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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rai Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Shoota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Shoota has the eye of the tiger 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rai Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Shoota!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Shoota.
Shoota lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Costa is looking to close the distance but Shoota sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Costa crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Costa is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). King Shoota!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jones Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wyatt Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones Walker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wyatt Black's chin.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jones Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wyatt Black!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black misses with a double jab.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black looks to land a combination but Walker avoids it well.
Black throws a right hand that Walker ducks under and follows up with a left that Walker also avoids with ease.
Black misses with a double jab.
Black keeps the fight on the outside.
Walker tries to clinch but Black moves out of range.
Black shoots in for a double leg but Walker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch but Black swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Black swinging wilding here.
Walker misses with a double jab
and Black counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Black looking to finish!
Walker is rocked!
Walker working for submissions but it's allowed Black to get to half guard.
Oh Walker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Black wants to take a breather but Walker is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black decides to stand and escape the position.
Walker seems to have got his legs back now.
Black misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Walker slips a jab and a cross from Black.
Walker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Walker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Walker wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Walker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker stops Black from standing up.
Walker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Walker throws a big right hand that misses.
Walker is stalling in the full guard.
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
Walker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to stand but Walker is controlling the position.
Walker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Walker trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four 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. Jones Walker just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Walker slips a jab and a cross from Black.
Black shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Walker but Walker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Black swinging wilding here.
Walker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Walker showed some decent athleticism there.
Black looks gassed!
Walker stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Black to get to his feet.
Black misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Walker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Walker shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker throwing strikes but missing.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Walker here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Walker throwing strikes but missing.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walker wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Black throws a right and a left that Walker avoids nicely.
No luck for Walker with that takedown attempt.
Walker gets the takedown into side control.
Black is trying to control Walker's posture but Walker avoids it.
Black sneaks back into half guard.
Black is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Black is looking to escape.
Walker throwing shots but Black is blocking nicely.
Walker stalling.
Black trying to hold on to Walker's head to control him but Walker postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Black with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Walker not doing much here.
Walker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Walker slips a nice elbow through Black's hands, connecting with Black's forehead.
Walker could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Walker content to control rather than advance.
Walker throws a strike but Black avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Walker landing some decent shots from guard.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker is looking to work some ground and pound but Black has wrist control.
Walker looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Walker dominated that second round.
That's time! Walker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Black wants to clinch
and Walker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Black's guard.
Walker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Walker advances to half guard.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Black wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Walker with the ground and pound but Black uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Black wants to sweep here but Walker controlling him for the moment.
Walker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Black keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Black wants to stand and escape but Walker is having none of it.
Black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Walker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Walker landing a few strikes.
Walker stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Walker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Black to the mat! Black manages to get full guard.
Walker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Black working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Walker looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Walker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wyatt Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walker chips away with some ground and pound.
Walker trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Walker sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jones Walker just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Black fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Black fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Black misses with a jab, cross combination.
Walker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Walker lands strikes from half guard.
Jones Walker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Walker prevents Black from standing back up.
Black is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.
Walker is trying to control the action in half guard but Black is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones Walker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walker, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jones Walker!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicles Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicles Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Gracie looks gassed!
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gracie wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Gracie not doing much here.
Jones won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Jones moves into full guard.
That's two 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.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones striking off his back, scoring a few points.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Gracie fights it but they end up in guard.
Gracie controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Gracie has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Gracie wants to take Jones's back here but Jones is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jones trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Jones won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
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 controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gracie!
Jones avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicles Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones raining down shots from the mount!
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gracie's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones postures up.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into side control.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gracie some visible discomfort.
Gracie is not content to let Jones control the position.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Jones lands an elbow.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Gracie is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jones connects with a decent elbow.
Jones working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie is not content to let Jones control the position.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Jones is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Nicles Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jones is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jones and Gracie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Jones sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones gets to his feet. Gracie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bob Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Gracie fights it but they end up in guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones passes into half guard.
Jones working Gracie over with strikes.
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!
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Jones advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicles Jones dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jones is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gracie Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jones's back instead.
Gracie is trying to stick to Jones's back but Jones is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jones.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gracie controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie didn't expect that.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Gracie's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie 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.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jones works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bob Gracie 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.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicles Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicles Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schlock Leznar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Bellamar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leznar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is The Champ by Ghostface Killah. Bellamar has chosen Twist Of Cain as his entrance music. Schlock Leznar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Schlock Leznar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Bellamar!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leznar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bellamar is trying to stand.
Bellamar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leznar is working away from the top position though.
Leznar wants to control but Bellamar is keeping him busy.
Leznar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leznar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bellamar controlling the position for now.
Leznar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bellamar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leznar is working away from the top position though.
Leznar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leznar lands strikes from half guard.
Bellamar wants to get back to full guard.
Leznar throwing shots but Bellamar is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leznar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bellamar regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Leznar.
Leznar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bellamar keeping moving, preventing Leznar from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leznar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bellamar is trying to control the position but Leznar postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leznar postures up in Bellamar's guard and throws a big left but Bellamar blocks it.
Leznar pushing down on Bellamar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellamar trying to control here.
Leznar wants to free his trapped foot but Bellamar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leznar wants to take a breather but Bellamar is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bellamar shoots and misses
so Leznar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bellamar looks gassed!
Leznar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leznar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bellamar's head.
Leznar looking to pass the guard.
Leznar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leznar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bellamar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leznar wants to sweep here but Bellamar controlling him for the moment.
Leznar trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Leznar trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Leznar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bellamar's guard.
Leznar throws and elbow that misses. Bellamar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leznar's guard. Nice move by Bellamar!
Leznar working a defensive guard here.
Leznar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellamar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leznar lands a big elbow.
Leznar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bellamar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bellamar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bellamar actively working from the bottom here.
Bellamar is trying to stand up here but Leznar is controlling him well.
Bellamar is trying to control but can't.
Bellamar is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schlock Leznar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bellamar moves in looking to clinch but Leznar pushes him off.
Leznar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bellamar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Leznar scoring with strikes but Bellamar is staying in there.
Bellamar is looking to get to half guard.
Leznar unloading with bombs!
Bellamar tries to lock up and control but Leznar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bellamar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bellamar is breathing heavily.
Bellamar stands and throws Leznar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leznar manages to get back to half guard.
Leznar is pressing down on Bellamar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Leznar looking for a sweep. Not yet Leznar, not yet.
Leznar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Leznar lands a big shot there that rocks Bellamar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bellamar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bellamar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Leznar looking to control but Bellamar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bellamar wants to control but Leznar is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leznar punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bellamar is looking to get to half guard.
Leznar avoids the attempt from Bellamar to control.
Bellamar is looking to get to half guard.
Bellamar prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Bellamar is looking to get to half guard.
Leznar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellamar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bellamar regains half guard.
Leznar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bellamar is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Leznar pulls his head out easily.
Bellamar is looking to improve his position.
Leznar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bellamar's head.
Schlock Leznar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leznar working Bellamar over with strikes.
That's four 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.
Leznar with the ground and pound but Bellamar uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Leznar trying to control but Bellamar is working from the bottom.
Leznar throws a strike but Bellamar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Leznar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Leznar working Bellamar over with strikes.
Leznar is pressing down on Bellamar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bellamar is holding on for now.
Leznar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schlock Leznar dominated that second round.
That's time! Leznar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Leznar gets the takedown into side control.
Bellamar sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bellamar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Leznar postures up in Bellamar's guard and throws a big left but Bellamar blocks it.
Leznar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leznar passes into half guard.
Bellamar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leznar trying to control from half guard but Bellamar is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bellamar has hold of Leznar's hands but Leznar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leznar working Bellamar over with strikes.
Bellamar wants to control but Leznar is keeping busy.
Bellamar gets full guard.
Leznar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bellamar trying to control the position.
Bellamar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Leznar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leznar throws a strike but Bellamar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bellamar trying to control the position from guard on top but Leznar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leznar wants to sweep but no luck.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bellamar stuffs the takedown attempt from Leznar. Leznar gets slowly back to his feet.
Bellamar tries for a takedown but Leznar circles away easily
and Leznar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leznar misses with a takedown attempt
and Bellamar counters with a straight right hand.
Leznar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Leznar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bellamar trying to keep a closed guard but Leznar is proving a slippery customer.
Leznar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bellamar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bellamar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leznar forces his way into half guard.
Leznar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bellamar trying to hold on to Leznar's head to control him but Leznar postures up.
Leznar lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leznar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bellamar keeps working.
Leznar trying to pass the guard but Bellamar defending well.
Bellamar tries to get to full guard but Leznar has control of the leg.
Bellamar wants to control but Leznar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Leznar thows a huge punch but Bellamar dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Leznar misses with a takedown attempt
and Bellamar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schlock Leznar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bellamar is working for a kimura but Leznar is defending it quite comfortably.
Thiago Bellamar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bellamar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leznar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bellamar.
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 Schlock Leznar.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leznar, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schlock Leznar!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronald Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cory Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vega looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vega is trying to get back to half guard.
Brooks stands up and beckons Vega to his feet.
Brooks tries to clinch but Vega moves out of range.
Vega fails with the takedown.
Brooks wants to clinch.
Brooks shoots for a takedown but Vega saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cory Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vega fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vega shoots in looking for a takedown. Brooks tries to sprawl out of it but Vega keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brooks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Brooks. No joy for Vega on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brooks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vega moves into range and clinches up with Brooks.
Brooks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brooks landing knees to the head.
Brooks with a knee to the head.
Brooks with a knee to the head.
Brooks should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vega prevents a body shot from Brooks.
Vega manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vega working for a triangle but Brooks defends it easily.
Vega is breathing heavily.
Vega trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vega, up you get!
Brooks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vega counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vega controls the position from side control.
An elbow from Vega crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega happy to just control the position for now.
Brooks tries to bench press Vega off him but Vega keeps the position.
That's four 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.
Vega creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Brooks sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vega prevents Brooks from escaping the position.
Vega decides to stand up, so the ref orders Brooks to his feet.
Vega circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vega holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brooks scores with a knee to the head.
Brooks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vega blocks it with crossed arms.
Brooks has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Vega regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vega pulls Brooks in close to his closed guard and prevents Brooks from doing any damage or advancing position.
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 Ronald Vega will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vega has Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vega blocks it with crossed arms.
Vega is working for takedown but Brooks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brooks misses with the head strike.
Brooks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vega is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vega manages to break the clinch.
Vega fails with the takedown.
Vega closes the distance and clinches.
Brooks misses with a knee strike.
Vega can't break the clinch.
Brooks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vega blocks it with crossed arms.
Vega tries to pull guard but Brooks won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks tries a knee to the head but Vega blocks it.
Vega is trying to maintain a safe position but Brooks gets an underhook and turns Vega into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vega lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brooks.
Vega stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega successfully pulls guard.
Brooks preventing the sweep.
Vega wants to get back to his feet but Brooks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brooks won't allow Vega to sweep him here.
Vega trying to strike off his back.
Vega working a defensive guard here.
Vega is pulling down on Brooks's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vega throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vega trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brooks throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
Vega fails with a takedown attempt.
Vega fails with a takedown attempt.
Brooks darts in trying to clinch
and Vega moves into the clinch.
Brooks gets underhooks to prevent Vega's takedown attempt.
Vega tries to stall but Brooks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vega gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brooks.
Brooks tries a knee to the head but Vega blocks it.
Brooks tries to break the clinch but Vega is controlling the position.
Brooks working aggressively here.
Vega tries to pull guard but Brooks holds him up against the cage and eventually Vega drops back down to his feet.
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.
Brooks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vega blocks it with crossed arms.
Brooks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brooks lands a knee to the body.
Vega wants to break free but Brooks has control.
Vega fails to pull guard.
Brooks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vega pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brooks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vega blocks it with crossed arms.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brooks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brooks is trying to break free.
Brooks stalling in the clinch but Vega improves position.
Vega is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brooks is keeping busy.
Brooks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vega wants to get back to striking at distance but Brooks won't allow it.
Brooks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vega is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brooks scores with a knee to the head.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but Vega blocks with his arms.
Brooks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vega has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brooks has had enough of the clinch but Vega keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Vega dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vega tries to clinch up but Brooks circles away and keeps his distance.
Brooks wants to clinch but Vega slips to the side
and Vega counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vega.
Vega will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brooks up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Brooks.
Vega is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brooks breaks from the clinch.
Vega blocks a head kick by Brooks.
Brooks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vega counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega wants a takedown but no success here.
Brooks misses with a knee to the head.
Brooks crunches a lovely knee into Vega's ribcage.
Brooks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brooks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brooks wants to break free but Vega has control.
Vega ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vega no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vega holds on and takes a little breather.
Brooks preventing the sweep.
Brooks content to stall in guard here.
Vega throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's two 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.
Vega wants to stand and escape but Brooks is having none of it.
Brooks stopping the sweep attempt from Vega.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vega holds on and takes a little breather.
Vega tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Brooks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vega.
Vega fails with a takedown attempt.
Brooks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks instigates a clinch.
Brooks connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vega's face.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but Vega blocks with his arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vega jumps guard but Brooks stands there with Vega around his waist. Vega gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vega is trying to break the clinch but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brooks.
Vega can't get the takedown.
Brooks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vega has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brooks has a couple of punches blocked by Vega.
Vega is trying to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks misses with a knee to the head.
Brooks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brooks lands a knee to the head.
Cory Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vega blocks an uppercut.
Brooks connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vega's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Vega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vega 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Vega!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Finklestein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Midas Melanthios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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164 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frederick Finklestein!
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, Midas Melanthios!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melanthios tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finklestein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Melanthios swats away the attempt to clinch by Finklestein.
Finklestein doesn't manage to clinch there - Melanthios circles away.
Finklestein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Melanthios with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Finklestein takes an elbow to the temple.
Melanthios pulls Finklestein into guard.
Finklestein stands up over Melanthios, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Finklestein slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Melanthios is looking to regain half guard here but Finklestein keeps moving and retains side control.
Finklestein working away.
Finklestein is chipping away with strikes.
Melanthios is looking for a sweep.
Finklestein works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Melanthios takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Melanthios being controlled for a moment.
Finklestein creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Melanthios sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
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.
Melanthios avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Finklestein.
Finklestein grinds an elbow into Melanthios's temple.
Finklestein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melanthios keeps working.
Finklestein knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Melanthios on the ground.
Melanthios tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Melanthios prevents Finklestein from improving position.
Melanthios manages to work his way to half guard, despite Finklestein's best efforts.
Finklestein lands strikes from half guard.
Finklestein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Melanthios does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Melanthios keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Melanthios looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Finklestein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Finklestein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Melanthios is pressing down on Finklestein's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Melanthios is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melanthios keeping moving, preventing Finklestein from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Finklestein thows a body shot but no joy.
Finklestein pushes Melanthios up against the cage in a clinch.
Finklestein lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Melanthios with a knee to the head.
Melanthios tries to land knees in the clinch but Finklestein avoids the damage to the body.
Melanthios with a knee to the head.
Finklestein with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Finklestein is breathing heavily.
Melanthios landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Finklestein misses with a knee to the head.
Melanthios lands a knee to the head.
Melanthios lands a knee to the head.
Melanthios with a knee to the head.
Melanthios scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melanthios tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Melanthios drags the fight down to the ground.
Finklestein is posturing up here but Melanthios has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Finklestein tries to roll out but it's too tight and Finklestein has to tap! Slick submission there by Melanthios!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Midas Melanthios!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Friemal (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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Friemal!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friemal is looking to clinch.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Friemal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Friemal takes the fight into the clinch.
Holmes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Friemal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Holmes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Friemal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Holmes prevents the takedown attempt.
Holmes is trying to stall.
Friemal looking to throw knees to the head but Holmes is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friemal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holmes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Friemal gets underhooks to prevent Holmes's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Friemal has Holmes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Holmes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holmes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Friemal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Holmes tries to pull guard but Friemal won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Holmes.
Holmes pulls guard effortlessly.
Friemal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Holmes looking for a sweep. Not yet Holmes, not yet.
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.
Friemal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Holmes had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Friemal is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Holmes Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Friemal's back instead.
Holmes goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Friemal escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Friemal passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Holmes!
Friemal controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes working to try and regain half guard.
Friemal controlling his opponent.
Holmes is squirming around, avoiding Friemal's attempts to control the action.
Friemal controlling from mount.
Holmes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holmes is working hard here to advance position.
Holmes is squirming around, avoiding Friemal's attempts to control the action.
Friemal looks gassed!
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.
Holmes is trying to reverse the position but instead Friemal has taken his back - oops!
What can Holmes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Despite being in the dominant position, Jason Friemal just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Holmes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Holmes shoots in but no luck this time.
Friemal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holmes pushes Friemal up against the cage in a clinch.
Friemal tightens his grip and picks Holmes up, before dumping him to the ground. Holmes manages to land in guard.
Friemal being controlled here momentarily.
Friemal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Holmes keeping moving, preventing Friemal from controlling successfully.
Friemal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Friemal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Holmes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Holmes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Friemal counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Holmes wants to improve his position but Friemal is controlling well.
Holmes trying to hold on to Friemal's head to control him but Friemal postures up.
Holmes is not content to let Friemal control the position.
Holmes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Friemal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Friemal's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Friemal defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Friemal trying to control the action but Holmes just sinks the hooks in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes struggling to keep hold of the position.
Holmes is persistently looking for the submission but Friemal is defending it well.
Friemal looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Friemal tries to escape but Holmes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Holmes slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Holmes is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Holmes trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes is persistently looking for the submission but Friemal is defending it well.
Holmes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friemal just trying to survive but Holmes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Holmes has the hooks in. Friemal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Friemal trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Friemal trying to control the position but Holmes manages to sink in the hooks.
Holmes working for the choke.
Holmes tightening his grip on Friemal, looking for the choke.
Friemal rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Friemal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Friemal keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries to free his leg and advance position but Friemal is retaining full guard.
Friemal pulls Holmes in close to prevent any damage.
Friemal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holmes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Friemal's guard.
Holmes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Friemal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Holmes has Friemal in his guard.
Friemal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holmes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Friemal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four 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.
Friemal stopping the sweep attempt from Holmes.
Friemal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Friemal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holmes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Friemal is one step ahead there.
Friemal pushes down on Holmes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Holmes is pressing down on Friemal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Friemal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Holmes closes the distance and clinches.
Holmes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Friemal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Friemal can't break the clinch.
Friemal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holmes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Holmes landing knees to the body.
Holmes scores a nice knee to the body.
Holmes is working for takedown but Friemal is calmly controlling the position for now.
Friemal prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Friemal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holmes works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Friemal wants to sweep but no luck.
Holmes trying to control but Friemal is working from the bottom.
Friemal keeping full guard, as Holmes tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friemal keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully.
Holmes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holmes postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Holmes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Friemal counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Friemal letting Holmes take a breather here.
Holmes jumps guard and drags Friemal to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jason Friemal has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two 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.
Holmes keeping moving, preventing Friemal from controlling successfully.
Friemal passes Holmes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Friemal stalling.
Holmes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holmes is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friemal slows the pace down in half guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jason Friemal just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Friemal throws a head kick but Holmes moves out of range.
Holmes is looking to clinch but Friemal is avoiding it.
Friemal decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Holmes is looking to improve his position.
Friemal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Friemal 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes wants to improve his position but Friemal is controlling well.
Holmes gets full guard.
Friemal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holmes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Friemal drops back looking for a leg! Holmes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holmes manages to kick Friemal off! Friemal jumps back into Holmes's guard.
Friemal wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.
Holmes keeping full guard, as Friemal tries to pass.
Will Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holmes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Friemal manages to get himself to full guard.
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 Will Holmes.
I think Friemal 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Friemal!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Downe Syndrome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Antonik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Downe Syndrome!
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, Gabriel Antonik!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syndrome closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Antonik managing to block the knees to the body from Syndrome.
Antonik managing to block the knees to the body from Syndrome.
Antonik goes for a takedown attempt but Syndrome pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Antonik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Syndrome showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Antonik.
Syndrome closes the distance and clinches.
Antonik tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndrome trying to land knees to the body.
Antonik tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Syndrome smiles and moves away.
Downe Syndrome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Antonik.
Syndrome tries to clinch up but Antonik circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syndrome tries to close the distance and clinch but Antonik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Antonik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Antonik swats away the attempt to clinch by Syndrome.
Syndrome looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Antonik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Syndrome swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Syndrome is looking to clinch but Antonik is avoiding it.
Gabriel Antonik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antonik shoots in and drives through. Syndrome sprawls well.
Syndrome pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antonik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Syndrome throws a sloppy head kick and Antonik moves out of range easily.
Syndrome moves in looking to clinch but Antonik pushes him off.
Antonik shoots for a takedown but Syndrome saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syndrome drives through and clinches with Antonik against the cage.
Syndrome unloads a knee to the mid-section. Antonik lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Antonik dodges an elbow strike from Syndrome.
Syndrome comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Gabriel Antonik has been cut.
Antonik drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Syndrome gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Antonik is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Syndrome gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Syndrome lands a knee to the body.
Syndrome lands an elbow inside.
Knees to the body from Syndrome.
Syndrome controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syndrome prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Syndrome.
Syndrome lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Syndrome.
Syndrome lands a nice knee to the body.
Syndrome creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Syndrome prevents the takedown attempt.
Antonik is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Syndrome with a knee to the head.
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.
Antonik is working for takedown but Syndrome is calmly controlling the position for now.
Antonik looks gassed!
Syndrome using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Antonik wants to break free but Syndrome has control.
Antonik goes for a takedown attempt but Syndrome pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Syndrome has Antonik up against the cage in a clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Syndrome - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Downe Syndrome dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Antonik's cut.
That's time! Syndrome's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Syndrome clinches up with Antonik and pushes him back against the cage.
Antonik takes a knee right on the jaw!
Syndrome crunches a lovely knee into Antonik's ribcage.
Antonik takes an elbow to the temple.
Syndrome scores a nice knee to the body.
Syndrome misses with an elbow over the top.
Syndrome stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antonik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Syndrome is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonik blocks the elbow strike.
Syndrome landing knees to the head.
Syndrome keeps control of Antonik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Syndrome.
Syndrome comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Syndrome tries to land knees in the clinch but Antonik avoids the damage to the body.
Syndrome connects with a knee to the head.
Antonik is rocked!
That has opened up Gabriel Antonik's cut even more.
Syndrome scores a nice knee to the body.
Antonik is still on wobbly legs! Can Syndrome finish him?
Syndrome scores with a knee to the head.
Syndrome landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Syndrome is pressed up against the cage. Antonik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Syndrome down to the mat. Syndrome avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Antonik seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Antonik closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Antonik is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Syndrome has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antonik is breathing heavily.
Antonik working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Antonik tries to move to mount but Syndrome blocks the move with his legs.
Syndrome is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonik decides to stand up, so the ref orders Syndrome to his feet.
Antonik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Syndrome tries to avoid it but Antonik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Syndrome to the ground. Syndrome escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Downe Syndrome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Antonik.
Antonik shoots in for a double leg but Syndrome sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Syndrome has managed to clinch.
Syndrome stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonik looking for a takedown.
Antonik tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Syndrome will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Antonik up against the cage.
Syndrome lands a nice elbow.
Syndrome lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Downe Syndrome dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Antonik's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Syndrome tries to clinch there but Antonik circles away.
Syndrome goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Syndrome stuffs the takedown.
Syndrome is looking to clinch.
Syndrome rushes Antonik and presses him up against the cage.
Syndrome misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Antonik.
Syndrome will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Antonik up against the cage.
Antonik wants a takedown.
Antonik goes for a takedown attempt but Syndrome pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Downe Syndrome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Antonik.
Syndrome tries to clinch up but Antonik circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syndrome tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Antonik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Syndrome lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Syndrome pushes Antonik up against the cage in a clinch.
Syndrome misses with an elbow over the top.
Syndrome landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Antonik looking for a takedown.
Syndrome misses with an elbow strike.
Antonik tries for a takedown but Syndrome manages to get underhooks.
Antonik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Antonik tries to score a body lock takedown but Syndrome shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syndrome lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Antonik blocks an elbow strike from Syndrome.
Antonik tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Syndrome leaning his opponent against the cage.
Syndrome lands a nice elbow.
Syndrome lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Antonik blocks an elbow strike from Syndrome.
Syndrome trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syndrome is stalling here.
Antonik takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Gabriel Antonik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Antonik wants to get back to striking at distance but Syndrome won't allow it.
Syndrome throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Antonik blocks an elbow strike.
Syndrome just leaning against Antonik, taking a breather.
Syndrome missing with knees to the body.
Syndrome stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Syndrome landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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.
Antonik avoids the elbow strike from Syndrome, against the cage.
Antonik wants a takedown but no success here.
Syndrome has Antonik pushed against the cage.
Syndrome missing with knees to the body.
Syndrome stalling in the clinch.
Syndrome lands an elbow inside that Antonik shrugs off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Syndrome lands an elbow that stopped Antonik in his tracks for a moment.
Syndrome tries to land knees in the clinch but Antonik avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Downe Syndrome clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Antonik's cut.
That's time! Syndrome's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Antonik fails with the takedown.
Syndrome pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antonik shoots in but no luck this time.
Antonik looks for a takedown but Syndrome sprawls well.
Downe Syndrome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Antonik.
Syndrome fails in his attempt to clinch.
Syndrome moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Syndrome.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antonik takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees to the body from Syndrome.
Downe Syndrome has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Syndrome lands an elbow inside.
Syndrome throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Antonik blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syndrome unloads a knee to the mid-section. Antonik lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Syndrome throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Syndrome's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Syndrome lands an elbow that stopped Antonik in his tracks for a moment.
Gabriel Antonik's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Syndrome landing knees to the body.
Antonik goes for a takedown attempt but Syndrome pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Antonik throws a series of punches but Syndrome avoids them all with ease.
Antonik is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Syndrome gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from Syndrome.
Syndrome gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Antonik.
Syndrome using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Antonik dodges an elbow strike from Syndrome.
Antonik dodges an elbow strike from Syndrome.
Antonik dodges an elbow strike from Syndrome.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syndrome misses with an elbow strike.
Syndrome holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Syndrome trying to land knees to the body.
Antonik blocks an elbow strike.
Antonik drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Syndrome gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Syndrome just leaning against Antonik, taking a breather.
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.
Antonik tries to score a body lock takedown but Syndrome shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Syndrome misses with a knee strike.
Syndrome lands a nice knee to the body.
Antonik goes for a takedown in the clinch but Syndrome prevents it.
Syndrome lands a knee to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Syndrome lands a knee to the body.
Syndrome misses with an elbow strike.
Syndrome misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Downe Syndrome had his way with Gabriel Antonik in that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Antonik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Antonik keeps the fight on the outside.
Antonik shoots in looking for a takedown. Syndrome tries to sprawl out of it but Antonik keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Syndrome manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Downe Syndrome is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Syndrome tries to clinch there but Antonik circles away.
Antonik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Syndrome fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Syndrome looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndrome ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Antonik moves away.
Syndrome slips a jab and a cross from Antonik.
Antonik is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Syndrome tries to clinch up but Antonik circles away and keeps his distance.
Syndrome misses with the combination.
Downe Syndrome is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonik misses with a wild combination.
Syndrome wants to clinch up but Antonik keeps it at a distance.
Syndrome tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Syndrome drives through and clinches with Antonik against the cage.
Syndrome taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Antonik drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Syndrome gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Downe Syndrome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Antonik.
Syndrome will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Antonik up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Syndrome throws an elbow but it misses.
Syndrome landing knees to the body.
Syndrome connects with a nasty looking knee right to Antonik's face.
Antonik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Antonik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Syndrome stalling in the clinch.
Antonik can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syndrome has Antonik pressed against the cage.
Syndrome missing with knees to the body.
Syndrome tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Syndrome prevents a takedown attempt there.
Syndrome pushes off an throws an elbow but Antonik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Syndrome will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Antonik up against the cage.
Syndrome tries to land knees in the clinch but Antonik avoids the damage to the body.
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.
Syndrome lands a damaging elbow.
Antonik tries for a takedown. No joy.
Syndrome comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Antonik managing to block the knees to the body from Syndrome.
Syndrome tries to land a knee to the head but Antonik blocks with his arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Antonik drops down looking for an ankle pick but Syndrome pulls his leg out and moves away.
Syndrome throws a nice looking combination but Antonik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Downe Syndrome showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Syndrome, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Downe Syndrome!
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pop
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