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Junkie Ultimate Fighter 2 Ep.7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titou Ortizzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coric Zetsoumaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Titou Ortizzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Coric Zetsoumaki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Zetsoumaki scores with a four punch combination!
Ortizzz moves into the clinch.
Ortizzz fails to pull guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ortizzz is trying to drag Zetsoumaki to the mat but Zetsoumaki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zetsoumaki has had enough of the clinch but Ortizzz keeps him there for the moment.
Ortizzz jumps guard.
Ortizzz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zetsoumaki wants to control from the top but Ortizzz keeps moving.
Ortizzz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortizzz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ortizzz had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Zetsoumaki is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ortizzz Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Zetsoumaki's back instead.
Zetsoumaki staying busy and making it hard for Ortizzz to control.
Zetsoumaki is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ortizzz lands punches and elbows.
Ortizzz softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Ortizzz lands a shot to the head.
Ortizzz scores with punches and elbows.
Zetsoumaki trying to get back to his feet but Ortizzz is in full control for now.
Ortizzz gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortizzz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Zetsoumaki breaks Ortizzz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Zetsoumaki wants to stand but Ortizzz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zetsoumaki wants to control from the top but Ortizzz keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortizzz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zetsoumaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zetsoumaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ortizzz 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.
Ortizzz is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zetsoumaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortizzz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortizzz had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Zetsoumaki is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ortizzz Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Zetsoumaki's back instead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zetsoumaki trying to get back to his feet but Ortizzz is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zetsoumaki grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Ortizzz lands shots from the back.
Ortizzz is trying to stick to Zetsoumaki's back but Zetsoumaki is turning into Ortizzz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ortizzz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zetsoumaki.
Zetsoumaki trying to control but Ortizzz is working from the bottom.
Ortizzz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ortizzz working a defensive guard here.
Zetsoumaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zetsoumaki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortizzz is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Zetsoumaki frees his head nicely. Oh but Ortizzz has switched to an armbar! Zetsoumaki is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Titou Ortizzz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuele Oren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mopar Stealth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mopar Stealth acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Purple 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuele Oren!
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, Mopar Stealth!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oren tries to clinch up but Stealth circles away and keeps his distance.
Oren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stealth clinches up against the cage.
Stealth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stealth wants a takedown but no success here.
Oren wants a takedown.
Oren tries to land a knee to the head but Stealth blocks with his arms.
Stealth has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Oren regains guard immediately.
Oren thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Stealth wants to stand but Oren has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Oren looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oren working for a triangle but Stealth defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stealth trying to control the position from guard on top but Oren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stealth stands and steps away. Oren gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stealth throws a shot to the body.
Oren avoids the head kick by Stealth.
Stealth looks to clinch
and Oren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Oren seems to be working for a kimura but Stealth defends the submission attempt.
Oren is breathing heavily.
Stealth kicks Oren off and gets back to his feet.
Oren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stealth is fending him off so far but Oren persists. Nope, Stealth circles away and we're back to standing.
Oren fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuele Oren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stealth blocks a head kick by Oren.
Stealth has closed the distance and engaged Oren in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Stealth.
Stealth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stealth stuffs the takedown attempt from Oren. Oren gets slowly back to his feet.
Stealth throws a sloppy head kick and Oren moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stealth throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Oren's head.
It looks like Samuele Oren has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stealth changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Oren looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stealth decides to stand up, so the ref orders Oren to his feet.
Oren with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stealth counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Oren wants to get back to his feet.
Stealth gets to his feet but Oren grabs hold of a leg and swivels beautifully into a kneebar. Stealth falls to the floor but he can't defend the quick submission attempt and has to tap quickly to save his knee ligaments! Very nice work from Oren!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Samuele Oren!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christian Benavidez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Christian Benavidez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Christian Benavidez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Benavidez!
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, Glenn Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benavidez throws the kick towards the body but Edwards avoids it.
Benavidez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edwards takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Glenn Edwards has been cut.
Good exchange - Benavidez coming out on top.
Edwards scores with a hook.
Edwards takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Benavidez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab by Benavidez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benavidez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benavidez misses the jab.
Benavidez throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
Benavidez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Benavidez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benavidez misses with a head kick.
Benavidez just misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards misses with a few strikes there.
Benavidez missing with a left hand there. Edwards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benavidez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Edwards counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Benavidez is breathing heavily.
Benavidez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edwards is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benavidez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Edwards is working away from the top position though.
Benavidez looking for submissions off his back.
Edwards is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benavidez is just riding it out for now. Edwards eventually gives up the hold.
Edwards is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benavidez is just riding it out for now. Edwards eventually gives up the hold.
Benavidez is looking to improve his position.
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.
Edwards decides to stand up.
Edwards closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Edwards working away.
Edwards goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Benavidez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Edwards but great work by Benavidez.
Benavidez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Edwards has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Benavidez but great work by Edwards.
Edwards is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Benavidez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Check out the look on Edwards's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Benavidez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Edwards connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Benavidez tries to bench press Edwards off him but Edwards keeps the position.
Benavidez struggling a bit here.
Benavidez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Edwards has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Benavidez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benavidez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Edwards has managed to clinch.
Benavidez decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benavidez keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Edwards stays in close to Benavidez's body and controls the position.
Benavidez keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
Edwards stands up and waves to Benavidez to follow him.
Benavidez throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards scores a takedown into full mount!
Benavidez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Edwards looking to control but Benavidez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Edwards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glenn Edwards's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Edwards has managed to clinch.
Edwards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Edwards gets control of Benavidez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Edwards will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Edwards throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Edwards is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Benavidez is stalling in the full guard.
Benavidez forces his way into half guard.
Benavidez tries to stand and escape but Edwards is controlling the position.
Edwards is not content to let Benavidez control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benavidez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Edwards!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benavidez stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Benavidez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Edwards decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Benavidez's guard.
Edwards throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benavidez is looking to stand up but Edwards isn't so interested in that idea.
Edwards stands up and waves to Benavidez to follow him.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Edwards avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Benavidez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edwards drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edwards jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Benavidez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Benavidez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Edwards trying to control but Benavidez is working from the bottom.
Benavidez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is looking to improve his position but Benavidez isn't that keen on the idea.
Benavidez stands up from mount. Strange move.
Benavidez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice defenses there by Benavidez.
Benavidez scores with a body shot.
Benavidez misses with a double jab
and Edwards counters with a shoot takedown. Benavidez fights it but they end up in guard.
Benavidez had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Edwards is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Benavidez Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Edwards's back instead.
Benavidez looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez is not going to allow Edwards to sit and survive in this position.
Benavidez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Benavidez doesn't have the hooks in and Edwards manages to turn into his guard.
Benavidez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Edwards controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benavidez trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Glenn Edwards'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. This is the final round!
Edwards scores with a takedown into Benavidez's guard.
Glenn Edwards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edwards controlling from the top position.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Benavidez keeps moving.
Benavidez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Benavidez looking for a guillotine here but Edwards defends easily.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Benavidez keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benavidez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edwards trying to control but Benavidez is working from the bottom.
Benavidez working for a triangle but Edwards defends it easily.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Benavidez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edwards works over Benavidez with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Edwards accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benavidez has his foot on Edwards's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edwards works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Benavidez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edwards controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Benavidez keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Benavidez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards instigates a clinch.
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benavidez throws a head kick that misses.
Edwards thows a body shot but no joy.
Christian Benavidez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Edwards 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.
Edwards scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Benavidez wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benavidez is trying to stand back up but Edwards is controlling him
Edwards stands up from half guard.
Edwards has managed to clinch.
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards has managed to clinch.
Edwards gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Edwards throws a strike but Benavidez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez trying to control the position from guard on top but Edwards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benavidez looking to sit in guard and control but Edwards gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Glenn Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edwards is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Benavidez wants to stand and escape but Edwards is having none of it.
Benavidez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Edwards doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Edwards manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Edwards trying to control but Benavidez is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glenn Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Edwards winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glenn Edwards!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drake Retso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalim Condo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalim Condo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drake Retso!
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, Kalim Condo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Condo has a takedown stuffed.
Retso throws a wild body kick that Condo sees coming a mile off.
Condo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Retso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Condo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Condo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Retso misses.
Condo ducks under a wild hook from Retso.
Condo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drake Retso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalim Condo.
Condo shoots in for a takedown but Retso shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Condo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Retso throws a big right hand that misses.
Retso in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Retso has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Condo has his foot on Retso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Retso works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Retso trying to control but Condo is working from the bottom.
Retso working some strikes from top position.
Retso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Retso scoring with punches to the head and body.
Retso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Condo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Retso.
Condo is looking to stand up but Retso isn't so interested in that idea.
Retso knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Condo on the ground.
Condo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Condo looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Retso with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Retso wants to control from the top but Condo keeps moving.
Retso scoring with some ground and pound.
Condo has momentary wrist control but Retso slips an elbow through the middle.
Retso tries to free his leg and advance position but Condo is retaining full guard.
Retso slips nicely into half guard.
Retso slips a nice elbow through Condo's hands, connecting with Condo's forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Retso lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Retso scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Retso is nestled in close to Condo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Retso lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Retso lands with a punch from half guard.
Condo taking some punishment here, with Retso in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Retso.
Condo is looking to improve his position.
Condo taking some punishment here, with Retso in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Retso lands with a punch from half guard.
Retso seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Retso is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Retso passes the guard and advances to mount!
Retso controlling the pace for now.
The referee warns Condo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Retso can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Condo is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Retso dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Retso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Condo manages to avoid it.
Retso throws a hook but Condo avoids it easily.
Retso throws a jab but it's blocked by Condo.
Condo ducks under a wild hook from Retso.
Condo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Retso counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Condo trying to control here.
Retso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Condo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Condo has hold of Retso's hands but Retso slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Retso is pressing down on Condo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Condo is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Retso looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Condo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Condo is breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Retso lands a nice short elbow.
Retso drops an elbow to the side of Condo's head.
Retso is tying to control. Condo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Retso is pressing down on Condo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Condo is holding on for now.
Retso is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Retso wants to control the pace but Condo is squirming around nicely.
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.
Retso scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Condo?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Retso lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Retso tries to control but Condo wriggling away.
Retso landing strikes, looking to finish!
It looks like Kalim Condo has been cut.
Retso landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Retso cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Retso wants to control the pace but Condo is squirming around nicely.
Condo is in a horrible position here. Retso smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Retso lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Retso.
Retso trying to control but Condo is having none of it.
Retso scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Condo is in a horrible position here. Retso smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Retso content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Retso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Retso scoring with strikes but Condo is staying in there.
Retso pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Condo is rocked!
Retso looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Condo covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drake Retso!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kent Hytten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hytten's choice of entrance music: Wait and Bleed. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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255 lbs
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253 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Steele!
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, Kent Hytten!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Steele does no damage.
Steele misses with a looping right.
Steele wants to slow Hytten down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Steele misses.
Hytten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Steele's head.
It looks like George Steele has been cut.
Steele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hytten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hytten is looking to slow Steele down with leg kicks.
Steele throws a big shot that misses.
Steele on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hytten throws a hook but Steele blocks it.
Hytten knocks Steele to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Steele is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hytten throws an elbow but Steele slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hytten wants to control but Steele is keeping him busy.
Hytten is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steele knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Steele managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hytten.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hytten tries for a kimura but Steele is defending well.
Hytten wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steele keeps working.
Steele tries to escape but Hytten is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hytten trying to control the position but Steele is working away.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
An inside leg kick lands from Hytten.
A big right from Hytten misses.
Steele throws a jab but it's blocked by Hytten.
Hytten lands with a kick to the temple. Steele shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
George Steele's cut is getting worse.
A head kick lands from Hytten that sends Steele to the canvas. Steele tries to scramble back to his feet but Hytten brings him back down into side control.
Oh Steele is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
George Steele's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at George Steele's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kent Hytten!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kari Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Chow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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204 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kari Taalasmaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Chow!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taalasmaa scores with a hook.
It looks like Steven Chow has been cut.
Chow looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Taalasmaa instigates a clinch.
Taalasmaa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Taalasmaa gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Chow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taalasmaa.
Nice strikes from Taalasmaa there.
Taalasmaa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chow has hold of Taalasmaa's hands but Taalasmaa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taalasmaa decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Taalasmaa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chow is rocked!
Taalasmaa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Taalasmaa wants to break free but Chow has control.
Taalasmaa has clasped his hands together around Chow's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Taalasmaa stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Taalasmaa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chow looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa lands an elbow.
Taalasmaa stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Taalasmaa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chow sprawls well initially but Taalasmaa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Taalasmaa throwing shots but Chow is blocking nicely.
Chow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Taalasmaa decides to stand up.
Taalasmaa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chow looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Taalasmaa just content to control the position.
Taalasmaa stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa throws a series of strikes that have Chow backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taalasmaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taalasmaa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taalasmaa landing some decent shots from guard.
Taalasmaa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Taalasmaa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Taalasmaa showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Taalasmaa moves nicely into side control.
Taalasmaa controlling the position from side mount.
Taalasmaa stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Taalasmaa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa feints and as Chow raises his hands in defense, Taalasmaa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taalasmaa is working Chow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Taalasmaa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taalasmaa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Taalasmaa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Taalasmaa working the head and body with strikes.
Taalasmaa decides to stand back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taalasmaa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like Taalasmaa is going to stand back up.
Taalasmaa is looking to advance position but Chow won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Taalasmaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Chow's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Taalasmaa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chow's guard.
Taalasmaa distracts Chow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Taalasmaa chips away with some ground and pound.
Taalasmaa gets to his feet. Chow looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Taalasmaa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Taalasmaa decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Taalasmaa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chow to the mat! Chow manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taalasmaa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Taalasmaa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Taalasmaa won't allow Chow to sweep him here.
Taalasmaa gets to his feet. Chow looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Taalasmaa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Chow working to try and regain half guard.
Taalasmaa controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chow is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Taalasmaa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Taalasmaa landing strikes from the mount.
Taalasmaa controlling the position easily from mount.
Taalasmaa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chow is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa controlling the position easily from mount.
Taalasmaa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Taalasmaa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee warns Chow that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Taalasmaa wants to control the pace but Chow is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa controlling from mount.
Taalasmaa punishing his opponent with strikes.
Taalasmaa with a couple of short strikes.
Taalasmaa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chow in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Chow that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Taalasmaa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steven Chow's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Taalasmaa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taalasmaa scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chow takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Taalasmaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chow can do to turn this around?
Taalasmaa lands a nice forearm strike.
Chow is still in real trouble! Can Taalasmaa finish him?
Taalasmaa stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Chow seems to have recovered his senses.
Taalasmaa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taalasmaa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taalasmaa lands with an overhand left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taalasmaa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taalasmaa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Taalasmaa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chow tries to get to full guard but Taalasmaa has control of the leg.
Kari Taalasmaa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taalasmaa stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Taalasmaa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chow's guard.
Taalasmaa wants to get up but he can't break Chow's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Taalasmaa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taalasmaa tries to free his leg and advance position but Chow is retaining full guard.
Taalasmaa tries to stand but Chow is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa forces his way into half guard.
Taalasmaa tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Taalasmaa decides to return to a standing position.
Taalasmaa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chow tries to buck Taalasmaa off but Taalasmaa is having none of it.
Taalasmaa lands some shots froms side control.
Taalasmaa stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Chow tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taalasmaa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Taalasmaa.
Chow is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Taalasmaa working the ground and pound but Chow is defending the strikes.
Taalasmaa stands up.
Chow has his takedown stuffed
and Taalasmaa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Taalasmaa.
Taalasmaa stands and steps away. Chow gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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!
A punch combination from Taalasmaa misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Taalasmaa misses its intended target.
Taalasmaa cracks Chow with an open hand slap.
Taalasmaa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Chow!
BOOM! Taalasmaa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Steven Chow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kari Taalasmaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taalasmaa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chow is looking to escape.
Chow tries to reverse the position but Taalasmaa maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taalasmaa controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kari Taalasmaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taalasmaa 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kari Taalasmaa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between KJ Kesler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, KJ Kesler!
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, Carlos Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Kesler with that takedown attempt.
Kesler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ruiz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kesler is breathing heavily.
A jab from Ruiz does it's job there.
Kesler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kesler takes one to the chin there.
Kesler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ruiz throws out a powerful jab.
Ruiz lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Kesler falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlos Ruiz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maro Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Sane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sane is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: More Human Than Human by White Zombie. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maro Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Sane!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Santos.
Santos fails to land the takedown.
Santos wants to clinch.
Sane shoots in but Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sane gets caught flat footed, as Santos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sane working for a triangle but Santos defends it easily.
Santos drops back looking for a leg! Sane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sane manages to kick Santos off! Santos jumps back into Sane's guard.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos won't allow Sane to sweep him here.
Sane throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santos trying to control but Sane is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Santos lands a jab to the nose.
Santos is looking to clinch but Sane is avoiding it.
Sane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Maro Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Santos fails with the takedown
and Sane counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Santos had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sane is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Santos Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Sane's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lull in the action here.
Santos controlling well, preventing Sane from escaping the position.
Sane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sane is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Santos.
Sane defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Sane rolls, trying to escape but Santos keeps control of the position.
Sane staying busy and making it hard for Santos to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Santos has Sane flattened out and is raining down punches.
Santos is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to keep control of the position but Sane is staying busy.
Sane rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sane is looking to improve his position.
Santos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sane is trying to stand up here but Santos is controlling him well.
Santos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sane taking some punishment here, with Santos in his half guard.
Santos passes to full mount!
Santos wants to finish this one by submission but Sane is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Santos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Santos.
Sane is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sane tries to improve his position but instead Santos has taken his back!
Santos cracks Sane with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Sane from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Santos is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Santos looking to break Sane's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sane remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Santos will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Santos 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sane defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Santos is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sane defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maro Santos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sane tries to clinch but Santos is having none of it.
Santos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sane counters with a shoot takedown. Santos fights it but they end up in guard.
Sane chips away with some ground and pound.
Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sane wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Maro Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Santos throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Santos working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos shoots and misses
and Sane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sane digs a good body shot into Santos's ribs.
Sane misses with a two punch combination.
Sane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Sane counters with a single leg into guard. Santos didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maro Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sane won't allow Santos to sweep him here.
Sane lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sane scoring with some ground and pound.
Sane is in close to Santos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Santos wants to stand but Sane is controlling the position.
Sane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Santos controls Sane momentarily but Sane frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Santos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Santos's head.
Sane looking to pass the guard.
Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sane manages to get himself to full guard.
Santos throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sane wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
Sane keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos is stalling in the full guard.
Santos trying to control but Sane is working from the bottom.
Santos has gone for a leg lock! Sane slips out almost immediately though and dives into Santos's guard.
Santos will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Santos wants to sweep here but Sane controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Sane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Santos clinches but Sane breaks the clinch
and Sane counters with a single leg into guard. Santos didn't expect that.
Sane has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Santos is proving hard to escape from.
Santos throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Santos is trying to keep Sane in close.
Sane trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Sane is looking to stand up but Santos won't let him.
Sane chips away with some ground and pound.
Sane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sane trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Santos is trying to control the position but Sane postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santos is trying to control the position but Sane postures up.
Sane cracks Santos with a solid left hand.
Santos is looking to stand up but Sane isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Santos trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Santos is trying to control the position but Sane postures up.
Santos pulls Sane in close to his closed guard and prevents Sane from doing any damage or advancing position.
Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two 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.
Santos wants to sweep here but Sane controlling him for the moment.
Sane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sane forces his way into half guard.
Santos tries to roll over but Sane keeps him under control.
Sane wants to free his trapped foot but Santos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Santos gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santos is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sane keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Sane throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Santos won't allow Sane to get back to his feet.
Santos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Santos drops back looking for a leg! Sane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sane manages to kick Santos off! Santos jumps back into Sane's guard.
Santos is looking to work some ground and pound but Sane has wrist control.
Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Santos with a poor takedown
enabling Sane to counter with a crisp jab.
Sane has managed to clinch.
Sane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Santos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Santos is pressed up against the cage. Sane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Santos down to the mat. Santos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Santos fails with the takedown
and Sane counters with a shoot takedown. Santos fights it but they end up in guard.
Santos is trying to control the position but Sane postures up.
Santos throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sane trying to stand up but can't free himself from Santos's guard.
Santos working a defensive guard here.
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Sane is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Sane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sane has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Sane!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maku Hiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Miyaguchi (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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maku Hiro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryo Miyaguchi!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyaguchi staying out of range there.
Hiro wants to clinch up but Miyaguchi keeps it at a distance.
Hiro misses with a low kick.
Hiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miyaguchi shoots for a double leg takedown but Hiro sprawls well. He's pushed Miyaguchi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hiro loads up on a big right hand but Miyaguchi slips the punch.
Miyaguchi blocks the body kick.
Hiro throws the kick towards the body but Miyaguchi avoids it.
Hiro is looking to land body kicks.
Miyaguchi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hiro tries to clinch but Miyaguchi is having none of it.
Hiro tries to work over Miyaguchi's front leg with a kick but Miyaguchi checks it.
Hiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miyaguchi. Miyaguchi obviously looking to wear him down.
Hiro avoids the body shot from Miyaguchi.
Miyaguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miyaguchi swinging wilding here.
Hiro gets caught flat footed, as Miyaguchi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hiro doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hiro lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Miyaguchi!
Hiro unloading with bombs!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miyaguchi is looking to escape.
Miyaguchi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiro cracks Miyaguchi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hiro with the ground and pound from mount.
Miyaguchi working to try and regain half guard.
Hiro is landing with some decent strikes but Miyaguchi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Miyaguchi gets back to half guard.
Miyaguchi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hiro.
Miyaguchi is trying to control but can't.
Hiro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miyaguchi's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiro is just content to waste time from the top position. Miyaguchi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hiro controlling from the top position.
Hiro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miyaguchi's head.
Hiro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Miyaguchi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Miyaguchi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Miyaguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyaguchi stopping the sweep attempt from Hiro.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miyaguchi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyaguchi preventing the sweep.
Miyaguchi lands a couple of digs.
Miyaguchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hiro is retaining full guard.
Miyaguchi pushing down on Hiro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hiro tries to get to full guard but Miyaguchi has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Miyaguchi preventing the sweep.
Hiro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miyaguchi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miyaguchi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hiro manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hiro landing strikes from the mount and Miyaguchi is in trouble!
Hiro looking to finish Miyaguchi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Miyaguchi!
Hiro looking to control but Miyaguchi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hiro landing strikes from the mount and Miyaguchi is in trouble!
Miyaguchi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Miyaguchi is working to get back to half guard.
Miyaguchi looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miyaguchi taking shots to the head.
Hiro landing strikes from the mount and Miyaguchi is in trouble!
Hiro with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maku Hiro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hiro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hiro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miyaguchi.
Maku Hiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Miyaguchi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hiro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Miyaguchi cracks Hiro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Miyaguchi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hiro as he avoids it easily.
Hiro throws a body kick that misses.
Hiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miyaguchi slips a jab and a cross from Hiro.
Miyaguchi throws a head kick but Hiro moves out of range.
Miyaguchi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Miyaguchi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hiro is working to get back to half guard.
Miyaguchi is breathing heavily.
Hiro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hiro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyaguchi is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyaguchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hiro is adopting a defensive guard.
Hiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hiro manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hiro working the ground and pound effectively.
Hiro fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hiro dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiro working the ground and pound effectively.
Hiro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miyaguchi is looking to escape.
Hiro lands a big elbow.
Hiro wants to control the pace but Miyaguchi is squirming around nicely.
Hiro looking to finish Miyaguchi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Miyaguchi!
Hiro with good strikes from the mount here!
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!
Miyaguchi wants to control but Hiro is having none of it.
Hiro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hiro raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyaguchi tries to hold on but Hiro pushes him away.
Hiro with a couple of short strikes.
Hiro lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Miyaguchi hang on?
Miyaguchi is rocked!
Miyaguchi tries to hold on but Hiro pushes him away.
Hiro lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Miyaguchi is still in real trouble! Can Hiro finish him?
Hiro is landing with some decent strikes but Miyaguchi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hiro trying to control but Miyaguchi is having none of it.
Hiro scoring with strikes but Miyaguchi is staying in there.
Hiro has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Miyaguchi's face.
Hiro working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Hiro! Miyaguchi is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maku Hiro!
Maku Hiro is the new light heavyweight champion!
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