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GAMMA#74 Henderson v Khalifman PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darin Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by The Beatles - Get Back. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dylan Jackson!
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, Darin Blood!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blood wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson tries to clinch but Blood moves away
and Blood moves into the clinch.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Blood clinches up against the cage.
Blood missing with knees to the body.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Dylan Jackson has been cut.
Blood tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Blood back against the cage.
Blood misses with a punch to the body.
Blood is trying to break free.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blood is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blood wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blood creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson effectively controlling the action here.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blood blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blood blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson managing to block the knees to the body from Blood.
Blood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson keeps control of Blood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Blood blocks with his arms.
Blood misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Blood is trying to keep an underhook but Jackson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jackson wants to stand up but Blood is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood is positioning himself well to prevent Jackson advancing to mount.
Jackson passes into side control, despite Blood's attempt to control the position.
Blood can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Blood in a clinch.
Blood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blood wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch but Blood is having none of it.
Blood tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Blood is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Blood manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jackson clinches up with Blood and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Blood has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Blood in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson is working for takedown but Blood is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Blood is blocking nicely.
Jackson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jackson stands up and waves to Blood to follow him.
Jackson shoots in and bounces Blood off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson tries to stand but Blood is controlling from the bottom.
Blood trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blood throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jackson wants to stand but Blood is controlling his posture from full guard.
Blood is trying to keep Jackson in close.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Blood circles away.
Blood wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Blood avoids it well.
Blood misses with a double jab
and Jackson moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dylan Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Blood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Blood pushes him off.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blood tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
Blood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
Jackson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Blood regains guard.
Blood pushes Jackson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Blood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blood drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Jackson is trying to trip Blood. He has hold of a leg but Blood is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jackson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Blood trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Blood 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood working a defensive guard here.
Jackson wants to stand but Blood has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Blood has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jackson wanted to stand there but Blood had control of the position.
Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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.
Blood swinging wilding here.
Dylan Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blood doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Blood avoids nicely.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Blood circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch but Blood is having none of it.
Jackson tries to clinch
and Blood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blood tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Jackson is going to stand back up.
Jackson is thwarting Blood's attempts to control the position.
Jackson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Blood.
Blood is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson wants to stand up but Blood has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jackson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Blood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Blood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blood tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blood swivels and escapes.
Blood tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blood but Blood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blood looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Blood has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Blood keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blood shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Blood keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darin Blood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dylan Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Blood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Blood sprawls well.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Blood.
Dylan Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blood clobbers Jackson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blood clinches with his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blood.
Blood is pushing Jackson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jackson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Blood regains guard.
Jackson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Blood is proving hard to escape from.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jackson is trying to stand.
Blood throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Blood content just to control the position here.
Blood is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jackson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
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.
Jackson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Blood misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Blood controlling the pace for now.
Blood looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Blood tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Blood tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Blood punching from mount but Jackson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
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.
Poor strikes thrown by Blood there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jackson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Blood swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jackson is now in Blood's guard. A big mistake from Blood there, giving up the dominant position!
Blood is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blood is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darin Blood.
I think Blood has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darin Blood!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Macarenco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macarenco has chosen Have a Nice Day as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Macarenco!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Macarenco to the mat! Macarenco manages to get full guard.
Foster thows a big elbow that misses.
Foster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Foster working some strikes from top position.
Foster drops back, looking for a kneebar! Macarenco looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Macarenco looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Macarenco!
Foster is trying to get back to half guard.
Foster throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Macarenco gets to mount! Foster was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Foster bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macarenco trying to keep a closed guard but Foster is proving a slippery customer.
Macarenco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Macarenco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Foster.
Foster stopping the sweep attempt from Macarenco.
Foster lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Macarenco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Foster postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Macarenco is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Foster, into his guard.
Macarenco trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
Macarenco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Foster doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Foster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macarenco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Foster is breathing heavily.
Foster had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Macarenco is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Foster Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Macarenco's back instead.
Foster is trying to stick to Macarenco's back but Macarenco is turning into Foster. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Foster's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Macarenco.
Macarenco wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Macarenco drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Macarenco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Foster keeps working.
Foster manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foster tries to pass to full mount but Macarenco defends it.
Macarenco is looking to control Foster's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Macarenco avoid being mounted?
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 Jake Foster will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Foster shoots and misses
and Macarenco counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Macarenco moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Foster.
Foster tries to improve position but can't.
Macarenco gets to mount! Foster was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Foster is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but Macarenco turns him over and now has his back.
Foster is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster is working hard here to advance position.
Macarenco has his opponent's back but Foster is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Macarenco.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Macarenco with a poor takedown
and Foster counters with a shoot takedown. Macarenco fights it but they end up in guard.
Foster chips away with some ground and pound.
Foster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Macarenco keeping full guard, as Foster tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster throws a big right hand that misses.
Foster postures up.
Foster throws a big right hand that misses.
Foster throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Macarenco has his takedown stuffed
and Foster counters with a takedown into side control.
Macarenco is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macarenco is looking to regain half guard here but Foster keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macarenco manages to work his way to half guard, despite Foster's best efforts.
Foster is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Macarenco to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Macarenco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Foster's guard.
Foster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Macarenco wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
That's four 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.
Foster trying to strike off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Foster looking for a guillotine here but Macarenco defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Foster dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Macarenco with a poor takedown
and Foster counters with a nice double leg into side control. Macarenco won't be happy with that.
Macarenco defending against the ground and pound.
Macarenco dodges the ground and pound from Foster.
Foster goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Macarenco rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Foster's guard! Nice work there by Macarenco!
Foster trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Foster trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Foster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macarenco trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Foster takes a swing at Macarenco's ribcage but misses.
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.
Foster throws a left and a right that both miss
and Macarenco counters with a takedown into side control.
Foster tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Foster bucks up and throws Macarenco to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Macarenco looks for a takedown but Foster sprawls well.
Macarenco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Foster as he jumps to the side.
Jake Foster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Macarenco.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster misses with a takedown attempt
so Macarenco counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Foster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Macarenco wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Foster is looking for a triangle but Macarenco pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macarenco trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Macarenco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Macarenco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Macarenco trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foster throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Macarenco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Foster 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jake Foster!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joshua OBryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua OBryan!
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, Greg Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from OBryan. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
OBryan throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
OBryan fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith prevents OBryan from improving his position.
OBryan trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
OBryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith prevents OBryan from improving his position.
OBryan is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
OBryan trying to control but Smith postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
OBryan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OBryan is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
OBryan is breathing heavily.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBryan is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
OBryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and OBryan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by OBryan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBryan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OBryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBryan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith passes into half guard.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
OBryan trying to control from the bottom.
Smith works his way into side control.
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by OBryan, who protects the arm well.
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but OBryan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but OBryan is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Smith 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.
OBryan throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smith is working for a kimura but OBryan is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith is working for a kimura but OBryan is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith is working for a kimura but OBryan is defending it quite comfortably.
OBryan is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBryan actively working from the bottom here.
Smith 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.
OBryan trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but OBryan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! OBryan is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Greg Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Runner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Robicheaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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20
176 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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23
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Runner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Robicheaux!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robicheaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runner was well out of range. Poor timing from Robicheaux.
Runner avoids the body shot from Robicheaux.
Runner moves out of range as Robicheaux strikes.
Runner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robicheaux.
Robicheaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robicheaux throws a looping overhand right but Runner ducks down to avoid it.
Runner darts in and clinches Robicheaux up against the cage.
Robicheaux throws a head punch that misses.
Robicheaux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Runner successfully pulls guard.
Runner trying to keep a closed guard but Robicheaux is proving a slippery customer.
Robicheaux drops back looking for a leg! Runner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Runner manages to kick Robicheaux off! Robicheaux jumps back into Runner's guard.
Robicheaux stands and throws Runner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Runner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Robicheaux is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Runner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Robicheaux is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Runner has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runner sneaks back into half guard.
Robicheaux is working for a kimura but Runner is defending it quite comfortably.
Robicheaux looks gassed!
Runner manages to get to full guard.
Runner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robicheaux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Robicheaux 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.
Runner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Runner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robicheaux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Runner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Runner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robicheaux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robicheaux tries to free his leg and advance position but Runner is retaining full guard.
Runner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Runner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robicheaux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Runner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robicheaux passes Runner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robicheaux seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Runner looking for submissions off his back.
Runner is trying to get back to full guard.
Robicheaux is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Runner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Robicheaux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Robicheaux is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Runner sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Robicheaux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Robicheaux is looking for a kimura here.
Robicheaux is working for a submission of some sort.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Runner shoots in but no luck this time.
Robicheaux lands a with a good body shot.
Robicheaux takes a swing at Runner's ribcage but misses.
Robicheaux misses with an uppercut.
Robicheaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runner moves away.
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 Jake Runner will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Robicheaux throws a shot from downtown. Runner moves away and avoids it.
Robicheaux misses the shot to the body.
Robicheaux swings for the body but Runner moves out of range.
Robicheaux is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Runner rather than just go for the knockout.
Runner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Robicheaux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Runner. Runner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Robicheaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runner was well out of range. Poor timing from Robicheaux.
Robicheaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robicheaux stuffs the takedown.
Runner tries to close the distance and clinch but Robicheaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robicheaux waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Runner.
Runner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Robicheaux lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robicheaux works the jab nicely.
Robicheaux lands with an overhand left.
Robert Robicheaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Robicheaux misses.
Robicheaux throws a body punch but Runner moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Runner or perhaps it was just good defense by Robicheaux which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Runner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robicheaux cracks Runner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Runner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robicheaux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Robicheaux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Robicheaux throws a hook to the side of Runner's head but Runner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robicheaux stuffs the takedown attempt from Runner. Runner gets slowly back to his feet.
Robicheaux thows a body shot but no joy.
Runner looks for a takedown but Robicheaux sprawls well.
Runner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Robicheaux cracks a nice hook into Runner's ribs.
Nice takedown defense from Robicheaux. No joy for Runner on that attempt.
Robicheaux scores with a punch to the head.
Runner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runner shoots in and drives through. Robicheaux sprawls well.
Runner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Robicheaux manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Runner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robicheaux keeps working.
Robicheaux gets full guard.
Robicheaux working for a triangle but Runner defends it easily.
Robicheaux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Runner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Robicheaux looking for a guillotine here but Runner defends easily.
Robicheaux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Runner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Robicheaux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Runner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robicheaux working for a triangle but Runner defends it easily.
Robicheaux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Runner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Runner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Runner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Runner tries to free his leg and advance position but Robicheaux is retaining full guard.
Robicheaux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Runner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Runner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Runner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Runner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Robicheaux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robicheaux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Runner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Runner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Runner trying to control the position from guard on top but Robicheaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Robicheaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Robicheaux lands a jab to Runner's midsection.
Runner moves away from the strike by Robicheaux.
Robicheaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robicheaux with a hook.
Robicheaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Runner ducks under a wild hook from Robicheaux.
Robicheaux misses with a body shot.
Robicheaux swings for the body but Runner moves out of range.
Robicheaux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Runner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robicheaux uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Runner has time to react.
Robicheaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robicheaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jake Runner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Runner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robicheaux as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Runner drops back looking for a leg! Robicheaux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robicheaux manages to kick Runner off! Runner jumps back into Robicheaux's guard.
Robicheaux has his feet on Runner's thighs here. He's pushed Runner 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! Runner screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Robicheaux!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vilho Nakkisormi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Poncherello (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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18
166 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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19
179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vilho Nakkisormi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Poncherello!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakkisormi shoots in but Poncherello avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nakkisormi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nakkisormi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Poncherello is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakkisormi wants to pass the guard but Poncherello is defending well.
Nakkisormi is working for a submission of some sort.
Poncherello looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nakkisormi is keen to just control but Poncherello is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakkisormi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nakkisormi prevents Poncherello from improving his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nakkisormi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nakkisormi showed some decent athleticism there.
Poncherello is looking to improve his position.
Poncherello works his way to full guard. Good work.
Poncherello has his foot on Nakkisormi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nakkisormi works his way back into a safe position though.
Nakkisormi trying to control the position from guard on top but Poncherello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakkisormi is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Poncherello has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nakkisormi is looking to defend but Poncherello has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nakkisormi! Poncherello pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nakkisormi taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Frank Poncherello!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lolo Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Cocacola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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23
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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19
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lolo Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benny Cocacola!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Perez throws a strike but Cocacola rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Perez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Perez tries to get out of the position.
Perez wants to sweep here but Cocacola controlling him for the moment.
Perez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cocacola puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Perez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Perez tries to roll over but Cocacola keeps him under control.
Cocacola wants to work for an arm triangle but Perez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cocacola not doing much here.
Cocacola wants to control but Perez is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cocacola is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cocacola tries for a takedown but Perez circles away easily
and Perez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cocacola is trying to get back to full guard.
Cocacola keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Perez throwing shots but Cocacola is blocking nicely.
Perez misses with a head shot. Cocacola uses the momentum to regain guard.
Perez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cocacola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cocacola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Perez lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Perez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Perez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Perez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cocacola is pulling down on Perez's head to control his posture.
Perez tries to free his leg and advance position but Cocacola is retaining full guard.
Perez throws and elbow that misses. Cocacola uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Perez's guard. Nice move by Cocacola!
Perez keeping moving, preventing Cocacola from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez is looking to sweep but instead, Cocacola has passed into half guard.
Cocacola is keen to just control but Perez is a slippery customer.
Perez punching from the bottom.
Perez moves into full guard.
Perez pulls Cocacola in close to prevent any damage.
Perez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Perez wants to sweep but no luck.
Perez keeping moving, preventing Cocacola from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Perez is on top in guard.
Cocacola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Perez's guard.
Perez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Perez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Perez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cocacola is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Perez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lolo Perez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cocacola gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Perez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cocacola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Perez throwing strikes but missing.
Perez throws a strike but Cocacola rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cocacola pushing down on Perez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Perez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Perez tries to roll over but Cocacola keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez punching from the bottom.
Perez tries to get to full guard but Cocacola has control of the leg.
Perez strikes from the bottom but Cocacola passes into mount!
Perez is desperately trying to improve his position but Cocacola has a good base and remains in mount.
Perez throwing hammer fists to the chest of Cocacola. What's that going to do exactly?
Cocacola can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Perez is looking to escape.
Perez is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cocacola lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Perez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Perez is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cocacola looking to control but Perez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez is trying desperately to improve position.
Cocacola is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Cocacola shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Perez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cocacola's guard.
Cocacola working for a triangle but Perez defends it easily.
Perez with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cocacola doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cocacola throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Perez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cocacola works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Perez tries to free his leg and advance position but Cocacola is retaining full guard.
Perez throwing strikes from guard but Cocacola blocks nicely.
Perez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Perez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cocacola swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lolo Perez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Perez slips a jab and a cross from Cocacola.
Cocacola fails with the takedown
so Perez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Perez thows a big elbow that misses.
Perez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Perez is looking to work some ground and pound but Cocacola has wrist control.
Cocacola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perez wants to control from the top but Cocacola keeps moving.
Perez with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez looking to pass the guard.
Perez is looking to work some ground and pound but Cocacola has wrist control.
Cocacola controls Perez momentarily but Perez frees himself.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cocacola with a lazy takedown attempt
and Perez counters with a shoot takedown. Cocacola fights it but they end up in guard.
Perez landing with the ground and pound.
Perez stands up over Cocacola, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Perez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Perez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez working some strikes from top position.
Perez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cocacola works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cocacola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Perez with a nice head shot there.
Perez is working Cocacola over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Perez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Perez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Perez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lolo Perez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Perez chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cocacola is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cocacola has escaped and now he's on top!
Perez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cocacola is one step ahead there.
Perez is striking from the bottom but Cocacola uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Perez punching from the bottom.
Perez wants to get back to full guard.
Benny Cocacola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cocacola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Perez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Perez trying to control from the bottom.
Perez strikes from the bottom but Cocacola passes into mount!
Cocacola lands a nice shot to the head.
Perez is in a horrible position here. Cocacola smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lolo Perez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Perez tries to hold on but Cocacola pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lolo Perez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Perez, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lolo Perez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Hanna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trendar Mighty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanna comes to the cage accompanied by Lunatic Fringe-Red Rider. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Hanna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trendar Mighty!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mighty fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hanna sprawls well initially but Mighty persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mighty seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mighty prevents Hanna from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mighty 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.
Mighty is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mighty is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hanna!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mighty trying to control but Hanna is having none of it.
Mighty lands a big shot there that rocks Hanna but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mighty looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hanna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hanna is squirming around, avoiding Mighty's attempts to control the action.
Hanna wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
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.
Mighty controlling from mount.
Hanna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hanna is squirming around, avoiding Mighty's attempts to control the action.
Mighty landing shots from mount.
Mighty wants to control the pace but Hanna is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mighty controlling the position easily from mount.
Mighty looking to finish Hanna with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hanna!
A nice elbow there by Mighty.
Mighty is working for a guillotine from mount but Hanna frees his head quite easily.
Hanna wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hanna wants to hold on but Mighty pushes him away.
Mighty seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hanna is holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mighty controlling from the full mount.
Mighty stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Mighty fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mighty shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hanna but Hanna pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mighty looks gassed!
Hanna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hanna moves into the clinch.
Hanna drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hanna drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mighty pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trendar Mighty dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mighty tries to clinch up.
Hanna with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mighty counters with a single leg into guard. Hanna didn't expect that.
Mighty sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mighty won't allow Hanna to sweep him here.
Mighty trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mighty slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mighty controlling the position from side mount.
Mighty in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mighty is trying to get an arm triangle but Hanna is defending well.
Mighty takes a little break here. Hanna wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mighty working away.
Mighty has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hanna tries to reverse the position but Mighty maintains control.
Mighty working for a guillotine from mount but Hanna is in no mood to give up.
Mighty content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanna is looking to improve his position but Mighty isn't that keen on the idea.
Mighty controlling from the full mount.
Hanna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hanna wants to hold on but Mighty pushes him away.
That's four 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.
Hanna is trying to escape the mount.
Mighty avoids the attempt from Hanna to control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mighty cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mighty controlling the pace for now.
Mighty is looking to take Hanna's back but instead Hanna gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Mighty takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trendar Mighty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Hanna. No joy for Mighty on that attempt.
Mighty doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hanna counters with a right hand to the body.
Hanna darts in and clinches Mighty up against the cage.
Mighty manages to break the clinch.
Mighty is looking to clinch.
Hanna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mighty shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hanna is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hanna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mighty can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanna is looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanna is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mighty controlling his opponent.
Hanna is working to get back to half guard.
Mighty is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hanna has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hanna!
Hanna wants to control from the top but Mighty keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mighty manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mighty fails to advance to Hanna's back.
Hanna tries to reverse the position but Mighty maintains control.
Mighty trying to control but Hanna is having none of it.
Mighty quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Mighty but it's paid off an Hanna is forced to tap! Nice work by Mighty.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trendar Mighty!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Timberlake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Pleasures (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timberlake comes to the cage accompanied by Sexy Back. John Pleasures has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Justin Timberlake's chin.
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168 lbs
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158 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Timberlake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Pleasures!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Pleasures.
Pleasures throws a sloppy head kick and Timberlake moves out of range easily.
Timberlake avoids the head kick by Pleasures.
Pleasures pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pleasures throws a head kick but Timberlake moves out of range.
Pleasures throws a sloppy head kick and Timberlake moves out of range easily.
Pleasures throws a sloppy head kick and Timberlake moves out of range easily.
Pleasures pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Timberlake thows a body shot but no joy.
Timberlake blocks a head kick by Pleasures.
Timberlake blocks a head kick by Pleasures.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pleasures lands with a kick to the temple. Timberlake shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pleasures tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Pleasures.
Pleasures throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pleasures throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timberlake misses with a wild body shot.
Timberlake throws a big shot that misses.
Pleasures throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pleasures pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pleasures tries a head kick but it misses.
Timberlake avoids the head kick by Pleasures.
Pleasures misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Pleasures.
Pleasures throws a head kick that misses.
Pleasures throws a sloppy head kick and Timberlake moves out of range easily.
Pleasures throws a head kick but Timberlake moves out of range.
Pleasures pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pleasures throws a sloppy head kick and Timberlake moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pleasures gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Timberlake blocks a head kick by Pleasures.
A head kick misses from Pleasures.
Pleasures throws a head kick but Timberlake moves out of range.
Timberlake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pleasures circles away quickly and effectively.
Pleasures misses with a head kick.
Pleasures throws a head kick but Timberlake moves out of range.
Pleasures throws a head kick that misses.
Pleasures tries a head kick but it misses.
Pleasures throws a head kick but Timberlake moves out of range.
Pleasures misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Timberlake blocks a head kick by Pleasures.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures tries a head kick but it misses.
Timberlake avoids the head kick by Pleasures.
Pleasures ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pleasures throws a head kick that misses.
Timberlake avoids the head kick by Pleasures.
Pleasures misses with a head kick.
Pleasures misses with a head kick.
Pleasures tries a head kick but it misses.
Pleasures misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pleasures pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pleasures misses with a head kick.
John Pleasures seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timberlake avoids the head kick by Pleasures.
Timberlake blocks a head kick by Pleasures.
That's four 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.
Pleasures throws a head kick that misses.
Timberlake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Pleasures.
Timberlake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pleasures throws a sloppy head kick and Timberlake moves out of range easily.
Timberlake darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Timberlake is breathing heavily.
Pleasures throws a head kick but Timberlake moves out of range.
Pleasures pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Timberlake keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Timberlake is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Timberlake avoids the head kick by Pleasures.
Timberlake closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like John Pleasures has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Timberlake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Pleasures.
Timberlake avoids the head kick by Pleasures.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Timberlake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Pleasures's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pleasures throws a head kick that misses.
Pleasures tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pleasures tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pleasures throws a head kick that misses.
Pleasures throws a sloppy head kick and Timberlake moves out of range easily.
Timberlake blocks a head kick by Pleasures.
Pleasures throws a head kick but Timberlake moves out of range.
Timberlake avoids the head kick by Pleasures.
Timberlake throws an overhand right that lands on Pleasures's shoulder, as Pleasures tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pleasures misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pleasures tries a head kick but it misses.
Pleasures throws a head kick but Timberlake moves out of range.
Pleasures tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleasures throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pleasures misses with a head kick.
Pleasures pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Timberlake avoids the head kick by Pleasures.
Pleasures pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Timberlake avoids the head kick by Pleasures.
Pleasures misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pleasures keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pleasures tries a head kick but it misses.
Timberlake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pleasures sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pleasures tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pleasures throws a head kick that misses.
Timberlake blocks a head kick by Pleasures.
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.
Timberlake stuns Pleasures with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pleasures tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Timberlake blocks a head kick by Pleasures.
Pleasures throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pleasures throws a head kick that misses.
Pleasures throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pleasures throws a head kick that misses.
Pleasures misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Timberlake misses its intended target.
Pleasures tries a head kick but it misses.
Pleasures throws a head kick that misses.
Timberlake blocks a head kick by Pleasures.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures tries a head kick but it misses.
Pleasures throws a head kick that misses.
Pleasures pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pleasures tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pleasures moves away from the strike by Timberlake.
A head kick misses from Pleasures.
Pleasures misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pleasures misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pleasures throws a sloppy head kick and Timberlake moves out of range easily.
Justin Timberlake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pleasures throws a head kick but Timberlake moves out of range.
Pleasures tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Pleasures.
Pleasures pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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.
Pleasures throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pleasures misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Timberlake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pleasures throws a head kick that misses.
Pleasures throws a head kick but Timberlake moves out of range.
Timberlake blocks a head kick by Pleasures.
Pleasures throws a head kick but Timberlake moves out of range.
Timberlake looks to land a combination but Pleasures avoids it well.
Pleasures throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pleasures throws a sloppy head kick and Timberlake moves out of range easily.
Pleasures pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pleasures misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Timberlake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Pleasures's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pleasures misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Timberlake throws the left hand but Pleasures avoids the punch easily.
Pleasures throws a sloppy head kick and Timberlake moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Pleasures.
Timberlake misses with a double jab.
Pleasures tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Pleasures.
Pleasures misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Timberlake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pleasures sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pleasures misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Pleasures.
Pleasures tries a head kick but it misses.
Pleasures tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleasures tries a head kick but it misses.
Timberlake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pleasures tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pleasures tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pleasures throws a head kick that misses.
Timberlake avoids the head kick by Pleasures.
Pleasures throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Timberlake.
Pleasures misses with a head kick.
Pleasures tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pleasures throws a sloppy head kick and Timberlake moves out of range easily.
Pleasures pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Timberlake blocks a head kick by Pleasures.
Pleasures misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
John Pleasures has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justin Timberlake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two 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.
Pleasures throws a sloppy head kick and Timberlake moves out of range easily.
Pleasures misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pleasures throws a sloppy head kick and Timberlake moves out of range easily.
Timberlake avoids the head kick by Pleasures.
Pleasures pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pleasures misses with a head kick.
Pleasures throws a head kick but Timberlake moves out of range.
Pleasures misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Timberlake avoids the head kick by Pleasures.
Timberlake looks to land a combination. Pleasures sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Timberlake blocks a head kick by Pleasures.
Timberlake avoids the head kick by Pleasures.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures throws a head kick that misses.
Pleasures tries a head kick but it misses.
Pleasures misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pleasures pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Timberlake avoids the head kick by Pleasures.
Timberlake avoids the head kick by Pleasures.
Timberlake avoids the head kick by Pleasures.
Pleasures tries a head kick but it misses.
Pleasures tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pleasures pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pleasures avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pleasures tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pleasures throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Timberlake avoids the head kick by Pleasures.
Timberlake throws the left hand but Pleasures avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Pleasures.
Pleasures misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pleasures throws a sloppy head kick and Timberlake moves out of range easily.
Pleasures misses with a head kick.
Pleasures tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pleasures throws a head kick but Timberlake moves out of range.
Pleasures misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pleasures tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Pleasures.
Well Timberlake 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Timberlake!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trey Cobb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Heymen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heymen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Straight Outta Compton- NWA. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trey Cobb!
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, Jonathan Heymen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heymen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cobb at a distance.
Cobb looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Heymen is fending him off so far but Cobb persists. Nope, Heymen circles away and we're back to standing.
Heymen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cobb tries to clinch up.
Cobb slips under a jab.
Heymen closes the distance and pushes Cobb back into the cage.
Heymen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Trey Cobb has been cut.
Heymen lands a nice knee to the body.
Cobb wants to break free but Heymen has control.
Heymen lands an elbow inside.
Heymen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cobb is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heymen lands a nice knee to the body.
Heymen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cobb takes an elbow to the forehead.
Heymen slowing the pace effectively.
Heymen connects with a knee to the head.
Heymen with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Heymen.
Heymen lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Heymen.
Heymen landing knees to the head.
Heymen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Heymen lands an elbow inside.
Heymen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Heymen.
Heymen scores a nice knee to the body.
Heymen landing knees to the body.
Heymen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cobb lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Heymen lands an elbow just above Cobb 's eye.
Heymen lands a knee to the body.
Heymen scores with a knee to the head.
Cobb could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Heymen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cobb takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Heymen.
Heymen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Heymen crunches a lovely knee into Cobb's ribcage.
Heymen landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Heymen.
Heymen lands an elbow inside that Cobb shrugs off.
Cobb goes for a takedown in the clinch but Heymen prevents it.
Cobb gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Heymen regains guard.
Cobb tries to free his leg and advance position but Heymen is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heymen 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.
Cobb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heymen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heymen is trying to control the position but Cobb postures up.
Cobb won't allow Heymen to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heymen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cobb puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Heymen gets back to full guard.
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.
Cobb has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Heymen to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cobb is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Heymen pulls down on the head and he's put Cobb to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jonathan Heymen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Khalifman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Alexander Khalifman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Henderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Khalifman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Khalifman is trying to improve his position.
Khalifman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Khalifman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Khalifman is thwarting Henderson's attempts to control the position.
Khalifman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Henderson is trying to control but can't.
Khalifman thows a huge punch but Henderson dodges it nicely.
Khalifman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Khalifman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henderson is trying to control but can't.
Khalifman thows a huge punch but Henderson dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Khalifman just misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson moves out of range as Khalifman strikes.
Khalifman just misses with a punch to the body.
Henderson scores a takedown into full mount!
Henderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Khalifman working to try and regain half guard.
Henderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Khalifman wants to hold on but Henderson pushes him away.
Khalifman is looking to improve his position but Henderson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalifman tries to hold on but Henderson postures up.
Khalifman is working to get back to half guard.
Khalifman throwing hammer fists to the chest of Henderson. What's that going to do exactly?
Henderson avoids the attempt from Khalifman to control.
Khalifman throwing hammer fists to the chest of Henderson. What's that going to do exactly?
Khalifman is trying desperately to improve position.
Henderson controlling his opponent.
Khalifman is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalifman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Henderson blocks Khalifman's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Khalifman tries to lock up and control but Henderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Henderson content just to control the position here.
Henderson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khalifman is looking to escape.
Henderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Henderson prevents Khalifman from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson content just to control the position here.
Henderson breaks from Khalifman's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Henderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Khalifman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalifman swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Khalifman.
Khalifman connects with the punch.
Henderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Khalifman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Henderson looks for the body kick but Khalifman saw that one coming.
Henderson looks to land a combination but Khalifman avoids it well.
Henderson misses with a two punch combination.
Dan Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson is looking to chop away at Khalifman's legs.
Henderson misses with a combination
and Khalifman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Henderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khalifman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khalifman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Henderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Khalifman finds it's way through Henderson's defenses.
Khalifman scores with a jab. Henderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khalifman misses with a looping left.
Henderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Khalifman scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson misses with a jab to the body
and Khalifman counters with a series of strikes. Henderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson takes a swing at Khalifman's ribcage but misses.
Khalifman misses with a few strikes there.
Khalifman misses with a wild body shot.
Henderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khalifman.
Henderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Khalifman counters with a two punch combo.
Henderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Khalifman's waist but Khalifman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henderson off to one side.
Khalifman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Henderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Khalifman avoids them all with ease.
Khalifman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Khalifman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Dan Henderson has been cut.
Henderson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Henderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khalifman moves out of range of the body kick from Henderson.
Henderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Khalifman.
Khalifman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Khalifman throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Khalifman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khalifman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Henderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Henderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khalifman lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalifman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Henderson momentarily.
Khalifman throws the left hand but Henderson avoids the punch easily.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Henderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Khalifman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Khalifman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khalifman jabs at Henderson's body.
A combination from Khalifman does no damage.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khalifman misses with a two punch combination.
Khalifman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A punch combination from Khalifman misses.
Alexander Khalifman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khalifman connects with a crisp jab.
Khalifman connects with a crisp jab.
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henderson looks for the body kick but Khalifman saw that one coming.
Henderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alexander Khalifman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khalifman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henderson fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throws a front kick aimed at Khalifman's knee but Khalifman avoids it well.
Khalifman throws a series of punches but Henderson avoids them all with ease.
Henderson throws a right hand that Khalifman ducks under and follows up with a left that Khalifman also avoids with ease.
Henderson throws a combination that misses
and Khalifman counters with a nice uppercut.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Khalifman.
Khalifman scores with a nice right hand.
Khalifman lands with a nice body punch.
Henderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Khalifman tries to get to full guard but Henderson has control of the leg.
Khalifman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Khalifman gets full guard.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Khalifman keeps moving.
Khalifman 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khalifman strikes from his own guard.
Khalifman tries to strike from the bottom.
Khalifman trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Khalifman keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Henderson won't allow Khalifman to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Henderson moves out of range as Khalifman strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henderson misses with a wild combination.
Khalifman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khalifman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Henderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Khalifman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dan Henderson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Khalifman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khalifman misses with a few strikes there.
Henderson throws the kick towards the body but Khalifman avoids it.
Henderson throws a big shot that misses.
Khalifman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Khalifman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Henderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Henderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Khalifman works Henderson's body with a nice hook.
Henderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Khalifman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Henderson misses with an uppercut.
Henderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Henderson controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khalifman misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henderson is thwarting Khalifman's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Khalifman's head.
Khalifman punching from the bottom.
Khalifman is pressing down on Henderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Henderson won't allow Khalifman to sweep him here.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalifman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khalifman but Khalifman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Henderson feints and as Khalifman raises his hands in defense, Henderson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Khalifman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalifman prevents Henderson from getting the reversal.
Khalifman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Henderson hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalifman looking to ground and pound but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Khalifman cracks Henderson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Khalifman working Henderson over with strikes here.
Khalifman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Khalifman cracks Henderson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Khalifman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Khalifman misses with a head shot.
Khalifman with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to hold on but Khalifman pushes him away.
Khalifman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Henderson wants to hold on but Khalifman pushes him away.
Henderson is trying desperately to improve position.
Khalifman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Khalifman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Khalifman prevents Henderson from getting the reversal.
Khalifman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Henderson looks a forlorn figure.
Alexander Khalifman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khalifman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Henderson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Henderson is looking to improve his position but Khalifman isn't that keen on the idea.
Khalifman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Khalifman landing strikes from the mount.
Khalifman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Khalifman with the ground and pound from mount.
Henderson tries to hold on but Khalifman postures up.
Henderson is in a horrible position here. Khalifman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Khalifman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson wants to control but Khalifman is having none of it.
Khalifman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Khalifman really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Henderson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
No joy there for Henderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Henderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khalifman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henderson slips a jab and a cross from Khalifman.
Henderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khalifman lands a body shot.
Khalifman throws a right hand that Henderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Henderson also avoids with ease.
Henderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Khalifman is fending him off so far but Henderson persists. Nope, Khalifman circles away and we're back to standing.
Henderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Henderson throws a front kick aimed at Khalifman's knee but Khalifman avoids it well.
Henderson tries a low kick but Khalifman avoids it.
Henderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khalifman was well out of range. Poor timing from Henderson.
Khalifman throws a shot to the body.
Khalifman cracks a nice hook into Henderson's ribs.
Henderson throws a right hand that Khalifman ducks under and follows up with a left that Khalifman also avoids with ease.
Khalifman connects with the punch.
Khalifman scores with a jab to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Henderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khalifman to score with a decent uppercut.
Khalifman cracks Henderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Henderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Khalifman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Khalifman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalifman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Khalifman scores with a shot to the body.
Khalifman jabs at Henderson's body.
Henderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Khalifman.
Khalifman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Khalifman.
Khalifman misses with an uppercut. Henderson saw that one coming.
Henderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Henderson blocks the strikes from Khalifman.
Khalifman manages to get to full guard.
Khalifman working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalifman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Khalifman landing shots from mount.
Khalifman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Henderson taking shots to the head.
Khalifman throwing strikes here but Henderson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Khalifman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Henderson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Khalifman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Khalifman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henderson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Khalifman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Henderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Khalifman misses with a head shot.
Henderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henderson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Henderson is looking to improve his position but Khalifman isn't that keen on the idea.
Henderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Khalifman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is in a horrible position here. Khalifman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Khalifman with a couple of short strikes.
Khalifman working the ground and pound effectively.
Khalifman scoring with strikes but Henderson is staying in there.
Khalifman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Henderson is in a horrible position here. Khalifman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Henderson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Khalifman.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khalifman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Henderson?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Khalifman dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dan Henderson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Henderson swinging wilding here.
Henderson walks into a jab.
Henderson wants to land a leg kick but Khalifman is out of range.
Khalifman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henderson moves away.
Khalifman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Henderson has time to react.
Henderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Khalifman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khalifman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Henderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khalifman circles away quickly and effectively.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Henderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Khalifman is trying desperately to improve position.
Henderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khalifman is looking to escape.
Khalifman tries to reverse the position but Henderson maintains control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalifman wants to control but Henderson is having none of it.
Khalifman gets back to half guard.
Henderson is trying to control. Khalifman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Henderson prevents Khalifman from standing back up.
Khalifman is not content to let Henderson control the position.
Khalifman wants to get back to full guard but Henderson has passed into side control.
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.
Khalifman is looking to get to half guard.
Khalifman is in a horrible position here. Henderson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Henderson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Khalifman is surviving well by controlling Henderson's body position as best he can.
Khalifman tries to reverse the position but Henderson maintains control.
Henderson controlling the pace for now.
Khalifman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alexander Khalifman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalifman wants to hold on but Henderson pushes him away.
Khalifman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Henderson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
You get the feeling that Khalifman really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Henderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Henderson unloading with bombs!
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.
Khalifman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Henderson controlling the pace for now.
Henderson avoids the attempt from Khalifman to control.
Henderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Khalifman tries to lock up and control but Henderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khalifman is bucking up trying to escape but Henderson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dan Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henderson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khalifman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Khalifman!
Alexander Khalifman is the new welterweight champion!
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