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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yanick Goossens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Godfathers A Chode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goossens's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Inner Light, Schocking Lemons. Godfathers A Chode is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yanick Goossens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Godfathers A Chode!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chode shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goossens pinned against the cage. Goossens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chode keeps the fight on the outside.
Goossens lands with a kick to the temple. Chode shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chode tries to bum rush Goossens with a series of wild strikes but Goossens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goossens looks for the body kick but Chode saw that one coming.
Chode tries to clinch up but Goossens circles away and keeps his distance.
Yanick Goossens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chode shoots in for a takedown but Goossens shows good takedown defense.
Goossens clinches.
Chode tries to pull guard but Goossens holds him up against the cage and eventually Chode drops back down to his feet.
Yanick Goossens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Godfathers A Chode.
Goossens is working for takedown but Chode is calmly controlling the position for now.
Goossens throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chode blocks it with crossed arms.
Goossens manages to break the clinch.
Goossens throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chode counters with a three punch combo that has Goossens backing up. Goossens nods at Chode to acknowledge the strikes.
Goossens connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chode throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chode fails with the takedown.
Goossens throws a sloppy head kick and Chode moves out of range easily.
Goossens plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goossens throws a lazy head kick
and Chode holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goossens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Goossens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chode will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chode throws a series of punches but Goossens avoids them all with ease.
Goossens lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chode's sensitive parts.
Goossens misses with a leg kick
and Chode counters by moving into the clinch.
Goossens is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chode can't fight it off and eventually Goossens manages to take the fight to the floor. Chode looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Goossens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goossens looking to pass the guard.
Chode wants to stand but Goossens is controlling the position.
Chode is trying to control the position but Goossens postures up.
Goossens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goossens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goossens content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Goossens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goossens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chode swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chode shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goossens as he jumps to the side.
Chode keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goossens.
Goossens misses with a leg kick
and Chode counters with a shoot takedown. Goossens fights it but they end up in guard.
Goossens is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chode passes Goossens's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Goossens manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chode stands up from Goossens's guard - Chode perhaps looking for a knockout.
Goossens with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goossens connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goossens lands with a kick to the temple. Chode shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Goossens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Goossens misses
and Chode counters with a two punch combo.
Chode shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goossens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chode throws a wild body kick that Goossens sees coming a mile off.
Chode doesn't manage to clinch there - Goossens circles away.
Chode fails with a takedown attempt.
Chode changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goossens tries to avoid it but Chode manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goossens to the ground. Goossens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chode blocks a head kick by Goossens.
Goossens misses with a head kick.
Goossens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goossens misses with a combination
and Chode counters with a one-two to the body.
Goossens feints and then cracks Chode's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chode down.
Goossens misses with a series of wild punches.
Goossens stuffs the takedown attempt from Chode. Chode gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chode throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Goossens's waist but Goossens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chode off to one side.
Goossens tries to bum rush Chode with a series of wild strikes but Chode uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goossens scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chode has hold of Goossens's hands but Goossens slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Goossens working over Chode with some ground and pound. Chode looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Goossens.
Goossens stops Chode from getting back to his feet.
Chode looking for submissions off his back.
Chode on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goossens working over Chode with some ground and pound. Chode looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Goossens scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Goossens is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Chode is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goossens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goossens's back!
Chode working for a choke but Goossens is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Godfathers A Chode will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Goossens throws a right hand that Chode ducks under and follows up with a left that Chode also avoids with ease.
Chode tries to close the distance and clinch but Goossens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goossens scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yanick Goossens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chode with a lazy takedown attempt
and Goossens counters with a head kick. That will keep Chode thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Goossens misses with a series of wild punches.
Chode misses with a takedown
and Goossens counters with a takedown into side control.
Goossens creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chode wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Goossens looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chode is avoiding damage well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goossens decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Chode misses with a takedown
and Goossens counters with a nice uppercut.
Yanick Goossens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Godfathers A Chode.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chode fails with the takedown
and Goossens counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Goossens decides to stand and escape the position.
Goossens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goossens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chode shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Goossens counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chode won't be happy with that.
Chode manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chode moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chode wants to stand but Goossens is controlling the position.
Chode utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chode working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goossens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Chode is tightening it up a little... Goossens has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Goossens reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Goossens taps out! nice BJJ there by Chode!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Godfathers A Chode!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Meredith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Liddell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lee Meredith's chin.
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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, Shane Liddell!
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, Lee Meredith!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell misses with a takedown attempt - Meredith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Liddell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meredith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Meredith manages to break the clinch.
Liddell closes the distance and clinches up with Meredith, looking for a takedown. Liddell pushes Meredith against the cage but Meredith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Liddell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Meredith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Meredith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Meredith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Liddell is looking for a sweep.
Meredith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Liddell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Liddell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Meredith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Meredith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Meredith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Liddell sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meredith trying to mount his opponent but Liddell defends it.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet.
Meredith is looking to advance position but Liddell won't allow it.
Liddell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Liddell.
Liddell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meredith is one step ahead there.
Liddell keeping full guard, as Meredith tries to pass.
Meredith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Liddell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Liddell has escaped and now he's on top!
Meredith looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Liddell 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.
Liddell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meredith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Liddell wants to stand but Meredith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Meredith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Liddell is trying to maintain the position but Meredith is very close to passing his half guard.
Liddell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Liddell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Meredith passes Liddell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Meredith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Liddell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Liddell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Meredith's guard.
Liddell stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Liddell shoots and misses
and Meredith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Meredith.
Meredith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell is looking for a triangle but Meredith pushes his legs off easily.
Meredith 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.
Liddell has his foot on Meredith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Meredith works his way back into a safe position though.
Liddell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meredith is one step ahead there.
Meredith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Meredith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Meredith drops back looking for a leg! Liddell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liddell manages to kick Meredith off! Meredith jumps back into Liddell's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liddell is looking for a triangle but Meredith pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lee Meredith will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Meredith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Liddell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Meredith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Liddell moves into full guard.
Meredith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liddell is keeping the position for now.
Meredith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Meredith drops back looking for a leg! Liddell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liddell manages to kick Meredith off! Meredith jumps back into Liddell's guard.
Liddell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Liddell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell punishing his opponent with strikes.
Meredith is squirming around, avoiding Liddell's attempts to control the action.
Meredith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Liddell is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Meredith is in real trouble.
Meredith has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Liddell.
Liddell keeps control of the position as Meredith tries to break free.
Liddell working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meredith preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Liddell.
Liddell is trying to stick to Meredith's back but Meredith is turning into Liddell. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Liddell's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Meredith.
Meredith looking to pass the guard.
Meredith drops back looking for a leg! Liddell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liddell manages to kick Meredith off! Meredith jumps back into Liddell's guard.
Meredith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Liddell looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Liddell looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Liddell!
Liddell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Meredith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell wants to control but Meredith is keeping him busy.
Liddell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Meredith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Liddell tries to advance to mount but can't.
Meredith is looking for a sweep.
Liddell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Meredith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Meredith gets back to half guard.
That's four 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.
Meredith is looking for a sweep. Liddell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Liddell is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Liddell is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Meredith can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Meredith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Liddell wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Liddell landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Liddell dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Meredith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Meredith tries for a kimura but Liddell is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meredith tries to advance to mount but can't.
Liddell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Meredith is looking to advance position but Liddell won't allow it.
Liddell wants to get back to full guard.
Liddell gets back to full guard.
Meredith looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meredith is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Liddell has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Meredith is looking to defend but Liddell has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Meredith! Liddell pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Meredith taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shane Liddell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tengiz Boomer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfgang Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tengiz Boomer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wolfgang Bader!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader shoots in and drives through. Boomer sprawls well.
Bader scores with a takedown into Boomer's guard.
Boomer keeping full guard, as Bader tries to pass.
Bader is looking to work some ground and pound but Boomer has wrist control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bader trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boomer looking for a guillotine here but Bader defends easily.
Bader avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bader throwing strikes but missing.
Bader postures up in Boomer's guard and throws a big left but Boomer blocks it.
Bader drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bader jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bader has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bader shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bader was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Boomer looks a forlorn figure.
Bader has hold of Boomer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Boomer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Boomer tries to reverse the position but Bader maintains control.
BOOM! Bader connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Boomer tries to hold on but Bader pushes him away.
Bader working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bader looks gassed!
Bader working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bader with good strikes from the mount here!
You get the feeling that Boomer really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Boomer wants to hold on but Bader pushes him away.
Bader looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boomer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bader scoring with strikes but Boomer is staying in there.
Boomer is looking to get to half guard.
Bader landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boomer is working to get back to half guard.
Bader working the ground and pound effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boomer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bader is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Boomer is surviving well by controlling Bader's body position as best he can.
Boomer is bucking up trying to escape but Bader cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Bader connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Boomer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boomer wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bader postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Boomer looks a forlorn figure.
Boomer wants to hold on but Bader pushes him away.
Bader landing strikes from the mount.
Bader working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Boomer looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Bader! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wolfgang Bader!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by Crush. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Adams!
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, Brock lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Adams is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Adams breaks from lesnar's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Adams working the ground and pound effectively.
Adams landing strikes from the mount.
lesnar swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
lesnar tries to hold on but Adams postures up.
lesnar is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Adams is staying active.
lesnar throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
lesnar throwing hammer fists to the chest of Adams. What's that going to do exactly?
lesnar wants to hold on but Adams pushes him away.
Adams cracks lesnar with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams avoids the attempt from lesnar to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if lesnar can do anything to dispel that myth.
lesnar looks gassed!
lesnar tries to control Adams's body but Adams pushes him off. lesnar squirms to his side and now Adams has his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams biding his time, looking for the opening.
Adams scores with punches and elbows.
lesnar can't escape the position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Adams. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Adams controls the action.
Adams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down lesnar for as long as he can get away with.
Adams is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged lesnar with him. lesnar is trying to defend but Adams has an arm under the chin now! lesnar grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brian Adams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Faustino Ronan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ De Santis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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290 lbs
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276 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Faustino Ronan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, TJ De Santis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronan closes the distance and clinches.
De Santis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ronan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ronan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Santis looks gassed!
De Santis moves in looking to clinch but Ronan pushes him off.
A head kick from Ronan lands but De Santis takes it in his stride.
It looks like TJ De Santis has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ronan tries a head kick but it misses.
Ronan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ronan tries to clinch but De Santis moves out of range.
Ronan drops De Santis with a nice combination! Ronan dives into De Santis's guard, looking to finish!
De Santis is rocked!
De Santis being controlled here, momentarily.
De Santis is still in real trouble! Can Ronan finish him?
Ronan passes De Santis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Ronan there.
De Santis seems to have recovered his senses.
Ronan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ronan is trying to work for a kimura but De Santis is defending well.
Ronan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Santis defends it well.
Ronan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ronan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Santis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ronan.
Ronan wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Santis keeps working.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ronan has managed to clinch.
Ronan pulls De Santis into guard.
Ronan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Santis preventing the sweep.
Ronan is working hard here to advance position.
Ronan controls De Santis momentarily but De Santis frees himself.
Ronan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Santis won't allow Ronan to sweep him here.
De Santis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
De Santis tries to keep at a distance but Ronan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ronan breaks from the clinch.
Ronan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Santis. That did some damage!
Ronan scores with a head kick.
Ronan connects with a high kick.
Ronan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ronan manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Santis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ronan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
De Santis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ronan is looking to clinch but De Santis is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Faustino Ronan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TJ De Santis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ronan throws a head kick but De Santis moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Ronan.
Ronan tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Santis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ronan tries to clinch there but De Santis circles away.
De Santis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Ronan misses the target.
Faustino Ronan is winning the standup battle so far.
Ronan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ronan misses with a wild body shot.
De Santis 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.
Ronan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ronan scoring well with a low kick there.
Ronan tries a head kick but it misses.
Ronan instigates a clinch.
Ronan manages to break the clinch.
Ronan misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ronan throws a jab but it's blocked by De Santis.
Faustino Ronan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ronan tries to clinch but De Santis moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Ronan scores with a four punch combination!
Ronan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ronan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Santis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ronan counters with an outside leg kick.
Ronan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Santis misses with a two punch combination.
Ronan has managed to clinch.
Ronan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Ronan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Santis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ronan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Santis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ronan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ronan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with De Santis, pushing him back against the cage.
Ronan decides to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ronan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Santis trying to control but Ronan is working from the bottom.
Ronan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ronan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Santis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronan looking for a guillotine here but De Santis defends easily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Santis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Santis avoids the head kick by Ronan.
Faustino Ronan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ronan tests De Santis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ronan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Santis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ronan throws a head kick that misses.
De Santis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ronan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ronan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ronan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
De Santis tries to keep at a distance but Ronan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ronan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. De Santis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ronan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
De Santis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ronan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ronan trying to control the position from guard on top but De Santis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Santis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ronan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Faustino Ronan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on TJ De Santis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
De Santis just misses with a punch to the body.
De Santis misses with a double jab
and Ronan counters with a two punch combo.
Ronan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ronan throws a jab but it's blocked by De Santis.
Ronan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Santis can do to turn this around?
Ronan scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Santis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ronan tries to clinch up.
Ronan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ronan throws a head kick that half lands.
De Santis blocks a head kick by Ronan.
Ronan tries to clinch up but De Santis circles away and keeps his distance.
De Santis looks to score with a jab to the body but Ronan is just out of range.
Ronan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ronan clinches up with De Santis and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from De Santis misses.
Ronan rushes De Santis and presses him up against the cage.
De Santis is pressed up against the cage. Ronan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Santis down to the mat. De Santis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Good leg kick by Ronan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Santis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ronan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De Santis tries to clinch up.
De Santis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ronan wants to clinch.
Jab by Ronan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ronan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters circling a little - Ronan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ronan moves in looking to clinch but De Santis pushes him off.
Ronan forces De Santis back against the cage and clinches.
Ronan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. De Santis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ronan breaks from the clinch.
Ronan misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Santis tries to close the distance and clinch but Ronan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ronan throws a sloppy head kick and De Santis moves out of range easily.
Ronan has closed the distance and engaged De Santis in a clinch.
Ronan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ronan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
De Santis throws a hook to the side of Ronan's head but Ronan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ronan scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronan throws a head kick but De Santis moves out of range.
De Santis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ronan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ronan misses with a hook.
De Santis has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Ronan.
An inside leg kick from De Santis misses.
Ronan gets a clinch.
Ronan manages to break the clinch.
De Santis keeps the fight on the outside.
De Santis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ronan tries a head kick but it misses.
Faustino Ronan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Santis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De Santis shoots in but no luck this time.
Faustino Ronan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ De Santis.
That's four 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.
Ronan throws a series of punches but De Santis moves out of range.
Ronan moves into the clinch.
Ronan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ronan - that will leave a mark!
Ronan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as De Santis backs up against the cage.
Ronan throws a sloppy head kick and De Santis moves out of range easily.
Good exchange - Ronan coming out on top.
TJ De Santis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronan drives through and clinches with De Santis against the cage.
Ronan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ronan scores with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ronan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
De Santis looking for a takedown.
Ronan has De Santis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. De Santis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Faustino Ronan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ronan 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:24
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Faustino Ronan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick van Greeven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). van Greeven comes to the cage accompanied by Tom Waits - Telephone call from Istanbul. Zach Benson 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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299 lbs
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275 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick van Greeven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zach Benson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson stuffs the takedown.
Benson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Benson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around van Greeven's waist but van Greeven gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benson off to one side.
van Greeven closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - van Greeven lands in his opponent's guard.
van Greeven is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
van Greeven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benson wants to stand and escape but van Greeven is having none of it.
Benson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
van Greeven is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Benson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
van Greeven preventing the sweep.
van Greeven postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
van Greeven knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benson on the ground.
van Greeven preventing the sweep.
Benson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst van Greeven is controlling him.
van Greeven trying to control the position from guard on top but Benson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
van Greeven scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
van Greeven has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson looking for a sweep. Not yet Benson, not yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
van Greeven closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Benson looks gassed!
Benson regains half guard.
Benson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but van Greeven scores with a couple of nice shots.
van Greeven looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Benson is trying to get back to full guard.
van Greeven is nestled in close to Benson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
van Greeven missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
van Greeven wants to pass the guard but Benson is defending well.
Benson tries to roll over but van Greeven keeps him under control.
Benson looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
van Greeven content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Benson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but van Greeven scores with a couple of nice shots.
Benson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
van Greeven looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Benson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
van Greeven is tying to control. Benson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Benson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
van Greeven drops an elbow to the side of Benson's head.
Benson is defending against the submission attempts here by van Greeven.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Benson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but van Greeven scores with a couple of nice shots.
van Greeven lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from van Greeven.
Benson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Benson.
van Greeven will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
van Greeven 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.
van Greeven keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Benson's head.
van Greeven is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
van Greeven with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson trying to strike off his back.
Benson wants to stand up but van Greeven is controlling him.
van Greeven slips nicely into half guard.
van Greeven scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Benson is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. van Greeven lands a nice short elbow.
van Greeven seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Benson is trying to control but can't.
van Greeven seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
van Greeven working over Benson with some ground and pound. Benson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Benson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
van Greeven landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Benson is not content to let van Greeven control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick van Greeven dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Benson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from van Greeven.
Benson lands with a straight right. van Greeven didn't see that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Benson as van Greeven shoots in.
van Greeven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benson moves away.
van Greeven gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
van Greeven drops an elbow to the side of Benson's head.
Benson tries to kick van Greeven off but van Greeven keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
van Greeven is keen to just control but Benson is a slippery customer.
van Greeven prevents Benson from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. van Greeven lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benson is trying to get back to full guard.
van Greeven moves into full mount! Benson won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
van Greeven scoring with strikes but Benson is staying in there.
van Greeven fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
van Greeven landing strikes from the mount and Benson is in trouble!
van Greeven is landing with some decent strikes but Benson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
van Greeven is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Benson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by van Greeven.
van Greeven looking to control but Benson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
van Greeven prevents Benson from getting the reversal.
van Greeven dominating with strikes here.
van Greeven landing punches.
van Greeven lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson is bucking up trying to escape but van Greeven cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
BOOM! van Greeven connects with a massive shot to the dome!
van Greeven fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
van Greeven lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Benson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
van Greeven scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
van Greeven is landing with some decent strikes but Benson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Benson trying desperately to get to his feet.
van Greeven tries to control but Benson wriggling away.
Benson tries to hold on but van Greeven postures up.
van Greeven lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Benson tries to lock up and control but van Greeven gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Benson is desperately trying to improve his position but van Greeven has a good base and remains in mount.
van Greeven landing shots from mount.
Dick van Greeven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
van Greeven with shots to the head and body - Benson looks very uncomfortable down there.
A nice elbow there by van Greeven.
van Greeven lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Benson is trying desperately to improve position.
van Greeven trying to control but he's not successful this time.
van Greeven has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Benson's face.
van Greeven is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Benson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Benson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Benson tries to kick van Greeven off but van Greeven keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
van Greeven working the head and body with strikes.
Benson is looking for a sweep. van Greeven is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benson wants to control but van Greeven is keeping busy.
van Greeven winds up and cracks Benson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
van Greeven is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Benson trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick van Greeven dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Benson stuffs the takedown.
Nice body punch from Benson.
Benson shoots and misses
and van Greeven counters with a nice double leg into guard.
van Greeven postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Benson wants to sweep here but van Greeven controlling him for the moment.
Benson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst van Greeven is controlling him.
van Greeven wants to control from the top but Benson keeps moving.
van Greeven landing some decent shots from guard.
van Greeven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benson wants to stand and escape but van Greeven is having none of it.
van Greeven landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van Greeven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benson is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Benson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Benson keeping moving, preventing van Greeven from controlling successfully.
van Greeven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benson can do to turn this around?
Benson has momentary wrist control but van Greeven slips an elbow through the middle.
van Greeven missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
van Greeven looking to pass the guard.
Benson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
van Greeven stops Benson from standing up.
van Greeven is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson has momentary wrist control but van Greeven slips an elbow through the middle.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benson closes the distance and clinches up with van Greeven, looking for a takedown. Benson pushes van Greeven against the cage but van Greeven circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
van Greeven shoots for a double leg takedown but Benson sprawls well. He's pushed van Greeven's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
van Greeven closes the distance and clinches.
van Greeven is trying to drag Benson to the mat but Benson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick van Greeven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
van Greeven prevents Benson from breaking the clinch.
Benson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but van Greeven has him pressed against the cage.
van Greeven has picked Benson up - he's going for a ride! van Greeven dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Benson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
van Greeven wants to pass the guard but Benson is defending well.
Benson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson works his way to full guard. Good work.
van Greeven stands up over Benson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Benson tries to strike from the bottom.
van Greeven works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Benson wants to get back to full guard.
Benson is looking to control van Greeven's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benson avoid being mounted?
van Greeven prevents Benson from improving his position.
van Greeven working over Benson with some ground and pound. Benson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
van Greeven is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
van Greeven is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Benson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven wants to control the pace but Benson is squirming around nicely.
Benson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
van Greeven pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
van Greeven fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zach Benson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benson is working to get back to half guard.
van Greeven avoids the attempt from Benson to control.
Benson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
van Greeven lands a big shot there that rocks Benson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dick van Greeven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
van Greeven punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick van Greeven showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for van Greeven, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick van Greeven!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Everaldo Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helios black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). black is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Beastie Boys - Intergalactic. Helios black acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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285 lbs
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288 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Everaldo Manhoef!
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, Helios black!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manhoef with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Manhoef misses with a wild combination.
Manhoef lands with a slapping head kick.
Manhoef darts in and clinches black up against the cage.
Manhoef changes levels and goes for a takedown here. black fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manhoef swinging wilding here.
Manhoef is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manhoef lands a head kick!
black 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but black paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Manhoef!
Manhoef throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Manhoef misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from black.
Manhoef looks to land a left hand but black moved out of range nicely.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - black has eaten all the pies!
Horrible takedown by black or perhaps it was just good defense by Manhoef which made him look bad.
A head kick misses from Manhoef.
Good leg kick by Manhoef there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
black takes a kick to the side of the head.
Manhoef throws a series of punches but black avoids them all with ease.
Manhoef throws a right hand that black ducks under and follows up with a left that black also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
black shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Manhoef is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but black pulls his head out easily.
black is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manhoef looking for subs from the bottom but black mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
black stands up from mount. Strange move.
black scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Manhoef tries to buck black off but black is having none of it.
Manhoef is working hard here to advance position.
Manhoef is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked black off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
black is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Manhoef is breathing heavily.
Manhoef patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
black trying to control but not successfully.
Manhoef is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
black looking to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Helios black will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
black shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manhoef but Manhoef pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Manhoef lands a with a good body shot.
Manhoef scores with a three punch combo!
black shoots in and drives through. Manhoef sprawls well.
Manhoef tries to clinch there but black circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhoef misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manhoef looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
black shoots in and drives through. Manhoef sprawls well.
Everaldo Manhoef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helios black.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef throws a head kick but black moves out of range.
black avoids the head kick by Manhoef.
black avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manhoef throws a nice looking combination but black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manhoef throws a leg kick but black sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Everaldo Manhoef is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manhoef misses with a few strikes there.
Manhoef is looking to score with low kicks.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
black circles away from the clinch attempt.
Everaldo Manhoef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manhoef misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manhoef misses with a wild body shot.
Manhoef attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manhoef scores with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Manhoef.
Manhoef swinging wilding here.
Manhoef misses with the combination.
Manhoef connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef throws a sloppy head kick and black moves out of range easily.
black circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manhoef fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Manhoef. No joy for black on that attempt.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses.
Manhoef throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Manhoef throws a body kick that misses.
Manhoef with a jab.
Manhoef lands a two punch combo.
No joy there for Manhoef, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manhoef fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but black is out of range.
Manhoef lands with a slapping head kick.
Manhoef misses with a double jab.
Manhoef moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Manhoef looks for the body kick but black saw that one coming.
Manhoef scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Manhoef tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manhoef moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manhoef can't get the takedown.
black gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Manhoef.
Manhoef wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Everaldo Manhoef dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Manhoef misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
black shoots in but no luck this time.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manhoef misses with an attempted mid kick.
Manhoef fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
black looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Manhoef working for submissions but it's allowed black to get to half guard.
Manhoef looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef is looking for a sweep. black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manhoef looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manhoef looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manhoef wants to sweep but black has passed to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
black is staying tight to Manhoef's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Manhoef tries to buck black off but black is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Manhoef's face as black controls the position.
Manhoef is looking for a sweep.
Manhoef wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
black stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
black looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
black has a takedown stuffed.
Everaldo Manhoef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helios black.
Manhoef tries to clinch but black is having none of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Manhoef.
Decent striking displayed by Manhoef there.
That's four 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.
black gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Manhoef.
Manhoef tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manhoef closes the distance and clinches.
black has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Manhoef regains guard immediately.
black has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Manhoef is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manhoef has an active guard here but black has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helios black really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Manhoef as black shoots in.
Horrible takedown by black or perhaps it was just good defense by Manhoef which made him look bad.
black misses with a takedown attempt - Manhoef sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Everaldo Manhoef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helios black.
Manhoef stalks black and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into black's face. black staggers backwards, shaken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhoef moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Manhoef looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
black is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Manhoef misses with a body kick.
Manhoef misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Manhoef.
Manhoef tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
black shoots in but no luck this time.
Manhoef scores with a leg kick.
Manhoef fails to land with a series of punches.
Manhoef feints and then cracks black's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow black down.
black takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Manhoef throws a right and a left that black avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manhoef.
black on the wrong end of a nice jab.
black avoids a kick to the body.
black slips a jab and a cross from Manhoef.
Manhoef lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
black shoots in for a double leg but Manhoef sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manhoef tries to close the distance and clinch up but black swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manhoef throws a head kick but black moves out of range.
Manhoef lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Everaldo Manhoef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
black avoids the head kick by Manhoef.
Manhoef misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
black takes one to the chin there.
Manhoef throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manhoef looks to land a combination but black avoids it well.
Manhoef throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
black dodges the punch combination from Manhoef.
Manhoef fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manhoef.
That's four 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.
Manhoef sizes up black with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manhoef.
black will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manhoef misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manhoef will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manhoef misses with the combination.
Manhoef feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to black's calf.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manhoef looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manhoef closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Everaldo Manhoef had his way with Helios black in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Manhoef keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manhoef throws a nice looking combination but black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manhoef throws a quick head kick that skims the top of black's head.
Manhoef looks to land a body kick but black moved away.
Manhoef tries a head kick but it misses.
Manhoef throws a head kick but black moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhoef throws a right and a left that both miss.
black checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Manhoef throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef fakes a jab and throws a low kick but black checks it well.
black moves out of range of the body kick from Manhoef.
Manhoef displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Manhoef with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Manhoef tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Everaldo Manhoef is winning the standup battle so far.
Manhoef throws a leg kick which misses black's front leg but catches the back leg as black tries to avoid it.
Manhoef throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Manhoef misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manhoef throws a half hearted mid kick.
black shoots in for a takedown but Manhoef shows good takedown defense.
Manhoef tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef fails to land with a series of punches.
Manhoef scores with a jab to the jaw.
black blocks a head kick by Manhoef.
Manhoef throws a right and a left that black avoids nicely.
Manhoef connects with a solid leg kick.
black takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Manhoef throws a series of punches but black moves out of range.
Manhoef misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manhoef is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Manhoef throws a right and a left that both miss.
black closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
black is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Manhoef is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Manhoef tries to bench press black off him but black keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
black decides to stand up, so the ref orders Manhoef to his feet.
Manhoef fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manhoef throws a series of punches but black moves out of range.
black avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manhoef keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Everaldo Manhoef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helios black.
Manhoef misses the shot to the body.
Manhoef throws a sloppy head kick and black moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manhoef looks to land a combination but black avoids it well.
Manhoef tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Manhoef looks to land a right hand but black moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Everaldo Manhoef.
I think Manhoef has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Everaldo Manhoef!
Everaldo Manhoef retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dreadlock Rasta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasta comes to the cage accompanied by Buffalo Soldier. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dreadlock Rasta!
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, Quinton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson pulls Rasta into guard.
Rasta stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson wants to stand but Rasta is controlling the position.
Rasta advances position into side control!
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rasta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rasta has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rasta tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Rasta doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasta tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Rasta. Rasta gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rasta gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rasta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rasta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Rasta is controlling the position.
Rasta looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Rasta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rasta gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rasta has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jackson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rasta backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
Dreadlock Rasta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Jackson.
Rasta tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Jackson.
Rasta is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Rasta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rasta thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rasta on the side of the head.
Rasta clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Rasta tries to tie him up.
Jackson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rasta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasta has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jackson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jackson cracks the inside of Rasta's front leg.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Rasta as Jackson shoots in.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson jumps into guard, dragging Rasta to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasta gets to his feet. Jackson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jackson is tying to control. Rasta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasta makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rasta looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jackson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rasta stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Rasta scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quinton Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jackson gets a clinch.
Rasta effectively controlling the action here.
Rasta wants a takedown.
Jackson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rasta is looking to escape.
Jackson is tying to control. Rasta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Rasta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rasta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rasta wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rasta misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rasta clinches but Jackson breaks the clinch
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Rasta fights it but they end up in guard.
Rasta has his feet on Jackson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rasta looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rasta is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rasta shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dreadlock Rasta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson gets a clinch.
Jackson jumps guard but Rasta stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rasta manages to pull guard.
Quinton Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rasta has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rasta wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson won't allow Rasta to sweep him here.
Rasta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasta wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rasta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
Rasta has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson won't allow Rasta to get back to his feet.
Jackson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rasta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rasta stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson slips under a jab from Rasta.
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rasta actively working from the bottom here.
Rasta tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rasta trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rasta counters by clinching up.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Rasta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasta is looking for a kimura here.
Rasta wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling the position.
Rasta wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to hold on to Rasta's head to control him but Rasta postures up.
Rasta escapes and gets back to his feet.
Dreadlock Rasta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rasta but Rasta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dreadlock Rasta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Jackson.
Rasta has a takedown stuffed.
Rasta looks to clinch
and Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasta manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rasta decides to return to a standing position.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Rasta shows good takedown defense.
Rasta misses with a head kick.
Rasta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Rasta persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Rasta takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rasta gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rasta wants to sweep but no luck.
Rasta wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rasta's guard.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Rasta's brow.
Jackson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Rasta has locked up a guillotine! Rasta's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Jackson is holding on here and Rasta must be using up a lot of energy. Jackson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Rasta gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dreadlock Rasta!
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