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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Breen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Evans!
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, Jordan Breen!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breen throws a chopping leg kick but Evans manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Evans staying out of range there.
Breen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Evans tries to avoid it but Breen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Evans to the ground. Evans escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Breen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Breen misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Breen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Breen.
Breen fails to land with a series of punches.
Breen tries to bum rush Evans with a series of wild strikes but Evans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Breen tests Evans's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Breen 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.
Breen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Evans on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Evans shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Breen but Breen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Breen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Evans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Breen's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Breen has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Evans postures up and lands a big shot to Breen's brow.
Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Evans postures up and lands a big shot to Breen's brow.
It looks like Jordan Breen has been cut.
Evans is looking to advance position but Breen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Breen trying to control but Evans is having none of it.
Evans flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Evans really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Evans gets back to half guard.
Breen tries to stand but can't do so whilst Evans controls his leg.
Evans gets back to full guard.
Evans 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Evans bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Breen's guard.
Breen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Evans's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Breen wants to stand up but Evans is controlling him.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans stands and steps away. Breen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Breen, as that shot connected.
No joy there for Breen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Breen connects with a crisp jab.
Breen moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Breen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Evans counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Breen!
Breen is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Breen looks gassed!
Evans fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That has opened up Jordan Breen's cut even more.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans with good strikes from the mount here!
Jordan Breen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jordan Breen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rob Evans!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Koron Maafi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aurelio has chosen It's a Fight as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koron Maafi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Markus Aurelio!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maafi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aurelio avoids the head kick by Maafi.
Maafi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aurelio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maafi tries to clinch but Aurelio moves out of range.
Maafi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aurelio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Maafi. No joy for Aurelio on that attempt.
Aurelio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maafi slips under a jab.
Maafi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aurelio takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Markus Aurelio has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Aurelio misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maafi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maafi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maafi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aurelio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maafi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Aurelio, up you get!
Maafi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio throws out a loose jab but Maafi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Aurelio misses.
Aurelio avoids the head kick by Maafi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aurelio.
Aurelio swats away the attempt to clinch by Maafi.
Maafi tries to close the distance and clinch but Aurelio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aurelio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aurelio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aurelio is thwarting Maafi's attempts to control the position.
Aurelio is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Maafi has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aurelio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maafi is just riding it out for now. Aurelio eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maafi gets full guard.
Aurelio thows a big elbow that misses.
Aurelio is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maafi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maafi has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aurelio trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Maafi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maafi trying to control but Aurelio is working from the bottom.
Aurelio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aurelio had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Maafi is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Aurelio Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Maafi's back instead.
Aurelio looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio doesn't have the hooks in and Maafi manages to turn into his guard.
Maafi throwing strikes from guard but Aurelio blocks nicely.
Aurelio working for a triangle but Maafi defends it easily.
Maafi wants to control from the top but Aurelio keeps moving.
Aurelio had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Maafi is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Aurelio Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Maafi's back instead.
Maafi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Maafi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Aurelio is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aurelio is looking to advance position but Maafi won't allow it.
Aurelio is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maafi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maafi keeping full guard, as Aurelio tries to pass.
Aurelio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aurelio throwing strikes from guard but Maafi blocks nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Markus Aurelio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Markus Aurelio's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maafi ducks under a wild hook from Aurelio.
Maafi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aurelio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maafi moves in looking to clinch but Aurelio pushes him off.
Maafi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aurelio counters with a single leg into guard. Maafi didn't expect that.
Aurelio postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Maafi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aurelio, into his guard.
Aurelio is looking for a triangle but Maafi pushes his legs off easily.
Aurelio had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Maafi is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Aurelio Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Maafi's back instead.
Aurelio is breathing heavily.
Aurelio is trying to stick to Maafi's back but Maafi is turning into Aurelio. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Aurelio's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Maafi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maafi trying to control but Aurelio is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Aurelio working for a triangle but Maafi defends it easily.
Aurelio looking for a guillotine here but Maafi defends easily.
Maafi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aurelio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Maafi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maafi trying to control but Aurelio is working from the bottom.
Aurelio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maafi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maafi is stalling in the full guard.
Maafi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maafi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maafi stands up over Aurelio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maafi is pushing down on Aurelio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aurelio is fighting to maintain full guard but Maafi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aurelio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aurelio trying to get back to full guard but Maafi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Maafi landing strikes from the mount and Aurelio is in trouble!
Aurelio throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Maafi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Aurelio manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Maafi misses with the ground and pound.
Maafi working the ground and pound but Aurelio is defending the strikes.
Aurelio is looking for a sweep.
Aurelio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Maafi seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Aurelio has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Maafi. Oh but Aurelio has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Maafi goes limp - he's gone! Aurelio jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Markus Aurelio!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skeeter Gator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nergal Behemoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gator comes to the cage accompanied by Drop it Like its Hot. Nergal Behemoth has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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233 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Skeeter Gator!
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, Nergal Behemoth!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gator misses with a takedown attempt - Behemoth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gator fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gator shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skeeter Gator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gator shoots in and drives through. Behemoth sprawls well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gator tries for a takedown but Behemoth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Behemoth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gator looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gator keeping moving, preventing Behemoth from controlling successfully.
Behemoth wants to pass the guard but Gator is keeping the position.
Behemoth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gator keeping full guard, as Behemoth tries to pass.
Gator working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Behemoth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Behemoth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Gator working for submissions but it's allowed Behemoth to get to half guard.
Gator actively working from the bottom here.
Gator is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Behemoth moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gator.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Behemoth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Gator wants to control but Behemoth postures up.
Gator manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Behemoth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gator doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Behemoth.
Gator is looking to control Behemoth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gator avoid being mounted?
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.
Gator is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Behemoth pulls his head out easily.
Gator trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Behemoth lands a heavy elbow.
Gator is desperately trying to improve his position but Behemoth has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gator tries to hold on but Behemoth postures up.
Gator is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nergal Behemoth dominated that round.
That's time! Gator's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gator gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Behemoth counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gator!
Gator tries to lock up and control but Behemoth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Behemoth looking to secure an arm triangle but Gator defends it well.
Gator 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.
Behemoth is breathing heavily.
Gator actively working from the bottom here.
Gator looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gator actively working from the bottom here.
Gator throws a strike from the bottom but Behemoth passes into side control!
Gator tries to buck Behemoth off but Behemoth is having none of it.
Gator misses with a strike from the bottom.
Behemoth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gator is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Behemoth's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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.
Gator looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gator is looking to control Behemoth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gator avoid being mounted?
Behemoth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gator defends it well.
Gator actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gator looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gator is trying to control but can't.
Behemoth wants to control but Gator is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gator tries for a takedown but Behemoth circles away easily
and Behemoth counters with a shoot takedown. Gator fights it but they end up in guard.
Gator is looking for a triangle but Behemoth pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Behemoth trying to control the position from guard on top but Gator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gator working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Behemoth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Behemoth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Behemoth's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gator throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Behemoth escapes and throws Gator's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gator is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nergal Behemoth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Behemoth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gator can't do much from the bottom here.
Behemoth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gator is looking to regain half guard here but Behemoth keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gator wants to control but Behemoth postures up.
Gator wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
You can see the frustration on Gator's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nergal Behemoth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gator sneaks back into half guard.
Gator makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gator.
Gator is looking for a triangle but Behemoth pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Gator is looking for a triangle but Behemoth pushes his legs off easily.
Gator escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Behemoth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gator looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Behemoth passes into half guard.
Behemoth looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gator tries to kick Behemoth off but Behemoth keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gator looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gator wants to control but Behemoth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gator looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Behemoth with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gator tries to get to full guard but Behemoth has control of the leg.
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.
Gator is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Behemoth pulls his head out easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Behemoth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gator looking for a guillotine here but Behemoth defends easily.
Skeeter Gator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gator looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nergal Behemoth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Behemoth 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nergal Behemoth!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Acton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corleone comes to the cage accompanied by With the Punches - Keep It Going. The key to victory for Rich Corleone has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Acton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone misses with a two punch combination.
Acton throws a leg kick but Corleone sees it coming and moves out of range.
Acton looks for a takedown but Corleone sprawls well.
Corleone throws a series of punches but Acton avoids them all with ease.
Acton fails with the takedown.
Terry Acton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Acton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Acton wants to free his trapped foot but Corleone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Corleone trying to control here.
Corleone is looking to escape.
Corleone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Acton is working away from the top position though.
Acton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Corleone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Acton is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton misses with a head shot. Corleone uses the momentum to regain guard.
Corleone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Acton is controlling him.
Acton wants to pass the guard but Corleone is keeping the position.
Acton postures up.
Acton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Corleone looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Corleone looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Corleone!
Acton tries to bench press Corleone off him but Corleone keeps the position.
Acton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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.
Corleone drops an elbow to the side of Acton's head.
Corleone stands up from half guard.
Corleone misses with a body kick.
Acton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corleone.
Corleone stuffs the takedown.
Rich Corleone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Acton.
Acton looks gassed!
Acton shoots in but Corleone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Acton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Corleone misses with a combination
so Acton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Corleone 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.
Corleone trying to control the position.
Acton pushes down on Corleone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone is holding on to half guard well.
Corleone missing with punches from the bottom.
Corleone is looking to escape.
Acton is working for a kimura but Corleone is defending it quite comfortably.
Corleone is trying to maintain the position but Acton is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Corleone is looking for a sweep. Acton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Acton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Corleone's waist but Corleone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Acton off to one side.
Corleone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Corleone misses.
Corleone lands with a nice body kick.
Corleone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Corleone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Corleone closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Acton ducks right into an uppercut from Corleone.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corleone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Corleone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Acton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Corleone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Corleone lands a two punch combo.
Corleone throws a head kick that misses.
Acton slips a jab and a cross from Corleone.
Corleone stalks Acton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Acton's face. Acton staggers backwards, shaken.
Acton is rocked!
Corleone is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Acton hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rich Corleone!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert E Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricaro Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by American Trilogy. Robert E Lee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Robert E Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricaro Jones!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee has managed to clinch.
Lee prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee instigates a clinch.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones has Lee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Robert E Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricaro Jones.
Lee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Ricaro Jones has been cut.
Jones is trying to break free.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones jumps guard.
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lee stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lee is proving hard to escape from.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.
Lee prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Lee chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Lee works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones looks gassed!
Lee stands up from Jones's guard - Lee perhaps looking for a knockout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lee connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jones some visible discomfort.
Lee working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Lee scores with a couple of short elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Lee trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Lee working the ground and pound from side control.
Lee looks up at the clock and then as Jones takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lee smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lee scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lee lands a nice short elbow.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lee scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones punching from the bottom.
Jones is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Jones has hold of Lee's hands but Lee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lee lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lee connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Lee working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
Lee stalling.
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert E Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricaro Jones's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lee counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lee controlling from the top position.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Lee lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lee breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jones 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.
Lee 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.
Lee looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lee scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones punching from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Lee.
Lee is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!
Lee lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The referee warns Jones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lee lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee unloading with bombs!
Lee dominating with strikes here.
Lee punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lee scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jones?
The referee warns Jones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lee looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
Lee cracks Jones with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lee lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on?
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Lee in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
You get the feeling that Jones really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Robert E Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee scoring with strikes but Jones is staying in there.
Lee scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jones?
Lee looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
Lee working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Lee.
Lee lands a nice shot to the head.
Lee fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Lee connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lee lands a nice shot to the head.
Lee working Jones over with strikes here.
BOOM! Lee connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! Lee connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The referee warns Jones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lee lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee breaks from Jones's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
Lee dominating with strikes here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert E Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricaro Jones's cut.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lee looking to stall.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lee landing knees to the head.
Lee lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Lee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Lee postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lee blocks the strikes from Jones.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lee is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lee scoring with some ground and pound.
Lee landing some decent shots from guard.
Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jones, up you get!
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Robert E Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricaro Jones.
Lee closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lee manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lee 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.
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones throws and elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Lee!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Lee'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.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Jones is working an open guard so Lee takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
Lee is working for a guillotine from mount but Jones frees his head quite easily.
Jones can't escape the position.
Robert E Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee landing strikes from the mount.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Ricaro Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert E Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert E Lee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Bonny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Flanery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flanery has chosen Dropkick Murphys - The Dirty Glass as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Bonny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor Flanery!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Flanery looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bonny throws a series of punches but Flanery avoids them all with ease.
Flanery throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bonny's waist but Bonny gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flanery off to one side.
Bonny fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Flanery fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bonny moves into the clinch.
Flanery is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bonny is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Flanery to the mat. Flanery regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bonny with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bonny with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bonny throws and elbow that misses. Flanery uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bonny's guard. Nice move by Flanery!
Flanery looking to sit in guard and control but Bonny gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bonny preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonny thows a big elbow that misses.
Bonny throwing strikes but missing.
Flanery looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bonny is one step ahead there.
Bonny tries to free his leg and advance position but Flanery is retaining full guard.
Bonny missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bonny missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bonny moves into the clinch.
Bonny has picked Flanery up - he's going for a ride! Bonny dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bonny not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonny is trying to control. Flanery wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flanery tries to roll over but Bonny keeps him under control.
Flanery looking for submissions off his back.
Bonny is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bonny thows a huge punch but Flanery dodges it nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bonny is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Flanery avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bonny.
Bonny wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flanery keeps working.
Bonny throwing shots but Flanery is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flanery is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bonny scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bonny throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Flanery trying to control but Bonny postures up.
Bonny works his way into side control.
Bonny lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Bonny seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bonny grinds an elbow into Flanery's temple.
Flanery manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bonny's best efforts.
Flanery misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonny lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bonny lands strikes from half guard.
Flanery is trying to stand.
Bonny thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flanery's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bonny lands a nice short elbow.
Bonny not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Flanery taking some punishment here, with Bonny in his half guard.
Bonny looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bonny working the head and body with strikes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
William Bonny dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Flanery shoots in and bounces Bonny off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bonny doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bonny on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bonny tries to get out of the position.
Bonny lands a decent shot there.
Bonny manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flanery manages to get himself to full guard.
Bonny is looking to work some ground and pound but Flanery has wrist control.
Flanery had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bonny is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Flanery Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bonny's back instead.
Flanery doesn't have the hooks in and Bonny manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonny connects with a couple of short punches.
Bonny postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bonny passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bonny working the body and head with strikes.
Bonny cracks Flanery with a big elbow.
Bonny working the ground and pound.
Bonny grinds an elbow into Flanery's temple.
Bonny controls the position.
Flanery is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Flanery manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bonny's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flanery is trying to stand.
Bonny takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bonny stands up from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Bonny with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flanery has his takedown stuffed
and Bonny counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bonny.
Bonny lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Flanery looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bonny passes into side control.
Flanery tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonny in side control lands a decent elbow.
Flanery can't do much from the bottom here.
Bonny lands a few punches from side control.
Bonny lands some shots froms side control.
Bonny creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Flanery sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bonny working the ground and pound.
Bonny is looking to take a break and control but Flanery is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flanery is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonny lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bonny lands some shots froms side control.
Flanery takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Flanery is pushing Bonny's head away, looking to escape. Bonny manages to hold on to the position though.
Flanery is trying to get back to half guard.
Bonny scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonny in side control lands a decent elbow.
Flanery taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bonny fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
William Bonny dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Flanery looks to clinch
and Bonny counters with a straight right hand.
Bonny forces Flanery back against the cage and clinches.
Flanery tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bonny has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Flanery is trying to keep an underhook but Bonny manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Bonny.
Still in half guard, Bonny seems content to control.
Bonny passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bonny has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Flanery's face.
Bonny cracks Flanery with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bonny working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bonny unloading with bombs!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flanery wants to hold on but Bonny pushes him away.
Bonny scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Flanery?
William Bonny overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bonny avoids the attempt from Flanery to control.
Flanery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bonny working Flanery over with strikes here.
Bonny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flanery can do to turn this around?
Bonny is landing with some decent strikes but Flanery is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Flanery tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bonny trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bonny cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonny landing strikes from the mount and Flanery is in trouble!
Flanery is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bonny lands a big shot there that rocks Flanery but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bonny lands a big shot there that rocks Flanery but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bonny cracks Flanery with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Flanery is desperately trying to improve his position but Bonny has a good base and remains in mount.
Flanery wants to control but Bonny is having none of it.
Bonny landing strikes from the mount and Flanery is in trouble!
Bonny working Flanery over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flanery really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bonny connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bonny prevents Flanery from getting the reversal.
Flanery is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bonny scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Flanery?
Flanery is looking to improve his position but Bonny isn't that keen on the idea.
Bonny with a couple of short strikes.
Connor Flanery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flanery is desperately trying to improve his position but Bonny has a good base and remains in mount.
Bonny landing punches.
The referee warns Flanery that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Flanery swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bonny working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bonny working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bonny with a couple of short strikes.
William Bonny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bonny working away from the top, dropping strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Bonny.
Bonny landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
BOOM! Bonny connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that's the end of the fight!
William Bonny showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bonny 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Bonny!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Choio Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Marcello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grande comes to the cage accompanied by Hollywood Undead - Undead. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Choio Grande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Marcello!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcello fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grande, pushing him back against the cage.
Grande has Marcello pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Grande pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Marcello tumbling to the mat - Grande dives into Marcello's guard.
Marcello keeping full guard, as Grande tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Grande pushes down on Marcello's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marcello manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grande postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marcello lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Grande!
Grande working to try and regain half guard.
Grande 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.
Grande defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Marcello.
Marcello goes for an armbar but Grande turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Grande.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande 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.
Marcello keeping full guard, as Grande tries to pass.
Grande stands and throws Marcello's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Marcello manages to get back to half guard.
Grande tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Marcello.
Grande is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marcello is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Grande pulls his head out easily.
Grande is looking for a kimura but Marcello is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grande to get the leverage.
Grande is breathing heavily.
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.
Grande wants to free his trapped foot but Marcello is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grande wants to work for an arm triangle but Marcello is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marcello moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marcello working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grande doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grande manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grande drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grande jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marcello keeping full guard, as Grande tries to pass.
Marcello looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marcello has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grande can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marcello can't keep his opponent in guard - Grande advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcello is trying to get back to full guard.
Grande tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Marcello.
Marcello is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Grande pulls his head out easily.
Marcello looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marcello is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grande's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grande's back!
Marcello patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Marcello is looking for the choke from the back position but Grande is controlling his hands well.
Grande manages to reverse the position and now he's in Marcello's guard. Nice work there by Grande.
Grande decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Marcello, up you get!
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.
Marcello tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grande paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marcello lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grande circles away quickly and effectively.
Grande looks for a takedown but Marcello sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grande.
Marcello is looking to clinch.
Grande shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Choio Grande. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Marcello.
Marcello scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
No luck for Grande with that takedown attempt.
Grande shoots for a takedown but Marcello saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grande fails with a takedown attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Marcello 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.
Grande looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marcello is fending him off so far but Grande persists. Nope, Marcello circles away and we're back to standing.
Grande shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marcello throws a big shot that misses.
Grande closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marcello looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grande is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marcello sees it coming and defends easily.
Marcello looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grande is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Marcello has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marcello is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcello is trying to control but can't.
Grande is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marcello defends it well.
Marcello regains full guard. Nicely done.
Grande wants to control from the top but Marcello keeps moving.
Marcello had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Grande is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Marcello Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Grande's back instead.
Grande showing good submission defense here.
Marcello is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Grande is defending well though. Marcello let's go of the attempt for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grande rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcello is trying to work for a kimura but Grande is defending well.
Marcello looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grande moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grande looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marcello is one step ahead there.
Marcello 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grande has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marcello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grande wants to sweep but no luck.
Grande is working hard here to advance position.
Marcello passes into half guard.
Marcello is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marcello seems to be working for a kimura but Grande defends the submission attempt.
Marcello is looking to advance position but Grande won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grande moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grande is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marcello postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Grande is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Marcello, into his guard.
Grande drops back looking for a leg! Marcello is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marcello manages to kick Grande off! Grande jumps back into Marcello's guard.
Grande stopping the sweep attempt from Marcello.
Grande passes Marcello's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Choio Grande dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Grande closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marcello circles away.
Grande shoots in for a double leg but Marcello sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marcello misses with a wild combination.
Grande shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marcello as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Choio Grande. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcello shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grande shoots in for a double leg but Marcello sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marcello lands the left hand.
Marcello tries to clinch there but Grande circles away.
Marcello doesn't manage to clinch there - Grande circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grande.
Choio Grande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grande is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Marcello. Beautiful body shot.
Marcello cracks Grande with a good jab.
Marcello feints and as Grande raises his hands in defense, Marcello changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grande has his foot on Marcello's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marcello works his way back into a safe position though.
Grande had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Marcello is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Grande Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Marcello's back instead.
Marcello is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Grande is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Marcello rolls, trying to escape but Grande keeps control of the position.
Marcello manages to reverse the position and now he's in Grande's guard. Nice work there by Marcello.
Marcello trying to control the position from guard on top but Grande is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcello has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Grande is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grande escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marcello gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marcello connects with a couple of short punches.
Marcello working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grande is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Marcello frees his head nicely. Oh but Grande has switched to an armbar! Marcello is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Choio Grande!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Dole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristof Velez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dole comes to the cage accompanied by Tear Away by Drowning Pool. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Dole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kristof Velez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velez misses the shot to the body.
Velez throws a sloppy head kick and Dole moves out of range easily.
Velez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dole lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Velez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Velez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dole shoots in but no luck this time.
Dole tests Velez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Kristof Velez has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dole feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Velez's calf.
Velez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dole sprawls well initially but Velez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Velez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Velez prevents Dole from improving his position.
Velez blocks the strikes from Dole.
Velez prevents Dole from improving his position.
Dole pushes Velez off looking to stand but Velez dives back in and keeps control.
Dole actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dole is trying to control but can't.
Dole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice shot lands for Velez.
Velez throws a leg kick but Dole sees it coming and moves out of range.
Velez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dole missing with punches from the bottom.
Dole flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Velez wants to free his trapped foot but Dole is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dole tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dole misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dole tries to roll over but Velez keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Velez is going to stand back up.
Dole tries to roll over but Velez keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dole lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Velez circles away quickly and effectively.
Dole is breathing heavily.
Dole lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velez.
Velez 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.
Dole working for a triangle but Velez defends it easily.
Dole is looking to stand up but Velez isn't so interested in that idea.
Dole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Velez content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dole tries to strike from the bottom.
Dole trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Velez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dole. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dole throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dole being controlled here, momentarily.
Dole managing to control the position.
Dole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Velez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Velez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Velez wants to pass the guard but Dole is keeping the position.
Velez sitting in guard here, content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dole throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristof Velez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kristof Velez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Velez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Velez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dole finds it's way round the side to connect with Velez's head.
Dole staying out of range there.
Dole slips under a jab.
Velez lands a jab.
Velez slips a straight right by Dole.
Dole throws a head kick that misses.
Velez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dole is fending him off so far but Velez persists. Nope, Dole circles away and we're back to standing.
Good shot there by Velez.
Dole with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velez stuffs the takedown attempt from Dole. Dole gets slowly back to his feet.
Velez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Velez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bob Dole is winning the standup battle so far.
Velez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velez is breathing heavily.
Dole throws an overhand right that lands on Velez's shoulder, as Velez tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Dole misses the target.
Velez is looking to clinch.
Dole swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Velez.
Velez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Velez looks to land a right hand but Dole moved out of range.
Dole scores with a body shot.
Bob Dole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dole. That one must have hurt.
Dole shoots in but Velez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dole scores with a jab. Velez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dole takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Dole misses the target.
Velez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dole wants to get back to full guard.
Dole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Velez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Velez's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velez covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Dole gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Dole misses with punches from the back.
Dole throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Velez has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Dole.
Velez covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Velez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dole.
Dole looking to break Velez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Velez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dole will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dole controlling well, preventing Velez from escaping the position.
Dole throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velez trying to control but not successfully.
Dole scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Velez is looking for a way out.
Velez takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Dole.
Dole thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Dole missing with strikes.
Dole trying to control.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Dole.
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.
Dole looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Dole is not going to allow Velez to sit and survive in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dole throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Dole goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Velez escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Dole wants to get back to full guard but Velez has passed into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velez controlling the position easily from mount.
Dole throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Dole dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kristof Velez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Dole thows a body shot but no joy.
Velez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Velez showed some decent athleticism there.
Dole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Velez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Velez's back!
Dole scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Velez is looking for a way out.
Dole is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Velez is defending well though. Dole let's go of the attempt for now.
Dole is not going to allow Velez to sit and survive in this position.
Dole punches the canvas rather than the man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Velez turns into Dole and is now in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dole trying to strike off his back.
Velez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dole lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Velez!
Velez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dole.
Dole connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dole unloads with some shots from mount but Velez bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velez is working to get back to half guard.
Velez wants to control but Dole is having none of it.
Velez is looking to improve his position but Dole isn't that keen on the idea.
Dole misses with a head shot.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Velez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dole scoring with strikes but Velez is staying in there.
Dole swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Velez is now in Dole's guard. A big mistake from Dole there, giving up the dominant position!
Kristof Velez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Velez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dole throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dole wants to sweep but no luck.
Velez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dole punching from the bottom - just letting Velez know he's still in a fight.
Dole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Velez is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dole throws a head kick that half lands.
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.
Velez connects with a nice looking jab.
Velez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dole counters with a low kick, right behind Velez 's knee.
Velez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dole connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Dole.
Velez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dole is controlling Velez's posture.
Velez wants to pass the guard but Dole is keeping the position.
Velez stopping the sweep attempt from Dole.
Velez postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kristof Velez.
I think Velez 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristof Velez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carmelo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaze is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Dropkick Murphys-The Warriors Code. Carmelo Sanchez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny Blaze's chin.
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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, Carmelo Sanchez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Blaze!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaze fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blaze fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blaze has a takedown stuffed.
Blaze shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carmelo Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Blaze.
Donk. Sanchez catches Blaze right on the button with a cross.
Blaze fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanchez.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaze.
Blaze throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Blaze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanchez but Sanchez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blaze fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blaze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sanchez swivels and escapes.
Blaze has a takedown stuffed.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Blaze fails with the takedown.
Carmelo Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Blaze looks gassed!
Sanchez stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanchez digs a good body shot into Blaze's ribs.
Blaze needs to keep his hands up - Sanchez had a free shot at his head there.
Sanchez scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaze throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sanchez's waist but Sanchez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blaze off to one side.
Blaze is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blaze is rocked!
Blaze tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanchez lands a jab.
Blaze is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanchez finish him?
Blaze circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Sanchez. Blaze falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Sanchez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carmelo Sanchez!
Carmelo Sanchez retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnie Ballantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siegfried Keskimulkku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
6 - 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, Siegfried Keskimulkku!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballantine throws a body punch but Keskimulkku moves out of range.
Ballantine misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Ballantine there.
Ballantine cracks Keskimulkku with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ballantine has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Keskimulkku to stand back up!
It looks like Siegfried Keskimulkku has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Ballantine.
Keskimulkku moves out of range of the strikes.
Ballantine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ballantine misses with a looping right.
Keskimulkku ducks under a wild hook from Ballantine.
Ballantine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Keskimulkku's hands.
Keskimulkku slips a jab from Ballantine.
Ballantine misses with a straight right.
Ballantine throws an overhand right that lands on Keskimulkku's shoulder, as Keskimulkku tries to avoid the shot.
Ballantine throws a right hand that Keskimulkku ducks under and follows up with a left that Keskimulkku also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballantine throws the left hand but Keskimulkku avoids the punch easily.
Keskimulkku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ballantine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keskimulkku moves away.
Ballantine drops Keskimulkku with a left right combo! Ballantine follows him down to the ground into side control.
Ballantine stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballantine misses the shot to the body.
Keskimulkku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ballantine throws out the jab.
Johnie Ballantine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keskimulkku has taken the fight to the clinch.
Keskimulkku throws an elbow but it misses.
Keskimulkku pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ballantine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ballantine is looking to break free of the clinch but Keskimulkku has double underhooks.
Keskimulkku creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ballantine's defenses.
Ballantine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keskimulkku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ballantine is trying to break the clinch but Keskimulkku has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskimulkku lands an elbow just above Ballantine 's eye.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ballantine swings wildly with an uppercut but Keskimulkku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ballantine wants to get back to striking at distance but Keskimulkku won't allow it.
Ballantine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ballantine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Keskimulkku pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ballantine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ballantine wants to break the clinch but can't.
Keskimulkku prevents Ballantine from breaking the clinch.
Ballantine is looking to break free of the clinch but Keskimulkku has double underhooks.
The referee calls for Keskimulkku to work.
Ballantine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Keskimulkku misses with an elbow strike.
Ballantine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Keskimulkku has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ballantine as Keskimulkku tries to tie him up.
Ballantine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keskimulkku lands an elbow just above Ballantine 's eye.
Ballantine avoids the elbow strike from Keskimulkku, against the cage.
Ballantine lands a shoulder strike.
Keskimulkku prevents Ballantine from breaking the clinch.
Ballantine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Keskimulkku has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Keskimulkku - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ballantine wants to get back to striking at distance but Keskimulkku won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ballantine has had enough of the clinch but Keskimulkku keeps him there for the moment.
Ballantine has had enough of the clinch but Keskimulkku keeps him there for the moment.
Keskimulkku landing knees to the head.
Keskimulkku pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ballantine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keskimulkku prevents Ballantine from breaking the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ballantine wants to break the clinch but can't.
Keskimulkku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Keskimulkku prevents Ballantine from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Keskimulkku throws an elbow but misses.
Keskimulkku landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Keskimulkku on the inside.
Ballantine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ballantine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Keskimulkku has him pressed against the cage.
Ballantine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Keskimulkku missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Keskimulkku comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Keskimulkku digs a right hand underneath Ballantine's ribcage. Ballantine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Keskimulkku tries to land a knee to the head but Ballantine blocks with his arms.
Ballantine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ballantine looks to score with a jab to the body but Keskimulkku is just out of range.
Ballantine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ballantine cracks Keskimulkku with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ballantine throws a jab when Keskimulkku was well out of range.
Ballantine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keskimulkku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ballantine throws a series of punches but Keskimulkku moves out of range.
Ballantine throws a shot from downtown. Keskimulkku moves away and avoids it.
Ballantine misses the jab.
Keskimulkku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ballantine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnie Ballantine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Siegfried Keskimulkku's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Keskimulkku slips under a jab from Ballantine.
Ballantine looks to land a left hand but Keskimulkku moved out of range nicely.
Ballantine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ballantine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnie Ballantine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ballantine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keskimulkku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keskimulkku moves out of range as Ballantine strikes.
Ballantine jabs at Keskimulkku's body.
Ballantine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ballantine throws a jab when Keskimulkku was well out of range.
Ballantine throws the left hand but Keskimulkku avoids the punch easily.
Keskimulkku tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ballantine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballantine misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Ballantine does no damage.
No joy there for Ballantine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keskimulkku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ballantine swinging wilding here.
Ballantine lands with a shot to the body.
Keskimulkku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ballantine throws a series of punches but Keskimulkku moves out of range.
Ballantine throws a hook but Keskimulkku blocks it.
Keskimulkku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ballantine.
Ballantine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keskimulkku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskimulkku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Keskimulkku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ballantine.
Keskimulkku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Keskimulkku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ballantine.
A big left from Ballantine misses.
Keskimulkku avoids the body shot from Ballantine.
Keskimulkku doesn't manage to clinch there - Ballantine circles away.
Keskimulkku has Ballantine up against the cage in a clinch.
Ballantine is looking to break free of the clinch but Keskimulkku has double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Keskimulkku.
Keskimulkku lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskimulkku lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Keskimulkku keeps control of Ballantine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ballantine misses with some punches.
Keskimulkku using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ballantine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Keskimulkku tries a knee to the head but Ballantine blocks it.
Ballantine blocks the elbow strike.
Keskimulkku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ballantine wants to stall.
Ballantine wants to break free but Keskimulkku has control.
Ballantine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keskimulkku takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Keskimulkku defending well as Ballantine loads up on a big left hand.
Ballantine takes a swing at Keskimulkku's ribcage but misses.
Ballantine throws a series of punches but Keskimulkku avoids them all with ease.
Ballantine throws a hook but Keskimulkku blocks it.
Ballantine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keskimulkku slips a jab from Ballantine.
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.
Keskimulkku ducks under a wild hook from Ballantine.
Ballantine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Keskimulkku tries to clinch there but Ballantine circles away.
Ballantine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Keskimulkku.
Keskimulkku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ballantine.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ballantine fails to land with a series of punches.
Ballantine tries to bum rush Keskimulkku with a series of wild strikes but Keskimulkku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ballantine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keskimulkku's head.
Keskimulkku takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnie Ballantine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Siegfried Keskimulkku'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.
Keskimulkku staying out of range there.
Keskimulkku walks into a left hand.
Keskimulkku moves away from the strike by Ballantine.
Keskimulkku walks into a left hand.
Keskimulkku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ballantine throws a hook but Keskimulkku avoids it easily.
Ballantine looks to score with a jab to the body but Keskimulkku is just out of range.
Ballantine throws a right hand that Keskimulkku ducks under and follows up with a left that Keskimulkku also avoids with ease.
Ballantine connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Keskimulkku tumbling to the canvas! Ballantine pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Keskimulkku was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johnie Ballantine!
Johnie Ballantine retains his light heavyweight title!
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