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TFC 48 - WW Infestation PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toberticus Kelltonville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelltonville's entrance music is Holding Out For A Hero. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toberticus Kelltonville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair throws a shot from downtown. Kelltonville moves away and avoids it.
Kelltonville misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sinclair.
Sinclair throws a right hand that Kelltonville ducks under and follows up with a left that Kelltonville also avoids with ease.
Sinclair throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kelltonville looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kelltonville cracks a nice hook into Sinclair's ribs.
Kelltonville shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sinclair as he jumps to the side.
Sinclair takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Toberticus Kelltonville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sinclair stuffs the takedown attempt from Kelltonville. Kelltonville gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toberticus Kelltonville. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinclair throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sinclair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelltonville.
Kelltonville shoots in and bounces Sinclair off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sinclair looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelltonville thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sinclair trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair looking to control.
Kelltonville looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelltonville drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sinclair looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sinclair looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sinclair!
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.
Kelltonville is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelltonville is working hard here to advance position.
Kelltonville being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelltonville struggling a bit here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kelltonville looks for a takedown but Sinclair sprawls well.
Sinclair stuffs the takedown.
Sinclair throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sinclair tries to bum rush Kelltonville with a series of wild strikes but Kelltonville uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelltonville misses with a combination
and Sinclair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sinclair throws a one two combo.
Sinclair swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kelltonville counters with a big head kick but Sinclair shrugs it off.
Good work by Kelltonville as he checks the leg kick.
Kelltonville fails with the takedown
and Sinclair counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sinclair throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kelltonville.
Kelltonville shoots and misses
letting Sinclair counter with a right hand.
Sinclair waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Kelltonville.
Kelltonville shoots in for a double leg but Sinclair sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kelltonville scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sinclair steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelltonville.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelltonville keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kelltonville misses with a takedown
and Sinclair counters with a two punch combo.
Sinclair throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kelltonville.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Sinclair will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sinclair fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kelltonville is looking to wear down Sinclair with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No joy there for Sinclair, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kelltonville feints and then cracks Sinclair's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sinclair down.
Kelltonville jabs at Sinclair's body.
Kelltonville throws a combination that misses
enabling Sinclair to counter with a crisp jab.
Kelltonville shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sinclair but Sinclair pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kelltonville looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kelltonville tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sinclair swivels and escapes.
Sinclair lands a jab-cross combination.
Sinclair walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kelltonville fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toberticus Kelltonville. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinclair throws a combination that misses
and Kelltonville counters with a one-two to the body.
Sinclair throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kelltonville fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kelltonville shoots in and drives through. Sinclair sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair stuffs the takedown attempt from Kelltonville. Kelltonville gets slowly back to his feet.
Sinclair does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kelltonville has a takedown stuffed.
Sinclair avoids the head kick by Kelltonville.
Sinclair throws a series of punches but Kelltonville moves out of range.
Kelltonville scores with a hook to the body. Sinclair takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kelltonville misses with a double jab
and Sinclair counters with a nice uppercut.
Kelltonville misses with a hook. Sinclair ducked under it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Sinclair scores with a four punch combination!
Kelltonville scores with a leg kick.
Kelltonville throws a nice head kick!
Kelltonville lands a right hook to the body.
Kelltonville shoots and misses
and Sinclair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelltonville lands with a kick to the temple. Sinclair shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kelltonville throws an overhand right that lands on Sinclair's shoulder, as Sinclair tries to avoid the shot.
Sinclair throws a one two combo.
Sinclair blocks a head kick by Kelltonville.
Kelltonville gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sinclair cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kelltonville tries for a takedown but Sinclair circles away easily
letting Sinclair counter with a right hand.
Kelltonville with a poor takedown
and Sinclair counters with a three punch combo that has Kelltonville backing up. Kelltonville nods at Sinclair to acknowledge the strikes.
Sinclair takes a swing at Kelltonville's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Kelltonville.
Kelltonville gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sinclair counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kelltonville fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kelltonville misses with an uppercut. Sinclair saw that one coming.
Sinclair stalks Kelltonville and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kelltonville's face. Kelltonville staggers backwards, shaken.
Sinclair loads up on a big right hand but Kelltonville slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair throws a right hand that Kelltonville ducks under and follows up with a left that Kelltonville also avoids with ease.
Kelltonville tries to bum rush Sinclair with a series of wild strikes but Sinclair uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kelltonville tries for a takedown but Sinclair sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sinclair scores with a body shot.
Kelltonville will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kelltonville lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sinclair connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kelltonville. Kelltonville circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kelltonville tests Sinclair's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sinclair swinging wilding here.
Kelltonville fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kelltonville is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sinclair.
Kelltonville throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sinclair throws a right and a left that Kelltonville avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelltonville misses with a takedown attempt
and Sinclair counters with a series of strikes. Kelltonville will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kelltonville shoots in for a double leg but Sinclair sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sinclair lands a nice looking body shot.
Kelltonville scores with the left hand. Sinclair knows he should have avoided that one.
Kelltonville just misses with a punch to the body.
Sinclair tries to bum rush Kelltonville with a series of wild strikes but Kelltonville uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sinclair tries to land a leg kick but Kelltonville saw it coming and moves away.
Kelltonville shoots and misses
and Sinclair cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sinclair throws a leg kick
and Kelltonville connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sinclair slips a jab and a cross from Kelltonville.
Sinclair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kelltonville.
Sinclair swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sinclair takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kelltonville throws a head kick but Sinclair moves out of range.
Sinclair throws a leg kick but Kelltonville checks it.
Kelltonville lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kelltonville throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sinclair's waist but Sinclair gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kelltonville off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Toberticus Kelltonville will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kelltonville shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kelltonville pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sinclair slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sinclair throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kelltonville decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sinclair's guard.
Sinclair wants to stand and escape but Kelltonville is having none of it.
Kelltonville trying to control but Sinclair is working from the bottom.
Sinclair manages to escape and get back to his feet.
No luck for Kelltonville with that takedown attempt.
Sinclair swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kelltonville misses with a takedown attempt
and Sinclair counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toberticus Kelltonville. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelltonville tries for a takedown but Sinclair circles away easily
and Sinclair counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelltonville misses with a takedown
and Sinclair counters with a three punch combo that has Kelltonville backing up. Kelltonville nods at Sinclair to acknowledge the strikes.
Kelltonville tries for a takedown but Sinclair circles away easily
and Sinclair counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sinclair smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kelltonville throws a nice looking combination but Sinclair bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sinclair shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Decent striking displayed by Kelltonville there.
Kelltonville throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sinclair connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sinclair misses with a low kick as Kelltonville jumps back.
Kelltonville throws a sloppy head kick and Sinclair moves out of range easily.
Dan Sinclair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelltonville gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kelltonville throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kelltonville swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sinclair counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kelltonville doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sinclair counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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.
Kelltonville throws a looping overhand right but Sinclair ducks down to avoid it.
Sinclair works over Kelltonville's head and body with a nice combination.
Kelltonville throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kelltonville takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kelltonville throws a right hand that Sinclair ducks under and follows up with a left that Sinclair also avoids with ease.
Sinclair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelltonville.
Sinclair falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kelltonville counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kelltonville with a poor takedown
and Sinclair counters with a three punch combo that has Kelltonville backing up. Kelltonville nods at Sinclair to acknowledge the strikes.
Sinclair misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kelltonville decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sinclair is not content to let Kelltonville control the position.
Kelltonville is working for an americana but Sinclair has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Kelltonville was thinking about the submission.
Kelltonville passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Kelltonville is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sinclair kicks off Kelltonville and gets to his feet.
Kelltonville shoots in and drives through. Sinclair sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sinclair throws a series of punches but Kelltonville moves out of range.
Kelltonville moves away from the strike by Sinclair.
Sinclair is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kelltonville shoots and misses
and Sinclair counters with a series of strikes. Kelltonville will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kelltonville misses with a combination
and Sinclair counters with a straight right hand.
Toberticus Kelltonville is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Sinclair.
Kelltonville shoots in but no luck this time.
Sinclair misses with a double jab.
Kelltonville will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No joy there for Sinclair, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kelltonville misses with a double jab
and Sinclair cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kelltonville pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kelltonville is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sinclair.
Kelltonville throws a body punch but Sinclair moves out of range.
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 Toberticus Kelltonville.
I think Kelltonville 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Toberticus Kelltonville!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Diesel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm. This song was gay until Wanderlei used it. Now it pumps me up!. Diesel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "What You Know" - T.I.. Vitor Dos Santos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vitor Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel rushes Dos Santos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dos Santos is trying to break the clinch but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Diesel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Diesel manages to break the clinch.
Dos Santos tries to bum rush Diesel with a series of wild strikes but Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diesel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dos Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vitor Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos misses with a double jab.
Dos Santos throws a series of punches but Diesel moves out of range.
Dos Santos lands a really nice looking cross but Diesel seems unphased.
Dos Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diesel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos misses with an uppercut. Diesel saw that one coming.
Dos Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
Diesel throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel throws a jab when Dos Santos was well out of range.
Vitor Dos Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dos Santos wants to break free but Diesel has control.
Diesel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dos Santos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diesel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dos Santos throws a good cross that connects.
Dos Santos tries to bum rush Diesel with a series of wild strikes but Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diesel misses with an uppercut. Dos Santos saw that one coming.
Dos Santos blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Diesel misses.
Diesel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dos Santos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diesel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Vitor Dos Santos has been cut.
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Dos Santos circles away.
Diesel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dos Santos.
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Dos Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dos Santos misses with a double jab
and Diesel counters by moving into the clinch.
Diesel tries for a takedown but Dos Santos manages to get underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diesel.
Diesel looking to throw knees to the head but Dos Santos is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dos Santos is trying to break the clinch but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel tries a knee to the head but Dos Santos blocks it.
Dos Santos is fighting off a takedown attempt but Diesel is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dos Santos to the mat. Dos Santos regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Diesel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dos Santos wants to stand and escape but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dos Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diesel throws a big right hand that misses.
Dos Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Diesel wants to get up but he can't break Dos Santos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dos Santos wants to get back to his feet but Diesel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Diesel passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel throwing shots but Dos Santos is blocking nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Diesel misses with a looping right.
Dos Santos misses with a combination
and Diesel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Diesel darts in and clinches Dos Santos up against the cage.
Diesel slows down the pace here.
Diesel breaks the clinch.
Dos Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Dos Santos misses with a combination
and Diesel counters with a head kick. That will keep Dos Santos thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Diesel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitor Dos Santos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diesel.
Diesel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dos Santos misses the body punch
and Diesel counters with a good low kick that Dos Santos was not able to check.
Diesel moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice elbow from Diesel.
Diesel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dos Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.
Diesel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diesel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Diesel misses with a knee to the head.
Diesel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dos Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diesel letting Dos Santos take a breather here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diesel landing knees to the head.
Dos Santos takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dos Santos's face.
Diesel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diesel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Diesel prevents Dos Santos from breaking the clinch.
Dos Santos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diesel is keeping busy.
Diesel is leaning against Dos Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dos Santos blocks an elbow strike.
Dos Santos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Diesel is working for takedown but Dos Santos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dos Santos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diesel lands an elbow inside that Dos Santos shrugs off.
Dos Santos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dos Santos avoiding damage as Diesel throws knees to the body.
Diesel looking to throw knees to the head but Dos Santos is blocking nicely.
Dos Santos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diesel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dos Santos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diesel misses with a knee to the head.
Dos Santos tries to break the clinch but Diesel is controlling the position.
Diesel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vitor Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Diesel.
Diesel misses with an elbow over the top.
Diesel prevents Dos Santos from breaking the clinch.
Dos Santos is looking to break free of the clinch but Diesel has double underhooks.
Diesel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diesel is looking to break free of the clinch but Dos Santos has double underhooks.
Diesel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dos Santos avoids the elbow strike from Diesel, against the cage.
Diesel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Diesel prevents Dos Santos from breaking the clinch.
Diesel misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Diesel tries to stall but Dos Santos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diesel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dos Santos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diesel prevents Dos Santos from breaking the clinch.
Dos Santos looking to slow down the pace here.
Diesel is trying to drag Dos Santos to the mat but Dos Santos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dos Santos can't break the clinch.
Diesel keeps control of Dos Santos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diesel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dos Santos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dos Santos is trying to break the clinch but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Diesel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dos Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dos Santos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dos Santos throws a right and a left that Diesel avoids nicely.
Dos Santos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diesel throws out a loose jab but Dos Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dos Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diesel.
Dos Santos throws a series of punches but Diesel avoids them all with ease.
Dos Santos throws a series of strikes that have Diesel backpedaling.
Diesel tries to work over Dos Santos's front leg with a kick but Dos Santos checks it.
Dos Santos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from Dos Santos is predictable there
and Diesel counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Diesel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vitor Dos Santos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Diesel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diesel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dos Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Dos Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diesel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dos Santos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dos Santos is looking to wear down Diesel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diesel.
Diesel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dos Santos stuffs the takedown attempt from Diesel. Diesel gets slowly back to his feet.
Dos Santos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dos Santos, pushing him back against the cage.
Diesel has Dos Santos pressed against the cage.
Dos Santos wants to break free but Diesel has control.
Diesel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diesel has Dos Santos pressed against the cage.
Dos Santos avoids the elbow strike from Diesel, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Diesel.
A right hand to the body from Dos Santos.
Diesel breaks the clinch.
Diesel doesn't manage to clinch there - Dos Santos circles away.
Dos Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diesel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diesel tries to clinch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Diesel shoots in but Dos Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vitor Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diesel throws a leg kick but Dos Santos moved away.
Dos Santos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dos Santos throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Diesel looks to throw the jab but Dos Santos is out of range.
Dos Santos lands with a nice body punch.
Dos Santos throws a series of strikes that have Diesel backpedaling.
Mike Diesel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos swings for the body but Diesel moves out of range.
A cross from Dos Santos lands.
Diesel avoids the body shot from Dos Santos.
Diesel loads up on a big right hand but Dos Santos slips the punch.
Dos Santos checks a low kick from Diesel.
Vitor Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dos Santos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diesel. Diesel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diesel is looking to slow Dos Santos down with leg kicks.
Nice shot by Diesel.
A big left from Dos Santos misses.
Dos Santos misses with a few strikes there.
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.
Diesel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dos Santos.
No joy there for Dos Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diesel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dos Santos is fending him off so far but Diesel persists. Nope, Dos Santos circles away and we're back to standing.
Vitor Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Diesel.
Diesel throws a right hand that Dos Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Dos Santos also avoids with ease.
Decent striking displayed by Diesel there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diesel.
Dos Santos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diesel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diesel.
Dos Santos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dos Santos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dos Santos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diesel prevents Dos Santos from breaking the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Diesel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diesel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Diesel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ruff Riders By DMX. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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235 lbs
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272 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Slice!
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, Ricky Steele!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Steele there.
It looks like Kimbo Slice has been cut.
Slice keeps the fight on the outside.
Slice clinches up with Steele and pushes him back against the cage.
Steele on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Slice blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Slice blocks an elbow strike from Steele.
Steele manages to break the clinch.
Slice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steele looks to land a left hand but Slice moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Steele.
Slice shoots in for a double leg but Steele sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steele rushes Slice and presses him up against the cage.
Steele is trying to break the clinch but Slice has him pressed against the cage.
Slice tries to throw a body punch but Steele avoids it by throwing Slice back against the cage.
Slice takes a shot to the head.
Slice tries to pull guard but Steele holds him up against the cage and eventually Slice drops back down to his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Slice as Steele tries to tie him up.
Steele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice can't break the clinch.
Slice successfully pulls guard.
Slice looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steele is one step ahead there.
Steele wants to get up but he can't break Slice's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Slice preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slice is working an open guard so Steele takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steele swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Slice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steele.
Steele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slice doesn't manage to clinch there - Steele circles away.
Slice has taken the fight to the clinch.
A body shot lands from Steele.
Steele missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Slice avoids the damage to the body.
Steele swings wildly with an uppercut but Slice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slice backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Steele.
Slice is breathing heavily.
Steele lands a left hand.
Steele digs a right hand into Slice's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slice's gas tank.
Steele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Steele.
Steele jumps guard and drags Slice to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Steele has his feet on Slice's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Steele is looking to clinch but Slice is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele tries to clinch up.
Steele clinches with his opponent.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped Slice in his tracks for a moment.
Steele pushes off an throws an elbow but Slice leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steele looking for a takedown.
Slice avoiding damage as Steele throws knees to the body.
Steele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slice blocks an uppercut.
Slice has picked Steele up - he's going for a ride! Slice dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slice trying to control from half guard but Steele is working away.
Steele has one foot on Slice's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Steele throws a big shot that misses.
Slice feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steele's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice tries to clinch
and Steele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Slice throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Steele.
Slice lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Steele has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steele missing with knees to the body.
Slice can't break the clinch.
Steele tries a knee to the head but Slice blocks it.
Slice has Steele pushed against the cage.
Steele scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slice gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Steele.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steele lands an elbow inside.
Slice jumps guard but Steele stands there with Slice around his waist. Slice gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimbo Slice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slice trying to control the position but instead, Steele has worked for underhooks and has pushed Slice into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Steele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimbo Slice's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Slice scores a takedown into full mount!
Steele is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Slice tries to control but Steele wriggling away.
Slice is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Steele is surviving well by controlling Slice's body position as best he can.
Steele really wants to buck Slice off and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Slice raining down shots from the mount!
Steele is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Slice trying to control but Steele is having none of it.
Slice wants to finish this one by submission but Steele is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Slice.
Steele'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 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.
Steele swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Steele is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Slice landing strikes, looking to finish!
Steele tries to buck Slice off so he can stand up but Slice has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Steele falls backwards, slamming Slice to the mat but Slice holds on tight! Steele is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kimbo Slice!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dong Donggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Radio Dept. - The Worst Taste In Music. Donggler is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Passion Fruit - The Rigga Ding Dong Song. Dong Donggler is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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221 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rogerio Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dong Donggler!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos wants to clinch up but Donggler keeps it at a distance.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donggler moves away.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Donggler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donggler misses with a body shot
and Santos counters with a right hand to the body.
Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donggler manages to avoid it.
Donggler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donggler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Santos counters by clinching up.
Donggler breaks from the clinch.
Donggler misses the body punch
and Santos counters with a head kick.
A big right from Donggler misses.
Donggler misses with a looping right.
Donggler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Santos walks into a left hand.
It looks like Rogerio Santos has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Donggler.
Donggler sends Santos crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Donggler is motioning to the referee to let Santos up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Donggler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Donggler circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Donggler misses the target.
Dong Donggler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donggler stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogerio Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos misses with a head kick.
Donggler misses with a hook. Santos ducked under it nicely.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Santos could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Donggler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Donggler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santos is looking to wear down Donggler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Donggler misses with a looping right.
Donggler lands a nice looking body shot.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Donggler cracks Santos with a good jab.
Donggler scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Donggler throws a jab when Santos was well out of range.
Donggler scores with a hook to the body. Santos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Santos misses the body punch
and Donggler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donggler lands with a cross.
Donggler looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
Donggler throws a jab when Santos was well out of range.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Donggler.
Donggler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santos.
Donggler misses with a double jab.
A jab-cross combination lands for Donggler and sends Santos crashing to the mat! Donggler follows him down to the mat - Santos regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santos is trying to control but Donggler manages to pass to mount!
Donggler content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Donggler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rogerio Santos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Santos moves forwards but Donggler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Donggler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donggler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donggler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santos tries to clinch
and Donggler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A left lands for Donggler.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donggler with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Donggler connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Santos tumbling to the canvas! Donggler pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Santos was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dong Donggler!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Bring Da Ruckus. Simpson has chosen Last of the Mohicans Theme as his entrance music. Brandon Simpson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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210 lbs
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simpson, who protects the arm well.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Simpson tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson manages to get back to half guard.
Simpson is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
Simpson punching from the bottom.
Simpson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Simpson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva trying to control but Simpson is working from the bottom.
Simpson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simpson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simpson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silva!
Simpson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Simpson unloads with some shots from mount but Silva bucks and avoids them well.
Silva tries to hold on but Simpson postures up.
Simpson tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
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.
Simpson with good strikes from the mount here!
Simpson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Silva because Simpson loaded up on that one.
Silva wants to control but Simpson is having none of it.
Simpson lands a big shot there that rocks Silva but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Simpson with a couple of short strikes.
Simpson unloading with bombs!
Silva gets back to half guard.
Simpson prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simpson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Simpson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva is looking for a triangle here but Simpson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Simpson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Silva prevents Simpson from moving into mount.
Silva throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Simpson tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Simpson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Silva down.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Simpson advances nicely into full mount.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Simpson quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Simpson but it's paid off an Silva is forced to tap! Nice work by Simpson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Simpson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeb Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freddy Fernandez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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265 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddy Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeb Rush !
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush misses with a head kick.
Fernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rush swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rush throws a sloppy head kick and Fernandez moves out of range easily.
Fernandez ducks under a wild hook from Rush .
Rush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fernandez tries to clinch but Rush is having none of it.
Fernandez tries to close the distance and clinch but Rush swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fernandez blocks a head kick by Rush .
Rush tries a head kick but it misses.
Fernandez pushes Rush up against the cage in a clinch.
Rush prevents the takedown attempt.
Rush letting Fernandez take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fernandez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rush tries to score a body lock takedown but Fernandez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fernandez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Freddy Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeb Rush .
Rush can't get the takedown.
Rush looks gassed!
Fernandez prevents the takedown attempt.
Fernandez is working for takedown but Rush is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rush is working for takedown but Fernandez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fernandez tries for a takedown but Rush manages to get underhooks.
Fernandez is pressed up against the cage. Rush has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fernandez down to the mat. Fernandez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rush shoots for a double leg takedown but Fernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Rush 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fernandez forces Rush back against the cage and clinches.
Fernandez decides to pull guard.
Fernandez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rush 's guard.
Fernandez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez passes Rush 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rush is refusing to be controlled, as Fernandez sits in half guard.
Fernandez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fernandez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rush can't escape the position.
Fernandez has isolated one of Rush 's arms. Rush looking to fight him off but Fernandez twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freddy Fernandez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roscoe Conwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conwell comes to the cage accompanied by Super Bon Bon. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roscoe Conwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conwell misses with a looping right.
Conwell misses with a body shot.
Conwell avoids the body shot from Tucker.
Conwell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tucker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Conwell has time to react.
It looks like Roscoe Conwell has been cut.
Conwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tucker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tucker tries to bum rush Conwell with a series of wild strikes but Conwell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tucker closes the distance and clinches up with Conwell, looking for a takedown. Tucker pushes Conwell against the cage but Conwell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tucker dodges the punch combination from Conwell.
Tucker shoots in looking for a takedown. Conwell tries to sprawl out of it but Tucker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Conwell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tucker walks into a straight right hand from Conwell.
Conwell throws a body punch but Tucker moves out of range.
Conwell throws a combination that misses
and Tucker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conwell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Conwell lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tucker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Conwell tries to get to full guard but Tucker has control of the leg.
Conwell manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Conwell jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tucker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roscoe Conwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Tucker.
The fighters circling - Conwell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Conwell misses with a body shot.
Conwell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Tucker misses.
A shot to the body from Conwell misses
and Tucker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Conwell won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tucker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tucker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tucker looks gassed!
Conwell isn't going anywhere.
Conwell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tucker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Conwell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tucker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tucker is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Conwell looks calm but he's in trouble here. Tucker gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Conwell is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Tucker lets go of the hold and Conwell can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Tucker!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Swanson 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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Captain Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Swanson lands in his opponent's guard.
Swanson advances to half guard.
Swanson is working for a submission of some sort.
Swanson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Murphy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Swanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Swanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Swanson trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Swanson wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Murphy 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.
Swanson throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Swanson's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy thows a body shot but no joy.
Swanson throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
Murphy thows a body shot but no joy.
Swanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Swanson finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head.
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from Swanson.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy scores with a jab to the head.
Murphy misses with a body shot
and Swanson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murphy won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson is breathing heavily.
Murphy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murphy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Murphy!
Murphy tries to reverse the position but Swanson maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson looking to control but Murphy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Murphy is desperately trying to improve his position but Swanson has a good base and remains in mount.
Swanson working for a guillotine from mount but Murphy is in no mood to give up.
Murphy is trying to escape the mount.
Murphy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy is pressing down on Swanson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Swanson tries to pass.
Murphy is pulling down on Swanson's head. It's preventing any offense from Swanson, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Murphy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Swanson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Murphy is trying to keep Swanson in close.
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.
Murphy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Swanson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Swanson is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Swanson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murphy wants to stand up but Swanson is controlling him.
Swanson throws a strike but Murphy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Captain Murphy 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.
Murphy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murphy misses with a jab to the body
and Swanson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murphy waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Swanson.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Swanson ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy lands a slapping body shot.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Murphy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Swanson counters with a single leg into guard. Murphy didn't expect that.
Murphy working a defensive guard here.
Swanson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Swanson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Swanson drops back looking for a leg! Murphy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murphy manages to kick Swanson off! Swanson jumps back into Murphy's guard.
Swanson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson advances position into side control!
Murphy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Swanson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Murphy is staying active underneath Swanson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Swanson is controlling well.
Murphy keeping hold of Swanson's head, controlling as best he can.
Murphy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Swanson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
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.
Swanson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Swanson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Murphy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Swanson.
Captain Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swanson moves forwards but Murphy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murphy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murphy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murphy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Swanson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murphy lands with a nice body punch.
Murphy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Swanson rather than just go for the knockout.
Swanson checks a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Murphy misses
and Swanson counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A left lands for Murphy.
Murphy misses with a leg kick.
Murphy connects with a body shot.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy works over Swanson's head and body with a nice combination.
Murphy connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy punishes Swanson's body with a nice straight punch.
Murphy scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Murphy.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Swanson's hands.
Murphy thows a body shot but no joy.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Swanson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Swanson takes one to the side of the head.
Murphy misses the jab.
Swanson slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
Swanson moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Captain Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Swanson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Captain Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson blocks a low kick nicely.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murphy tries to bum rush Swanson with a series of wild strikes but Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swanson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swanson throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Good exchange - Swanson coming out on top.
Murphy staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A jab from Swanson misses.
Swanson drops his hands momentarily and Murphy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Swanson's head backwards.
Swanson tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Joe Swanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swanson lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.
Murphy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swanson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murphy thows a body shot but no joy.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Murphy lands a jab to Swanson's midsection.
Swanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Swanson's head backwards.
Murphy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
A lazy left from Murphy finds it's target.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Swanson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy is looking to chop away at Swanson's legs.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murphy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Swanson throws a right and a left that Murphy avoids nicely.
Swanson stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murphy cracks Swanson with an open hand slap.
Swanson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy misses with a shot to the body
and Swanson counters with a shoot takedown. Murphy fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Swanson throwing strikes but missing.
Swanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Murphy has his foot on Swanson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Swanson works his way back into a safe position though.
Swanson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Murphy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Swanson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murphy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Swanson's guard.
Swanson trying to control the position here.
Murphy postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy advances to half guard.
Murphy decides to return to a standing position.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
Swanson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
Murphy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Swanson.
Murphy cracks Swanson with a good jab.
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Swanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Swanson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Murphy!
Murphy wants to control but Swanson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries to reverse the position but Swanson maintains control.
BOOM! Swanson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Swanson looking to control but Murphy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Murphy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Swanson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Joe Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swanson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Murphy's face.
Swanson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Murphy tries to reverse the position but Swanson maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Captain Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murphy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captain Murphy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ratt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Ballantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes's entrance music is Country boy can survive. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ratt Hughes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Ballantine!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballantine looks to land a combination but Hughes avoids it well.
Ballantine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ballantine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ballantine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hughes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hughes showed some decent athleticism there.
Hughes is thwarting Ballantine's attempts to control the position.
Hughes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ballantine defending well though.
Hughes 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.
Ballantine works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ballantine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hughes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hughes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hughes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hughes is in close to Ballantine's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hughes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ballantine is rocked!
Ballantine wants to get back to his feet but Hughes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ballantine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ballantine 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.
Ballantine is looking to stand up but Hughes isn't so interested in that idea.
Ballantine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hughes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ballantine's head.
Ballantine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hughes shoots in but no luck this time.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ballantine but Ballantine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab lands there for Hughes.
Ballantine misses with a hook. Hughes ducked under it nicely.
Ballantine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hughes moves away.
Ballantine takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Hughes staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
Ballantine scores with a hook to the body. Hughes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hughes ducks right into an uppercut from Ballantine.
It looks like Ratt Hughes has been cut.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Ballantine.
Hughes slips a straight right by Ballantine.
Ballantine clobbers Hughes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ballantine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hughes's hands.
Nice combo by Ballantine! Oh, that's hurt him - Hughes falls to the canvas and Ballantine follows him into side control.
Hughes is rocked!
Hughes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oh Hughes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ballantine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hughes keeps working.
Hughes seems to have got his legs back now.
Hughes trying to remain calm as Ballantine controls from the top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ballantine tries for a kimura but Hughes is defending well.
Ballantine decides to stand back up. Ballantine steps back and let's Hughes get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine misses with the combination.
Hughes blocks a jab.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ballantine as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ratt Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ballantine misses with a low kick.
Ballantine lands a slapping body shot.
Ballantine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wayne Ballantine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ballantine cracks Hughes with an uppercut from hell and Hughes crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Ballantine's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Ballantine from controlling successfully.
Hughes trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ballantine connects with a couple of short punches.
Hughes 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine tries to stand but Hughes is controlling from the bottom.
Ballantine trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ballantine thows a body shot but no joy.
Ballantine scores with a jab.
Ballantine throws a lazy right hand but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hughes defending well as Ballantine loads up on a big left hand.
Hughes shoots for a takedown but Ballantine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ballantine drops Hughes with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hughes looks back up at him and smiles so Ballantine waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
A punch combination from Ballantine misses.
Ballantine just misses with a punch to the body.
Ballantine cracks Hughes with a big right hand and Hughes goes down!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Ballantine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ratt Hughes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hughes circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Ballantine. Hughes falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Ballantine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wayne Ballantine!
Wayne Ballantine is the new welterweight champion!
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pop
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