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Christmas Massacre PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatanka Blackfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Tyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tatanka Blackfoot!
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, Chris Tyre!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackfoot misses with a two punch combination.
Blackfoot is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blackfoot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blackfoot stuns Tyre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blackfoot tests Tyre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck for Tyre with that takedown attempt.
Tyre shoots in but no luck this time.
Blackfoot drops Tyre with a nice combination! Blackfoot dives into Tyre's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Chris Tyre has been cut.
Tyre looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackfoot trying to control but Tyre is working from the bottom.
Blackfoot thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackfoot wants to control from the top but Tyre keeps moving.
Blackfoot has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tyre is proving hard to escape from.
Blackfoot makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blackfoot is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyre has wrist control.
Blackfoot is stalling in the full guard.
Tyre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blackfoot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blackfoot wants to control from the top but Tyre keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackfoot decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tyre, up you get!
Blackfoot throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Tyre colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Blackfoot as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Tyre is left battered and dazed whilst Blackfoot and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tatanka Blackfoot!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hattori Hanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanzo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is If It Means Alot To You. Darren Phillips will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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, Hattori Hanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips tries for a takedown but Hanzo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hanzo dances in with a quick combination. Phillips is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Hanzo snaps Phillips's head back. Phillips stumbles backwards against the cage. Hanzo steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Phillips's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Phillips just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hattori Hanzo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hoppus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lu Ming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoppus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Not Now. Lu Ming has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mark Hoppus's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Hoppus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lu Ming!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ming pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoppus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ming's sensitive parts.
Ming clinches with his opponent.
Hoppus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hoppus tries to pull guard but Ming won't allow it.
Ming wants to break free but Hoppus has control.
Hoppus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ming is working for takedown but Hoppus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hoppus tries for a takedown but Ming manages to get underhooks.
Ming lands a shot to the body.
Ming pulls guard effortlessly.
Hoppus trying to control the position from guard on top but Ming is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ming is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoppus passes into half guard.
Hoppus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ming is defending against the submission attempts here by Hoppus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppus seems to be looking for submissions.
Ming wants to improve his position but Hoppus is controlling well.
Hoppus wants to stand up but Ming is controlling the position.
Hoppus is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Ming has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hoppus is breathing heavily.
Ming wants to control but Hoppus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hoppus closes the distance and clinches up with Ming, looking for a takedown. Hoppus pushes Ming against the cage but Ming circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hoppus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoppus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ming counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ming wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hoppus has him pressed against the cage.
Hoppus prevents the takedown attempt.
Ming wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoppus won't allow it.
Ming can't get the takedown.
Hoppus goes for a takedown attempt but Ming pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ming shoots in for a double leg but Hoppus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hoppus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppus fails with the takedown.
Ming shoots for a takedown but Hoppus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hoppus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hoppus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ming looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hoppus preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ming can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hoppus stands up and waves to Ming to follow him.
Hoppus tries to clinch but Ming moves away
and Ming decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hoppus's guard.
Hoppus is looking for a triangle but Ming pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoppus working for a triangle but Ming defends it easily.
Ming missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ming working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hoppus looking to control.
Ming wants to pass the guard but Hoppus is keeping the position.
Ming thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lu Ming will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ming has a takedown stuffed.
Hoppus connects with a body shot.
Mark Hoppus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ming misses with the combination.
Hoppus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ming has his takedown stuffed
and Hoppus counters with a single leg into guard. Ming didn't expect that.
Hoppus decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hoppus darts in trying to clinch
and Ming counters by clinching up.
Hoppus is working for takedown but Ming is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoppus keeps control of Ming as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppus lands a damaging elbow.
Hoppus is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ming can't fight it off and eventually Hoppus manages to take the fight to the floor. Ming looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hoppus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hoppus passes into half guard.
Ming is defending against the submission attempts here by Hoppus.
Ming is trying to get back to full guard.
Ming is trying to stand back up but Hoppus is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ming is defending against the submission attempts here by Hoppus.
Ming is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ming wants to get back to full guard.
Hoppus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ming defends it well.
Hoppus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ming sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppus decides to stand and escape the position.
Hoppus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ming swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ming shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hoppus pinned against the cage. Hoppus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mark Hoppus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lu Ming.
Hoppus tries to clinch but Ming moves out of range.
Hoppus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hoppus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ming knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hoppus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoppus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hoppus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ming is looking to reverse the position.
Hoppus is trying to get an arm triangle but Ming is defending well.
Hoppus is looking to take a break and control but Ming is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hoppus dominated that second round.
That's time! Hoppus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Hoppus fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Hoppus. No joy for Ming on that attempt.
Ming throws a head kick that misses
and Hoppus counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ming's guard now.
Hoppus decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ming, up you get!
Hoppus stuffs the takedown.
Ming fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mark Hoppus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lu Ming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hoppus - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoppus tries to clinch but Ming is having none of it.
Hoppus misses with a wild body shot.
Hoppus darts in and clinches Ming up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppus has Ming pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ming manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Ming.
Hoppus keeps control of Ming as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ming trying to land knees to the body.
Hoppus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ming prevents it.
Hoppus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ming gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hoppus can't get the takedown.
Ming changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hoppus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hoppus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ming circles away.
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.
Hoppus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ming paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoppus is looking to clinch.
Ming swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoppus.
Hoppus wants to clinch up but Ming keeps it at a distance.
Ming keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoppus swats away the attempt to clinch by Ming.
Horrible takedown by Hoppus or perhaps it was just good defense by Ming which made him look bad.
Hoppus stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ming looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoppus shoots in for a double leg but Ming sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ming fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hoppus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Ming. No joy for Hoppus on that attempt.
Hoppus misses with a body shot.
Ming tries to clinch but Hoppus moves out of range.
Hoppus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ming pinned against the cage. Ming gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ming circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ming counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ming scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ming is pressed up against the cage. Hoppus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ming down to the mat. Ming avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four 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.
Ming fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoppus swats away the attempt to clinch by Ming.
Hoppus tries to clinch up
and Ming holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hoppus jumps guard but Ming stands there with Hoppus around his waist. Hoppus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ming tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoppus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hoppus wants a takedown but no success here.
Hoppus fails to pull guard.
Hoppus has Ming pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ming manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ming throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hoppus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ming walks away with a smile on his face. Hoppus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Hoppus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hoppus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Mark Hoppus!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Mark Hoppus!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Mark Hoppus!
Mark Hoppus wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julian Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Corpuz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adrian Corpuz!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Corpuz!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Carter cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Carter looking to isolate an arm here. Corpuz doesn't see it coming and as Carter extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Carter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julian Carter!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spencer McTague (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Rabago (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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spencer McTague !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raymond Rabago!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTague displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rabago throws out the jab.
Rabago moves into range and connects with a jab.
McTague shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rabago as he jumps to the side.
Raymond Rabago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTague slips a straight right by Rabago.
McTague shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McTague showed some decent athleticism there.
Rabago keeping hold of McTague 's head, controlling as best he can.
Rabago is staying active underneath McTague , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McTague looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rabago trying to control but McTague postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago wants to get back to full guard.
McTague is looking for a kimura but Rabago is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McTague to get the leverage.
Rabago is trying to control but can't.
McTague seems to be working for a kimura but Rabago defends the submission attempt.
Rabago is concentrating on defense, preventing McTague from advancing position.
McTague will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McTague seems to be working for a kimura but Rabago defends the submission attempt.
McTague trying to control from half guard but Rabago is working away.
McTague is breathing heavily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McTague has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McTague there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Spencer McTague has been cut.
Rabago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabago misses with a looping left.
Rabago looks to land a right hand but McTague moved out of range.
Rabago throws a body punch but McTague moves out of range.
Rabago scores with a jab to the jaw.
McTague takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rabago misses with a straight right.
McTague steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rabago.
McTague shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rabago but Rabago pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McTague looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rabago is fending him off so far but McTague persists. Nope, Rabago circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spencer McTague . That's going to take a lot out of him.
McTague ducks under a wild hook from Rabago.
Rabago misses the jab.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Rabago has eaten all the pies!
Jab by Rabago.
Rabago scores with the left hand. McTague knows he should have avoided that one.
McTague is rocked!
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!
Rabago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McTague bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McTague ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rabago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rabago throws out a loose jab but McTague uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rabago scores with a hook.
McTague takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabago punishes McTague 's body with a nice straight punch.
McTague slips under a jab.
McTague slips a jab from Rabago.
McTague ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rabago closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rabago is looking to advance position but McTague won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rabago not doing much here.
McTague trying to hold on to Rabago's head to control him but Rabago postures up.
McTague wants to sweep but Rabago has passed to side control!
McTague is not content to let Rabago control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabago advances to full mount.
McTague is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Rabago has taken his back!
Will Rabago go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rabago is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McTague is defending well though. Rabago let's go of the attempt for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Rabago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spencer McTague 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Rabago misses the target.
Spencer McTague is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rabago thows a body shot but no joy.
Rabago waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract McTague .
McTague shoots in but no luck this time.
Rabago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McTague counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rabago's guard now.
McTague drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rabago manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McTague has Rabago in his guard.
Rabago stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McTague swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rabago is pushing down on McTague 's leg trying to pass to half guard. McTague is fighting to maintain full guard but Rabago has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rabago trying to control the action but McTague is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago tries to pass the half guard into mount. McTague knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McTague tries to roll over but Rabago keeps him under control.
McTague trying to get back to full guard but Rabago takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
McTague looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
A lull in the action here.
Rabago has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McTague 's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Let's hope that Rabago has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
McTague rolls, trying to escape but Rabago keeps control of the position.
Rabago struggling to keep hold of the position.
Rabago is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Raymond Rabago just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rabago throws a jab but it's blocked by McTague .
McTague takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McTague slips under a jab.
Raymond Rabago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rabago lands a nice shot to the body.
Rabago throws a hook but McTague blocks it.
McTague moves away from the strike by Rabago.
McTague slips a jab from Rabago.
McTague scores a takedown into full mount!
McTague has control of Rabago's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rabago regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rabago tries to hold on but McTague postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabago can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rabago is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rabago stops McTague from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
McTague goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rabago turns into him and now he's in McTague 's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Spencer McTague will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spencer McTague 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rabago throws an overhand right that lands on McTague 's shoulder, as McTague tries to avoid the shot.
Rabago jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horrible takedown by McTague or perhaps it was just good defense by Rabago which made him look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McTague .
Rabago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McTague sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McTague slips a jab from Rabago.
Rabago swings away with a body shot that misses
and McTague counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rabago won't be happy with that.
McTague wants to control for a moment but Rabago uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
McTague is staying active underneath Rabago, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McTague actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago wants to pass to mount but McTague is defending the position.
Spencer McTague overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rabago wants to lay and pray for a moment but McTague keeps working.
Rabago looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McTague tries to roll over but Rabago keeps him under control.
Rabago moves nicely into side control.
Rabago controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rabago is trying to get an arm triangle but McTague is defending well.
McTague trying to remain calm as Rabago controls from the top position.
Rabago trying to control the position but McTague is working away.
You can see the frustration on McTague 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabago wants to lay and pray for a moment but McTague keeps working.
McTague tries to buck Rabago off but Rabago is having none of it.
Rabago tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rabago has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rabago working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McTague keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rabago.
Rabago throws a hook but McTague avoids it easily.
Rabago shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McTague counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McTague .
McTague stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rabago swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabago tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rabago is trying to keep McTague in close.
McTague won't allow Rabago to get back to his feet.
McTague trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McTague has gone for a leg lock! Rabago slips out almost immediately though and dives into McTague 's guard.
Rabago trying to control but McTague is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spencer McTague showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McTague has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Raymond Rabago!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Raymond Rabago!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Raymond Rabago!
Raymond Rabago wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Ray Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 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, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Ray Duran!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duran tries to clinch there but Nogueira circles away.
Duran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nogueira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Duran thuds his shin into the meat of Nogueira's side.
Duran gets the takedown into side control.
Duran is trying to get an arm triangle but Nogueira is defending well.
Nogueira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Duran wants to control but Nogueira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Duran tries to roll over but Nogueira keeps him under control.
Nogueira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Duran is refusing to be controlled, as Nogueira sits in half guard.
Nogueira blocks the strikes from Duran.
Nogueira is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira blocks the strikes from Duran.
Duran wants to get back to full guard.
Nogueira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Duran tries to kick Nogueira off but Nogueira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nogueira throwing shots but Duran is blocking nicely.
Nogueira wants to work for an arm triangle but Duran is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Duran moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Duran really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nogueira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Duran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nogueira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duran is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran has momentary wrist control but Nogueira slips an elbow through the middle.
Nogueira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duran keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Duran is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nogueira is controlling him.
Nogueira slips nicely into half guard.
Duran is looking to improve his position.
Nogueira wants to free his trapped foot but Duran is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Duran looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nogueira seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Duran is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mehmet Sirovica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirovica kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is last mohacian. Mehmet Sirovica has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mehmet Sirovica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Jones!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sirovica gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones tries to kick Sirovica off but Sirovica keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sirovica is working for a submission of some sort.
Sirovica is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sirovica to get the leverage.
Sirovica is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sirovica is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sirovica.
Sirovica is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones punching from the bottom.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Sirovica is controlling him
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sirovica is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Sirovica eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sirovica.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirovica is just out of range.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Mehmet Sirovica has been cut.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones lands with a hook. Sirovica tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones drops Sirovica with a nice combination! Jones dives into Sirovica's guard, looking to finish!
Mehmet Sirovica's cut is getting worse.
Sirovica had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jones is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sirovica Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jones's back instead.
Sirovica is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jones defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica working for a choke but Jones is defending well.
Sirovica has the hooks in. Jones is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones showing good submission defense here.
Jones is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mehmet Sirovica's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Shawn Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Sirovica was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirovica fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sirovica drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirovica 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.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Sirovica is having none of it.
Sirovica stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sirovica 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.
Sirovica 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sirovica thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sirovica is controlling him.
Sirovica trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones lands a with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones throws a right and a left that Sirovica avoids nicely.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Sirovica's head but Sirovica sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Sirovica misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirovica manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Sirovica's ribs.
Nice combo by Jones! Oh, that's hurt him - Sirovica falls to the canvas and Jones follows him into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mehmet Sirovica's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sirovica tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones thuds a left hand into Sirovica's body.
Jones drops Sirovica with a left and a right! Oh, Sirovica is hurt - Jones dives into side control looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sirovica. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones tries to score with some ground and pound. Sirovica controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Sirovica is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sirovica is being controlled here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to move to mount but Sirovica blocks the move with his legs.
Jones wants to control but Sirovica is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
Sirovica tries to improve position but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Shawn Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sirovica avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Sirovica was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Sirovica.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirovica.
Sirovica keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirovica fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Sirovica persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shawn Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirovica is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sirovica has hold of Jones's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jones manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jones tries to hold on but Sirovica postures up.
Jones defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sirovica.
Sirovica prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Shawn Jones!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Shawn Jones!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Shawn Jones!
Shawn Jones wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mahdi Sandnema (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington has chosen Such a Tragedy as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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187 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mahdi Sandnema!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Washington!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandnema looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch but Sandnema swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Washington wants to clinch up but Sandnema keeps it at a distance.
Sandnema shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Washington as he avoids it easily.
Sandnema shoots in looking for a takedown. Washington tries to sprawl out of it but Sandnema keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Washington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahdi Sandnema. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch but Sandnema swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Washington wants to clinch up but Sandnema keeps it at a distance.
Sandnema drives through and clinches with Washington against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandnema goes for a takedown in the clinch but Washington prevents it.
Washington lands an elbow inside.
Sandnema is working for takedown but Washington is calmly controlling the position for now.
Washington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sandnema has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Washington regains guard immediately.
Washington has his feet on Sandnema's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sandnema is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington tries to clinch
and Sandnema counters with a nice double leg into side control. Washington won't be happy with that.
Washington is trying to buck Sandnema off.
Sandnema looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sandnema goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Washington rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sandnema's guard! Nice work there by Washington!
Sandnema has a closed guard, preventing Washington from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandnema looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to get up but he can't break Sandnema's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Washington lands a nice shot to the body.
Sandnema circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sandnema counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Washington wants to get back to his feet but Sandnema is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandnema has gone for a leg lock! Washington slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sandnema's guard.
Washington tries to stand but Sandnema is controlling from the bottom.
Washington gets to his feet. Sandnema looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Washington stuffs the takedown attempt from Sandnema. Sandnema gets slowly back to his feet.
Washington tries to clinch but Sandnema is having none of it.
Sandnema tries to keep at a distance but Washington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sandnema avoids a wild elbow strike from Washington.
Washington throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandnema can't get the takedown.
Washington tries to break the clinch but Sandnema is controlling the position.
Washington lands an elbow that stopped Sandnema in his tracks for a moment.
Washington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Washington tries to clinch up.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sandnema swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Washington tries to clinch but Sandnema is having none of it.
Washington darts in trying to clinch
and Sandnema counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Washington!
Sandnema won't let Washington get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sandnema is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Washington has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Washington!
Washington would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mahdi Sandnema will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sandnema circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sandnema decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Washington's guard.
Sandnema stops Washington from standing up.
Sandnema advances to half guard.
Washington wants to stand back up but Sandnema manages to pass into side control.
Sandnema wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Washington, who protects the arm well.
Sandnema wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Washington, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sandnema wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Washington, who protects the arm well.
Sandnema is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Washington has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sandnema thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Washington is trying to buck Sandnema off.
Mahdi Sandnema overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sandnema thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Washington closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sandnema counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sandnema looking to pass the guard.
Washington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandnema forces his way into half guard.
Sandnema stops Washington from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Washington tries to clinch but Sandnema is having none of it.
No luck for Sandnema with that takedown attempt.
Tony Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Washington doesn't manage to clinch there - Sandnema circles away.
Sandnema darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Washington wants to get back to his feet.
Washington won't allow Sandnema to pass to mount.
Sandnema is working hard here to advance position.
Washington manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sandnema shoots for a double leg takedown but Washington sprawls well. He's pushed Sandnema's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahdi Sandnema dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Washington tries to clinch up.
Washington tries to clinch
and Sandnema counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sandnema has gone for a leg lock! Washington slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sandnema's guard.
Sandnema has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Washington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sandnema has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Washington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Washington trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sandnema's guard.
Sandnema looking for subs off his back but Washington has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandnema looking for submissions off his back.
Washington wants to stand but Sandnema has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sandnema shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Washington but Washington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sandnema misses with a takedown attempt - Washington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Washington wants to clinch
and Sandnema counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sandnema stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Washington wants to stand but Sandnema is controlling the position.
Sandnema stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sandnema is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Washington is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Washington has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandnema throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Washington escapes and throws Sandnema's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Washington wants to stand but Sandnema is controlling his arm.
Sandnema is looking to reverse the position.
Washington wants to stand but Sandnema has his arm trapped.
Sandnema is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Washington wants to stand but Sandnema is controlling his arm.
Sandnema is looking to regain half guard here but Washington keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandnema tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Washington presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Washington trying to control but Sandnema is having none of it.
Sandnema really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mahdi Sandnema showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sandnema, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Mahdi Sandnema!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Mahdi Sandnema!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Mahdi Sandnema!
Mahdi Sandnema wins by unanimous decision!
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