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TFC 40 - Red October PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chase Kouzmanoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Maurice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maurice has chosen Doce Discipulos as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Andy Maurice is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chase Kouzmanoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Maurice!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Maurice looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kouzmanoff decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kouzmanoff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maurice manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kouzmanoff trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Maurice manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kouzmanoff is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kouzmanoff is working for a kimura but Maurice is defending it quite comfortably.
Maurice is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kouzmanoff pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maurice slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kouzmanoff forces his way into half guard.
Kouzmanoff is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Maurice has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kouzmanoff looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maurice is trying to get back to full guard.
Maurice is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Kouzmanoff has latched onto it... Big trouble! Kouzmanoff pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Maurice is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Kouzmanoff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chase Kouzmanoff!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buford Sanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omar Salcedo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Buford Sanford's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omar Salcedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buford Sanford!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanford throws a nice outside leg kick.
Salcedo swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanford.
Salcedo avoids the head kick by Sanford.
Salcedo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salcedo could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sanford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buford Sanford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanford gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salcedo counters with a takedown into side control.
Salcedo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sanford's legs.
Salcedo working the ground and pound.
Sanford is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford dodges the ground and pound from Salcedo.
Salcedo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sanford is looking to reverse the position.
Salcedo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sanford tries to buck Salcedo off but Salcedo is having none of it.
Salcedo scoring with punches from side control.
Salcedo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sanford wants to control but Salcedo postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sanford rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Salcedo's guard! Nice work there by Sanford!
Salcedo 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.
Salcedo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salcedo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salcedo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sanford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salcedo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanford in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanford preventing the sweep.
Salcedo pushes a forearm under Sanford's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sanford is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Omar Salcedo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Magus Arbenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryce James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magus Arbenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryce James!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arbenson.
Arbenson throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arbenson. Arbenson obviously looking to wear him down.
Arbenson misses with a low kick.
Arbenson scores with a sloppy right hand. James should have avoided that one.
Arbenson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arbenson. Arbenson obviously looking to wear him down.
James looks gassed!
Arbenson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of James's head.
Magus Arbenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arbenson throws a push kick but James slaps the foot to one side.
Arbenson connects with the punch.
Arbenson lands a jab to the nose.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arbenson as he avoids it easily.
James walks into a straight right hand from Arbenson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arbenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Arbenson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arbenson feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arbenson.
Arbenson misses the shot to the body.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arbenson's waist but Arbenson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
Arbenson throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James throws a lazy right hand but Arbenson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James avoids the head kick by Arbenson.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
Magus Arbenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryce James.
Arbenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arbenson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Bryce James has been cut.
Arbenson feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
Arbenson throws a front kick that sends James stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
James is trying desperately to land a takedown but Arbenson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for James.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Arbenson lands.
Arbenson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arbenson tries to work over James's front leg with a kick but James checks it.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Arbenson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arbenson throws a nice head kick!
James is rocked!
James misses with a hook.
Arbenson lands with a slapping head kick.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Arbenson finish him?
A nice inside leg kick there by Arbenson. That's going to slow James down.
Arbenson lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson scores with a nice body kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Arbenson! James is out on his feet! Arbenson rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - James is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! James is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magus Arbenson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shang Tsung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean claude Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsung comes to the cage accompanied by Mortal Kombat Theme Remix. The key to victory for Shang Tsung has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shang Tsung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean claude Sherk!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Jean claude Sherk has been cut.
Sherk shoots in for a double leg but Tsung sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch combination from Sherk misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tsung.
Sherk on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tsung in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sherk is looking to reverse the position.
Sherk trying to remain calm as Tsung controls from the top position.
Sherk is trying to control Tsung's posture but Tsung avoids it.
Sherk is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsung working away.
Tsung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sherk keeps working.
Sherk manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tsung is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sherk!
Sherk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tsung controlling from mount.
Tsung with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsung looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sherk is looking to improve his position but Tsung isn't that keen on the idea.
Tsung tries to control but Sherk wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tsung controlling his opponent.
Sherk is looking to improve his position but Tsung isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsung tries to control but Sherk wriggling away.
Tsung avoids the attempt from Sherk to control.
Tsung putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tsung will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sherk sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tsung seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tsung working Sherk over with strikes.
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.
Sherk manages to get to full guard.
Tsung advances position into side control!
Sherk wants to get back to his feet but Tsung is dominant here and he's now got Sherk's back!
Sherk looks gassed!
Tsung moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sherk has worked his arm free - good work by Sherk!
Tsung in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsung works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shang Tsung dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean claude Sherk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sherk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tsung counters with a three punch combo that has Sherk backing up. Sherk nods at Tsung to acknowledge the strikes.
Sherk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tsung gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sherk is trying to work for a kimura but Tsung is defending well.
Tsung manages to get to full guard.
Sherk is fighting to break Tsung's control of his arms but Tsung is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sherk is breathing heavily.
Sherk forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsung gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sherk is one step ahead there.
Tsung is trying to keep Sherk in close.
Sherk stopping the sweep attempt from Tsung.
Sherk controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tsung holds on and takes a little breather.
Tsung wants to sweep but no luck.
Tsung controlling the position.
Sherk trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sherk postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tsung is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sherk, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsung trying to control but Sherk is working from the bottom.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Shang Tsung just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tsung.
Sherk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tsung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Sherk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sherk fails with the takedown
and Tsung counters with an outside leg kick.
Shang Tsung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean claude Sherk.
Sherk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherk tries for a takedown but Tsung circles away easily
and Tsung counters with a right hand to the body.
Sherk with a poor takedown
and Tsung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sherk with a poor takedown
and Tsung counters with an inside leg kick.
Tsung scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tsung lands a nice shot that snaps Sherk's head back.
Sherk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tsung counters with a nice uppercut.
Sherk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tsung counters with a single leg into guard. Sherk didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsung is stalling in the full guard.
Sherk managing to control the position.
Sherk wants to sweep here but Tsung controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shang Tsung dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jean claude Sherk'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tsung lands with a nice body punch.
Tsung is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tsung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tsung lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tsung with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tsung.
Tsung lands with a straight right. Sherk didn't see that one coming.
Tsung lands an overhand right.
Sherk tries for a takedown but Tsung circles away easily
and Tsung counters with a head kick.
Sherk shoots and misses
and Tsung counters with a straight right hand.
Sherk tries a head kick but it misses.
Tsung lands a head kick. Sherk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sherk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tsung.
Sherk shoots and misses
and Tsung counters with a nice body kick.
Shang Tsung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean claude Sherk.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sherk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sherk shoots and misses
and Tsung counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sherk thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsung feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sherk's calf.
Sherk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tsung's guard.
Sherk looking to pass the guard.
Sherk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sherk trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sherk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sherk tries to free his leg and advance position but Tsung is retaining full guard.
Sherk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sherk fails with the takedown
and Tsung counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tsung. That's going to slow Sherk down.
Tsung thuds his right hand into Sherk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tsung scores with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tsung.
Sherk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tsung drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sherk wants to control but Tsung postures up.
Sherk is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsung is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sherk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shang Tsung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sherk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tsung wants to control but Sherk is keeping him busy.
Tsung taking a breather here.
What's Sherk going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sherk is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tsung's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sherk actively working from the bottom here.
Tsung is controlling the pace.
Tsung moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sherk.
Jean claude Sherk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sherk manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shang Tsung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tsung has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shang Tsung!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between michael johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and J Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, michael johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, J Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
johnson shoots in but Breaker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for johnson with that takedown attempt.
johnson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for michael johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Breaker circles away.
Breaker looks to land a combination but johnson avoids it well.
johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Breaker.
Breaker drops johnson with a left and a right! Oh, johnson is hurt - Breaker dives into side control looking to finish!
johnson is rocked!
It looks like michael johnson has been cut.
You can see the frustration on johnson's face as Breaker controls the position.
Breaker trying to control the action but johnson is working from the bottom.
Breaker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on johnson's face as Breaker controls the position.
johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Breaker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
johnson defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker trying to control the action but johnson is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Breaker looks to land a combination. johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Oh johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
J Breaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Breaker lands with a big right hook that stumbles johnson - he's out on his feet here! Breaker follows up with another monster hook that separates johnson from consciousness! johnson falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Breaker stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). J Breaker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hougar Christenssen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Tony Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hougar Christenssen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez moves out of range of the strikes.
Mendez closes the distance and clinches.
Christenssen is trying to break free.
Mendez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Christenssen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mendez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Christenssen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christenssen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mendez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mendez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mendez throwing shots but Christenssen is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Christenssen to regain full guard.
Christenssen pushes Mendez off and gets back to his feet.
Mendez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Christenssen wants to get back to his feet.
Christenssen taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christenssen wants to control but Mendez postures up.
Mendez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mendez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mendez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Christenssen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mendez off and has taken his back!
Christenssen doesn't have the hooks in and Mendez manages to turn into his guard.
Mendez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Christenssen wants to get back to his feet but Mendez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Christenssen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mendez is in close to Christenssen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mendez passes Christenssen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mendez lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christenssen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendez.
Christenssen wants to control but Mendez is keeping busy.
Mendez seems to be working for a kimura but Christenssen defends the submission attempt.
Christenssen trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Christenssen!
Mendez landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez landing strikes from the mount and Christenssen is in trouble!
Christenssen looks gassed!
Mendez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mendez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mendez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Christenssen?
Christenssen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Christenssen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Christenssen is rocked!
Christenssen tries to buck Mendez off but he can't manage it.
Mendez lands a nice shot to the head.
Christenssen is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mendez with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez unloading with bombs!
Mendez 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.
Christenssen wants to hold on but Mendez pushes him away.
Mendez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Christenssen looks a forlorn figure.
Poor strikes thrown by Mendez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mendez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Christenssen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mendez slips a nice elbow through Christenssen's hands, connecting with Christenssen's forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mendez lands with a punch from half guard.
Mendez stops Christenssen from getting back to his feet.
Mendez throwing shots but Christenssen is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Mendez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Christenssen fails with the takedown
so Mendez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mendez lands a couple of elbows.
Christenssen looking for a sweep. Not yet Christenssen, not yet.
Mendez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mendez advances position into side control!
Mendez misses with the ground and pound.
Mendez is working Christenssen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Christenssen is breathing heavily.
Mendez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mendez cracks Christenssen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
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!
Christenssen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mendez working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez scoring with punches and elbows.
Christenssen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tony Mendez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendez advances to mount.
Mendez dominating with strikes here.
Christenssen is in a horrible position here. Mendez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mendez breaks from Christenssen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Christenssen is still in real trouble! Can Mendez finish him?
It looks like Hougar Christenssen has been cut.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mendez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mendez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christenssen can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mendez unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christenssen is bucking up trying to escape but Mendez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mendez unloads with some shots from mount but Christenssen bucks and avoids them well.
Christenssen seems to have recovered his senses.
Christenssen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mendez slips a nice elbow through Christenssen's hands, connecting with Christenssen's forehead.
Mendez throwing shots but Christenssen is blocking nicely.
Mendez is pressing down on Christenssen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Christenssen is holding on for now.
Christenssen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Christenssen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendez looks to land a strike but Christenssen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Christenssen has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christenssen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Christenssen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendez is controlling him.
Mendez throws a strike but Christenssen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mendez trying to strike off his back.
Mendez trying to strike off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Christenssen throws the left hand but Mendez avoids the punch easily.
Mendez swings for the body but Christenssen moves out of range.
Christenssen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Mendez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Christenssen has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez throws a strike but Christenssen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Christenssen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mendez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mendez wants to sweep but no luck.
Christenssen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Christenssen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendez wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Mendez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hougar Christenssen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mendez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mendez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mendez.
Christenssen can't break the clinch.
Mendez tries for a takedown but Christenssen manages to get underhooks.
Christenssen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Christenssen lands an uppercut.
Mendez has Christenssen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Christenssen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendez looking for a takedown.
Mendez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mendez takes a shot to the head.
Christenssen wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Christenssen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mendez avoiding damage as Christenssen throws knees to the body.
Christenssen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mendez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christenssen wants to clinch
and Mendez counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christenssen wants a takedown but no success here.
Christenssen stalling against the cage.
Mendez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mendez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Christenssen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Christenssen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendez pushes Christenssen up against the cage in a clinch.
Mendez has Christenssen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Christenssen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mendez wants a takedown but no success here.
Christenssen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mendez.
Mendez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Christenssen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mendez prevents Christenssen from breaking the clinch.
Mendez manages to break the clinch.
Christenssen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mendez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Christenssen won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christenssen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mendez connects with a decent elbow.
Mendez working the ground and pound.
Mendez in side control, throwing shots but Christenssen defends.
Christenssen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Christenssen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mendez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mendez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Christenssen down.
Mendez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mendez is putting a hurting on Christenssen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mendez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mendez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mendez working the strikes but Christenssen uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Mendez lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is looking to pass Christenssen's guard but actually Christenssen recovers to full guard.
Mendez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Christenssen is pulling down on Mendez's head. It's preventing any offense from Mendez, at least for the moment.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Christenssen has wrist control.
Mendez throws a strike but Christenssen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mendez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mendez striking off his back but it's not causing Christenssen any problems.
Mendez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendez trying to strike off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mendez feints and as Christenssen raises his hands in defense, Mendez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mendez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mendez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christenssen is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christenssen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hougar Christenssen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendez with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Mendez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mendez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Mendez!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Wolfgang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ratt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Country boy can survive. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Wolfgang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ratt Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolfgang.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolfgang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wolfgang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wolfgang misses with a knee to the head.
Wolfgang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hughes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wolfgang wants to improve his position but Hughes is controlling well.
Hughes wants to free his trapped foot but Wolfgang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wolfgang trying to control here.
Hughes seems to be working for a kimura but Wolfgang defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes is keen to just control but Wolfgang is a slippery customer.
Wolfgang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolfgang is retaining full guard.
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wolfgang is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hughes, into his guard.
Hughes keeping full guard, as Wolfgang tries to pass.
Hughes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolfgang is one step ahead there.
Wolfgang controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hughes lands a decent punch to the body there.
Wolfgang gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hughes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wolfgang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown but Wolfgang sprawls well. He's pushed Hughes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dante Wolfgang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ratt Hughes.
Wolfgang tries to close the distance and clinch but Hughes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wolfgang as he avoids it easily.
Wolfgang tries to clinch but Hughes moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfgang moves in looking to clinch but Hughes pushes him off.
Ratt Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfgang is looking to clinch but Hughes is avoiding it.
Wolfgang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hughes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Wolfgang.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hughes looks gassed!
Nice takedown defense from Wolfgang. No joy for Hughes on that attempt.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hughes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wolfgang swivels and escapes.
Wolfgang tries to clinch there but Hughes circles away.
Wolfgang tries to clinch but Hughes is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wolfgang.
An inside leg kick lands from Wolfgang.
Wolfgang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice straight punches there by Wolfgang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wolfgang.
Hughes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wolfgang darts in and clinches Hughes up against the cage.
Wolfgang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hughes tries to score a body lock takedown but Wolfgang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wolfgang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wolfgang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hughes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wolfgang misses with a knee strike.
Hughes tries to score a body lock takedown but Wolfgang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Wolfgang dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wolfgang fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Hughes with that takedown attempt.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Wolfgang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wolfgang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but Wolfgang shows good takedown defense.
Dante Wolfgang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ratt Hughes.
Wolfgang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wolfgang wants to clinch up but Hughes keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfgang stuffs the takedown.
Hughes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wolfgang's waist but Wolfgang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hughes off to one side.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Wolfgang stuffs the takedown.
Wolfgang tries to clinch but Hughes moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfgang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wolfgang, right into the meat.
Ratt Hughes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hughes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hughes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wolfgang is fending him off so far but Hughes persists. Nope, Wolfgang circles away and we're back to standing.
Hughes looks for a takedown but Wolfgang sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Wolfgang. No joy for Hughes on that attempt.
Hughes shoots in but no luck this time.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wolfgang as he jumps to the side.
Hughes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wolfgang tries to avoid it but Hughes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wolfgang to the ground. Wolfgang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfgang tries to clinch there but Hughes circles away.
Hughes has a takedown stuffed.
Hughes keeps the fight on the outside.
Good exchange - Wolfgang coming out on top.
Hughes shoots in and drives through. Wolfgang sprawls well.
Wolfgang gets a takedown into half guard.
Wolfgang not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes punching from the bottom.
It looks like Wolfgang is going to stand back up.
Wolfgang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hughes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hughes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wolfgang passes into half guard.
Wolfgang prevents Hughes from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wolfgang trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Hughes wants to improve his position but Wolfgang is controlling well.
Wolfgang wants to take a breather but Hughes is having none of it.
Wolfgang wants to free his trapped foot but Hughes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hughes looking for submissions off his back.
Hughes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wolfgang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wolfgang's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolfgang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hughes's guard. Nice work there by Wolfgang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Wolfgang dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hughes has his takedown stuffed
and Wolfgang counters with a nice leg kick.
Hughes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wolfgang counters with a left to the body.
Wolfgang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hughes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wolfgang lands a nice hook to Hughes's body. Hughes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wolfgang moves into the clinch successfully.
Hughes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wolfgang smiles and moves away.
Dante Wolfgang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ratt Hughes.
Hughes with a poor takedown
and Wolfgang counters with a low kick, right behind Hughes 's knee.
Hughes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wolfgang clinches with his opponent.
Wolfgang connects with a knee to the head.
Wolfgang misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes wants to stall.
Wolfgang misses with a knee strike.
Wolfgang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hughes's face.
Hughes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wolfgang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hughes is pressed up against the cage. Wolfgang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hughes down to the mat. Hughes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wolfgang takes the fight into the clinch.
Hughes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wolfgang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hughes with a poor takedown
and Wolfgang moves into the clinch.
Wolfgang with a knee to the head.
Hughes wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfgang tries to land a knee to the head but Hughes blocks with his arms.
Hughes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wolfgang tries to land a knee to the head but Hughes blocks with his arms.
Wolfgang misses with a knee strike.
Hughes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wolfgang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wolfgang stops a takedown attempt from Hughes.
Wolfgang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hughes wants a takedown but no success here.
Wolfgang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hughes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hughes can't get the takedown.
Wolfgang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hughes looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfgang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hughes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wolfgang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wolfgang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wolfgang tries a knee to the head but Hughes blocks it.
Wolfgang tries a knee to the head but Hughes blocks it.
Wolfgang tries a knee to the head but Hughes blocks it.
Wolfgang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wolfgang moves into range and clinches up with Hughes.
Wolfgang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hughes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wolfgang tries a knee to the head but Hughes blocks it.
Wolfgang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hughes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wolfgang throws a knee to the head but misses.
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.
Wolfgang misses with a knee strike.
Wolfgang connects with a knee to the head.
Wolfgang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hughes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wolfgang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wolfgang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hughes with a poor takedown
and Wolfgang counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wolfgang is looking to stand up but Hughes won't let him.
Hughes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wolfgang tries to roll over but Hughes keeps him under control.
Wolfgang wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy.
Wolfgang works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Wolfgang clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hughes shoots and misses
and Wolfgang counters with a left to the body.
Wolfgang doesn't manage to clinch there - Hughes circles away.
Hughes has his takedown stuffed
and Wolfgang counters with a stiff right hand.
Hughes shoots and misses
and Wolfgang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dante Wolfgang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ratt Hughes.
Hughes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hughes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wolfgang counters by clinching up.
Hughes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wolfgang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wolfgang scores with a knee to the head.
Wolfgang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wolfgang.
Wolfgang landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfgang looking to throw knees to the head but Hughes is blocking nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wolfgang tries to land a knee to the head but Hughes blocks with his arms.
Wolfgang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wolfgang tries a knee to the head but Hughes blocks it.
Wolfgang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hughes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hughes jumps guard.
Hughes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hughes looking for a triangle here. Wolfgang is fighting it but it looks tight! Hughes pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Wolfgang is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ratt Hughes! Ratt Hughes retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Saul Williams-Black Stacey. Tyson Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andre Banks's chin.
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159 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Banks!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Banks shows good takedown defense.
Jones throws a head kick but Banks moves out of range.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Banks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Banks pushes him off.
Jones throws a leg kick but Banks moved away.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Banks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banks on the ground.
Banks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Banks content to control rather than advance.
Banks wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand back up but Banks manages to pass into side control.
Jones is pushing Banks's head away, looking to escape. Banks manages to hold on to the position though.
Banks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jones is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Banks asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Banks goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jones rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Banks's guard! Nice work there by Jones!
Banks had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jones is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Banks Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jones's back instead.
Banks looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Well, with Banks on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jones is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Jones is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Banks gets his way!
Jones has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones holding both Banks 's hands and preventing any damage.
Jones preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Banks.
Jones looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Banks is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Banks off. It looks like it's working - Banks slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Jones displaying calm under pressure there.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Banks counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jones's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones pushes Banks off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Banks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Banks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Banks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Banks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones clinches but Banks breaks the clinch
and Banks counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jones's guard now.
Jones wants to stand but Banks is controlling the position.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Banks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banks is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick by Jones misses
and Banks counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Banks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.
Banks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.
Jones keeping full guard, as Banks tries to pass.
Banks stops Jones from standing up.
Banks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Banks stops Jones from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Banks counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones pushes Banks off and gets back to his feet.
Jones misses with a combination
and Banks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Banks is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Banks keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Banks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
and Banks counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jones's guard now.
Banks postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Banks, into his guard.
Jones wants to stand but Banks is controlling his posture from full guard.
Banks working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Banks has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Banks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones wants to stand but Banks has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Banks counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones is staying active underneath Banks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Banks is controlling him well.
Banks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Banks prevents Jones from standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Banks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones shoots and misses
and Banks counters with a two punch combo.
Jones misses with a combination
and Banks counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Banks is controlling him well.
Banks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Banks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Banks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Banks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Banks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Banks is trying to move to mount but Jones reverses beautifully and ends up in Banks's guard.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Banks, up you get!
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Banks counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Banks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Banks goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jones rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Banks's guard! Nice work there by Jones!
Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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!
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
so Banks counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Banks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Banks is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Banks is controlling him.
Banks forces his way into half guard.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Banks.
Banks seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones has one foot on Banks's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Banks counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Banks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Banks is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Banks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Banks trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Banks really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Jones tries for a takedown but Banks circles away easily
and Banks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banks shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Banks is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Banks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Banks trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Banks is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Banks prevents Jones from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to kick Banks off in order to stand up. Banks Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Banks moves into the clinch.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones clinches but Banks breaks the clinch
and Banks counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Banks won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Banks looking to pass the guard.
Banks prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones wants to stand but Banks is controlling the position.
Banks pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Banks blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones wants to clinch but Banks slips to the side
and Banks counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Banks.
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!
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Banks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wriggles free and stands up.
Jones tries to clinch but Banks moves away
so Banks counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Banks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banks stops Jones from standing up.
Jones has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Banks off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
so Banks counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones is looking to stand up but Banks isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Banks is having none of it.
Banks drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones stands up and beckons Banks to his feet.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Banks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Banks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Banks is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Banks dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Banks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Banks prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Banks stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Banks has an Americana. Jones didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Banks is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Banks hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Andre Banks! Andre Banks retains his lightweight title!
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