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SPFL 8- Cole vs. Boyer PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Wagstaff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urie Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wagstaff comes to the cage accompanied by How High. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calvin Wagstaff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Urie Fedotov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagstaff shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fedotov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Wagstaff has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fedotov is proving hard to escape from.
Fedotov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wagstaff's guard.
Wagstaff keeping moving, preventing Fedotov from controlling successfully.
Wagstaff is trying to keep Fedotov in close.
Wagstaff keeping full guard, as Fedotov tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fedotov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wagstaff is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wagstaff is trying to control the position but Fedotov postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fedotov gets caught flat footed, as Wagstaff shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagstaff keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fedotov's head.
Fedotov had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wagstaff is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Fedotov Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wagstaff's back instead.
Fedotov has the hooks in. Wagstaff is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wagstaff is working hard here to advance position.
Wagstaff defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wagstaff wants to escape the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fedotov is persistently looking for the submission but Wagstaff is defending it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wagstaff is trying to defend against the choke here but Fedotov has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Fedotov Tightens the hold and Wagstaff taps out furiously! Fedotov displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Urie Fedotov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kory Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cornelius Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cornelius Mendez told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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213 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kory Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cornelius Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson throws a right hand that Mendez ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendez also avoids with ease.
Mendez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mendez is trying to buck Tyson off.
Mendez sneaks back into half guard.
Tyson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mendez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mendez pushes Tyson off looking to stand but Tyson dives back in and keeps control.
Tyson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mendez scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Tyson manages to mount him!
Tyson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tyson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tyson 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 one minute gone in the round.
Tyson lands a heavy elbow.
Tyson tries to control but Mendez wriggling away.
Tyson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Tyson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mendez is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tyson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mendez working to try and regain half guard.
Mendez is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
BOOM! Tyson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tyson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tyson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mendez for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tyson looking to control but Mendez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tyson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mendez is squirming around, avoiding Tyson's attempts to control the action.
Mendez is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tyson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Kory Tyson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Tyson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mendez!
It looks like Kory Tyson has been cut.
Tyson checks a low kick from Mendez.
Mendez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mendez blocks the body kick.
Mendez misses with a kick to the body
and Tyson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mendez throws a sloppy head kick and Tyson moves out of range easily.
Cornelius Mendez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mendez swinging wilding here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mendez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cornelius Mendez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kory Tyson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mendez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tyson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crack! A monster head kick from Mendez and Tyson falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Mendez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cornelius Mendez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between FaTTy McButterPantZ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zumbi dos Palmares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, FaTTy McButterPantZ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zumbi dos Palmares!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dos Palmares feints and as McButterPantZ raises his hands in defense, dos Palmares changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McButterPantZ is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McButterPantZ keeping moving, preventing dos Palmares from controlling successfully.
McButterPantZ looking to control.
dos Palmares must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McButterPantZ working for a triangle but dos Palmares defends it easily.
dos Palmares seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McButterPantZ looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McButterPantZ is on top in guard.
McButterPantZ won't allow dos Palmares to sweep him here.
McButterPantZ trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
dos Palmares has control of McButterPantZ's left arm, preventing McButterPantZ from doing any damage.
McButterPantZ thows a big elbow that misses.
McButterPantZ preventing the sweep.
McButterPantZ landing with the ground and pound.
dos Palmares wants to stand and escape but McButterPantZ is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McButterPantZ stays in close to dos Palmares's body and controls the position.
dos Palmares looking for a sweep. Not yet dos Palmares, not yet.
McButterPantZ scoring with punches to the head and body.
McButterPantZ loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McButterPantZ trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
dos Palmares has his hands on McButterPantZ's head, controlling the position.
McButterPantZ stopping the sweep attempt from dos Palmares.
McButterPantZ landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dos Palmares working a defensive guard here.
dos Palmares avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McButterPantZ looking to pass the guard.
McButterPantZ slips nicely into half guard.
dos Palmares is not content to let McButterPantZ control the position.
McButterPantZ lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McButterPantZ drops an elbow to the side of dos Palmares's head.
dos Palmares trying to control from the bottom.
McButterPantZ working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
dos Palmares is trying to stand.
dos Palmares looks gassed!
McButterPantZ thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
dos Palmares is looking for a sweep. McButterPantZ is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McButterPantZ is working for a kimura but dos Palmares is defending it quite comfortably.
McButterPantZ thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed dos Palmares's head.
McButterPantZ working dos Palmares over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
FaTTy McButterPantZ dominated that round.
That's time! McButterPantZ's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McButterPantZ thows a body shot but no joy.
dos Palmares circles away from the clinch attempt.
McButterPantZ misses with a takedown
and dos Palmares counters with a single leg into guard. McButterPantZ didn't expect that.
McButterPantZ striking off his back.
dos Palmares should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
McButterPantZ is looking for a triangle but dos Palmares pushes his legs off easily.
McButterPantZ might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McButterPantZ wants to sweep here but dos Palmares controlling him for the moment.
McButterPantZ 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.
dos Palmares trying to control the position from guard on top but McButterPantZ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
dos Palmares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McButterPantZ swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McButterPantZ isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. dos Palmares stacks McButterPantZ on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by dos Palmares!
McButterPantZ gets back to half guard.
dos Palmares controlling the action here.
McButterPantZ is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McButterPantZ looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
dos Palmares blocks the strikes from McButterPantZ.
McButterPantZ missing with punches from the bottom.
McButterPantZ looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
dos Palmares trying to control the action but McButterPantZ is working from the bottom.
McButterPantZ is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
dos Palmares moves in looking to clinch but McButterPantZ pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McButterPantZ closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
dos Palmares is looking to improve his position.
dos Palmares is defending against the submission attempts here by McButterPantZ.
McButterPantZ is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so dos Palmares is just riding it out for now. McButterPantZ eventually gives up the hold.
dos Palmares moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
dos Palmares wants to sweep here but McButterPantZ controlling him for the moment.
McButterPantZ drops back looking for a leg! dos Palmares is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and dos Palmares manages to kick McButterPantZ off! McButterPantZ jumps back into dos Palmares's guard.
McButterPantZ avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McButterPantZ throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zumbi dos Palmares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! McButterPantZ's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McButterPantZ thows a body shot but no joy.
McButterPantZ tries a head kick but it misses.
FaTTy McButterPantZ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McButterPantZ tries to clinch up.
McButterPantZ closes the distance and clinches.
dos Palmares changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McButterPantZ fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McButterPantZ closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
dos Palmares tries to score a body lock takedown but McButterPantZ shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McButterPantZ lands a takedown into guard.
McButterPantZ 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.
McButterPantZ trying to control the position from guard on top but dos Palmares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dos Palmares is looking to stand up but McButterPantZ isn't so interested in that idea.
McButterPantZ stays in close to dos Palmares's body and controls the position.
dos Palmares avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McButterPantZ thows a big elbow that misses.
dos Palmares keeping moving, preventing McButterPantZ from controlling successfully.
McButterPantZ preventing the sweep.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
dos Palmares tries to clinch up.
dos Palmares shoots in but no luck this time.
FaTTy McButterPantZ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zumbi dos Palmares.
dos Palmares takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McButterPantZ closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
dos Palmares has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McButterPantZ is working away from the top position though.
McButterPantZ not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McButterPantZ thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McButterPantZ slips a nice elbow through dos Palmares's hands, connecting with dos Palmares's forehead.
dos Palmares trying to hold on to McButterPantZ's head to control him but McButterPantZ postures up.
McButterPantZ looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McButterPantZ sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. dos Palmares defending well though.
McButterPantZ lands strikes from half guard.
dos Palmares wants to control but McButterPantZ is keeping busy.
dos Palmares is staying active underneath McButterPantZ, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
dos Palmares has his hands clasped together around McButterPantZ's back. He's all about the action.
McButterPantZ is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. dos Palmares doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McButterPantZ.
McButterPantZ trying to control from half guard but dos Palmares is working away.
McButterPantZ sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. dos Palmares defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
FaTTy McButterPantZ showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McButterPantZ has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... FaTTy McButterPantZ!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Parantainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slimbo Kice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kice comes into a darkened arena with his song building. F**k The Other Side kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Parantainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slimbo Kice!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kice throws a leg kick but Parantainen checks it.
Parantainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kice.
Kice keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parantainen slips a jab and a cross from Kice.
Kice throws a series of punches but Parantainen avoids them all with ease.
Parantainen tries for a takedown but Kice sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kice misses with a few strikes there.
Kice tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parantainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parantainen manages to avoid it.
Kice takes the fight into the clinch.
Kice lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kice lands a body punch.
Parantainen tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Parantainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parantainen goes for a takedown attempt but Kice pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kice looks to land a combination but Parantainen avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kice throws an overhand right that lands on Parantainen's shoulder, as Parantainen tries to avoid the shot.
Kice connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Ray Parantainen has been cut.
A punch combination from Kice misses.
Parantainen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kice tries to avoid it but Parantainen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kice to the ground. Kice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kice misses with a hook.
Kice misses with a head kick.
A nice combination there by Kice.
Parantainen looks for a takedown but Kice sprawls well.
Kice throws a nice looking combination but Parantainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parantainen shoots in but no luck this time.
Kice fails to land with a series of punches.
Kice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slimbo Kice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kice tries to bum rush Parantainen with a series of wild strikes but Parantainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parantainen misses with a takedown attempt - Kice sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Parantainen is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kice throws a right and a left that Parantainen avoids nicely.
A combination from Kice does no damage.
Parantainen fails with the takedown.
Parantainen has a takedown stuffed.
Parantainen shoots in looking for a takedown. Kice tries to sprawl out of it but Parantainen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kice manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kice fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Parantainen, pushing him back against the cage.
Parantainen looking for a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Kice.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kice.
Kice lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kice presses Parantainen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kice throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Kice does it's job there.
Kice works Parantainen's body with a nice hook.
Kice throws a leg kick but Parantainen checks it.
Kice swinging wilding here.
Kice misses with the combination.
Kice connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Parantainen momentarily.
Kice lands a with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kice tries to bum rush Parantainen with a series of wild strikes but Parantainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kice looks to score with a jab to the body but Parantainen is just out of range.
Kice has managed to clinch.
Kice scores with a shot to the side of Parantainen's head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Parantainen. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kice lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Kice.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kice.
Kice wants to get back to striking at distance but Parantainen won't allow it.
Kice lands a body shot.
Kice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slimbo Kice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parantainen checks the leg kick.
Kice works over Parantainen's head and body with a nice combination.
Ray Parantainen's cut is getting worse.
Kice misses with a series of wild punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kice.
Kice scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kice wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kice misses with the combination.
Kice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parantainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slimbo Kice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Parantainen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kice just misses with a punch to the body.
Kice wants to clinch up but Parantainen keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Kice does no damage.
Parantainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Parantainen tries for a takedown but Kice sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kice lands the left hand.
Parantainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kice throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kice throws a nice looking combination but Parantainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parantainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kice but Kice pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Parantainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kice gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Parantainen prevents Kice from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kice lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parantainen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kice gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kice breaks the clinch.
Kice misses with a wild combination.
Parantainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice combination there by Kice.
Ray Parantainen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kice connects with a body shot.
Kice clobbers Parantainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kice clinches up with Parantainen and pushes him back against the cage.
Kice lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parantainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kice throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kice has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kice tries to close the distance and clinch but Parantainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parantainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kice.
Parantainen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kice tries to avoid it but Parantainen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kice to the ground. Kice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parantainen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kice moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kice wants to slow Parantainen down by chopping away at his legs.
Kice throws a series of punches but Parantainen moves out of range.
A cross from Kice lands.
Parantainen shoots in but no luck this time.
Kice works over Parantainen's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kice goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Parantainen dodges the punch combination from Kice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kice but Kice pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kice tries to clinch up but Parantainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Kice fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Slimbo Kice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kice keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice combination there by Kice.
Some wild striking there from Kice.
Parantainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Parantainen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kice drives through and clinches with Parantainen against the cage.
Kice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parantainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kice's waist but Kice gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parantainen off to one side.
Kice throws a series of punches but Parantainen avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Kice.
Kice will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kice. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Parantainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kice circles away.
Kice connects with a nice looking jab.
Kice throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parantainen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parantainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parantainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Kice as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slimbo Kice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ray Parantainen's cut.
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!
Kice throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kice gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Parantainen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parantainen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kice is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Parantainen, into his guard.
Kice wants to pass the guard but Parantainen is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kice controlling from the top position.
Parantainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parantainen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kice has passed into side control.
Parantainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kice lands a few punches from side control.
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.
Parantainen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kice wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Parantainen trying to remain calm as Kice controls from the top position.
Let's hope that Kice has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Parantainen is looking for a sweep.
Kice is looking to take a break and control but Parantainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parantainen is trying to escape the position but Kice is controlling the position.
Kice really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Parantainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Parantainen tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kice just content to control the position.
Kice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parantainen keeps working.
The ground and pound from Kice seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kice wants to stand but Parantainen has his arm trapped.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kice misses the shot to the body.
Kice misses with a double jab.
Parantainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kice.
Slimbo Kice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parantainen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parantainen works his way into full mount!
Kice has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Kice tries to escape but Parantainen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Slimbo Kice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parantainen working for a choke but Kice is defending well.
Kice preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Parantainen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Parantainen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kice 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 26:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slimbo Kice!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Constantine Markakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Phukker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Phukker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Constantine Markakis's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Constantine Markakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Phukker!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markakis is looking to clinch.
Phukker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phukker misses the shot to the body.
Phukker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phukker misses with an uppercut.
Phukker misses with a low kick.
Markakis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Markakis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Markakis clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Markakis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markakis lands a nice knee to the body.
Markakis scores a nice knee to the body.
Markakis is stalling here.
Markakis scores with a knee to the head.
Markakis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Phukker is trying to break the clinch but Markakis has him pressed against the cage.
Markakis lands an elbow inside that Phukker shrugs off.
Phukker wants to break free but Markakis has control.
Markakis scores with a knee to the head.
Phukker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Phukker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Markakis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Markakis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Markakis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phukker keeps the fight on the outside.
Phukker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Markakis has closed the distance and engaged Phukker in a clinch.
Markakis landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Markakis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Markakis breaks from the clinch.
Markakis moves in looking to clinch but Phukker pushes him off.
Markakis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phukker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Markakis tries to clinch there but Phukker circles away.
Markakis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phukker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Markakis has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Markakis.
Markakis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Markakis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phukker.
A knee to the head by Markakis.
Markakis stalling.
Markakis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Markakis is breathing heavily.
Phukker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Markakis with a knee to the head.
Markakis lands a knee to the body.
Markakis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Markakis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Markakis prevents Phukker from breaking the clinch.
Markakis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Markakis.
Markakis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Markakis.
Phukker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Markakis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Phukker is trying to break the clinch but Markakis has him pressed against the cage.
Phukker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Markakis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Constantine Markakis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Phukker.
Phukker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Phukker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Markakis prevents it.
Markakis has Phukker pushed against the cage.
Phukker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Markakis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Markakis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Phukker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Markakis.
Markakis cracks Phukker with a nice body shot.
Markakis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Markakis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Markakis lands a hook that snaps the head of Phukker backwards.
Markakis pushes Phukker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Markakis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Markakis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Phukker's defenses.
Markakis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phukker misses with a looping left.
Phukker misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markakis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A clash of legs there as Markakis blocks the low kick.
Markakis closes the distance and clinches.
Phukker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Markakis lands a knee to the head.
Markakis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Phukker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Markakis scores a nice knee to the body.
Phukker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Phukker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phukker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Markakis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Phukker misses with a straight right.
Markakis rushes Phukker and presses him up against the cage.
Markakis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Phukker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Markakis lands an elbow just above Phukker 's eye.
Markakis connects with a knee to the head.
Phukker being controlled against the cage.
Markakis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phukker tries to score a body lock takedown but Markakis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Markakis.
A right hook to the body lands for Markakis.
Markakis lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Markakis.
Markakis lands an elbow that stopped Phukker in his tracks for a moment.
Phukker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Markakis prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Markakis.
A knee to the head by Markakis.
Phukker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Markakis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Markakis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Phukker's defenses.
Markakis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Markakis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Phukker is trying to drag Markakis to the mat but Markakis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A knee to the head by Markakis.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phukker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Phukker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Markakis with a knee to the head.
Phukker wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Constantine Markakis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Phukker throws a head kick but Markakis moves out of range.
Phukker swats away the attempt to clinch by Markakis.
Markakis tries to close the distance and clinch but Phukker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phukker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Markakis has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Markakis closes the distance and clinches.
Phukker jumps guard but Markakis stands there with Phukker around his waist. Phukker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Phukker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Markakis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Markakis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Markakis keeps control of Phukker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Markakis scores a nice knee to the body.
Markakis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Markakis stalling against the cage.
Markakis lands an uppercut.
Markakis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A hook to the body from Markakis.
Phukker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Markakis lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markakis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Markakis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Markakis lands a knee to the body.
Markakis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Markakis.
Markakis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phukker takes an elbow to the temple.
Good body shot from Markakis.
Markakis connects with a knee to the head.
Phukker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Markakis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Constantine Markakis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Phukker.
Markakis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Markakis is pressed up against the cage. Phukker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Markakis down to the mat. Markakis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Markakis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Markakis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phukker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Markakis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Markakis landing knees to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Markakis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Phukker's brow.
Phukker is trying to break free.
Markakis manages to break the clinch.
Markakis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Markakis is looking to clinch but Phukker is avoiding it.
Phukker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phukker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Markakis tries to clinch but Phukker moves out of range.
A slow jab from Phukker misses its intended target.
Constantine Markakis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phukker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Markakis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phukker.
Markakis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Markakis closes the distance and clinches.
Markakis lands a nice knee to the body.
Markakis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Markakis breaks from the clinch.
Markakis lands a jab to the head.
Markakis closes the distance and clinches.
Phukker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Markakis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Markakis scores a nice knee to the body.
Markakis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Phukker is working for takedown but Markakis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Markakis lands a hook that snaps the head of Phukker backwards.
Markakis digs a right hand underneath Phukker's ribcage. Phukker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Markakis scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phukker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phukker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Markakis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Markakis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Phukker up against the cage.
Phukker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Markakis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Markakis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knees to the body from Markakis.
Markakis is pressed up against the cage. Phukker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Markakis down to the mat. Markakis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Markakis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Markakis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Phukker's head.
Phukker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Markakis in his tracks.
Markakis gets a clinch.
Markakis taking a breather.
Phukker is trying to break the clinch but Markakis has him pressed against the cage.
Markakis crunches a lovely knee into Phukker's ribcage.
Phukker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Markakis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Phukker's corner calls for a 1-2. Phukker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markakis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Markakis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Phukker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Markakis lands a left hand.
Phukker can't get the takedown.
Markakis lands a damaging elbow.
Constantine Markakis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Markakis lands a knee to the head.
Phukker tries to break the clinch but Markakis is controlling the position.
Markakis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Markakis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Markakis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Markakis tries to clinch there but Phukker circles away.
Phukker throws a low kick but Markakis avoids it.
Markakis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phukker misses with a hook.
Markakis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phukker throws out the jab.
Markakis tries to clinch there but Phukker circles away.
Markakis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phukker.
Markakis fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Constantine Markakis dominated that second round.
That's time! Markakis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Phukker lunges at Markakis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Markakis's hand.
Phukker scores with a shot to the body.
Markakis gets a clinch.
Phukker tries to break the clinch but Markakis is controlling the position.
Markakis lands an elbow inside that Phukker shrugs off.
Markakis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Markakis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phukker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Markakis connects with a knee to the head.
Markakis scores a nice knee to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Markakis stops a takedown attempt from Phukker.
Phukker is trying to break the clinch but Markakis has him pressed against the cage.
Markakis is working Phukker over against the cage.
Phukker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Phukker looking for a takedown.
Markakis scores with a shot to the side of Phukker's head.
Markakis lands a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Markakis on the inside.
Phukker is looking to break free of the clinch but Markakis has double underhooks.
Phukker managing to block the knees to the body from Markakis.
Phukker is trying to break the clinch but Markakis has him pressed against the cage.
Phukker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Markakis prevents it.
Constantine Markakis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Phukker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markakis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Markakis crunches a lovely knee into Phukker's ribcage.
Phukker is trying to drag Markakis to the mat but Markakis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Markakis lands a knee to the head.
Markakis stops a takedown attempt from Phukker.
Phukker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Markakis has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Markakis as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Markakis.
Knees in the clinch landing for Markakis.
Markakis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Phukker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Markakis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Markakis rushes Phukker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Phukker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Markakis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Phukker wants to break free but Markakis has control.
Markakis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Markakis stops a takedown attempt from Phukker.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phukker tries for a takedown but Markakis manages to get underhooks.
Markakis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Phukker can't break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Markakis lands an elbow inside that Phukker shrugs off.
Phukker tries to pull guard but Markakis holds him up against the cage and eventually Phukker drops back down to his feet.
Markakis lands with a right to the head.
Knees to the body from Markakis.
Markakis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Phukker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Markakis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Phukker wants to break free but Markakis has control.
Come on Markakis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Markakis with a knee to the head.
Phukker wants a takedown but no success here.
Markakis crunches a lovely knee into Phukker's ribcage.
Markakis landing knees to the head.
Phukker tries to pull guard but Markakis won't allow it.
Markakis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markakis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Markakis drives through and clinches with Phukker against the cage.
Markakis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Phukker up against the cage.
Markakis lands an uppercut.
Markakis crunches a lovely knee into Phukker's ribcage.
Markakis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Phukker.
Roger Phukker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markakis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Markakis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Constantine Markakis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Markakis gets underhooks to prevent Phukker's takedown attempt.
Phukker fails to pull guard.
Markakis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Phukker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Markakis has Phukker pushed against the cage.
Markakis stops a takedown attempt from Phukker.
Markakis has Phukker pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phukker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Markakis lands an elbow that stopped Phukker in his tracks for a moment.
Markakis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Phukker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Markakis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Markakis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Phukker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Phukker is trying to break the clinch but Markakis has him pressed against the cage.
Markakis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Phukker's defenses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Markakis for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Markakis prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Markakis.
Phukker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Markakis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Markakis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Phukker's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Constantine Markakis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Markakis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Constantine Markakis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demarcus Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Lanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ware comes to the cage accompanied by Put on. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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178 lbs
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175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demarcus Ware!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Lanus!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ware scores with a leg kick.
Lanus looks gassed!
Ware looks for a takedown but Lanus sprawls well.
Ware is looking to clinch but Lanus is avoiding it.
Ware scores with a leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Ware or perhaps it was just good defense by Lanus which made him look bad.
Ware looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ware throws a head kick but Lanus moves out of range.
Ware tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lanus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ware closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ware content to control rather than advance.
Ware works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lanus has given up his back. Will we see Ware going for some submissions?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lanus preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ware.
Ware is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Lanus has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Ware has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Lanus taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Ware doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Demarcus Ware!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caesar Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Saliva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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205 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caesar Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anderson Saliva!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saliva throws a solid leg kick but Mendez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saliva.
Saliva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mendez misses with the combination.
Mendez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saliva avoids the head kick by Mendez.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Saliva has eaten all the pies!
Mendez knocks Saliva to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Anderson Saliva has been cut.
Mendez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mendez tries a head kick but it misses.
Saliva is looking to clinch but Mendez is avoiding it.
Saliva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendez.
Saliva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saliva closes the distance and clinches up with Mendez, looking for a takedown. Saliva pushes Mendez against the cage but Mendez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Caesar Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Saliva.
Mendez throws a head kick but Saliva moves out of range.
Saliva moves out of range of the body kick from Mendez.
Saliva fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saliva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mendez tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendez throws a sloppy head kick and Saliva moves out of range easily.
Mendez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saliva walks into a jab.
Mendez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mendez misses with a head kick.
Caesar Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saliva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mendez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mendez throws a leg kick but Saliva checks it.
No joy there for Mendez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saliva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saliva looks gassed!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mendez misses with a few strikes there.
Mendez throws a sloppy head kick and Saliva moves out of range easily.
Saliva is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mendez is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Saliva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez lands a nice hook to Saliva's body. Saliva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mendez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mendez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Saliva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mendez can pounce on him.
Mendez throws a head kick that misses.
Saliva checks a leg kick.
Mendez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mendez throws a head kick that Saliva semi-blocks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mendez.
Mendez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saliva avoids the head kick by Mendez.
Mendez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saliva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendez tries to avoid it but Saliva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendez to the ground. Mendez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mendez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mendez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mendez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saliva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mendez. Mendez obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch combination from Mendez misses.
Mendez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mendez thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Mendez.
Saliva wants to clinch.
Mendez swinging wilding here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saliva fails with the takedown.
Mendez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mendez - that will leave a mark!
Mendez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mendez lands a head kick!
That has opened up Anderson Saliva's cut even more.
Mendez throws a series of strikes that have Saliva backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mendez gets caught flat footed, as Saliva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mendez kicks Saliva off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caesar Mendez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Saliva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The crowd cheers as Mendez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saliva doesn't seem phased though.
Mendez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saliva can do to turn this around?
Saliva wants to clinch up but Mendez keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Mendez misses the target.
Mendez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Saliva moves into the clinch.
Mendez tries to break the clinch but Saliva is controlling the position.
Mendez wants to get back to striking at distance but Saliva won't allow it.
Saliva breaks the clinch.
Saliva gets a takedown into half guard.
Mendez kicks off Saliva and gets to his feet.
Saliva is breathing heavily.
Saliva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Caesar Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendez throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Mendez.
Mendez lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Saliva is looking to close the distance but Mendez sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Saliva crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Saliva is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Caesar Mendez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Dummy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderman Sylvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wanderman Sylvia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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222 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Dummy!
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, Wanderman Sylvia!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dummy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sylvia.
Sylvia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dummy as he avoids it easily.
Dummy throws a front kick aimed at Sylvia's knee but Sylvia avoids it well.
Sylvia misses with a hook.
Sylvia stuffs the takedown.
Dummy shoots in looking for a takedown. Sylvia tries to sprawl out of it but Dummy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sylvia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sylvia throws a nice looking combination but Dummy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sylvia throws a head kick that half lands.
Bubba Dummy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sylvia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dummy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dummy clinches but Sylvia breaks the clinch
and Sylvia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sylvia.
Sylvia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dummy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dummy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sylvia misses with a knee strike.
Dummy wants to break free but Sylvia has control.
Dummy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bubba Dummy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderman Sylvia.
Sylvia holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dummy prevents Sylvia from breaking the clinch.
Sylvia has clasped his hands together around Dummy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dummy is not content to let Sylvia control the position.
Sylvia wants to stand but Dummy is controlling his arm.
Dummy is looking for a sweep.
Dummy is working hard here to advance position.
Dummy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dummy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dummy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sylvia!
Dummy with shots to the head and body - Sylvia looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sylvia is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dummy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dummy thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dummy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dummy is working for a guillotine from mount but Sylvia frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sylvia working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Dummy.
Poor strikes thrown by Dummy there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dummy is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sylvia is surviving well by controlling Dummy's body position as best he can.
Sylvia has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dummy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dummy has the hooks in. Sylvia is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dummy wants to control but Sylvia is keeping busy.
Dummy lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Dummy.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Dummy. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dummy goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Sylvia escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Sylvia looks gassed!
Dummy is staying active underneath Sylvia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Dummy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A bone on bone clash there as Sylvia blocks the leg kick.
Dummy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sylvia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dummy looks to clinch
and Sylvia counters with a left and a right that stings Dummy.
Sylvia throws a head kick that misses.
Sylvia lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A solid body kick from Dummy.
Sylvia avoids a kick to the body.
Dummy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dummy digs a good body shot into Sylvia's ribs.
Dummy tries to clinch up
and Sylvia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sylvia.
Dummy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sylvia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bubba Dummy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dummy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sylvia is breathing heavily.
Dummy tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sylvia throws a sloppy head kick and Dummy moves out of range easily.
Dummy has a takedown stuffed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dummy.
Dummy looks for a takedown but Sylvia sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Dummy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dummy wants to clinch up but Sylvia keeps it at a distance.
Sylvia keeps the fight on the outside.
Sylvia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dummy scores with the left hand. Sylvia knows he should have avoided that one.
Dummy misses with a wild body shot.
Dummy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dummy is pushing down on Sylvia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sylvia is fighting to maintain full guard but Dummy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dummy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dummy controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dummy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sylvia keeps working.
Dummy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dummy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dummy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sylvia for as long as he can get away with.
Dummy works his way into full mount!
Dummy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dummy controlling from the full mount.
Dummy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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.
Dummy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sylvia hang on?
Sylvia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dummy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dummy looking to isolate an arm here. Sylvia doesn't see it coming and as Dummy extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Dummy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bubba Dummy!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Vector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and demian maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). demian maia will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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194 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Vector!
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, demian maia!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
maia lands with an uppercut that bounces Vector off the cage and back into rage.
Vector tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vector tries to clinch up.
Vector tries to clinch up.
maia keeps the fight on the outside.
Hector Vector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vector is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
maia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vector tries to close the distance and clinch but maia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
maia throws a series of punches but Vector avoids them all with ease.
maia digs a good body shot into Vector's ribs.
Vector is looking to clinch.
Vector tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vector stuffs the takedown attempt from maia. maia gets slowly back to his feet.
maia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vector moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Vector.
Vector scores with a knee to the head.
Vector tries to land a knee to the head but maia blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
maia punishes Vector's body with a nice straight punch.
maia lands the left hand.
Vector instigates a clinch.
Vector holding his opponent close, against the cage.
maia can't break the clinch.
Vector manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Vector for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Vector misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vector scores a nice knee to the body.
Vector leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vector misses with a knee to the head.
Vector scores with a knee to the head.
maia wants to get back to striking at distance but Vector won't allow it.
Vector lands a knee to the head.
maia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
maia avoiding damage as Vector throws knees to the body.
Vector is breathing heavily.
Vector lands an elbow inside.
Vector with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vector tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
maia tries to break the clinch but Vector is controlling the position.
maia wants to break free but Vector has control.
Vector fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vector misses with the head strike.
maia wants to break free but Vector has control.
Vector is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
maia wants to break the clinch but can't.
maia is trying to break free.
Vector doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vector tries a body shot but maia blocks it.
maia has had enough of the clinch but Vector keeps him there for the moment.
maia has Vector pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vector manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vector throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
maia is looking to break free of the clinch but Vector has double underhooks.
Vector stalling.
maia manages to pull guard.
maia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
maia doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
maia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
maia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
maia is looking for a kimura here.
maia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
maia is tying to control. Vector wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
maia wants to pass to mount but Vector is defending the position.
maia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vector does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
maia is pressing down on Vector's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vector is holding on for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
maia prevents Vector from standing back up.
maia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
demian maia dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
maia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
maia misses with a body kick.
maia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
maia wants to control from the top but Vector keeps moving.
maia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vector on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vector tries to get out of the position.
maia is keen to just control but Vector is a slippery customer.
maia should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
maia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vector sees it coming and defends easily.
maia trying to control from half guard but Vector is working away.
maia is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
maia is trying to work for a kimura but Vector is defending well.
maia is stalling here. Vector is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! maia seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vector has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
maia gets back to half guard.
maia is trying to control but can't.
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.
maia moves into full guard.
Vector has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vector tries to stand but maia is controlling from the bottom.
Vector wants to control from the top but maia keeps moving.
maia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
maia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
maia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
maia thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Vector trying to control but maia is working from the bottom.
maia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vector doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vector manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vector wants to get up but he can't break maia's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
maia is trying to control the position but Vector postures up.
maia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
maia looking for a guillotine here but Vector defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
demian maia 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!
maia keeps the fight on the outside.
maia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vector doesn't seem bothered though.
Vector takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Hector Vector has been cut.
Vector tries a head kick but it misses.
maia circles away from the clinch attempt.
maia lands a right hook to the body.
maia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
maia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
maia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
maia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
maia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A punch combination from maia misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
maia swinging wilding here.
Vector gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vector comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
maia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
maia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
maia goes for a takedown attempt but Vector pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hector Vector has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of demian maia.
Vector lands a head kick!
maia works over Vector's head and body with a nice combination.
Vector tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but maia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vector wants to clinch.
Vector fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vector looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vector forces maia back against the cage and clinches.
Vector tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
maia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vector has him pressed against the cage.
Vector avoiding damage.
maia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vector landing knees to the body.
maia wants to break the clinch but can't.
maia is looking to break free of the clinch but Vector has double underhooks.
Vector keeps control of maia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
maia tries to break the clinch but Vector is controlling the position.
Vector is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vector using the Thai plumb to throw knees but maia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vector looking to throw knees to the head but maia is blocking nicely.
maia looking for a takedown.
Vector breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
maia throws a right hand that Vector ducks under and follows up with a left that Vector also avoids with ease.
maia misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vector looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
maia tries a head kick but it misses.
demian maia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vector tries to close the distance and clinch but maia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vector wants to clinch.
Vector tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but maia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
maia closes the distance and clinches up with Vector, looking for a takedown. maia pushes Vector against the cage but Vector circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vector avoids a kick to the body.
Vector is looking to clinch.
A left and a right from maia both land. Nice combination.
Nice cross by maia.
Hector Vector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vector tries to close the distance and clinch up but maia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
maia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vector rather than just go for the knockout.
maia throws a series of punches but Vector avoids them all with ease.
maia shoots for a double leg takedown but Vector sprawls well. He's pushed maia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
maia closes the distance and clinches up with Vector, looking for a takedown. maia pushes Vector against the cage but Vector circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from maia.
Vector connects with a high kick.
maia shoots for a double leg takedown but Vector sprawls well. He's pushed maia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vector tries to close the distance and clinch up but maia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
maia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vector throws a sloppy head kick and maia moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from maia.
Vector finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to demian maia.
I've got maia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... demian maia!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dillan Boyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyer has chosen Eminem- Go To Sleep as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cameron Cole!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dillan Boyer!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boyer slips under a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Cole. No joy for Boyer on that attempt.
Cameron Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyer keeps the fight on the outside.
Cole wants to clinch up but Boyer keeps it at a distance.
Cole is looking to clinch but Boyer is avoiding it.
Cole misses the jab.
Cole misses with a straight right.
Cole keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cameron Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillan Boyer.
Cole throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Boyer tumbling to the canvas!
It looks like Dillan Boyer has been cut.
Boyer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boyer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cole has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyer tries to buck Cole off but Cole is having none of it.
Cole controlling from side mount.
Cole moves into full mount!
Boyer is desperately trying to improve his position but Cole has a good base and remains in mount.
Cole is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Cole lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boyer shoots in for a takedown but Cole shows good takedown defense.
Boyer looks gassed!
Cole tries to clinch but Boyer is having none of it.
Cole throws a hook but Boyer blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyer swats away the attempt to clinch by Cole.
Cole throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boyer tries for a takedown but Cole sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cole misses with a two punch combination.
Cole fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cole takes a swing at Boyer's ribcage but misses.
Cole misses with a hook. Boyer ducked under it nicely.
Boyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cole.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyer keeps the fight on the outside.
Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cole throws a big shot that misses.
Boyer staying out of range there.
Boyer scores a takedown into full mount!
Cole is squirming around, avoiding Boyer's attempts to control the action.
Cole is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boyer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cole can't escape the position.
Boyer goes for an armbar but Cole turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cole.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cole uses it to pass to side control.
Boyer tries to bench press Cole off him but Cole keeps the position.
Boyer looks to move to half guard but instead Cole has passed into mount! Damn!
Boyer is trying desperately to improve position.
Cole content just to control the position here.
Cole's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Cole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dillan Boyer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cole fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boyer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cole connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cole swings for the body but Boyer moves out of range.
Cole doesn't manage to clinch there - Boyer circles away.
Cole throws a jab but it's blocked by Boyer.
Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boyer checks a leg kick nicely.
Cole tries to clinch there but Boyer circles away.
Cole tries a head kick but it misses.
Cole moves in looking to clinch but Boyer pushes him off.
Cole lands with a big left! Boyer is wobbled badly! Cole comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Boyer to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cameron Cole!
Cameron Cole retains his middleweight title!
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