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EOD - Gone but not forgotten PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Theo Nickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Roller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theo Nickson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shawn Roller's chin.
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160 lbs
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180 cm
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159 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Theo Nickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Roller!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roller tries to clinch up.
Nickson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roller moves away.
Roller ducks under a wild hook from Nickson.
Roller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nickson scores with a sloppy right hand. Roller should have avoided that one.
It looks like Shawn Roller has been cut.
Roller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nickson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nickson throws a leg kick that misses.
Nickson misses the shot to the body.
Roller goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nickson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Nickson there.
Nickson looks for the body kick but Roller saw that one coming.
Nickson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nickson throws a chopping leg kick but Roller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Roller moves into the clinch.
Nickson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nickson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roller has him pressed against the cage.
Roller works on Nickson's body with a couple of short punches.
Roller keeps control of Nickson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Roller.
Roller lands a nice knee to the body.
Roller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roller dodges the punch combination from Nickson.
Nickson misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Roller misses with a series of wild punches.
Roller tests Nickson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nickson throws a push kick but Roller slaps the foot to one side.
Nickson cracks Roller with a good jab.
Nickson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nickson thinking.
Nickson is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Nickson misses
and Roller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A knee to the head by Roller.
Roller has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nickson is trying to keep an underhook but Roller manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Roller escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickson misses with a body shot
and Roller counters with a nice leg kick.
Roller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roller scores a nice knee to the body.
Nickson can't break the clinch.
Roller has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nickson regains guard immediately.
Nickson is working an open guard so Roller takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Roller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Roller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roller scores with a knee to the head.
Roller unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nickson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Roller lands a nice knee to the body.
Roller lands an elbow just above Nickson 's eye.
Roller landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Roller lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nickson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nickson prevents the takedown attempt.
Roller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nickson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Theo Nickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickson misses with a leg kick
and Roller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nickson misses with a hook.
Roller moves in looking to clinch but Nickson pushes him off.
Nickson loads up on a big right hand but Roller slips the punch.
Nickson looks to land a left hand but Roller moved out of range nicely.
Nickson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roller.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nickson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nickson misses with a double jab
and Roller counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Roller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Roller's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Roller moves in looking to clinch but Nickson pushes him off.
Nickson throws a lazy head kick
and Roller moves into the clinch.
Nickson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Roller is struggling to control the position.
Roller has Nickson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Roller pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nickson tumbling to the mat - Roller dives into Nickson's guard.
Nickson wriggles free and stands up.
Nickson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Roller counters with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Nickson misses its intended target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nickson throws a lazy head kick
and Roller counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nickson breaks from the clinch.
Nickson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Roller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nickson, pushing him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Roller.
Roller breaks from the clinch.
Roller forces Nickson back against the cage and clinches.
Knees to the body from Roller.
Nickson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Roller prevents Nickson from breaking the clinch.
Nickson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nickson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roller has him pressed against the cage.
Roller scores with a shoulder strike.
Roller unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nickson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nickson avoids the elbow strike from Roller, against the cage.
Roller cracks Nickson with a nice body shot.
Roller with a knee to the head.
Nickson tries to break the clinch but Roller is controlling the position.
Nickson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roller has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roller crunches a lovely knee into Nickson's ribcage.
Roller prevents Nickson from breaking the clinch.
Roller keeps control of Nickson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roller breaks the clinch.
Nickson looks to land a combination. Roller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nickson throws a leg kick
and Roller counters with a one-two to the body.
Nickson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Roller counters with a leg kick.
Roller slips under a jab from Nickson.
Roller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nickson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nickson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roller ducks under a wild hook from Nickson.
Nickson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Roller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Roller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Roller.
Nickson is trying to break free.
Knees in the clinch landing for Roller.
Nickson wants to get back to striking at distance but Roller won't allow it.
Roller using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Roller scores a nice knee to the body.
Nickson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Roller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nickson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roller keeps control of Nickson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nickson is looking to break free of the clinch but Roller has double underhooks.
Roller scores a nice knee to the body.
Nickson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Roller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nickson blocks it with crossed arms.
Nickson is trying to break the clinch but Roller has him pressed against the cage.
Roller scores with a knee to the head.
Nickson can't break the clinch.
Nickson has had enough of the clinch but Roller keeps him there for the moment.
Roller pushes off an throws an elbow but Nickson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Roller breaks the clinch.
Nickson misses with a body shot
enabling Roller to counter with a crisp jab.
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.
Nickson fails to land with a series of punches.
Roller slips under a jab.
Nickson throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nickson misses with a combination
and Roller counters with an outside leg kick.
Nickson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nickson thows a leg kick but Roller checks it
and Roller counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nickson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nickson misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Nickson is predictable there
and Roller makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Roller slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Roller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shawn Roller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nickson lands a jab to the head.
Nickson throws a body kick that misses.
Nickson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shawn Roller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nickson throws a right hand that Roller ducks under and follows up with a left that Roller also avoids with ease.
Nickson throws a looping overhand right but Roller ducks down to avoid it.
Roller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickson moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Roller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Roller.
Nice body punch from Roller.
Roller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nickson is trying to break free.
Roller lands an elbow inside.
Roller tries to land a knee to the head but Nickson blocks with his arms.
Nickson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roller digs a right hand underneath Nickson's ribcage. Nickson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Roller lands a nice knee to the body.
Roller connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nickson's face.
Roller gets through Nickson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nickson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Roller lands a knee to the body.
Nickson tries to break the clinch but Roller is controlling the position.
Roller keeps control of Nickson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roller connects with a knee to the head.
Roller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nickson thows a body shot but no joy.
Roller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nickson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nickson misses with a looping right.
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.
Nickson throws a looping overhand right but Roller ducks down to avoid it.
Nickson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Roller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knees to the body from Roller.
Knees to the body from Roller.
Roller prevents Nickson from breaking the clinch.
A knee to the head by Roller.
Nickson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nickson has had enough of the clinch but Roller keeps him there for the moment.
Roller leaning against his opponent.
Nickson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nickson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roller has him pressed against the cage.
Nickson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nickson can't break the clinch.
Roller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nickson breaks the clinch.
Nickson misses with a double jab
and Roller counters with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roller.
Nickson misses with a two punch combination.
Nickson looks to score with a jab to the body but Roller is just out of range.
Nickson misses the shot to the body.
Roller clinches up with Nickson and pushes him back against the cage.
Roller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nickson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roller has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Roller.
Roller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Roller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roller can't get the takedown.
Roller keeps control of Nickson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nickson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roller has him pressed against the cage.
Nickson tries to break the clinch but Roller is controlling the position.
Roller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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.
Nickson swinging wilding here.
Roller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shawn Roller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nickson throws a looping overhand right but Roller ducks down to avoid it.
Nickson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Roller counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nickson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nickson looks to throw a body kick
and Roller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Roller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Theo Nickson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nickson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roller has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roller has him pressed against the cage.
Roller lands a knee to the body.
Nickson tries to break the clinch but Roller is controlling the position.
Nickson pushes off an throws an elbow but Roller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Roller lands a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Roller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roller has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Roller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sky Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk comes to the cage accompanied by What a Rush. Stevenson has chosen It's Time For War as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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162 lbs
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155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sky Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson gets caught flat footed, as Hawk shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stevenson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hawk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hawk lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevenson has momentary wrist control but Hawk slips an elbow through the middle.
Hawk landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hawk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hawk working some strikes from top position.
Hawk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stevenson's head.
Hawk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stevenson is rocked!
Hawk works over Stevenson with some ground and pound from guard.
Stevenson is still in real trouble! Can Hawk finish him?
Hawk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hawk is in close to Stevenson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hawk is in close to Stevenson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stevenson has momentary wrist control but Hawk slips an elbow through the middle.
Hawk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk distracts Stevenson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hawk working some strikes from top position.
Hawk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stevenson is looking to stand up but Hawk isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hawk scoring with some ground and pound.
Stevenson seems to have recovered his senses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stevenson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hawk lands a couple of digs.
Hawk landing some decent shots from guard.
Stevenson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hawk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hawk postures up and lands a big shot to Stevenson's brow.
Hawk landing some decent shots from guard.
Hawk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hawk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hawk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hawk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hawk won't allow Stevenson to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hawk connects with a couple of short punches.
Hawk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hawk won't allow Stevenson to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hawk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hawk chips away with some ground and pound.
Hawk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stevenson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hawk prevents Stevenson from getting back to his feet.
Hawk stands up over Stevenson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hawk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stevenson wants to get back to his feet but Hawk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hawk scoring with some ground and pound.
Hawk lands a couple of elbows.
Hawk preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk working some strikes from top position.
Hawk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hawk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hawk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hawk cracks Stevenson with a solid left hand.
Hawk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hawk lands a nice short elbow.
Hawk working over Stevenson with some ground and pound. Stevenson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Hawk there.
Hawk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hawk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hawk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hawk working Stevenson over with strikes.
Hawk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stevenson tries to get to full guard but Hawk has control of the leg.
Stevenson missing with punches from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hawk cracks Stevenson with a good jab.
An inside leg kick from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson gets caught flat footed, as Hawk shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hawk with a nice head shot there.
Hawk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stevenson's head.
Hawk postures up and lands a big shot to Stevenson's brow.
Hawk chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hawk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hawk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stevenson's head.
Hawk stopping the sweep attempt from Stevenson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sky Hawk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hawk feints and as Stevenson raises his hands in defense, Hawk changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hawk cracks Stevenson with a solid left hand.
Hawk connects with a couple of short punches.
Hawk connects with a couple of short punches.
Hawk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hawk won't allow Stevenson to get back to his feet.
Hawk lands a couple of digs.
Hawk lands a couple of elbows.
Hawk with a nice head shot there.
Hawk scoring with some ground and pound.
Hawk working some strikes from top position.
Hawk scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawk landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk connects with a couple of short punches.
Hawk with a nice head shot there.
Stevenson working a defensive guard here.
Hawk lands a couple of elbows.
Stevenson wants to sweep here but Hawk controlling him for the moment.
Hawk stands up over Stevenson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hawk postures up and lands a big shot to Stevenson's brow.
Hawk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hawk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hawk scoring with some ground and pound.
Stevenson tries to strike from the bottom.
Hawk is working Stevenson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hawk connects with a couple of short punches.
Hawk postures up and lands a big shot to Stevenson's brow.
Hawk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hawk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stevenson's head.
Hawk connects with a couple of short punches.
Hawk scoring with some ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hawk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hawk working away.
Hawk working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hawk lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hawk lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hawk prevents Stevenson from escaping the position.
Hawk scoring with punches and elbows.
Hawk working the head with strikes.
Stevenson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stevenson gets caught flat footed, as Hawk shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hawk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stevenson looking to control.
Hawk chips away with some ground and pound.
Hawk is in close to Stevenson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hawk chips away with some ground and pound.
Hawk prevents Stevenson from getting back to his feet.
Hawk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stevenson shoots and misses
and Hawk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hawk.
Sky Hawk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hawk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stevenson's head.
Hawk lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is in close to Stevenson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hawk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hawk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hawk is working Stevenson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hawk passes into half guard.
Hawk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stevenson is trying to stand.
Hawk is nestled in close to Stevenson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stevenson wants to get back to his feet.
Stevenson tries to roll over but Hawk keeps him under control.
Hawk working Stevenson over with strikes.
Hawk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Hawk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sky Hawk dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Good work by Hawk as he checks the leg kick.
Hawk closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stevenson wants to get back to his feet.
Hawk looks up at the clock and then as Stevenson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hawk smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hawk working the ground and pound.
Hawk scores with punches from side control.
Hawk creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Stevenson is trying to improve his position.
Hawk cracks Stevenson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hawk lands some shots froms side control.
Hawk scoring with punches from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawk working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Stevenson is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk is chipping away with strikes.
Hawk connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stevenson some visible discomfort.
Hawk is chipping away with strikes.
Stevenson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevenson can do to turn this around?
Stevenson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hawk cracks Stevenson with a big elbow.
Stevenson is trying to get back to half guard.
Hawk grinds an elbow into Stevenson's temple.
Hawk lands a few punches from side control.
Hawk cracks Stevenson with a big elbow.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hawk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hawk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stevenson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hawk scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk winds up and cracks Stevenson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hawk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stevenson wants to control but Hawk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hawk uses his free foot to push down on Stevenson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stevenson.
Hawk is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hawk dominating with strikes here.
Stevenson wants to hold on but Hawk pushes him away.
Hawk has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stevenson's face.
Stevenson is in a horrible position here. Hawk smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hawk with shots to the head and body - Stevenson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hawk connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hawk scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stevenson?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk avoids the attempt from Stevenson to control.
Hawk landing strikes from the mount.
Stevenson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hawk putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stevenson is in a horrible position here. Hawk smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hawk working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hawk working Stevenson over with strikes here.
Hawk landing shots from mount.
Hawk landing strikes from the mount and Stevenson is in trouble!
Hawk prevents Stevenson from getting the reversal.
Hawk working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hawk with a couple of short strikes.
Stevenson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hawk looking to finish Stevenson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stevenson!
Stevenson really wants to buck Hawk off and get back to his feet.
Stevenson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hawk looking to finish Stevenson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stevenson!
Hawk lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hawk landing strikes from the mount.
Hawk unloading with bombs!
Hawk with shots to the head and body - Stevenson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hawk lands a nice shot to the head.
Hawk with the ground and pound from mount.
Stevenson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Will Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawk with the ground and pound from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sky Hawk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hawk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sky Hawk!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Hanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Apaga mais nao bate. Josh Hanes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Hanes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Hanes misses.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Hanes shows good takedown defense.
Hanes takes the fight into the clinch.
Santos prevents Hanes from breaking the clinch.
Hanes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hanes breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Hanes. No joy for Santos on that attempt.
Hanes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanes digs a good hook to Santos's body.
Hanes clinches.
Hanes stalling against the cage.
Santos tries to pull guard but Hanes holds him up against the cage and eventually Santos drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanes turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hanes manages to end up in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Santos is looking to improve his position.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Santos is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hanes pulls his head out easily.
Santos is looking to improve his position.
Hanes working the head and body with strikes.
Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Santos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Hanes tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Hanes from controlling successfully.
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hanes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hanes scoring with some ground and pound.
Hanes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Santos trying to control the position.
Hanes is working Santos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hanes wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Hanes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanes trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hanes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Santos is tightening it up a little... Hanes has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hanes reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hanes taps out! nice BJJ there by Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bruno Santos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michio Rai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Corleone!
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, Michio Rai!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rai shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Corleone's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corleone wants to get back to his feet but Rai is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rai's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rai drops back looking for a leg! Corleone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Corleone manages to kick Rai off! Rai jumps back into Corleone's guard.
Rai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Corleone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rai.
Rai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corleone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corleone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Corleone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Corleone blocks a head kick by Rai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone gets a takedown into half guard.
Rai gets back to full guard.
Corleone stands up over Rai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Corleone throws a big right hand that misses.
Rai is looking for a triangle but Corleone pushes his legs off easily.
Corleone wants to control from the top but Rai keeps moving.
Rai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Corleone.
Rai is looking for a triangle but Corleone pushes his legs off easily.
Rai looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone is looking to stand up but Rai won't let him.
Rai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rai should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Corleone has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rai is proving hard to escape from.
Rai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Corleone trying to control the position from guard on top but Rai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corleone lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rai throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Corleone passes Rai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Corleone is going to stand back up.
Corleone stands up and beckons Rai to join him on the feet.
Corleone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Corleone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Corleone trying to control but Rai is working from the bottom.
Rai wants to control the position but Corleone says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rai is trying to control but Corleone manages to pass to mount!
Corleone breaks from Rai's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Corleone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Corleone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Corleone has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rai's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corleone breaks from Rai's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Corleone lands with some strikes.
Rai is rocked!
Corleone scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rai?
Rai is still in real trouble! Can Corleone finish him?
Corleone lands a big elbow - Rai is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Rai is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rich Corleone!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy DeSouza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carson Nemeth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeSouza kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Randy Manny & The Tools. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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269 lbs
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267 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy DeSouza!
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, Carson Nemeth!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nemeth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
DeSouza gets back to half guard.
DeSouza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeSouza is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Nemeth pulls his head out easily.
Nemeth trying to pass the guard but DeSouza defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nemeth is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, DeSouza has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nemeth is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DeSouza sees it coming and defends easily.
DeSouza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSouza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DeSouza.
DeSouza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
DeSouza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
DeSouza looking for a sweep. Not yet DeSouza, not yet.
Nemeth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeSouza is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Nemeth frees his head nicely. Oh but DeSouza has switched to an armbar! Nemeth is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Randy DeSouza!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Michels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brody Peck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brody Peck acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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155 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerard Michels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brody Peck!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michels fails with the takedown.
Peck shoots in for a takedown but Michels shows good takedown defense.
Michels with a poor takedown
and Peck decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Michels's guard.
Michels tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Michels working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Peck manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peck slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Michels looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peck is one step ahead there.
Michels throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Peck slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Peck pushes down on Michels's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michels tries to get to full guard but Peck has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peck lands with a punch from half guard.
Michels looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Michels is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Peck pulls his head out easily.
Peck controlling the action here.
Peck scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Peck blocks the strikes from Michels.
Michels is looking for a sweep. Peck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peck wants to pass to mount but Michels is defending the position.
Peck is looking for a kimura but Michels is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peck to get the leverage.
Michels looking for submissions off his back.
Michels is breathing heavily.
Michels regains full guard. Nicely done.
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.
Peck wants to control from the top but Michels keeps moving.
Michels will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Michels gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Peck counters with a single leg into guard. Michels didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Michels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michels working for a triangle but Peck defends it easily.
Peck looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Peck passes Michels's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michels throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Peck manages to pass to side control.
Michels is trying to improve his position.
Michels is working hard here to advance position.
Michels being controlled for a moment.
Michels gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Peck looking to secure an arm triangle but Michels defends it well.
Michels sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Peck trying to control the action but Michels is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michels works his way to full guard. Good work.
Michels lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Michels throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Michels has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Peck trying to control the position from guard on top but Michels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michels throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Peck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Michels wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Michels doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Peck counters with a single leg into guard. Michels didn't expect that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Michels is looking to sinch up a triangle. Peck throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Michels's body to avoid the submission. Michels has instead reached around Peck's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Michels arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gerard Michels!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Acton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isaac Johnson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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218 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Acton!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Acton or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
Acton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson is pressing down on Acton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Acton has his hands clasped together but Johnson extends an breaks Acton's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isaac Johnson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferguson comes to the cage accompanied by Breaking Benjamin singing "You Fight Me" live for the crowd tonight!!!!. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Ferguson!
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, Rob Williams!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams moves away from the strike by Ferguson.
Ferguson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferguson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson checks a leg kick.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams throws a leg kick but Ferguson checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Ferguson.
Williams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ferguson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Kevin Ferguson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Williams misses
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Ferguson does no damage.
Williams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ferguson.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Williams misses.
Ferguson misses with a straight left.
Williams closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams lands a left and a right that sends Ferguson crashing to the canvas! Williams dives into mount looking to finish!
Ferguson is rocked!
Ferguson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Williams tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Williams controlling his opponent.
Ferguson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ferguson tries to buck Williams off but he can't manage it.
Ferguson is squirming around, avoiding Williams's attempts to control the action.
Ferguson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Williams throws some wild stikes that Ferguson manages to avoid easily.
Ferguson blocking the ground and pound.
Williams throws some wild stikes that Ferguson manages to avoid easily.
Williams 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.
Williams 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Williams punching from mount but Ferguson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Williams looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ferguson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Williams tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Williams 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.
Williams tries to control but Ferguson wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ferguson because Williams loaded up on that one.
Williams 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams controlling the pace for now.
Ferguson wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Ferguson'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.
Ferguson slips a jab from Williams.
A jab from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson blocks a head kick by Williams.
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferguson counters with a nice body shot.
Williams throws a head kick that misses
and Ferguson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams staying out of range there.
Ferguson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ferguson slips under a jab from Williams.
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferguson counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kevin Ferguson's cut is getting worse.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Ferguson slips the punch.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Williams misses with a combination
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferguson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson moves away from the strike by Williams.
Rob Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams lands with a nice combination. Ferguson backs away looking to recover.
Williams throws a combination that misses
and Ferguson counters with a two punch combo.
Ferguson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rob Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferguson dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Williams misses with a double jab
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand.
Williams is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson cracks Williams with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams throws a leg kick
and Ferguson counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Williams.
Kevin Ferguson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams punishes Ferguson's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A right-left combo lands from Williams.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Ferguson misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams drops Ferguson with a left and a right! Oh, Ferguson is hurt - Williams dives into side control looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin Ferguson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ferguson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferguson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams tries to work over Ferguson's front leg with a kick but Ferguson checks it.
Williams throws a head kick that misses
and Ferguson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rob Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams throws a combination that misses
and Ferguson counters with a one-two to the body.
Williams misses with a combination
and Ferguson counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ferguson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jeez, Kevin Ferguson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferguson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams clobbers Ferguson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kevin Ferguson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rob Williams!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gegard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mousasi has chosen ZERO ONNNNNEEEEEEEEE as his entrance music. Mr Anderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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198 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gegard Mousasi!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson tries to clinch there but Mousasi circles away.
Mousasi connects with a looping right hand.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Mousasi misses with a body shot.
Anderson tries to keep at a distance but Mousasi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mousasi backwards.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mousasi.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mousasi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson is looking to control Mousasi's arms but Mousasi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Anderson has his back to the cage.
Anderson cracks Mousasi with a nice body shot.
Mousasi lands a shoulder strike.
Mousasi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Anderson is pulling down on Mousasi's head. It's preventing any offense from Mousasi, at least for the moment.
Anderson wants to stand up but Mousasi is controlling him.
Mousasi throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson wants to stand and escape but Mousasi is having none of it.
Mousasi chips away with some ground and pound.
Mousasi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mousasi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mousasi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mousasi throws a big right hand that misses.
Mousasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mousasi prevents Anderson from getting back to his feet.
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.
Mousasi wants to get up but he can't break Anderson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mousasi.
Anderson wants to clinch
and Mousasi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Anderson tries a body shot but Mousasi blocks it.
Mousasi blocks the elbow strike.
Mousasi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mousasi tries to pull guard but Anderson won't allow it.
Anderson tries to stall but Mousasi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mousasi successfully pulls guard.
Mousasi wants to sweep but no luck.
Mousasi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Mousasi looking for a sweep. Not yet Mousasi, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mousasi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mousasi looks gassed!
Anderson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mousasi's guard.
Mousasi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Anderson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Mousasi to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson tries to clinch up
and Mousasi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mousasi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Anderson lands an elbow inside.
Mousasi blocks an uppercut.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Mousasi avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Mousasi tries to pull guard but Anderson won't allow it.
Mr Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gegard Mousasi.
Mousasi prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mousasi breaks from the clinch.
Mousasi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anderson pulls Mousasi in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gegard Mousasi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anderson closes the distance but Mousasi moves to the side
and Mousasi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mousasi.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mousasi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mousasi.
Mousasi throws a strike but Anderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mousasi being controlled here, momentarily.
Mousasi 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.
Mousasi is looking to stand up but Anderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Mousasi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Mousasi keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mousasi moves into the clinch.
Mousasi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mousasi is breathing heavily.
Anderson tries to clinch up
and Mousasi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mousasi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mousasi takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Gegard Mousasi has been cut.
Mousasi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Anderson regains guard immediately.
Mousasi stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Mousasi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson has control of Mousasi's left arm, preventing Mousasi from doing any damage.
Mousasi wants to stand and escape but instead Anderson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mousasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mousasi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Anderson gets to his feet - Mousasi follows without any prompting.
Anderson tries to clinch up
and Mousasi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mousasi.
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.
Mousasi wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Anderson.
Mousasi lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mousasi.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mousasi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mousasi lands a body shot.
A knee to the head by Anderson.
Anderson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mousasi wants a takedown.
Mr Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gegard Mousasi.
Anderson slowing the pace effectively.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Mousasi avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Mousasi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anderson lands a left hand.
Anderson landing knees to the body.
Mousasi blocks an elbow strike from Anderson.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson tries to stall but Mousasi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mousasi is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees to the body from Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mr Anderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gegard Mousasi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mousasi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anderson clinches but Mousasi breaks the clinch
and Mousasi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson closes the distance but Mousasi moves to the side
and Mousasi counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson pushes Mousasi up against the cage in a clinch.
Mousasi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mousasi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson darts in trying to clinch
and Mousasi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mousasi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson darts in trying to clinch
and Mousasi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mousasi's guard.
Mousasi wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Mousasi is striking but Anderson is not phased and passes to half guard.
Gegard Mousasi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mousasi is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Anderson tries to clinch but Mousasi moves away
and Mousasi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Mousasi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson is controlling Mousasi's posture.
Mousasi trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Mousasi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mousasi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mousasi won't allow Anderson to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anderson wants to clinch but Mousasi slips to the side
and Mousasi counters with a left and a right that stings Anderson.
Mr Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson walks into a jab.
Mr Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson darts in trying to clinch
and Mousasi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mousasi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mousasi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mousasi blocks it with crossed arms.
Anderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Mousasi gets an underhook and turns Anderson into the cage.
Mousasi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mousasi has clasped his hands together around Anderson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to control but Mousasi postures up.
Anderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mousasi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mousasi throws a strike aimed at the side of Anderson's head but Anderson avoids it well.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Anderson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson defending against the ground and pound.
Mousasi is trying to ground and pound but Anderson uses the momentary lack of control by Mousasi to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Mousasi really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gegard Mousasi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anderson scores with a nice body kick.
Anderson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mousasi counters with a nice body shot.
Mousasi gets a clinch.
Anderson looking to stall.
Mousasi drags the fight down to the ground.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Mousasi.
Mousasi punching from the bottom.
Anderson wants to stand but Mousasi is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control but Mousasi is working from the bottom.
Mousasi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mousasi trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice body punch from Mousasi.
Anderson rushes Mousasi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Anderson throws an elbow but misses.
Mousasi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mr Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anderson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mousasi blocks an uppercut.
Mousasi jumps into guard, dragging Anderson to the mat.
Mousasi tries to strike from the bottom.
Mousasi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Mousasi keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
Mousasi wants to control but Anderson passes easily into half guard.
Mousasi is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mousasi punching from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mousasi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mousasi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mousasi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
Crunch! Anderson slams his shin into Mousasi's torso.
Anderson tries to clinch but Mousasi is having none of it.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mousasi circles away.
Anderson tries to clinch but Mousasi is having none of it.
Anderson tries to clinch
and Mousasi counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Anderson had his way with Gegard Mousasi in that round.
The cut man is working on Gegard Mousasi's cut.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Anderson tries to clinch
and Mousasi counters by moving into the clinch.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Mousasi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mousasi manages to break the clinch.
Anderson clinches but Mousasi breaks the clinch
and Mousasi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Mousasi avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Mousasi.
Mousasi manages to break the clinch.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson clinches but Mousasi breaks the clinch
and Mousasi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Anderson!
Mousasi thowing shots but they're missing.
Anderson gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi drops an elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Mousasi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Anderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mousasi postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mousasi wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Mousasi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mousasi scoring with some ground and pound.
Mousasi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mousasi's guard.
Anderson trying to control but Mousasi is working from the bottom.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mousasi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mousasi keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mousasi holds on and takes a little breather.
Anderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mousasi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
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.
Mousasi is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Mousasi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Anderson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Mousasi is working away.
Mousasi wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson trying to control the action but Mousasi is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gegard Mousasi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mousasi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:49
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gegard Mousasi!
Gegard Mousasi is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnie Ballantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vedin Sirovica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirovica has chosen last mohacian as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnie Ballantine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vedin Sirovica!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballantine misses with a two punch combination.
Ballantine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirovica was well out of range. Poor timing from Ballantine.
Ballantine lands a body shot.
Sirovica just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Ballantine finds it's target.
It looks like Vedin Sirovica has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballantine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Ballantine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ballantine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sirovica seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Ballantine shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Sirovica is backing up but Ballantine catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Sirovica covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Ballantine Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnie Ballantine!
Johnie Ballantine retains his light heavyweight title!
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hype
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FIGHT
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