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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ned Flanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ned Flanders!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flanders takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lewis scores with a nice right hand.
Lewis misses with a looping right.
Mark Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flanders shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Flanders showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flanders is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lewis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Flanders.
Flanders is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Flanders looks gassed!
Flanders is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lewis defends it well.
Flanders prevents Lewis from improving his position.
Lewis gets back to full guard.
Lewis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lewis prevents Flanders from getting the reversal.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Flanders can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lewis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lewis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lewis 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.
Flanders tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lewis punishing his opponent with strikes.
Flanders bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lewis is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lewis is pushing down on Flanders's leg trying to pass to half guard. Flanders is fighting to maintain full guard but Lewis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Flanders wants to control but Lewis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lewis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Flanders!
Lewis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Flanders looks a forlorn figure.
Flanders is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis drops a big elbow. That's hurt Flanders! More shots from Lewis and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Lewis!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chase Gamble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayden Fuego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gamble's entrance music is Remember the Name - Fort Minor. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chase Gamble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jayden Fuego!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuego scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gamble tries to improve position but can't.
Fuego goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gamble has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fuego but great work by Gamble.
Gamble thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fuego looks to move to half guard but instead Gamble has passed into mount! Damn!
Gamble working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gamble looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gamble jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fuego manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gamble wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fuego, who protects the arm well.
Gamble thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gamble is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuego sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gamble is working for a kimura but Fuego is defending it quite comfortably.
Fuego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gamble is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fuego looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fuego manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fuego working for a triangle but Gamble defends it easily.
Gamble wants to pass the guard but Fuego is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuego looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gamble is one step ahead there.
Gamble drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gamble jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fuego looking for a guillotine here but Gamble defends easily.
Gamble stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuego swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gamble won't allow Fuego to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuego lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gamble!
Fuego jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gamble manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fuego looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fuego looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gamble is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fuego is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamble tries to roll over but Fuego keeps him under control.
Gamble manages to get to full guard.
Gamble looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gamble escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fuego gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gamble has his foot on Fuego's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fuego works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuego advances to half guard.
Gamble is looking for a sweep. Fuego is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jayden Fuego dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fuego shoots in and bounces Gamble off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gamble looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fuego tries to free his leg and advance position but Gamble is retaining full guard.
Fuego pushes down on Gamble's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fuego is working for a kimura but Gamble is defending it quite comfortably.
Fuego seems to be working for a kimura but Gamble defends the submission attempt.
Gamble moves into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamble looking for a guillotine here but Fuego defends easily.
Fuego advances position into side control!
Gamble is looking for a sweep.
Fuego has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Gamble is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Fuego yanks on the arm and Gamble is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Fuego.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jayden Fuego!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lombardo Limba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Slewton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Limba's entrance music is The Prodigy - Voodoo People. A fine choice. Lombardo Limba has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lombardo Limba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Slewton!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Limba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slewton.
Limba throws a series of punches but Slewton avoids them all with ease.
Slewton shoots in for a takedown but Limba shows good takedown defense.
Limba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Limba tries a head kick but it misses.
Limba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slewton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Limba finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Limba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Limba knocks Slewton to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Slewton is rocked!
It looks like Carlos Slewton has been cut.
Slewton is looking for a sweep.
Slewton is still in real trouble! Can Limba finish him?
Slewton can't do much from the bottom here.
Slewton sneaks back into half guard.
Slewton seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slewton is not content to let Limba control the position.
Slewton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slewton.
Slewton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slewton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slewton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.
Slewton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slewton being controlled here, momentarily.
Limba's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Slewton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slewton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Slewton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Limba lands a jab to the head.
Slewton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lombardo Limba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Limba tries a head kick but it misses.
Limba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Limba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Limba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slewton manages to avoid it.
Limba misses with a series of wild punches.
Slewton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Limba but Limba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slewton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Limba is looking to clinch.
Limba is looking to clinch but Slewton is avoiding it.
Limba looks for the body kick but Slewton saw that one coming.
Limba fakes the leg kick and cracks Slewton in the body.
Limba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Limba throws a right and a left that Slewton avoids nicely.
Limba works Slewton's body with a nice hook.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Slewton.
Slewton looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slewton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Limba tries to bench press Slewton off him but Slewton keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lombardo Limba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Slewton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Limba doesn't manage to clinch there - Slewton circles away.
Limba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Limba. No joy for Slewton on that attempt.
Slewton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Limba looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Limba is looking to stand up but Slewton isn't so interested in that idea.
Slewton slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slewton uses his free foot to push down on Limba's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Limba.
Limba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Slewton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Limba is squirming around, avoiding Slewton's attempts to control the action.
Slewton with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limba avoids a series of strikes thrown by Slewton.
You get the feeling that Limba really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Slewton scoring with strikes but Limba is staying in there.
Limba is in all sorts of trouble here.
Slewton goes for an armbar but Limba turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Limba.
Slewton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slewton is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slewton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Limba trying to control the position from guard on top but Slewton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slewton working a defensive guard but Limba passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Slewton trying to control here.
Limba trying to mount his opponent but Slewton defends it.
Slewton is pressing down on Limba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Limba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slewton is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slewton trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Slewton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Slewton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Slewton keeps the fight on the outside.
Slewton slips a jab and a cross from Limba.
Limba throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Slewton blocks a head kick by Limba.
Slewton tries to keep at a distance but Limba has taken the fight into the clinch.
Limba prevents the takedown attempt.
Slewton tries to break the clinch but Limba is controlling the position.
Slewton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Limba pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Limba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slewton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lombardo Limba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Slewton.
Limba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slewton avoiding damage as Limba throws knees to the body.
Limba lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slewton or not.
Limba lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Limba prevents the takedown attempt.
Limba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Slewton.
Limba tries to land a knee to the head but Slewton blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Limba letting Slewton take a breather here.
Slewton breaks the clinch.
Limba throws a body punch but Slewton moves out of range.
Limba punishes Slewton's body with a nice straight punch.
Limba throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Limba throws a body punch but Slewton moves out of range.
Slewton scores with a jab to the head.
Limba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick from Limba.
Slewton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Slewton wants to control from the top but Limba keeps moving.
Limba controlling Slewton's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limba controls Slewton momentarily but Slewton frees himself.
Slewton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Slewton wants to pass the guard but Limba is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limba keeping moving, preventing Slewton from controlling successfully.
Limba manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Slewton is working to get back to half guard.
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.
Limba looking to control and managing it successfully.
Slewton is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lombardo Limba showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Limba has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Lombardo Limba!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Lombardo Limba!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Lombardo Limba!
Lombardo Limba wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Gauthier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Souza comes into the arena with Out Here Grinding_DJ Khaled blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Gauthier!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gauthier shoots for a takedown but Souza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gauthier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Souza closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gauthier takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Souza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Souza are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Souza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Souza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Souza creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gauthier sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Souza working away.
Souza is working Gauthier over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gauthier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Souza wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Souza is working to tighten is grip on Gauthier's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gauthier has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Souza is really squeezing tight and eventually Gauthier passes out! Souza breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thiago Souza!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Willwerth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Dickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickson has chosen Till I Collapse as his entrance music. Gabriel Dickson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Willwerth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Dickson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willwerth ducks under a wild hook from Dickson.
Willwerth scores with a jab.
Willwerth takes one to the chin there.
Willwerth fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dickson sprawls well initially but Willwerth persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dickson is trying to maintain the position but Willwerth is very close to passing his half guard.
Willwerth is looking to advance position but Dickson won't allow it.
Willwerth is looking for a kimura here.
Willwerth is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Willwerth is trying to work for a kimura but Dickson is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson is staying active underneath Willwerth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Willwerth is looking for a kimura but Dickson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Willwerth to get the leverage.
Willwerth is working for a kimura but Dickson is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dickson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Willwerth but Willwerth pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Willwerth takes a swing at Dickson's ribcage but misses.
Dickson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dickson works Willwerth's body with a nice hook.
Willwerth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Willwerth trying to control the action but Dickson is working from the bottom.
Willwerth is breathing heavily.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willwerth tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dickson tries to improve position but can't.
Dickson parries the strikes from Willwerth easily there. Willwerth is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dickson to escape.
Willwerth looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dickson is avoiding damage well.
Willwerth working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dickson is looking for a sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dickson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No joy there for Dickson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Dickson as Willwerth shoots in.
Willwerth is looking to land body kicks.
Willwerth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dickson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickson loads up on a big right hand but Willwerth slips the punch.
Willwerth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Willwerth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Willwerth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Willwerth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Willwerth looks to land a combination but Dickson avoids it well.
Dickson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dickson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Willwerth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Willwerth moves out of range as Dickson strikes.
Dickson misses with an uppercut.
Dickson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Willwerth misses with a low kick as Dickson jumps back.
Dickson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Willwerth's head.
Willwerth wants to clinch up but Dickson keeps it at a distance.
Dickson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Willwerth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A combination from Willwerth does no damage.
Willwerth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickson lands a body shot.
Dickson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Willwerth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dickson.
Dickson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dickson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Willwerth on the side of the head.
Dickson throws a sloppy head kick and Willwerth moves out of range easily.
Willwerth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dickson connects with a nice looking jab.
Dickson scores with a hook to the body. Willwerth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dickson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No joy there for Dickson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willwerth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dickson tries to avoid it but Willwerth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dickson to the ground. Dickson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dickson works Willwerth's body with a nice hook.
Dickson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Willwerth doesn't seem bothered though.
Dickson scores with a hook to the body. Willwerth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Dickson dominated that round.
That's time! Willwerth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dickson looks to throw the jab but Willwerth is out of range.
Willwerth looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dickson misses with a looping right.
Dickson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Willwerth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dickson lands a body shot.
Willwerth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dickson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Willwerth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dickson.
Willwerth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A punch combination from Dickson misses.
Dickson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Willwerth throws a shot from downtown. Dickson moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Willwerth tries to bum rush Dickson with a series of wild strikes but Dickson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dickson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dickson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Willwerth tries to move into range but Dickson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dickson dips to his left and cracks Willwerth with an uppercut!
Willwerth is rocked!
Willwerth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dickson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dickson staying out of range there.
Dickson throws a hook to the side of Willwerth's head but Willwerth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Willwerth tries to work over Dickson's front leg with a kick but Dickson checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Willwerth misses the target.
Dickson misses with a head kick.
Dickson gets caught flat footed, as Willwerth shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Willwerth drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dickson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Willwerth has Dickson in his guard.
Dickson preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Willwerth is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickson wants to control from the top but Willwerth keeps moving.
Willwerth looking for a guillotine here but Dickson defends easily.
Dickson trying to control but Willwerth is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willwerth will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dickson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dickson throws a series of punches but Willwerth moves out of range.
Dickson scores with a body shot.
Dickson lands with a shot to the body.
Dickson misses with an uppercut. Willwerth saw that one coming.
Willwerth tries a head kick but it misses.
Willwerth staying out of range there.
Dickson scores with a hook to the body. Willwerth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Willwerth moves into range and clinches up with Dickson.
Dickson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dickson breaks from the clinch.
Dickson thuds a left hand into Willwerth's body.
Willwerth walks into a jab.
Dickson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickson checks a leg kick.
Dickson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Willwerth closes the distance and clinches up with Dickson, looking for a takedown. Willwerth pushes Dickson against the cage but Dickson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dickson cracks Willwerth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Willwerth has time to react.
Oh Willwerth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dickson throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Willwerth stumbling backwards into the cage! Willwerth bounces back off the cage towards Dickson, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Dickson lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Dickson celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gabriel Dickson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Latham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaari Kuukonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Latham's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Frontier Psychiatrist - The Avalanches. Kuukonen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Armin Van Buuren - Rapture. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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204 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Latham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaari Kuukonen!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latham connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuukonen momentarily.
Kuukonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Latham finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuukonen's head.
Kuukonen slips a jab and a cross from Latham.
Latham misses with the combination.
Kuukonen defending well as Latham loads up on a big left hand.
Latham clinches with his opponent.
Kuukonen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Latham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kuukonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuukonen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Latham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Latham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Latham has a couple of punches blocked by Kuukonen.
Latham is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kuukonen is pressed up against the cage. Latham has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kuukonen down to the mat. Kuukonen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Latham scores with a jab to the body.
Latham lands an overhand right.
Latham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Latham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuukonen shoots in but Latham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Latham moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kuukonen closes the distance and clinches up with Latham, looking for a takedown. Kuukonen pushes Latham against the cage but Latham circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mark Latham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaari Kuukonen.
Latham fails with the takedown
and Kuukonen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Latham!
Kuukonen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Latham has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Latham!
Kuukonen striking off his back but it's not causing Latham any problems.
Kuukonen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kuukonen controls Latham momentarily but Latham frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latham slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Latham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuukonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuukonen has his foot on Latham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Latham works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuukonen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuukonen wants to control but Latham passes easily into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuukonen is looking to improve his position.
Kuukonen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Latham is keen to just control but Kuukonen is a slippery customer.
Latham wants to stand up but Kuukonen is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kuukonen takes a kick to the side of the head.
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.
A big right from Latham misses.
Latham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Latham.
Nice cross by Kuukonen.
Latham tries to clinch up.
Latham misses with a takedown attempt
and Kuukonen counters by moving into the clinch.
Kuukonen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Latham prevents it.
Latham is pressed up against the cage. Kuukonen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Latham down to the mat. Latham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Latham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuukonen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Latham throws the kick towards the body but Kuukonen avoids it.
Latham lands a really nice looking cross but Kuukonen seems unphased.
Latham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuukonen.
A jab from Latham misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Latham dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Latham throws a jab when Kuukonen was well out of range.
Latham throws a right hand that Kuukonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuukonen also avoids with ease.
Kuukonen tries to clinch up.
Latham throws a right and a left that Kuukonen avoids nicely.
Latham tries to clinch
and Kuukonen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kuukonen.
Kuukonen looking to pass the guard.
Kuukonen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Latham's guard.
Kuukonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Latham keeps working.
Kuukonen is looking for a kimura but Latham is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kuukonen to get the leverage.
Kuukonen works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukonen wants to control the pace but Latham is squirming around nicely.
Kuukonen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Latham is now in Kuukonen's guard. A big mistake from Kuukonen there, giving up the dominant position!
Kuukonen trying to control the position.
Kuukonen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuukonen is breathing heavily.
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.
Kuukonen is trying to keep Latham in close.
Kuukonen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Latham passes Kuukonen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Latham passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kuukonen!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuukonen is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latham tries to control but Kuukonen wriggling away.
Kuukonen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kuukonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuukonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Latham is tying to control. Kuukonen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Kuukonen wants to get back to full guard but Latham has passed into side control.
Kuukonen tries to hold on but Latham pushes him away.
Latham can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuukonen is looking to escape.
Kuukonen gets back to half guard.
Latham prevents Kuukonen from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaari Kuukonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Latham missing with a left hand there. Kuukonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Latham is looking to clinch but Kuukonen is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Latham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Latham tries for a takedown but Kuukonen circles away easily
and Kuukonen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kuukonen is looking to take a break and control but Latham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuukonen is nestled in close to Latham, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Kuukonen there.
Kuukonen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kuukonen is stalling here. Latham is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kuukonen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Latham has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukonen is trying to get back to half guard.
Kuukonen is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Kuukonen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Latham remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
You can see the frustration on Kuukonen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Kuukonen is looking for a sweep.
Kuukonen trying to remain calm as Latham controls from the top position.
Kuukonen is trying to control Latham's posture but Latham avoids it.
Latham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kuukonen misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Latham misses.
Latham slips under a jab.
Latham moves into the clinch.
Latham misses with a punch on the inside.
Latham scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuukonen.
Latham swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuukonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Latham is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kuukonen is keeping busy.
Kuukonen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Latham avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Latham gets through Kuukonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Latham has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kuukonen uses from the top position.
Latham trying to keep a closed guard but Kuukonen is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Kuukonen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Latham manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuukonen has Latham in his guard.
Latham slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kuukonen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaari Kuukonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kuukonen 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Jaari Kuukonen!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Jaari Kuukonen!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Jaari Kuukonen!
Jaari Kuukonen wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert Wiltsie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiltsie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Mein Herz Brennt. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Wiltsie!
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, Marco Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiltsie slips a jab from Belfort.
Belfort shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort wants to pass to mount but Wiltsie is defending the position.
Belfort missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wiltsie looking for subs from the bottom but Belfort mounts him!
Belfort lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wiltsie is trying to reverse the position but instead Belfort has taken his back - oops!
Belfort is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wiltsie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wiltsie for a finish.
Wiltsie controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiltsie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wiltsie defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Belfort's arms.
Belfort not allowing Wiltsie to control his hands.
Wiltsie tries to escape the position.
Wiltsie wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Belfort doesn't have the hooks in and Wiltsie manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wiltsie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wiltsie thows a huge punch but Belfort dodges it nicely.
Wiltsie decides to stand up.
Belfort misses the jab.
Wiltsie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wiltsie slips a jab and a cross from Belfort.
Wiltsie misses with a double jab.
Belfort uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wiltsie.
A jab from Belfort misses.
Belfort misses with a combination
and Wiltsie counters with a series of strikes. Belfort will be more careful next time no doubt.
Belfort looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Belfort uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wiltsie.
Belfort shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wiltsie counters with a right hand to the body.
Wiltsie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wiltsie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wiltsie misses with a combination
and Belfort counters with a takedown into side control.
Wiltsie gets back to half guard.
Wiltsie pushes Belfort off looking to stand but Belfort dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiltsie wants to get back to full guard.
Wiltsie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wiltsie.
Wiltsie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belfort gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wiltsie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Belfort should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Wiltsie has tightened it up now! Belfort should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Robert Wiltsie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Boyce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Why (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyce's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bert & Ernie - Ante Up. This should be a great matchup!
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Boyce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stevie Why!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyce misses with a two punch combination.
Why is looking to clinch.
Boyce looks to land a combination but Why avoids it well.
Boyce misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boyce misses with a two punch combination.
Why bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boyce fails with a takedown attempt.
Why tries to clinch up but Boyce circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Boyce does no damage.
Why forces Boyce back against the cage and clinches.
Boyce wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boyce is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyce wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boyce tries to break the clinch but Why is controlling the position.
Why is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Why has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boyce avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boyce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Why takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Why changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boyce looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Why is looking to take a break and control but Boyce is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boyce regains half guard.
Boyce tries to roll over but Why keeps him under control.
Boyce blocking the ground and pound attempt from Why.
Why prevents Boyce from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyce is defending against the submission attempts here by Why.
Boyce works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boyce is trying to control the position but Why postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Why prevents Boyce from getting back to his feet.
Why wants to control from the top but Boyce keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Boyce closes the distance but Why moves to the side
and Why counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Boyce looking for a sweep. Not yet Boyce, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyce wants to get back to his feet but Why is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Why postures up in Boyce's guard and throws a big left but Boyce blocks it.
Why missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boyce is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Why throws a strike but Boyce rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Boyce has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boyce tries to stand but Why is controlling from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Boyce.
Boyce throws a looping overhand right but Why ducks down to avoid it.
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.
Boyce connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boyce falls off balance throwing a combination
and Why holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Boyce has had enough of the clinch but Why keeps him there for the moment.
Boyce breaks the clinch.
Why wants to clinch.
A combination from Boyce does no damage.
Why dodges the punch combination from Boyce.
Why fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stevie Why will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A combination from Boyce does no damage.
Why feints and as Boyce raises his hands in defense, Why changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Why drops back looking for a leg! Boyce is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boyce manages to kick Why off! Why jumps back into Boyce's guard.
Boyce keeping full guard, as Why tries to pass.
Boyce throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyce manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Why manages to get himself to full guard.
Why preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boyce gets to his feet - Why follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyce throws a left and a right that both miss
and Why counters with a shoot takedown. Boyce fights it but they end up in guard.
Boyce looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Why has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boyce wants to get back to his feet but Why is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Why stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boyce swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boyce controls Why momentarily but Why frees himself.
Boyce uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tommy Boyce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyce misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyce works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boyce throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Why counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boyce won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Why is looking to take a break and control but Boyce is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Why is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boyce has escaped the position, nice work there.
Why is breathing heavily.
Boyce is looking to regain half guard here but Why keeps moving and retains side control.
Why wants to control for a moment but Boyce uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Why blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boyce.
Why manages to get to full guard.
Boyce tries to free his leg and advance position but Why is retaining full guard.
Why throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Why can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boyce controls the pace.
Boyce throws a strike but Why rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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.
Why wants to control from the top but Boyce keeps moving.
Boyce bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Why's guard.
Boyce lands a couple of digs.
Stevie Why has got the better of the ground game so far.
Why trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Why avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boyce tries to stand but Why is controlling from the bottom.
Why being controlled here, momentarily.
Boyce wants to stand but Why has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Why showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A combination from Boyce does no damage.
Why will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Why scores a takedown into full mount!
Boyce tries to hold on but Why pushes him away.
Boyce is looking to improve his position but Why isn't that keen on the idea.
Why tries to control but Boyce wriggling away.
Boyce wants to hold on but Why pushes him away.
Boyce is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Boyce is looking to improve his position but Why isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyce prevents Why from taking his back.
Boyce is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Why.
Why throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Boyce because Why loaded up on that one.
Boyce is looking to improve his position but Why isn't that keen on the idea.
Why can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boyce is looking to escape.
Why jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Boyce is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Boyce and Why has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Why takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Why sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Boyce is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Boyce struggling a bit here.
Boyce manages to work his way to half guard, despite Why's best efforts.
Boyce is defending against the submission attempts here by Why.
Boyce moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyce is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boyce is looking to stand up but Why isn't so interested in that idea.
Why wants to get up but he can't break Boyce's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Why stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boyce swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boyce manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Boyce misses with a wild combination.
Boyce misses with a takedown
and Why counters with a single leg into guard. Boyce didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Why postures up.
Boyce is really struggling to control Why but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Why tries to free his leg and advance position but Boyce is retaining full guard.
Boyce lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Why!
Boyce looking to finish Why with some ground and pound. This is bad for Why!
Boyce avoids the attempt from Why to control.
Boyce scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Boyce putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stevie Why.
I've got Why winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Stevie Why!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Stevie Why!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Stevie Why!
Stevie Why wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noburo Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noburo Kobayashi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noburo Kobayashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Carter!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kobayashi needs to keep his hands up - Carter had a free shot at his head there.
Kobayashi tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
Kobayashi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kobayashi lands in his opponent's guard.
Carter controls Kobayashi momentarily but Kobayashi frees himself.
Carter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kobayashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kobayashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kobayashi wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi 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.
Kobayashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kobayashi is working hard here to advance position.
Carter trying to control the position here.
Kobayashi wants to stand but Carter is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kobayashi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kobayashi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kobayashi shoots for a double leg takedown but Carter sprawls well. He's pushed Kobayashi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kobayashi.
Carter wants to clinch.
Kobayashi tries to clinch
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kobayashi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Carter stops Kobayashi from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kobayashi is looking for a sweep. Carter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kobayashi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carter.
Kobayashi is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter is trying for a kimura here. Kobayashi looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Carter wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrew Carter!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rob Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milo Phillips has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Wood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milo Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wood gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Phillips is controlling him.
Phillips with a nice head shot there.
Phillips won't allow Wood to get back to his feet.
Wood is controlling Phillips's posture.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wood keeping full guard, as Phillips tries to pass.
Wood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Phillips is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Phillips drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wood can't keep his opponent in guard - Phillips advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Phillips.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips is looking for a kimura but Wood is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Phillips to get the leverage.
Phillips thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wood's head.
Wood missing with punches from the bottom.
Phillips prevents Wood from standing back up.
Phillips has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wood won't allow Phillips to pass to mount.
Wood tries to roll over but Phillips keeps him under control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Phillips looks for a takedown but Wood sprawls well.
Phillips moves out of range of the strikes.
Phillips closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Phillips lands in his opponent's guard.
Wood kicks Phillips off and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood scores with a decent looking hook.
Phillips changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wood tries to avoid it but Phillips manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wood to the ground. Wood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Phillips misses with a looping left.
Wood moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
No joy there for Wood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Phillips.
Rob Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Phillips.
Phillips throws a nice looking combination but Wood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wood misses with a looping left.
Phillips looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wood misses with a combination
and Phillips moves into the clinch.
Phillips looking for a takedown.
Phillips drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wood gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Phillips misses with a punch on the inside.
Wood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good exchange - Wood coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood misses with an uppercut. Phillips saw that one coming.
Wood misses with a combination
and Phillips counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wood!
Phillips thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
BOOM! Phillips connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Phillips has hold of Wood's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wood manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Phillips looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phillips throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wood because Phillips loaded up on that one.
Wood wants to try and get back to his feet.
Phillips looking to finish with strikes here!
Phillips has control of Wood's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wood regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wood is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood bucks Phillips off and manages to get back to his feet!
Rob Wood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phillips changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wood looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Phillips looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wood is avoiding damage well.
Wood is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Phillips asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Phillips wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wood, who protects the arm well.
Wood takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phillips creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wood sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wood explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Phillips dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phillips staying out of range there.
Wood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rob Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phillips slips a straight right by Wood.
Wood on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phillips steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wood.
Wood throws a right and a left that Phillips avoids nicely.
Wood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phillips moves away.
Phillips fails with the takedown.
Wood closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood misses with a looping left.
Wood throws a big shot that misses.
Phillips will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rob Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Phillips.
Phillips closes the distance and clinches up with Wood, looking for a takedown. Phillips pushes Wood against the cage but Wood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wood misses with a body shot
and Phillips counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wood taking a bit of punishment here - Phillips scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips tries for a kimura but Wood is defending well.
Phillips working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Phillips fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Phillips thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Phillips is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wood is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wood is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips trying to control the position but Wood is working away.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Phillips tries to clinch but Wood is having none of it.
Phillips is looking to clinch but Wood is avoiding it.
Phillips staying out of range there.
Wood fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wood throws a body punch but Phillips moves out of range.
Rob Wood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phillips moves away from the strike by Wood.
Wood misses with a straight right.
Wood swings away with a body shot that misses
and Phillips counters with a two punch combo.
Phillips fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wood scores with a body shot.
Wood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wood looks to land a right hand but Phillips moved out of range.
Wood lands with a cross.
Wood sizes up Phillips with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wood throws a combination that misses
and Phillips decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wood's guard.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Wood is looking to stand up but Phillips isn't so interested in that idea.
Phillips stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Phillips prevents Wood from getting back to his feet.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wood is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood pushes Phillips off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Phillips was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Phillips pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Milo Phillips has got the better of the ground game so far.
Phillips with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wood blocking the ground and pound.
Phillips connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Phillips is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wood has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wood!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phillips is working an open guard so Wood takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Phillips showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phillips looks for a takedown but Wood sprawls well.
Wood scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Phillips misses with a wild combination.
Wood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wood throws an overhand right that lands on Phillips's shoulder, as Phillips tries to avoid the shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Phillips.
Phillips working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Phillips prevents Wood from escaping the position.
Phillips connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wood some visible discomfort.
Wood on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wood tries to get out of the position.
Phillips lands an elbow.
Wood is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Phillips is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips lands a few punches from side control.
Wood pushes Phillips away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Phillips gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Phillips is looking to take a break and control but Wood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Phillips tries to move to mount but Wood blocks the move with his legs.
Phillips trying to control the action but Wood is working from the bottom.
Phillips wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wood, who protects the arm well.
Phillips goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wood has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Phillips but great work by Wood.
Wood stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wood as he avoids it easily.
Wood missing with a left hand there. Phillips was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phillips looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rob Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Phillips.
Wood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Phillips in his tracks.
Wood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wood misses with a double jab
and Phillips counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wood is looking to break free of the clinch but Phillips has double underhooks.
Wood breaks the clinch.
Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown. Wood tries to sprawl out of it but Phillips keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Phillips avoids the body shot from Wood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice takedown defense from Wood. No joy for Phillips on that attempt.
Wood throws an overhand right that lands on Phillips's shoulder, as Phillips tries to avoid the shot.
Wood misses with a wild combination.
Wood digs a good hook to Phillips's body.
Phillips defending well as Wood loads up on a big left hand.
Phillips tries to clinch up but Wood circles away and keeps his distance.
Wood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phillips counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Phillips seems to be working for a kimura but Wood defends the submission attempt.
Wood regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood can't keep his opponent in guard - Phillips advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Phillips tries to pass to full mount but Wood defends it.
Wood misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wood is trying to stand.
Phillips wants to take a breather but Wood is having none of it.
Wood is in trouble now - Phillips has advanced to mount!
Wood has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Well, with Phillips on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Wood is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Phillips lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Phillips scores with punches and elbows.
Wood looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Phillips really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wood slips a jab and a cross from Phillips.
A jab from Wood misses.
Phillips closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wood to the mat! Wood manages to get full guard.
Wood pushes Phillips off and gets back to his feet.
Phillips takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Phillips shoots in but Wood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wood throws a jab but it's blocked by Phillips.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wood stuffs the takedown.
Rob Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Phillips.
Wood misses with a wild combination.
Wood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wood sprawls well initially but Phillips persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Phillips missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Phillips missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Phillips sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wood defending well though.
Wood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Phillips on the ground.
Wood is trying to stand back up but Phillips is controlling him
Wood kicks Phillips off and gets back to his feet.
Phillips looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Phillips missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wood pushes Phillips off looking to stand but Phillips dives back in and keeps control.
Phillips not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Phillips is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wood defends it well.
Phillips is looking for a kimura but Wood is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Phillips to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wood kicks Phillips off and gets back to his feet.
Wood falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phillips counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wood's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood wants to stand but Phillips is controlling the position.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wood is keeping the position for now.
Phillips trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom.
Phillips drops back looking for a leg! Wood is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wood manages to kick Phillips off! Phillips jumps back into Wood's guard.
Phillips prevents Wood from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood has his feet on Phillips's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Phillips defending well as Wood loads up on a big left hand.
Phillips throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wood's waist but Wood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phillips off to one side.
Wood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wood looks to land a left hand but Phillips moved out of range nicely.
Phillips clinches up with Wood and pushes him back against the cage.
Wood wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Phillips manages to pull guard.
Wood won't allow Phillips to sweep him here.
Phillips is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wood wants to stand but Phillips is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips working a defensive guard here.
Wood won't allow Phillips to sweep him here.
Wood has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Phillips to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Wood is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Phillips pulls down on the head and he's put Wood to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Milo Phillips!
Milo Phillips is the new welterweight champion!
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