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LHW + LW Top 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Ringo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and To Na Area (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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186 lbs
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Ringo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, To Na Area!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ringo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Na Area's hands.
Na Area misses with a two punch combination.
Na Area misses with the combination.
Ringo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ringo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Na Area avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ringo.
Na Area trying to control here.
Ringo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ringo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Na Area really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ringo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ringo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Na Area is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ringo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Na Area looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ringo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Ringo seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ringo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Johnny Ringo just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ringo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ringo not doing much here.
Ringo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ringo slips a nice elbow through Na Area's hands, connecting with Na Area's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ringo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ringo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Na Area for as long as he can get away with.
Ringo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ringo controlling the action here.
Na Area pushes Ringo off looking to stand but Ringo dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Ringo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Na Area waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Ringo.
Ringo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ringo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ringo lands a right hook to the body.
Ringo shoots in and bounces Na Area off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ringo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ringo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Na Area is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ringo in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Na Area is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Ringo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederick Fausset (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frederick Fausset!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a hook but Fausset avoids it easily.
Fausset dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fausset lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Fausset closes the distance and clinches.
Fausset trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Fausset keeps him there for the moment.
A bit of stalling here from Fausset.
Fausset is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Fausset stalling the fight.
Fausset stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Fausset jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Fausset gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fausset tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fausset.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Fausset counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fausset throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fausset gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fausset is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fausset trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Fausset isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fausset swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Fausset scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fausset is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Fausset eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fausset's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fausset's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fausset rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fausset landing small, sideways elbows.
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Fausset actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fausset defends it well.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fausset makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fausset.
Fausset is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fausset is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Fausset won't let him.
Fausset throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Fausset looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fausset manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fausset wants to finish this one by submission but Johnson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fausset.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johnson taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fausset is working for a guillotine from mount but Johnson frees his head quite easily.
Fausset lands a big shot there that rocks Johnson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fausset jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Johnson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fausset is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Fausset keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick Fausset dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fausset changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson is pushing Fausset's head away, looking to escape. Fausset manages to hold on to the position though.
Fausset is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fausset looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Johnson is avoiding damage well.
Fausset scoring with punches and elbows.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Johnson is not content to let Fausset control the position.
Fausset scoring with punches and elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fausset thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Fausset scoring with strikes.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fausset is controlling him well.
Fausset is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fausset has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fausset tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fausset has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fausset is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Fausset working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fausset tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson tries to escape but Fausset is in control.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Fausset tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fausset has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to escape but Fausset is in control.
Fausset passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Johnson!
Fausset with the ground and pound from mount.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Frederick Fausset has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fausset putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fausset punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fausset is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Johnson is surviving well by controlling Fausset's body position as best he can.
Fausset has hold of Johnson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Johnson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fausset with a couple of short strikes.
Fausset has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Johnson's face.
Fausset has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fausset looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
Fausset putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Fausset is landing with some decent strikes but Johnson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick Fausset showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fausset throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fausset decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fausset not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Fausset is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fausset is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fausset has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fausset is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Johnson pushes Fausset off looking to stand but Fausset dives back in and keeps control.
Johnson has hold of Fausset's hands but Fausset slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson walks into a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fausset. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fausset feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Fausset changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fausset drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fausset jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fausset trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fausset drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fausset jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fausset drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fausset jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fausset stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fausset working the ground and pound from side control.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Fausset tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Fausset tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson tries to escape but Fausset is in control.
Fausset looks up at the clock and then as Johnson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fausset smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Johnson tries to buck Fausset off but Fausset is having none of it.
Fausset looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fausset working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fausset thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fausset thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fausset is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fausset's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fausset is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson tries to kick Fausset off but Fausset keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fausset seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
Fausset is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fausset to get the leverage.
Fausset is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fausset to get the leverage.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Fausset winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fausset missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fausset is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Fausset pulls his head out easily.
James Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Fausset has control of the leg.
Frederick Fausset is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fausset closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frederick Fausset comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fausset has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederick Fausset!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Binzo Binzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spike Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Binzo Binzo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Spike Silva's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Binzo Binzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spike Silva!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Binzo with a hook.
Binzo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Binzo showed some decent athleticism there.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Binzo is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
Binzo trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Binzo tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Binzo seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
Silva is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Binzo pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Binzo lands a head kick. Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Binzo throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Binzo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Binzo is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Binzo circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Binzo tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Binzo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Binzo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Binzo Binzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spike Silva.
Binzo lands with a kick to the temple. Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Binzo with a nice cross.
Silva is rocked!
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Binzo is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Binzo circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Binzo finish him?
Binzo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Binzo throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Silva is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Binzo Binzo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daisu Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Daniels (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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163 lbs
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daisu Miyagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyagi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daniels.
Miyagi moves into range and clinches up with Daniels.
Daniels takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Zack Daniels has been cut.
Miyagi lands a nice elbow.
Miyagi tries to land a knee to the head but Daniels blocks with his arms.
Miyagi avoiding damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miyagi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Daniels's brow.
Miyagi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Miyagi tries a knee to the head but Daniels blocks it.
Miyagi is struggling to control the position.
Miyagi tries a knee to the head but Daniels blocks it.
Miyagi lands a shot to the body.
Miyagi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Miyagi.
Miyagi lands with a right to the head.
Miyagi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Daniels or not.
Miyagi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Miyagi.
Daniels tries for a takedown. No joy.
Miyagi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daniels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Daniels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miyagi looking to throw knees to the head but Daniels is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Miyagi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daniels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miyagi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Daniels's brow.
Miyagi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daniels blocks it with crossed arms.
Miyagi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Miyagi on the inside.
Miyagi prevents a takedown attempt there.
A knee to the head by Miyagi.
Miyagi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miyagi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Daniels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miyagi.
Daniels is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Daisu Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Daniels.
Daniels tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miyagi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Miyagi misses with an elbow over the top.
Daniels is working for takedown but Miyagi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miyagi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Miyagi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miyagi lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is trying to drag Miyagi to the mat but Miyagi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Miyagi.
Nice body punch from Miyagi - that landed with a thud.
A knee to the head by Miyagi.
Miyagi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Miyagi is breathing heavily.
Miyagi lands a nice elbow.
Daniels fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Daniels has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Miyagi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Miyagi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Daniels seems to be looking for submissions.
Daniels is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Daniels is trying to control the action in half guard but Miyagi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Daniels prevents Miyagi from improving his position.
Miyagi pushes Daniels off and gets back to his feet.
Miyagi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daniels, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miyagi misses with a knee strike.
Miyagi prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Miyagi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miyagi landing knees to the head.
Miyagi lands a shoulder strike.
Miyagi looking to throw knees to the head but Daniels is blocking nicely.
Miyagi landing knees to the head.
Daniels wants to get back to striking at distance but Miyagi won't allow it.
Daniels drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miyagi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Daniels ducks right into an uppercut from Miyagi.
Good leg kick by Miyagi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Daniels blocks a head kick by Miyagi.
Daniels tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daisu Miyagi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zack Daniels's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Daniels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miyagi throws out the jab.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Miyagi flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Daniels goes for an armbar but Miyagi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Miyagi.
Daniels has his foot on Miyagi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miyagi works his way back into a safe position though.
Miyagi distracts Daniels with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Miyagi works over Daniels with some ground and pound from guard.
Miyagi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Daniels looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miyagi passes into side control.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miyagi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Miyagi scoring with punches from side control.
Miyagi 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.
You can see the frustration on Daniels's face as Miyagi controls the position.
Daniels takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels looking for a sweep but Miyagi has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The referee warns Daniels that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Miyagi throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Daniels has his hands clasped together but Miyagi breaks the hold and Daniels is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Miyagi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daisu Miyagi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Vasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Fjellheim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasquez comes to the cage accompanied by Careless Whisper. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Vasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andreas Fjellheim!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Vasquez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fjellheim is in trouble now - Vasquez has advanced to mount!
Fjellheim can't escape the position.
Vasquez working for a guillotine from mount but Fjellheim is in no mood to give up.
Vasquez tries to control but Fjellheim wriggling away.
Vasquez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fjellheim is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vasquez working for a guillotine from mount but Fjellheim is in no mood to give up.
Vasquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjellheim tries to reverse the position but Vasquez maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasquez working for a guillotine from mount but Fjellheim is in no mood to give up.
Vasquez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fjellheim working to try and regain half guard.
Fjellheim looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Fjellheim is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fjellheim looks gassed!
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.
Vasquez working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Fjellheim is doing well to defend. Vasquez seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Fjellheim is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Vasquez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braulio Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braulio Vieira looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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167 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henrik Daniels!
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, Braulio Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Daniels might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Daniels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daniels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vieira wants to stand but Daniels is controlling the position.
Daniels controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Daniels working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vieira looks gassed!
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully.
Daniels scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vieira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daniels trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Daniels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daniels trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels controls from within his opponent's guard.
Daniels throwing strikes from guard but Vieira blocks nicely.
Daniels looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Daniels with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Daniels landing with the ground and pound.
Daniels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vieira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Daniels throwing strikes from guard but Vieira blocks nicely.
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.
Daniels scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Daniels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Daniels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels looking to pass the guard.
Daniels working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vieira's head.
Daniels sitting in guard here, content to control.
Daniels looking to pass the guard.
Daniels working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels works over Vieira with some ground and pound from guard.
Daniels's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Daniels prevents Vieira from getting back to his feet.
Daniels working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vieira's head.
Daniels with a nice head shot there.
Daniels landing some decent shots from guard.
Daniels's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Daniels postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Henrik Daniels just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Daniels 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.
Daniels scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The referee warns Vieira that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The referee warns Vieira that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Daniels controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniels is landing with some decent strikes but Vieira is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Daniels dominated that round.
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.
Daniels looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Vieira!
Daniels landing strikes from the mount and Vieira is in trouble!
Daniels lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Daniels unloading with bombs!
Vieira is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Daniels.
Vieira is still in real trouble! Can Daniels finish him?
Daniels working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Daniels controlling his opponent.
Daniels lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Daniels looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Vieira 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 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrik Daniels!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilan Rotberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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209 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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209 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilan Rotberg!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Junior 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Thiago Junior has been cut.
The fighters circling - Rotberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Junior looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rotberg is fending him off so far but Junior persists. Nope, Rotberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Junior shoots in for a takedown but Rotberg shows good takedown defense.
Rotberg misses with a double jab.
Junior gets a takedown into half guard.
Rotberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Junior is pressing down on Rotberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rotberg is holding on for now.
Junior is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rotberg moves into full guard.
Rotberg working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rotberg working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Junior has passed into half guard!
Rotberg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rotberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Junior is one step ahead there.
Junior drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Junior jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rotberg controls Junior momentarily but Junior frees himself.
Junior tries to free his leg and advance position but Rotberg is retaining full guard.
Rotberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Rotberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Junior avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rotberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rotberg looks gassed!
Rotberg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Junior postures up.
Junior has gone for a leg lock! Rotberg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Junior's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rotberg is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Junior Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rotberg's back instead.
Rotberg trying to control but not successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg breaks Junior's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Junior has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rotberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Junior keeping moving, preventing Rotberg from controlling successfully.
Rotberg forces his way into half guard.
Junior is refusing to be controlled, as Rotberg sits in half guard.
Rotberg might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Junior kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rotberg is working for a submission of some sort.
Rotberg is keen to just control but Junior is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Junior manages to get to full guard.
Rotberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Junior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rotberg looking to sit in guard and control but Junior gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rotberg wants to sweep here but Junior controlling him for the moment.
Rotberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rotberg wants to sweep here but Junior controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilan Rotberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Junior's cut.
That's time! Junior's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Junior shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rotberg pinned against the cage. Rotberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Junior fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Junior closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rotberg circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rotberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Junior sprawls well. He's pushed Rotberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rotberg looks for a takedown but Junior sprawls well.
A jab from Rotberg finds it's way through Junior's defenses.
Junior misses with a takedown attempt
and Rotberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good exchange - Rotberg coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rotberg drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rotberg slips nicely into half guard.
Rotberg is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working.
Junior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rotberg is looking to take a break and control but Junior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rotberg controlling the action here.
Rotberg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Junior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Rotberg works his way into side control.
Rotberg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rotberg is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Junior's shoulder. That is not cool.
Junior tries to bench press Rotberg off him but Rotberg keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rotberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Junior knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Junior gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Junior is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg works his way into side control.
Rotberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Junior knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Junior manages to get back to half guard.
Rotberg passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rotberg looking for a guillotine from mount but Junior is having none of it.
Rotberg takes Junior's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Junior is in trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rotberg trying to control.
Rotberg patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Junior tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rotberg has hold of Junior's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Junior manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rotberg fails to advance to Junior's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilan Rotberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thiago Junior's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Junior misses with a takedown
so Rotberg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rotberg 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.
Junior has his feet on Rotberg's thighs here. He's pushed Rotberg off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Rotberg screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Junior!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brenden Tully (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and shagy noi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tully comes to the cage accompanied by Open Your Eyes. Brenden Tully has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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161 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Basic striking
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brenden Tully !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, shagy noi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
noi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tully as he avoids it easily.
noi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tully gets caught flat footed, as noi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tully is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! noi has his hands clasped together but Tully extends an breaks noi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Tully .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brenden Tully !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Traps Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caesar Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caesar Mendez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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212 lbs
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212 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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Traps Mcgee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caesar Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgee cracks Mendez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mendez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcgee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mcgee lands a nice hook to Mendez's body. Mendez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mcgee throws a lazy right hand but Mendez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mcgee moves out of range of the leg kick from Mendez.
Mcgee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mendez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgee.
Mendez moves forwards but Mcgee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mcgee checks a leg kick.
Mcgee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mcgee blocks a head kick by Mendez.
Mendez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mcgee, right into the meat.
Mendez misses with a straight right.
Mendez blocks a head kick by Mcgee.
Mcgee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick by Mendez misses
and Mcgee counters with a nice uppercut.
Mendez throws a sloppy body shot
and Mcgee counters with a nice uppercut.
Mendez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Mcgee.
Mcgee thows a body kick. Mendez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mendez looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee lands a with a good body shot.
Mcgee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mcgee feints and as Mendez raises his hands in defense, Mcgee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mcgee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mcgee wants to pass the guard but Mendez is keeping the position.
Mcgee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mcgee working some strikes from top position.
Mendez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcgee.
Mcgee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcgee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mendez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mendez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mcgee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mendez. Mendez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgee misses with the combination.
Mcgee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mendez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mendez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from Mcgee.
Mendez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good standup being displayed there by Mcgee as he connects with a hook.
Mendez misses with a kick to the body
and Mcgee counters with a nice uppercut.
Mendez walks into a stiff left hand from Mcgee.
Mendez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mcgee throws a good cross that connects.
Mcgee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mcgee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mcgee throws a leg kick which misses Mendez's front leg but catches the back leg as Mendez tries to avoid it.
Mcgee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee cracks Mendez with a good jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mcgee.
Mcgee throws a head kick but Mendez moves out of range.
Mendez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mcgee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mendez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mcgee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mcgee misses with a series of wild punches.
Mcgee avoids the head kick by Mendez.
Mcgee lands a nice hook to Mendez's body. Mendez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice jab there from Mcgee.
Mcgee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mcgee.
Mcgee scores with a decent looking hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Mcgee scores with a four punch combination!
Mendez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mendez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mcgee throws a leg kick but Mendez checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mcgee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mendez looks to land a body kick but Mcgee moved away.
Mcgee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mendez's hands.
Some wild striking there from Mendez.
Mendez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mcgee counters with a two punch combo.
Nice body kick from Mendez.
Mendez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Caesar Mendez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for Mcgee. That snapped Mendez's head back.
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!
Mcgee scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mcgee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mendez's calf.
Mcgee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mcgee scores with a punch to the head.
Mendez misses with a combination
and Mcgee counters with a head kick. That will keep Mendez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcgee throws a good cross that connects.
Mendez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mendez misses with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Mcgee as he connects with a hook.
Mendez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Traps Mcgee dominated that round.
That's time! Mcgee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mcgee lunges at Mendez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mendez's hand.
Mcgee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mendez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mendez throws a sloppy head kick
and Mcgee counters with a nice uppercut.
Mcgee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mendez misses with a wild combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mcgee.
Mcgee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mendez in his tracks.
Mcgee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mendez's calf.
Mcgee lands a really nice looking cross but Mendez seems unphased.
Mcgee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mcgee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mcgee scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcgee lands with a kick to the ribs.
A right-left combo lands from Mcgee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcgee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mendez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mcgee - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mcgee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcgee lands with a kick to the temple. Mendez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mendez throws a right hand that Mcgee ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcgee also avoids with ease.
Mendez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mendez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcgee checks a leg kick nicely.
Mcgee jabs Mendez right on the nose. Mendez blinks but takes it well.
Mendez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mendez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mendez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mendez misses with a head kick.
Mendez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mcgee tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Mendez misses
and Mcgee counters with a body kick.
Mendez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mcgee throws the kick towards the body but Mendez avoids it.
Mendez misses with a head kick.
Mcgee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendez can do to turn this around?
Mcgee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Mcgee.
Mendez throws a head kick that half lands.
Mcgee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mcgee is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mcgee lands a jab.
Mcgee dips to his left and cracks Mendez with an uppercut!
A bone on bone clash there as Mcgee blocks the leg kick.
Mendez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Mcgee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice shot by Mcgee.
Mcgee lands a jab.
Mendez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mcgee throws a leg kick that misses.
Mendez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcgee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mendez. Mendez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mendez misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Mendez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab lands there for Mcgee.
Mcgee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mendez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mcgee.
Both fighters circling a little - Mcgee finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A head kick from Mcgee lands but Mendez takes it in his stride.
Mendez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mcgee.
Mendez throws a sloppy head kick
and Mcgee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mcgee scores with a jab to the head.
Mcgee cracks Mendez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mendez lands a jab-cross combination.
Mcgee misses with a combination
and Mendez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mendez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mcgee misses with a body shot.
Mcgee throws a head kick that Mendez semi-blocks.
Mcgee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mendez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mcgee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mendez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mendez takes a swing at Mcgee's ribcage but misses.
Mcgee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mcgee looks to land a combination. Mendez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mendez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcgee was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendez.
Mendez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mcgee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mcgee throws a head kick that misses.
Mcgee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mendez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mendez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mcgee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mcgee tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mendez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mendez thuds his shin into the meat of Mcgee's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Traps Mcgee dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mendez with a hook.
Mendez misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Mendez.
Mcgee throws a shot to the body.
Mcgee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mendez. Mendez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mcgee feints and then cracks Mendez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mendez down.
Mcgee digs a good hook to Mendez's body.
Mcgee cracks Mendez with an open hand slap.
A head kick misses from Mcgee.
Mendez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcgee circles away quickly and effectively.
Mcgee connects with a crisp jab.
Mcgee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mcgee throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mcgee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mcgee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mcgee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mcgee scores with a one two! Mendez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez throws a leg kick
and Mcgee counters with a good, hard body kick but Mendez shrugs it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mcgee.
Mcgee loads up on a big right hand but Mendez slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Mendez.
Mcgee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mendez motions for Mcgee to come forward. Mendez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mendez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mcgee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mendez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mcgee throws a lazy head kick
and Mendez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Traps Mcgee is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcgee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mendez misses with an uppercut.
Mcgee lands a lovely overhand right.
Mcgee throws a low kick, looking for Mendez's leg but Mendez calmly moves out of range.
Mcgee takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mendez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good exchange - Mcgee coming out on top.
Mcgee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mendez scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee misses with a head kick.
Mendez misses with a few strikes there.
Mcgee throws a wild body kick that Mendez sees coming a mile off.
Mcgee blocks a head kick by Mendez.
Mcgee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendez.
Mcgee drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mendez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mendez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mcgee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcgee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcgee swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgee is working to get back to half guard.
Mcgee is working hard here to advance position.
Caesar Mendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Mendez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mendez prevents Mcgee from getting the reversal.
Mendez looking to control but Mcgee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mcgee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mendez raining down shots from the mount!
Traps Mcgee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mcgee gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Traps Mcgee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcgee 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Traps Mcgee!
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