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IGR 50 - Benton vs. Gringo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Battery Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and SPideR RicO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). RicO is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Let THE BODIES hit the FLOOR!. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Battery Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, SPideR RicO!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus misses with the combination.
Maximus drops RicO with a nice combination! Maximus dives into RicO's guard, looking to finish!
RicO is rocked!
It looks like SPideR RicO has been cut.
RicO has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maximus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
RicO is still in real trouble! Can Maximus finish him?
RicO working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maximus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maximus is looking to stand up but RicO won't let him.
RicO seems to have recovered his senses.
RicO working for a triangle but Maximus defends it easily.
RicO wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RicO had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Maximus is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. RicO Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Maximus's back instead.
Maximus takes a big shot to the side of the head.
RicO is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is trying to shake RicO off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! RicO won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
RicO closes the distance and clinches.
RicO tries to land a knee to the head but Maximus blocks with his arms.
Maximus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maximus effectively controlling the action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maximus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maximus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but RicO blocks it with crossed arms.
Maximus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
RicO is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
RicO looks gassed!
RicO wants a takedown but no success here.
Maximus manages to break the clinch.
Maximus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maximus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
RicO ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. RicO no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximus stands and steps away. RicO gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RicO throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maximus's waist but Maximus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing RicO off to one side.
Battery Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of SPideR RicO.
RicO shoots in but Maximus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
RicO fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maximus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maximus.
Maximus tries to clinch up.
RicO tries to clinch up.
Maximus rushes RicO and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maximus tries to stall but RicO uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maximus lands a nice knee to the body.
Maximus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maximus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but RicO has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maximus throws a knee to the head but misses.
RicO landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
RicO tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maximus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
RicO lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maximus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
RicO tries for a takedown but Maximus manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus lands a nice knee to the body.
RicO tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maximus smiles and moves away.
RicO scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
RicO is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Maximus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maximus pushes RicO off looking to stand but RicO dives back in and keeps control.
Maximus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for RicO on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
RicO working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Battery Maximus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on SPideR RicO's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Maximus pushes RicO up against the cage in a clinch.
Maximus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maximus throws a nice head kick!
Maximus is looking to land body kicks.
Maximus moves into the clinch.
Maximus lands a knee to the body.
Maximus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maximus displaying some good clinch control by pressing RicO up against the cage.
Maximus tries to stall but RicO uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maximus connects with a knee to the head.
RicO can't break the clinch.
Maximus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from RicO.
Maximus looking to throw knees to the head but RicO is blocking nicely.
RicO landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
RicO is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
RicO tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
RicO drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maximus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
RicO is trying to break the clinch but Maximus has him pressed against the cage.
Maximus avoiding damage as RicO throws knees to the body.
RicO gets control of Maximus's arms and successfully pulls guard. RicO will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
RicO bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maximus's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RicO lands a couple of decent looking shots.
RicO thows a big elbow that misses.
RicO postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
RicO working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
RicO throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maximus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
RicO throwing strikes but missing.
RicO throwing strikes from guard but Maximus blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
RicO passes Maximus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
RicO not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maximus gets a clinch.
Maximus is pressed up against the cage. RicO has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maximus down to the mat. Maximus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Battery Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of SPideR RicO.
Maximus lands a with a good body shot.
RicO tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maximus swivels and escapes.
Maximus misses with a double jab.
Maximus looks to land a combination but RicO avoids it well.
Maximus is looking to slow RicO down with leg kicks.
Battery Maximus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by RicO or perhaps it was just good defense by Maximus which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RicO tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maximus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maximus clinches up with RicO and pushes him back against the cage.
Maximus prevents the takedown attempt.
Maximus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maximus with a nice cross.
RicO fails in his attempt to clinch.
RicO fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maximus is looking to land body kicks.
Maximus lands a high kick!
Maximus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
RicO looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
RicO takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maximus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maximus misses the shot to the body.
RicO tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maximus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but RicO moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
RicO instigates a clinch.
RicO is working for takedown but Maximus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maximus lands a knee to the head.
RicO using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
RicO on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
RicO trying to stall but Maximus improves his position.
Maximus misses with a knee to the head.
RicO drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
RicO has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maximus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
RicO is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maximus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maximus connects with a nasty looking knee right to RicO's face.
RicO gets control of Maximus's arms and successfully pulls guard. RicO will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Maximus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
RicO is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Battery Maximus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on SPideR RicO's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
RicO is looking to clinch but Maximus is avoiding it.
Maximus clinches.
RicO keeps control of Maximus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maximus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from RicO.
Maximus managing to block the knees to the body from RicO.
RicO tries a knee to the head but Maximus blocks it.
Maximus is pushing RicO up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
RicO using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maximus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
RicO wants a takedown.
Maximus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maximus looking to throw knees to the head but RicO is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus misses with a knee strike.
RicO tries to pull guard but Maximus won't allow it.
Battery Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of SPideR RicO.
Maximus manages to break the clinch.
Maximus keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maximus stuffs the takedown.
RicO keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maximus instigates a clinch.
RicO throws a knee to the head but misses.
RicO managing to block the knees to the body from Maximus.
RicO fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maximus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from RicO.
Maximus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
RicO blocks a head kick by Maximus.
RicO tries to clinch there but Maximus circles away.
RicO looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
RicO is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maximus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maximus has escaped and now he's on top!
RicO is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RicO has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maximus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
RicO has his foot on Maximus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maximus works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus stands up from RicO's guard - Maximus perhaps looking for a knockout.
Maximus throws a series of punches but RicO avoids them all with ease.
Maximus throws the left hand but RicO avoids the punch easily.
RicO drives through with a takedown into guard.
RicO pushes down on Maximus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
RicO slips a nice elbow through Maximus's hands, connecting with Maximus's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
RicO sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maximus defending well though.
RicO is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
SPideR RicO has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
RicO seems to be working for a kimura but Maximus defends the submission attempt.
Maximus blocking the ground and pound attempt from RicO.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to SPideR RicO.
I think Maximus 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Battery Maximus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harry Spackman Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Spackman Jnr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Spackman Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santiago Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia clinches with his opponent.
Garcia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spackman Jnr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garcia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Garcia drags the fight down to the ground.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spackman Jnr's guard.
Spackman Jnr keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Spackman Jnr trying to strike off his back.
Spackman Jnr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garcia is controlling him.
Garcia stands and steps away. Spackman Jnr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Spackman Jnr doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia circles away.
Garcia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spackman Jnr.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spackman Jnr as he avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garcia.
Garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spackman Jnr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garcia manages to break the clinch.
Garcia has Spackman Jnr up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Spackman Jnr.
Spackman Jnr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Garcia looking to throw knees to the head but Spackman Jnr is blocking nicely.
Spackman Jnr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spackman Jnr wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.
Spackman Jnr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Spackman Jnr wants to clinch.
Spackman Jnr moves into the clinch.
Garcia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spackman Jnr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garcia takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spackman Jnr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garcia pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for Garcia with that takedown attempt.
Garcia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spackman Jnr.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt - Spackman Jnr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harry Spackman Jnr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Garcia.
Spackman Jnr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garcia moves into range and clinches up with Spackman Jnr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spackman Jnr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Spackman Jnr won't allow it.
Spackman Jnr misses with a knee strike.
Garcia creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spackman Jnr's defenses.
Garcia pushes off an throws an elbow but Spackman Jnr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Garcia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garcia looks gassed!
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spackman Jnr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garcia, pushing him back against the cage.
Spackman Jnr is trying to stall.
Spackman Jnr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Spackman Jnr effectively controlling the action here.
Spackman Jnr breaks the clinch.
Garcia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Spackman Jnr will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Garcia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Garcia stops Spackman Jnr from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spackman Jnr lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Garcia!
Garcia working to try and regain half guard.
Spackman Jnr dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spackman Jnr with shots to the head and body - Garcia looks very uncomfortable down there.
Spackman Jnr misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Spackman Jnr misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
A nice elbow there by Spackman Jnr.
Garcia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Garcia gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spackman Jnr throwing shots but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Spackman Jnr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spackman Jnr seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Spackman Jnr trying to pass the guard but Garcia defending well.
Garcia is pressing down on Spackman Jnr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Spackman Jnr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Spackman Jnr tries to pass.
Spackman Jnr throws and elbow that misses. Garcia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Spackman Jnr's guard. Nice move by Garcia!
Spackman Jnr trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Spackman Jnr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Garcia dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Garcia scores a takedown into full mount!
Spackman Jnr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spackman Jnr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spackman Jnr trying desperately to get to his feet.
Garcia landing strikes, looking to finish!
Garcia working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Spackman Jnr looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Garcia! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Santiago Garcia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel La Ruso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Aronoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). La Ruso comes to the cage accompanied by Miagi's Flute. Aronoff has chosen New Disease by Spineshank as his entrance music. Derek Aronoff is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel La Ruso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Aronoff!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aronoff tries to bum rush La Ruso with a series of wild strikes but La Ruso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Aronoff.
Derek Aronoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aronoff throws a shot from downtown. La Ruso moves away and avoids it.
La Ruso looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
La Ruso is looking to advance position but Aronoff has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
La Ruso wants to control but Aronoff is having none of it.
Aronoff can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as La Ruso is looking to escape.
La Ruso is looking to improve his position but Aronoff isn't that keen on the idea.
La Ruso regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Ruso is trying to maintain the position but Aronoff is very close to passing his half guard.
La Ruso wants to improve his position but Aronoff is controlling well.
La Ruso is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Aronoff pulls his head out easily.
La Ruso is trying to stand back up but Aronoff is controlling him
Aronoff wants to pass to mount but La Ruso is defending the position.
La Ruso is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
La Ruso is refusing to be controlled, as Aronoff sits in half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aronoff misses with a double jab.
La Ruso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aronoff.
Aronoff misses with an uppercut. La Ruso saw that one coming.
Aronoff drops La Ruso with a left and a right! Oh, La Ruso is hurt - Aronoff dives into side control looking to finish!
La Ruso is rocked!
It looks like Daniel La Ruso has been cut.
Aronoff controlling the position.
Oh La Ruso is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aronoff is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, La Ruso has escaped the position, nice work there.
La Ruso tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Aronoff presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
La Ruso seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Ruso is desperately trying to improve his position but Aronoff has a good base and remains in mount.
La Ruso is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
La Ruso is trying desperately to improve position.
Aronoff sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
La Ruso tries to lock up and control but Aronoff gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
La Ruso slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
La Ruso is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Aronoff pulls his head out easily.
La Ruso is breathing heavily.
La Ruso looking for submissions off his back.
Aronoff controlling the action here.
La Ruso trying to control from the bottom.
Aronoff is keen to just control but La Ruso is a slippery customer.
Aronoff trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Aronoff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel La Ruso's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aronoff ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aronoff tries a head kick but it misses.
Aronoff throws a sloppy head kick and La Ruso moves out of range easily.
Aronoff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by La Ruso.
Daniel La Ruso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aronoff throws a low kick but it's checked well by La Ruso.
A bone on bone clash there as La Ruso blocks the leg kick.
Aronoff misses with a body shot.
Aronoff throws a series of punches but La Ruso moves out of range.
Aronoff misses with a few strikes there.
La Ruso closes the distance and clinches.
La Ruso lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aronoff is looking to break free of the clinch but La Ruso has double underhooks.
Aronoff is breathing heavily.
Aronoff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Aronoff wants to get back to striking at distance but La Ruso won't allow it.
Aronoff takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aronoff wants to break free but La Ruso has control.
Aronoff has had enough of the clinch but La Ruso keeps him there for the moment.
La Ruso is working for takedown but Aronoff is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aronoff on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
La Ruso tries to land knees in the clinch but Aronoff avoids the damage to the body.
La Ruso with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aronoff jumps guard.
La Ruso advances position into side control!
La Ruso trying to control the position but Aronoff is working away.
Aronoff prevents La Ruso from improving position.
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.
La Ruso is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aronoff has escaped the position, nice work there.
La Ruso tries to stand but Aronoff controls the position and pulls La Ruso into his guard.
La Ruso postures up.
La Ruso works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aronoff trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aronoff trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but La Ruso manages to pass to mount!
La Ruso is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Aronoff can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
La Ruso goes for an armbar but Aronoff turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Aronoff.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
La Ruso looking for subs off his back but Aronoff has passed one foot through into half guard.
Aronoff looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Ruso is staying active underneath Aronoff, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
La Ruso is trying to control but Aronoff passes into side control!
La Ruso tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Aronoff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel La Ruso'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!
Aronoff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aronoff avoids the head kick by La Ruso.
Aronoff looks to land a body kick but La Ruso moved away.
Aronoff throws a series of punches but La Ruso moves out of range.
La Ruso moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab from Aronoff.
Aronoff throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Aronoff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aronoff takes a swing at La Ruso's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aronoff scores with a jab to the body.
Aronoff throws a sloppy head kick and La Ruso moves out of range easily.
Aronoff is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Aronoff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
La Ruso feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aronoff's calf.
Aronoff lands a with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Ruso misses with a body kick.
Aronoff throws a head kick that misses
and La Ruso counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Aronoff takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aronoff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by La Ruso. La Ruso obviously looking to wear him down.
La Ruso is looking to clinch but Aronoff is avoiding it.
La Ruso has taken the fight to the clinch.
La Ruso lands a knee to the body.
Aronoff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
La Ruso missing with knees to the body.
La Ruso trying to land knees to the body.
La Ruso looking for a takedown.
Aronoff prevents the takedown attempt.
La Ruso keeps control of Aronoff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aronoff tries to break the clinch but La Ruso is controlling the position.
Aronoff landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Ruso pulls Aronoff into guard.
La Ruso working for a triangle but Aronoff defends it easily.
La Ruso working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aronoff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aronoff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
La Ruso wants to improve his position but instead Aronoff has moved into half guard.
La Ruso wants to control but Aronoff is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Ruso trying to get back to full guard but Aronoff takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Aronoff controlling his opponent.
La Ruso sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Aronoff performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Ruso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aronoff's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aronoff's back!
La Ruso is looking to control Aronoff but Aronoff is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Aronoff defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
La Ruso looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Aronoff is controlling La Ruso 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Daniel La Ruso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Derek Aronoff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aronoff showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daniel La Ruso.
I think Aronoff 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Aronoff!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Oakenhorse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peeter Eeter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oakenhorse's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, TechnoViking - TechnoVikiing. Peeter Eeter has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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22
255 lbs
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245 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Oakenhorse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peeter Eeter!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oakenhorse shoots in and bounces Eeter off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Oakenhorse advances position into side control!
Oakenhorse is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eeter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Oakenhorse landing strikes.
Oakenhorse tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Oakenhorse 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.
Eeter is looking to reverse the position.
Oakenhorse wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Eeter, who protects the arm well.
Oakenhorse is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Eeter's shoulder. That is not cool.
Eeter throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Oakenhorse cracks Eeter with a big right hand but Eeter just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oakenhorse tries to move to mount but Eeter blocks the move with his legs.
Oakenhorse is looking to take a break and control but Eeter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oakenhorse advances to full mount.
Oakenhorse is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Eeter has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Eeter wants to hold on but Oakenhorse pushes him away.
Eeter is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oakenhorse is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Eeter can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Eeter is squirming around, avoiding Oakenhorse's attempts to control the action.
Oakenhorse goes for an armbar but Eeter turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Eeter.
Eeter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eeter wants to stand but Oakenhorse is controlling his posture from full guard.
Oakenhorse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eeter.
Eeter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oakenhorse. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oakenhorse controls Eeter momentarily but Eeter frees himself.
Eeter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eeter would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Oakenhorse throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eeter throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Eeter as Oakenhorse shoots in.
Eeter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thor Oakenhorse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oakenhorse shoots for a double leg takedown but Eeter sprawls well. He's pushed Oakenhorse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oakenhorse takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Eeter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oakenhorse is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Eeter misses.
Oakenhorse blocks a head kick by Eeter.
Oakenhorse takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Eeter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Eeter connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Eeter.
A nice combination there by Eeter.
Both fighters circling a little - Eeter finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eeter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oakenhorse shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Eeter pinned against the cage. Eeter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Oakenhorse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eeter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Eeter.
Eeter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oakenhorse closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Eeter to the mat! Eeter manages to get full guard.
Oakenhorse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eeter is keeping the position for now.
Eeter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oakenhorse is one step ahead there.
Eeter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oakenhorse pushing down on Eeter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peeter Eeter will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Oakenhorse checks a leg kick.
Oakenhorse bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Oakenhorse is looking to take a break and control but Eeter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eeter seems a little lost for a moment, as Oakenhorse dominates the positioning.
Oakenhorse trying to control the action but Eeter is working from the bottom.
Oakenhorse advances to mount.
Oakenhorse looking to control and managing it successfully.
Eeter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oakenhorse controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oakenhorse is trying to control here but Eeter has managed to regain half guard.
Oakenhorse sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Thor Oakenhorse just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Oakenhorse misses the jab.
Oakenhorse fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oakenhorse shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oakenhorse fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thor Oakenhorse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oakenhorse on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Eeter. Eeter obviously looking to wear him down.
Eeter throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eeter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oakenhorse takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eeter bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eeter cracks the inside of Oakenhorse's front leg.
Eeter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eeter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eeter throws a head kick that Oakenhorse semi-blocks.
Oakenhorse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eeter connects with a high kick.
Peeter Eeter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eeter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oakenhorse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eeter but Eeter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eeter throws a sloppy head kick and Oakenhorse moves out of range easily.
Oakenhorse darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thor Oakenhorse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oakenhorse is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Oakenhorse wants to control but Eeter is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eeter wants to control but Oakenhorse is keeping busy.
Oakenhorse is looking for a kimura here.
Oakenhorse seems to be looking for submissions.
Eeter pushes Oakenhorse off looking to stand but Oakenhorse dives back in and keeps control.
Oakenhorse is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Eeter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Oakenhorse is looking for a kimura but Eeter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oakenhorse to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eeter wants to control but Oakenhorse is keeping busy.
Oakenhorse wants to free his trapped foot but Eeter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Oakenhorse throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Eeter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oakenhorse.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Eeter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oakenhorse is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Oakenhorse blocks the body kick.
Eeter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peeter Eeter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Eeter misses.
Oakenhorse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Eeter, right into the meat.
Eeter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eeter scores with a kick to the body.
Eeter with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Eeter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peeter Eeter 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!
Oakenhorse shoots in for a takedown but Eeter shows good takedown defense.
Oakenhorse scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Eeter is trying to control Oakenhorse's posture but Oakenhorse avoids it.
Eeter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Oakenhorse is looking to advance position but Eeter won't allow it.
Eeter is looking to escape.
Eeter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oakenhorse in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Eeter tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Oakenhorse!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thor Oakenhorse!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vekkuli Toveri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dana Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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218 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vekkuli Toveri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dana Black!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toveri drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Black sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Black makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Black.
Toveri thows a big elbow that misses.
Toveri is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Black has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Toveri is looking to defend but Black has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Toveri! Black pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Toveri taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dana Black!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Bater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsuo Fujikage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katsuo Fujikage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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216 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leroy Bater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Katsuo Fujikage!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujikage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bater lands the left hand.
It looks like Katsuo Fujikage has been cut.
Fujikage is looking to clinch.
Fujikage shoots in but no luck this time.
Bater clinches up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Fujikage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujikage can't find room to land a body shot as Bater controls the action.
Fujikage gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fujikage fails to pull guard.
Bater lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fujikage backwards.
Fujikage tries a knee to the head but Bater blocks it.
Fujikage tries a knee to the head but Bater blocks it.
Fujikage tries a knee to the head but Bater blocks it.
Bater tries to score a body lock takedown but Fujikage shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fujikage pushes off an throws an elbow but Bater leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bater has hold of one of Fujikage's legs. Fujikage is fighting the takedown attempt but Bater gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bater controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bater tries to free his leg and advance position but Fujikage is retaining full guard.
Fujikage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bater throwing strikes from guard but Fujikage blocks nicely.
Fujikage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bater gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bater stays in close to Fujikage's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bater sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fujikage's guard.
Bater content to control rather than advance.
Fujikage is trying to maintain the position but Bater is very close to passing his half guard.
Bater performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fujikage trying to control but Bater postures up.
Bater looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ground and pound from Bater.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bater is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fujikage!
Bater in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fujikage is desperately trying to improve his position but Bater has a good base and remains in mount.
Bater controlling his opponent.
Fujikage tries to hold on but Bater pushes him away.
Fujikage is desperately trying to improve his position but Bater has a good base and remains in mount.
Bater lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fujikage is desperately trying to improve his position but Bater has a good base and remains in mount.
Fujikage tries to lock up and control but Bater gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bater punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fujikage is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fujikage looks gassed!
Bater sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
BOOM! Bater connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Bater.
Bater lands a big elbow.
Bater blocks Fujikage's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Fujikage is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bater with shots to the head and body - Fujikage looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fujikage tries to hold on but Bater postures up.
Fujikage working to try and regain half guard.
Bater content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Bater.
Fujikage can't escape the position.
Bater tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fujikage regains half guard.
Fujikage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bater is working away from the top position though.
Bater 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bater lands a nice short elbow.
Fujikage trying to control but Bater postures up.
Bater lands with a punch from half guard.
Fujikage wants to get back to his feet.
Bater is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bater looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fujikage with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bater lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fujikage is staying active underneath Bater, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bater scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bater is taking a breather. Fujikage says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Bater dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Katsuo Fujikage's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bater tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fujikage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fujikage wants to clinch.
Bater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fujikage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fujikage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bater swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bater takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bater.
Fujikage unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bater lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fujikage scores a nice knee to the body.
Bater is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fujikage lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Fujikage.
It looks like Leroy Bater has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Fujikage.
Fujikage breaks the clinch.
No luck for Fujikage with that takedown attempt.
Fujikage takes the fight into the clinch.
Fujikage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bater tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bater shoots for a double leg takedown but Fujikage sprawls well. He's pushed Bater's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujikage tries to clinch but Bater is having none of it.
Fujikage tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bater swivels and escapes.
Fujikage moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fujikage jumps guard and drags Bater to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fujikage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bater content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fujikage being controlled here, momentarily.
Bater looking to pass the guard.
Fujikage had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bater is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Fujikage Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bater's back instead.
Fujikage looking for the RNC.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujikage doesn't have the hooks in and Bater manages to turn into his guard.
Bater preventing the sweep.
Fujikage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bater stands and throws Fujikage's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bater controlling the position from side mount.
Bater wants to control but Fujikage is keeping him busy.
Bater sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fujikage is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fujikage is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bater has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fujikage struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujikage is looking to reverse the position.
Bater controls the position.
Bater scores with a couple of short elbows.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fujikage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bater shoots in but Fujikage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Bater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fujikage shoots in and drives through. Bater sprawls well.
Bater shoots in and bounces Fujikage off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bater showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bater passes into half guard.
Fujikage is looking to control Bater's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fujikage avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bater sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fujikage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bater in particular looking to stall.
Bater is thwarting Fujikage's attempts to control the position.
Fujikage is pressing down on Bater's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fujikage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bater controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsuo Fujikage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!
Fujikage closes the distance and clinches.
Fujikage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fujikage throws a head kick but Bater moves out of range.
Bater takes a swing at Fujikage's ribcage but misses.
Bater closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fujikage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fujikage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bater lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fujikage on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fujikage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bater is working away from the top position though.
Bater performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fujikage looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujikage tries to roll over but Bater keeps him under control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bater clinches up with Fujikage and pushes him back against the cage.
Bater has Fujikage pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bater pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fujikage tumbling to the mat - Bater dives into Fujikage's guard.
Fujikage can't keep his opponent in guard - Bater advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bater performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fujikage wants to get back to full guard.
Fujikage on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bater is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujikage looking for submissions off his back.
Fujikage is in trouble now - Bater has advanced to mount!
Bater avoids the attempt from Fujikage to control.
Bater looking to finish Fujikage with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fujikage!
Bater lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fujikage is looking to get to half guard.
Bater takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fujikage wants to control but Bater is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bater looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fujikage is looking to get to half guard.
Bater controlling from the full mount.
Bater pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fujikage is working to get back to half guard.
Bater lands a heavy elbow.
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.
Fujikage taking shots to the head.
Bater tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fujikage tries to lock up and control but Bater gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bater scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fujikage wants to hold on but Bater pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bater cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bater prevents Fujikage from getting the reversal.
Fujikage is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fujikage wants to hold on but Bater pushes him away.
Bater content just to control the position here.
Bater with a couple of short strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Bater showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bater 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Bater!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nic Newcomer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dag Luther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newcomer's entrance music is High by Lil Wayne. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nic Newcomer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dag Luther!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Newcomer.
Newcomer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Dag Luther has been cut.
Newcomer takes a swing at Luther's ribcage but misses.
Luther blocks a leg kick.
Luther checks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Newcomer misses.
Luther closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Newcomer to the mat! Newcomer manages to get full guard.
Luther pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newcomer is keeping the position for now.
Luther is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luther postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Newcomer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Luther, into his guard.
Luther looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Luther manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Luther content just to control the position here.
Luther stands up from mount. Strange move.
Luther drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luther passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Newcomer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Newcomer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Newcomer missing with a left hand there. Luther was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nic Newcomer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newcomer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newcomer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Newcomer fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luther shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Newcomer wants to stand but Luther is controlling the position.
Luther looking to pass the guard.
Luther sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Newcomer's guard.
Luther is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Newcomer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Newcomer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Luther on the ground.
Luther is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Luther looks gassed!
Newcomer is trying to escape the mount but Luther keeps good control and instead manages to take Newcomer's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newcomer is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Newcomer prevents Luther from getting a body triangle.
Luther is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Newcomer with him. Newcomer is trying to defend but Luther has an arm under the chin now! Newcomer grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dag Luther!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Peterwhacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Popeye Mcgrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Peterwhacker might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bad to the Bone by George Thorogood. Mcgrady is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Peterwhacker!
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, Popeye Mcgrady!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterwhacker tries to clinch up.
Peterwhacker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Popeye Mcgrady has been cut.
Peterwhacker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peterwhacker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mcgrady avoids the body shot from Peterwhacker.
Peterwhacker jabs at Mcgrady's body.
Nice takedown defense from Peterwhacker. No joy for Mcgrady on that attempt.
Mcgrady takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterwhacker just misses with a punch to the body.
Peterwhacker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Peterwhacker knocks Mcgrady to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Mcgrady is rocked!
Mcgrady looks gassed!
Peterwhacker tries to advance to mount but Mcgrady denies him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Peterwhacker has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mcgrady!
Peterwhacker raining down shots from the mount!
The cut above Popeye Mcgrady's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mcgrady is working to get back to half guard.
Peterwhacker goes for an armbar but Mcgrady turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mcgrady.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgrady passes into half guard.
Peterwhacker wants to improve his position but Mcgrady is controlling well.
Mcgrady throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mcgrady is trying to work for a kimura but Peterwhacker is defending well.
Peterwhacker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mcgradyis looking to pass into half guard but Peterwhacker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Peterwhacker is in guard.
Mcgrady working for a triangle but Peterwhacker defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgrady keeping moving, preventing Peterwhacker from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterwhacker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Peterwhacker decides to stand back up. Peterwhacker steps back and let's Mcgrady get back to his feet.
A combination from Peterwhacker does no damage.
Peterwhacker tries to clinch but Mcgrady moves out of range.
Peterwhacker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcgrady swivels and escapes.
Mcgrady clinches up against the cage.
Mcgrady tries for a takedown but Peterwhacker manages to get underhooks.
Mcgrady is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Peterwhacker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Michael Peterwhacker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Popeye Mcgrady.
Peterwhacker wants a takedown but no success here.
Mcgrady is looking to control Peterwhacker's arms but Peterwhacker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mcgrady has his back to the cage.
Peterwhacker is pressed up against the cage. Mcgrady has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Peterwhacker down to the mat. Peterwhacker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A decent looking cross lands there for Peterwhacker.
Popeye Mcgrady's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mcgrady steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterwhacker.
Peterwhacker shoots in but Mcgrady avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A right-left combo lands from Mcgrady.
Mcgrady shoots in and bounces Peterwhacker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrady looking to pass the guard.
Peterwhacker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mcgrady postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Peterwhacker will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Peterwhacker wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcgrady trying to control but Peterwhacker is working from the bottom.
Mcgrady 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.
Mcgrady thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mcgrady with a lazy takedown attempt
and Peterwhacker counters with a left and a right that stings Mcgrady.
Peterwhacker moves in looking to clinch but Mcgrady pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterwhacker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcgrady avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcgrady cracks Peterwhacker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mcgrady avoids a punch combination nicely.
Popeye Mcgrady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterwhacker has managed to clinch.
Mcgrady stalling the fight.
Peterwhacker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mcgrady is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Peterwhacker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Peterwhacker stops a takedown attempt from Mcgrady.
Peterwhacker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mcgrady wants to break free but Peterwhacker has control.
Mcgrady has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Peterwhacker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Peterwhacker wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcgrady won't allow it.
Peterwhacker can't get the takedown.
Mcgrady tries to score a body lock takedown but Peterwhacker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Peterwhacker manages to pull guard.
Peterwhacker looking for a sweep. Not yet Peterwhacker, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Peterwhacker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Popeye Mcgrady's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mcgrady scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Peterwhacker doesn't seem bothered though.
Mcgrady gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Peterwhacker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Peterwhacker looks for a takedown but Mcgrady sprawls well.
Mcgrady shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peterwhacker as he jumps to the side.
Mcgrady has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mcgrady there as he acknowledges the shot.
Peterwhacker looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcgrady is just out of range.
Peterwhacker throws a sloppy head kick and Mcgrady moves out of range easily.
Mcgrady tries to clinch but Peterwhacker is having none of it.
Mcgrady looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterwhacker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcgrady works his way into side control.
Peterwhacker tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgrady tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mcgrady has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Peterwhacker explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Peterwhacker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Mcgrady counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mcgrady is pushing down on Peterwhacker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Peterwhacker is fighting to maintain full guard but Mcgrady has managed to sneak the leg through.
Peterwhacker tries to roll over but Mcgrady keeps him under control.
Mcgrady looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Popeye Mcgrady has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peterwhacker is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterwhacker is working hard here to advance position.
Mcgrady is looking for a kimura but Peterwhacker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mcgrady to get the leverage.
Peterwhacker is looking to escape.
Mcgrady trying to pass the guard but Peterwhacker defending well.
Peterwhacker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mcgrady stands up and waves to Peterwhacker to follow him.
Mcgrady shoots in but Peterwhacker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Michael Peterwhacker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Popeye Mcgrady.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterwhacker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mcgrady on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrady fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Peterwhacker clinches with his opponent.
Mcgrady is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Peterwhacker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Peterwhacker gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Peterwhacker drops back looking for a leg! Mcgrady is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mcgrady manages to kick Peterwhacker off! Peterwhacker jumps back into Mcgrady's guard.
Mcgrady avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mcgrady has his feet on Peterwhacker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Peterwhacker tries to clinch
and Mcgrady counters with a takedown into side control.
Peterwhacker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mcgrady wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Peterwhacker taking a bit of punishment here - Mcgrady scoring with strikes.
Peterwhacker is trying to improve his position.
Peterwhacker sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterwhacker tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Peterwhacker is looking for a sweep. Mcgrady is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcgrady wants to free his trapped foot but Peterwhacker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mcgrady seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mcgrady walks into a left hand.
Peterwhacker lands a lovely overhand right.
Mcgrady scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Peterwhacker actively working from the bottom here.
Peterwhacker misses with some strikes from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgrady takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mcgrady prevents Peterwhacker from improving his position.
Mcgrady is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Peterwhacker has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Popeye Mcgrady showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Popeye Mcgrady's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mcgrady fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Peterwhacker looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcgrady is just out of range.
Mcgrady decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mcgrady is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Peterwhacker is controlling Mcgrady's trapped leg to prevent Mcgrady from advancing to side control.
Mcgrady is looking for a kimura here.
Peterwhacker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mcgrady thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peterwhacker working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcgrady wants to pass the guard but Peterwhacker is keeping the position.
Mcgrady drops back looking for a leg! Peterwhacker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Peterwhacker manages to kick Mcgrady off! Mcgrady jumps back into Peterwhacker's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A shot to the body from Peterwhacker misses
and Mcgrady counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mcgrady.
Mcgrady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcgrady thows a big elbow that misses.
Peterwhacker keeping full guard, as Mcgrady tries to pass.
Mcgrady is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Peterwhacker looking for a sweep. Not yet Peterwhacker, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterwhacker manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mcgrady is trying to escape the mount.
Peterwhacker is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mcgrady has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mcgrady can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterwhacker takes Mcgrady's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Mcgrady is in trouble.
Peterwhacker lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Mcgrady hold on?!
Peterwhacker keeps control of the position as Mcgrady tries to break free.
Peterwhacker looking for the choke but no joy.
Peterwhacker scores with punches to the body.
Mcgrady preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Peterwhacker.
Mcgrady turns into Peterwhacker and is now in his guard.
Mcgrady trying to control the position from guard on top but Peterwhacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peterwhacker has his foot on Mcgrady's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcgrady works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterwhacker tries to strike from the bottom.
Mcgrady wants to control from the top but Peterwhacker keeps moving.
Mcgrady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peterwhacker is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mcgrady closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Peterwhacker is trying to get back to half guard.
Mcgrady is putting a hurting on Peterwhacker here, landing some big shots from side control.
Peterwhacker tries to buck Mcgrady off but Mcgrady is having none of it.
Peterwhacker struggling a bit here.
Peterwhacker tries to buck Mcgrady off but Mcgrady is having none of it.
Mcgrady is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Peterwhacker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Popeye Mcgrady comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mcgrady 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Popeye Mcgrady!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jayson Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chase has chosen All the Above - Maino as his entrance music. John Chase is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jayson Ward!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Chase!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chase changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ward tries to avoid it but Chase manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ward to the ground. Ward escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chase tries to clinch but Ward moves out of range.
Ward tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chase counters with a takedown into side control.
Ward is being controlled here.
Ward misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Ward is trying to get back to half guard.
Ward seems a little lost for a moment, as Chase dominates the positioning.
Chase is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ward is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chase just content to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy.
Chase decides to stand back up. Chase steps back and let's Ward get back to his feet.
Ward stuffs the takedown.
Chase looks to land a body kick but Ward moved away.
Ward is looking to land body kicks.
Chase scores with a nice strike.
Chase throws a leg kick but Ward sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase fails to land the takedown.
Jayson Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Chase.
Horrible takedown by Chase or perhaps it was just good defense by Ward which made him look bad.
Ward dodges the punch combination from Chase.
Ward misses with a low kick as Chase jumps back.
Ward scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chase is trying to stand up here but Ward is controlling him well.
Chase is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ward.
Ward tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Chase is looking to improve his position.
Chase has one foot on Ward's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Chase is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chase shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chase showed some decent athleticism there.
Chase looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to improve his position but Chase is controlling well.
Chase sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ward defending well though.
Chase looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chase is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chase is looking for a kimura but Ward is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chase to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Chase dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ward looks to land a body kick but Chase moved away.
Ward stalks Chase and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chase's face. Chase staggers backwards, shaken.
Chase looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chase moves out of range of the body kick from Ward.
Ward scores with a one two! Chase had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ward shoots for a double leg takedown but Chase sprawls well. He's pushed Ward's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ward is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chase is controlling him.
Ward looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chase puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward tries to kick Chase off in order to stand up. Chase Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chase wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
Chase content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ward regains half guard there - taking advantage of Chase's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Chase is tying to control. Ward wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chase might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ward kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ward wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Chase seems content to control.
Chase is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chase decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Chase is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase fails to land the takedown.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chase swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ward closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chase keeping his opponent close.
Ward working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chase looks to move to half guard but instead Ward has passed into mount! Damn!
Ward with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Chase tries to reverse the position but Ward maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Chase will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
No luck for Ward with that takedown attempt.
Chase fails with a takedown attempt.
Chase dodges the punch combination from Ward.
Chase looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward drives through and clinches with Chase against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase prevents Ward from breaking the clinch.
Chase keeps control of Ward as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chase stalls.
Ward wants to break free but Chase has control.
Chase doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chase fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jayson Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Chase.
Chase breaks the clinch.
Ward throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chase moves in looking to clinch but Ward pushes him off.
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.
Chase shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ward but Ward pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ward scores with a nice body kick.
Chase with a poor takedown
and Ward counters with a series of strikes. Chase will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chase takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chase with a poor takedown
and Ward counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Chase!
Ward stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Chase has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jayson Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chase takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase has his takedown stuffed
and Ward counters with a thumping low kick.
Ward fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chase sprawls well initially but Ward persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chase looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ward wants to stand but Chase has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Ward not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chase wants to get back to his feet.
Ward gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Ward gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ward wants to stand but Chase is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jayson Ward clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chase.
Chase swats away the attempt to clinch by Ward.
Ward goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Chase shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ward counters with a left and a right that stings Chase.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chase pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chase is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ward looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chase is fending him off so far but Ward persists. Nope, Chase circles away and we're back to standing.
Chase throws a body kick the misses
and Ward holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ward wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chase has him pressed against the cage.
Chase can't break the clinch.
Chase wants to break free but Ward has control.
Chase tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ward just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jayson Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Chase.
Chase tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ward just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chase leaning against his opponent.
Chase pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chase shoots in but no luck this time.
Chase takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chase shoots in but Ward avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch but Chase swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ward swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chase misses with a hook. Ward ducked under it nicely.
Ward wants to clinch up but Chase keeps it at a distance.
Chase misses with a takedown
and Ward counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase keeps control of Ward as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chase stalls.
A bit of stalling here from Ward.
Chase tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ward prevents a body shot from Chase.
Chase breaks from the clinch.
Ward looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chase is fending him off so far but Ward persists. Nope, Chase circles away and we're back to standing.
Chase fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ward checks it well.
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.
Chase has his takedown stuffed
and Ward counters with a takedown into side control.
Ward tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ward has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chase manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chase is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jayson Ward had his way with John Chase in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chase tries to clinch but Ward is having none of it.
Chase throws a right hand that Ward ducks under and follows up with a left that Ward also avoids with ease.
Chase moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ward looks to land a combination but Chase avoids it well.
Chase keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ward lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase wants to clinch up but Ward keeps it at a distance.
Ward throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Chase or perhaps it was just good defense by Ward which made him look bad.
Chase is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ward shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chase pinned against the cage. Chase gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chase tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ward throws a hook but Chase blocks it.
Chase tries for a takedown but Ward circles away easily
and Ward counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to get up but he can't break Chase's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chase can't keep his opponent in guard - Ward advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chase has one foot on Ward's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Chase doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ward counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jayson Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Chase.
Chase wants to control but Ward passes easily into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chase is looking for a sweep. Ward is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase moves into full guard.
Chase is working an open guard so Ward takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ward fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ward throws a head kick but Chase moves out of range.
Ward changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chase looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ward has control of an arm but Chase manages to advance to Ward's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chase breaks Ward's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Chase stands and steps away. Ward gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Chase tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ward counters by moving into the clinch.
Ward looking to slow down the pace here.
Chase escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chase with a poor takedown
and Ward counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chase's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chase swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jayson Ward showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ward has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayson Ward!
Jayson Ward retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gringo Gringo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Benton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Benton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gringo Gringo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gringo misses with a wild combination.
Gringo misses with a few strikes there.
Gringo fails to land with a series of punches.
Benton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benton drops his hands momentarily and Gringo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Benton dodges the punch combination from Gringo.
Benton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gringo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gringo misses with a two punch combination.
Gringo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Sam Benton has been cut.
Gringo checks a low kick from Benton.
Benton looks to land a combination but Gringo avoids it well.
A shot to de liver by Gringo. Beautiful body shot.
Benton dodges the punch combination from Gringo.
A bone on bone clash there as Gringo blocks the leg kick.
Benton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gringo finds it's way round the side to connect with Benton's head.
Gringo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Benton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Gringo - that landed with a thud.
Benton is looking to break free of the clinch but Gringo has double underhooks.
Gringo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gringo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gringo works on Benton's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Gringo - just one landing.
Benton is breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Gringo as he connects with a hook.
A low kick from Gringo misses
and Benton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Benton walks into a left hand.
Benton throws and low kick but Gringo moves out of range easily.
Gringo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gringo moves into range and clinches up with Benton.
A shot in the inside from Gringo.
Gringo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benton backwards.
Gringo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gringo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gringo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gringo lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gringo.
A shot in the inside from Gringo.
Gringo lands a shoulder strike.
Sam Benton's cut is getting worse.
Gringo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gringo lands with an overhand left.
Gringo takes the fight into the clinch.
Gringo lands a body punch.
Gringo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gringo tries to land knees in the clinch but Benton avoids the damage to the body.
Gringo breaks the clinch.
Gringo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gringo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gringo misses with a head kick.
Gringo throws a nice looking combination but Benton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton dodges the punch combination from Gringo.
Benton moves forwards but Gringo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gringo throws a right hand that Benton ducks under and follows up with a left that Benton also avoids with ease.
Gringo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gringo works Benton's body with a nice hook.
A punch combination from Gringo misses.
Gringo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Gringo.
Gringo misses with a two punch combination.
Benton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gringo misses with a double jab
and Benton counters with a series of strikes. Gringo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gringo throws a head kick but Benton moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gringo, as that shot connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gringo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gringo misses with a series of wild punches.
Gringo throws a series of punches but Benton moves out of range.
Gringo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton throws a solid leg kick but Gringo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Benton.
Benton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gringo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gringo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gringo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sam Benton's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Benton misses with a looping left.
Gringo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gringo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Benton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A left lands for Gringo.
Gringo misses with a series of wild punches.
Gringo lands with a cross.
Gringo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gringo's corner calls for a 1-2. Gringo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A left and a right from Gringo both land. Nice combination.
A right-left combo lands from Gringo.
Jeez, Sam Benton's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Benton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sam Benton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gringo Gringo!
Gringo Gringo is the new heavyweight champion!
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