low kick but Sinclair moves his leg out of the way.
A combination from Hebert does no damage.
Sinclair throws a series of punches but Hebert avoids them all with ease.
Hebert scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sinclair trying to hold on to Hebert's head to control him but Hebert postures up.
Sinclair moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hebert is looking to work some ground and pound but Sinclair has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hebert is fighting to break Sinclair's control of his arms but Sinclair is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hebert controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sinclair is looking to sweep but instead, Hebert has passed into half guard.
Hebert prevents Sinclair from standing back up.
Hebert is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hebert is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hebert can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sinclair is looking to escape.
Sinclair tries to reverse the position but Hebert maintains control.
Hebert looking to control but Sinclair is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sinclair tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sinclair is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hebert wants to control the pace but Sinclair is squirming around nicely.
Hebert is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sinclair is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hebert takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hebert looking to control but Sinclair is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sinclair tries to hold on but Hebert postures up.
Sinclair tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hebert controlling the position easily from mount.
Sinclair regains half guard.
Hebert is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sinclair reverses the position - he's now on top in Hebert's guard.
Hebert trying to keep a closed guard but Sinclair is proving a slippery customer.
Hebert looking for a sweep. Not yet Hebert, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Sinclair will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Hebert's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sinclair tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sinclair rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hebert moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sinclair throws a body punch but Hebert moves out of range.
Sinclair misses with a leg kick
and Hebert counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hebert takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hebert throws a hook to the side of Sinclair's head but Sinclair sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sinclair misses with a few strikes there.
Sinclair falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hebert counters with a head kick. That will keep Sinclair thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sinclair misses with a series of wild punches.
Hebert throws a head kick that half lands.
Hebert gets the takedown into side control.
Hebert is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sinclair has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sinclair is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ground and pound from Hebert seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sinclair is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hebert is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sinclair is trying to escape the mount.
Hebert controlling from the full mount.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Sam Hebert just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Hebert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sinclair falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hebert makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sinclair throws a nice looking combination but Hebert bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sinclair misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hebert connects with a high kick.
Sinclair takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hebert.
Hebert shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sinclair as he jumps to the side.
Hebert lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sinclair takes a step back to recover.
Hebert lands a head kick. Sinclair smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sinclair has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hebert.
Hebert fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sinclair.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hebert.
Sinclair fails to land with a series of punches.
Hebert throws a head kick but Sinclair moves out of range.
Sam Hebert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sinclair lands a nice hook to Hebert's body. Hebert takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sam Hebert is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hebert feints and then cracks Sinclair's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sinclair down.
Sinclair throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hebert counters with a nice body shot.
Hebert scores with a push kick.
Sinclair misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hebert.
Sinclair blocks a head kick by Hebert.
Sinclair throws a right hand that Hebert ducks under and follows up with a left that Hebert also avoids with ease.
Sinclair swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sinclair misses with a leg kick
and Hebert counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sinclair misses with a hook
and Hebert counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sinclair's knee momentarily.
Sinclair darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sinclair lands with a right that hurts Hebert. Hebert looks to clinch but Sinclair throws a short knee that drops Hebert. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Dan Sinclair!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Ian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borg Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ian's entrance music is I´M the man. A fine choice. Borg Hanson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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22
209 lbs
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219 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Ian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borg Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson cracks Ian with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hanson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ian to stand back up!
Hanson connects with a nice cross there... Ian is looking wobbly and Hanson recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Ian to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Hanson 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). Borg Hanson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Headden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Doe (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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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Headden!
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, John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doe has a takedown stuffed.
Doe feints and as Headden raises his hands in defense, Doe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Headden looking for a guillotine here but Doe defends easily.
Headden working for a triangle but Doe defends it easily.
Headden keeping full guard, as Doe tries to pass.
Doe wants to control from the top but Headden keeps moving.
Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doe throwing strikes from guard but Headden blocks nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Headden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Headden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Doe tries to free his leg and advance position but Headden is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe advances to half guard.
Doe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Headden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doe is keen to just control but Headden is a slippery customer.
Headden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Doe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Headden looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Doe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Headden is breathing heavily.
Doe working the body and head with strikes.
Doe is working Headden over with some ground and pound from side control.
Headden tries to bench press Doe off him but Doe keeps the position.
Doe lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Headden is looking for a sweep.
Doe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Headden down.
Check out the look on Doe's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Headden is looking to regain half guard here but Doe keeps moving and retains side control.
Doe looks up at the clock and then as Headden takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Doe smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Headden prevents Doe from improving position.
Headden manages to get back to half guard.
Doe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Doe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Headden actively working from the bottom here.
Doe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Doe drops an elbow to the side of Headden's head.
Doe wants to control but Headden is keeping him busy.
Headden is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Headden misses with a double jab.
Headden throws a sloppy head kick and Doe moves out of range easily.
Doe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Headden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doe avoids the head kick by Headden.
Doe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Headden's waist but Headden gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Doe off to one side.
Doe scores with a takedown into Headden's guard.
Headden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Doe stays in close to Headden's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Headden is on top in guard.
Doe wants to sweep here but Headden controlling him for the moment.
Doe can't keep his opponent in guard - Headden advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Headden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Doe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Headden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Doe defends it well.
Headden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Headden seems to be working for a kimura but Doe defends the submission attempt.
Headden wants to work for an arm triangle but Doe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Doe trying to hold on to Headden's head to control him but Headden postures up.
Headden works his foot free and advances to mount.
Headden working for a submission but Doe is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Steve Headden will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Doe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Headden misses with a head kick.
Doe tries to clinch there but Headden circles away.
Doe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Doe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Headden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doe is one step ahead there.
Doe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Doe trying to control the action but Headden is working from the bottom.
Doe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Headden is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Doe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Doe wants to take a breather but Headden is having none of it.
Headden is looking for a sweep. Doe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Headden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Headden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Headden wants to improve his position but Doe is controlling well.
Doe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Headden looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Doe avoids the head kick by Headden.
Doe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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.
Headden stuffs the takedown.
Steve Headden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Doe.
Doe fails to land the takedown.
Steve Headden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Headden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Doe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Headden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doe avoids the head kick by Headden.
Headden lands a head kick. Doe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like John Doe has been cut.
Headden looks to land a combination but Doe avoids it well.
Doe shoots in but no luck this time.
Headden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Doe tries to clinch but Headden is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headden misses with a series of wild punches.
Doe feints and as Headden raises his hands in defense, Doe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Doe trying to control but Headden is working from the bottom.
Doe has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Headden to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Doe is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Headden pulls down on the head and he's put Doe to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Steve Headden!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Davy Bauwens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belgian Maniac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belgian Maniac has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Davy Bauwens!
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, Belgian Maniac!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bauwens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maniac doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bauwens counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bauwens trying to mount his opponent but Maniac defends it.
Bauwens is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maniac wants to get back to his feet.
Maniac flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bauwens is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maniac trying to control here.
Bauwens is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maniac is just riding it out for now. Bauwens eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Maniac shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bauwens's guard.
Bauwens has a closed guard, preventing Maniac from standing up.
Maniac gets to his feet - Bauwens follows without any prompting.
Maniac bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bauwens tries to buck Maniac off but Maniac is having none of it.
Bauwens is working hard here to advance position.
Bauwens can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauwens gets back to half guard.
Maniac takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bauwens tries to get to full guard but Maniac has control of the leg.
Maniac landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maniac sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bauwens defending well though.
Maniac prevents Bauwens from improving his position.
Bauwens is breathing heavily.
Bauwens is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Maniac jumps into side control!
Bauwens is trying to control Maniac's posture but Maniac avoids it.
Bauwens manages to get back to half guard.
Maniac is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maniac wants to control but Bauwens is keeping him busy.
Maniac prevents Bauwens from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauwens trying to control here.
It looks like Maniac is going to stand back up.
Bauwens is not content to let Maniac control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bauwens has his takedown stuffed
and Maniac counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maniac.
Maniac stands up from Bauwens's guard - Maniac perhaps looking for a knockout.
Maniac fails with the takedown
and Bauwens counters with a shoot takedown into 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!
Bauwens trying to control the action but Maniac is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Bauwens there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bauwens trying to pass the guard but Maniac defending well.
Bauwens frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bauwens lands with some strikes.
Bauwens scoring with strikes but Maniac is staying in there.
Maniac has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Bauwens lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bauwens lands strikes to the head.
Maniac is trying to get back to his feet but Bauwens has full control of the position and if anything, Maniac has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bauwens patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bauwens is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Maniac knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Maniac for a finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bauwens cracks Maniac with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Maniac from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Maniac is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Will Bauwens go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davy Bauwens dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bauwens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maniac counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bauwens's guard now.
Maniac postures up and lands a big shot to Bauwens's brow.
Maniac wants to control from the top but Bauwens keeps moving.
Bauwens looking for a guillotine here but Maniac defends easily.
Maniac avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maniac sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bauwens's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bauwens has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maniac is working away from the top position though.
Bauwens tries to roll over but Maniac keeps him under control.
Maniac looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maniac trying to mount his opponent but Bauwens defends it.
Maniac is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Bauwens manages to get to full guard.
Maniac would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Maniac is pushing down on Bauwens's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bauwens is fighting to maintain full guard but Maniac has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maniac not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maniac wants to take a breather but Bauwens is having none of it.
Maniac tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bauwens manages to get to full guard.
Bauwens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maniac gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maniac won't allow Bauwens to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauwens trying to control the position.
Bauwens 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.
Bauwens is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bauwens 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.
Bauwens trying to control the position.
Maniac tries to stand but Bauwens is controlling from the bottom.
Bauwens had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Maniac is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bauwens Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Maniac's back instead.
Bauwens looking for the choke but no joy.
Maniac turns into Bauwens and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maniac looking to pass the guard.
Bauwens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bauwens keeping moving, preventing Maniac from controlling successfully.
Bauwens wants to sweep but no luck.
Maniac tries to free his leg and advance position but Bauwens is retaining full guard.
Maniac stopping the sweep attempt from Bauwens.
Bauwens wants to stand and escape but Maniac is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bauwens tries for a takedown but Maniac circles away easily
and Maniac decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bauwens's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bauwens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bauwens wants to sweep here but Maniac controlling him for the moment.
Maniac is sitting in close to Bauwens's body. Bauwens has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Maniac is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Maniac is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bauwens.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Davy Bauwens!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ike Worger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jax Briggs is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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241 lbs
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285 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ike Worger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Briggs!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Worger looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Worger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Briggs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Briggs blocks a head kick by Worger.
Worger tries to clinch but Briggs is having none of it.
Briggs moves out of range as Worger strikes.
Briggs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Briggs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Worger wants to sweep but no luck.
Briggs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Briggs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Briggs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Briggs passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee asks Briggs politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Briggs prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs advances nicely into full mount.
Briggs lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Briggs breaks from Worger's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Worger is bucking up trying to escape but Briggs cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Briggs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Briggs avoids the attempt from Worger to control.
Briggs lands with some strikes.
BOOM! Briggs connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Worger takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Briggs scoring with strikes but Worger is staying in there.
Briggs unloading with bombs!
Briggs controlling from mount.
Briggs lands a big shot there that rocks Worger but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Worger?
Briggs controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Briggs has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Briggs unloading with bombs!
Briggs looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Briggs landing shots from mount.
Briggs with good strikes from the mount here!
Briggs scoring with strikes but Worger is staying in there.
Briggs breaks from Worger's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Briggs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Briggs.
Worger is trying to stand up.
Briggs lands a big elbow.
Worger wants to control but Briggs is having none of it.
Briggs content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Briggs.
Worger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Worger wants to hold on but Briggs pushes him away.
Briggs in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Briggs prevents Worger from getting the reversal.
Briggs controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Briggs prevents Worger from getting the reversal.
Worger tries to hold on but Briggs postures up.
Briggs content just to control the position here.
Briggs connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Briggs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
I looks like Briggs might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Briggs dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Briggs, right into the meat.
Worger has his takedown stuffed
and Briggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Briggs connects with a body shot.
Briggs lands a nice hook to Worger's body. Worger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Briggs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Worger tries for a takedown but Briggs circles away easily
and Briggs counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Briggs gets a takedown into half guard.
Worger is trying to stand.
Briggs is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worger wants to get back to full guard.
Briggs controlling the action here.
Briggs moves nicely into side control.
Worger is working to avoid the ground and pound but Briggs connects with a decent elbow.
Briggs works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Briggs just content to control the position.
Briggs connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Worger some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs staying calm.
Briggs lands a nice forearm strike.
Briggs is staying tight to Worger's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Worger is looking for a sweep.
Briggs scores with a couple of short elbows.
Briggs working the ground and pound.
Worger is looking for a sweep.
Worger tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Worger is trying to escape the mount.
Briggs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worger squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Briggs landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Briggs.
Briggs putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Briggs scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Worger is looking to get to half guard.
Briggs controlling the position easily from mount.
Briggs postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Worger looks a forlorn figure.
The referee warns Worger that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Worger is working to get back to half guard.
Briggs blocks Worger's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs content just to control the position here.
Briggs landing strikes from the mount.
Worger defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Briggs.
Jax Briggs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Briggs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BOOM! Briggs connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Briggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Worger'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!
Briggs connects with a crisp jab.
Briggs lands a jab to the head.
Ike Worger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Worger with a poor takedown
and Briggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Worger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Worger shoots and misses
and Briggs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Briggs lands a nice hook to Worger's body. Worger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Worger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ike Worger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worger misses with a takedown
and Briggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ike Worger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Briggs gets the takedown into side control.
Worger tries to buck Briggs off but Briggs is having none of it.
Worger tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Briggs easily slips into full mount!
Briggs lands with some strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Briggs is landing with some decent strikes but Worger is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Briggs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worger takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Worger is trying to escape the mount.
Briggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Briggs postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Worger looks a forlorn figure.
Worger tries to hold on but Briggs pushes him away.
Worger is trying desperately to improve position.
Worger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Briggs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Worger is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Briggs lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Briggs lands a big elbow.
Worger trying desperately to get to his feet.
Briggs controlling the pace for now.
Worger is looking to get to half guard.
Briggs jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Worger is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Worger and Briggs has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Briggs lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs controlling the position.
Briggs working the head and body with strikes.
Briggs working the head with strikes.
Worger looks to move to half guard but instead Briggs has passed into mount! Damn!
Briggs landing punches.
Worger manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Briggs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Briggs controlling the action here.
Worger punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worger wants to get back to his feet.
Briggs lands strikes from half guard.
Briggs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Briggs winds up and cracks Worger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Briggs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Worger missing with punches from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Briggs seems content to control.
Worger tries to roll over but Briggs keeps him under control.
Briggs passes to full mount!
Ike Worger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worger is trying to escape the mount.
Worger is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jax Briggs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Briggs has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jax Briggs!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is The Who's Love, Reign o'er Me. Davis has chosen Get Out the Way-Hollywood Undead as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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216 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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218 lbs
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Counter striker
Very quick |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Davis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Davis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Davis goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Silva turns into him and now he's in Davis's guard.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
Davis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Davis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davis manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Davis's guard.
Silva preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Davis is keeping the position for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Davis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Davis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davis is working away from the top position though.
Silva is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davis.
Davis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davis.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
Davis looks gassed!
Davis passes to side control.
Davis in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Davis.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Davis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Davis has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva is pressing down on Davis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Davis is holding on for now.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Davis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Davis is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Silva is tapping! Great win for Davis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryan Davis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daigo Goto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ratt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes has chosen Country boy can survive as his entrance music. The key to victory for Daigo Goto has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daigo Goto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ratt Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Goto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes is looking for a sweep. Goto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goto is looking to advance position but Hughes won't allow it.
Hughes tries to get to full guard but Goto has control of the leg.
Hughes throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hughes punching from the bottom.
Hughes misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hughes is looking to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Goto scores with a jab to the body.
Ratt Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Goto circles away easily
and Goto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Goto throwing shots but Hughes is blocking nicely.
Hughes wants to get back to full guard.
Hughes manages to get to full guard.
Hughes striking off his back but it's not causing Goto any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes striking off his back but it's not causing Goto any problems.
Goto wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt
and Goto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hughes's guard.
Goto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now.
Goto trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Goto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hughes is looking to regain half guard here but Goto keeps moving and retains side control.
Goto wants to control but Hughes is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hughes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Goto trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Goto stalling.
Goto prevents Hughes from improving his position.
Goto working the head and body with strikes.
Goto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hughes tries to roll over but Goto keeps him under control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Goto scores with a takedown into Hughes's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hughes looks gassed!
Hughes will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Goto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Goto tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard.
Goto wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Goto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hughes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hughes, not yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A right-left combo lands from Goto.
Hughes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Goto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daigo Goto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ratt Hughes.
Hughes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goto works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Goto tries to clinch there but Hughes circles away.
Hughes shoots and misses
and Goto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Goto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hughes is in trouble now - Goto has advanced to mount!
Hughes can't escape the position.
Hughes throwing hammer fists to the chest of Goto. What's that going to do exactly?
Goto controlling from the full mount.
Goto blocks Hughes's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hughes is looking to escape.
Hughes is trying to escape the mount.
Goto 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.
Goto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daigo Goto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hughes needs to keep his hands up - Goto had a free shot at his head there.
Hughes misses with a takedown attempt
and Goto counters with a shoot takedown. Hughes fights it but they end up in guard.
Goto looking to pass the guard.
Hughes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Goto!
Hughes thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hughes unloads with some shots from mount but Goto bucks and avoids them well.
Goto is looking to get to half guard.
Goto regains half guard.
Daigo Goto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hughes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hughes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hughes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Goto.
Hughes looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hughes fails with the takedown
and Goto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ratt Hughes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goto takes the fight into the clinch.
Hughes pulls guard.
Hughes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hughes cracks Goto with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hughes cracks Goto with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Goto is rocked!
It looks like Daigo Goto has been cut.
A nice elbow there by Hughes.
Oh Goto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hughes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hughes postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Goto in real trouble here! The ref calls for Goto to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ratt Hughes!
Ratt Hughes is the new welterweight champion!
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