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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Graay Mayynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marley has chosen Welcome to Jamrock as his entrance music. Damian Marley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Graay Mayynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Marley!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mayynard but Mayynard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mayynard trying to hold on to Marley's head to control him but Marley postures up.
Marley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mayynard's head.
Mayynard wants to improve his position but Marley is controlling well.
Mayynard flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Marley trying to mount his opponent but Mayynard defends it.
Marley frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marley breaks from Mayynard's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Marley wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley avoids the attempt from Mayynard to control.
Mayynard is desperately trying to improve his position but Marley has a good base and remains in mount.
Mayynard is bucking up trying to escape but Marley cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Marley sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Marley working Mayynard over with strikes here.
Mayynard tries to hold on but Marley pushes him away.
Marley in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Marley has hold of Mayynard's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mayynard manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mayynard wants to control but Marley is having none of it.
Marley wants to take his opponent's back but Mayynard doesn't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marley looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayynard is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mayynard tries to hold on but Marley postures up.
Marley throwing strikes here but Mayynard is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mayynard sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Marley tries to pass to full mount but Mayynard defends it.
Marley is thwarting Mayynard's attempts to control the position.
Marley trying to control the action but Mayynard is working from the bottom.
Mayynard trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley is looking for a kimura but Mayynard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marley to get the leverage.
Marley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mayynard trying to control from the bottom.
Mayynard flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Marley controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Graay Mayynard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Marley.
Marley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mayynard stuffs the takedown attempt from Marley. Marley gets slowly back to his feet.
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.
Mayynard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marley circles away.
Mayynard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mayynard stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Marley dodges the punch combination from Mayynard.
Mayynard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Marley actively working from the bottom here.
Marley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mayynard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mayynard's back!
Mayynard turns into Marley and is now in his guard.
Marley had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mayynard is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Marley Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mayynard's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damian Marley will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mayynard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mayynard shoots in for a double leg but Marley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marley scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Marley is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Mayynard looks calm but he's in trouble here. Marley gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Mayynard is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Marley lets go of the hold and Mayynard can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damian Marley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between hank the tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Patton's choice of entrance music: Leroy. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, hank the tank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Patton!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patton tries to clinch but the tank moves out of range.
No luck for Patton with that takedown attempt.
the tank swings away with a leg kick that misses.
the tank dodges the punch combination from Patton.
Patton checks the leg kick nicely there.
the tank misses with a double jab
and Patton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in the tank's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
the tank wants to improve his position but instead Patton has moved into half guard.
the tank wants to get back to full guard but Patton has mounted him!
the tank is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
the tank throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Patton has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of the tank's face.
the tank slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Patton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
the tank gets back to full guard.
the tank is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton trying to control but the tank is working from the bottom.
the tank is looking for a triangle but Patton pushes his legs off easily.
the tank is striking from the bottom but Patton uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
the tank throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
the tank is looking to escape.
the tank gets full guard.
Patton stops the tank from standing up.
the tank is breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now the tank is on top in guard.
Patton has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes the tank off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton throws a head kick that the tank semi-blocks.
the tank falls off balance throwing a combination
and Patton counters with a nice leg kick.
Patton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Patton moves into range and clinches up with the tank.
the tank presses Patton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from the tank.
Patton has had enough of the clinch but the tank keeps him there for the moment.
Patton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Patton swats away the attempt to clinch by the tank.
the tank throws a combination. Patton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton throws a nice looking combination but the tank bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
the tank dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Patton. That did some damage!
the tank sizes up Patton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
the tank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patton moves away.
the tank with a jab.
the tank keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice uppercut lands for the tank. That snapped Patton's head back.
the tank thows a body shot but no joy.
hank the tank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
the tank throws a leg kick that misses.
the tank doesn't manage to clinch there - Patton circles away.
the tank shoots in looking for a takedown. Patton tries to sprawl out of it but the tank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Patton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Patton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the tank misses with a combination
and Patton moves into the clinch.
Patton stops a takedown attempt from the tank.
Patton takes a shot to the head.
the tank gets underhooks to prevent Patton's takedown attempt.
hank the tank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Patton.
the tank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
the tank dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
the tank throws a jab when Patton was well out of range.
the tank throws a sloppy head kick
and Patton counters with a nice body kick.
the tank avoids the head kick by Patton.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Patton checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
the tank shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. the tank showed some decent athleticism there.
the tank slips a nice elbow through Patton's hands, connecting with Patton's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that hank the tank will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
the tank throws out a loose jab but Patton uses good head movement to avoid it.
the tank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Patton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
the tank gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Patton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Patton wants to control from the top but the tank keeps moving.
the tank looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Patton gets to his feet - the tank follows without any prompting.
the tank gets a clinch.
the tank lands a body shot in the clinch.
Patton jumps into guard, dragging the tank to the mat.
Patton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
the tank slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
the tank stands up and beckons Patton to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the tank connects with a right hand. Patton shakes it off.
the tank throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Patton takes one to the chin there.
Patton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
the tank takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
the tank throws a body kick the misses
and Patton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in the tank's guard now.
the tank wants to stand but Patton is controlling the position.
Patton throwing strikes but missing.
the tank scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Patton slips under a jab from the tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Patton.
the tank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
the tank changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Patton checks a leg kick.
Patton fails with the takedown
and the tank counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
hank the tank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Patton.
the tank misses with a looping right.
the tank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Patton with that takedown attempt.
the tank scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the tank drives through with a takedown into guard.
Patton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
the tank throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Patton wants to sweep here but the tank controlling him for the moment.
the tank working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Patton's head.
the tank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
the tank won't allow Patton to sweep him here.
the tank lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A punch lands to the side of Patton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the tank throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Patton.
the tank shoots in for a takedown but Patton shows good takedown defense.
Patton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Patton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
the tank throws a front kick aimed at Patton's knee but Patton avoids it well.
the tank misses the shot to the body.
Patton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
the tank lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Patton.
Patton goes for a takedown attempt but the tank pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
the tank throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patton tries to close the distance and clinch up but the tank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
the tank's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and the tank duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Craig Patton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
the tank looks to throw a body kick
and Patton counters with a low kick, right behind the tank 's knee.
Patton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
the tank gets back to full guard.
the tank wants to stand and escape but Patton is having none of it.
Patton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
the tank darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
the tank sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Patton defending well though.
the tank thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Patton's head.
the tank escapes and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
the tank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the tank stuffs the takedown attempt from Patton. Patton gets slowly back to his feet.
the tank moves into range and clinches up with Patton.
Patton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. the tank just stands there and leans against the cage.
the tank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from the tank both land. Nice combination.
the tank connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Patton's hands.
the tank misses with a double jab
and Patton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
the tank keeps control of Patton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
the tank breaks the clinch.
the tank sizes up Patton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
the tank lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
the tank will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the tank throws a combination that misses
and Patton counters with a low kick, right behind the tank 's knee.
Patton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
hank the tank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Patton.
the tank gets a takedown into half guard.
Patton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of the tank's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take the tank's back!
Craig Patton has got the better of the ground game so far.
the tank tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
the tank is desperately trying to improve his position but Patton has a good base and remains in mount.
Patton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
the tank wants to try and get back to his feet.
Patton looking to finish the tank with some ground and pound. This is bad for the tank!
the tank sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
the tank is trying to stand back up but Patton is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
the tank gets back to full guard.
Patton stands and throws the tank's legs to the side, diving into side control.
the tank is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Patton wants to control but the tank is keeping him busy.
the tank sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
the tank makes his way to full guard. A much better position for the tank.
the tank throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton wants to control from the top but the tank keeps moving.
the tank pushes Patton off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
the tank throws a left and a right that both miss
and Patton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in the tank's guard.
Patton wants to control from the top but the tank keeps moving.
Patton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
the tank manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Patton manages to get himself to full guard.
the tank passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patton is trying to get back to half guard.
the tank working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
hank the tank showed his dominance in that final round.
I think the tank has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... hank the tank!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Tyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cam Snyder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephen Tyre has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stephen Tyre!
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, Cam Snyder!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snyder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tyre shoots in but no luck this time.
Snyder closes the distance and clinches.
Snyder gets underhooks to prevent Tyre's takedown attempt.
Tyre has had enough of the clinch but Snyder keeps him there for the moment.
Snyder breaks from the clinch.
Tyre fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Tyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snyder closes the distance and pushes Tyre back into the cage.
Tyre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyre misses with a head kick.
Tyre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyre misses with a takedown attempt - Snyder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Snyder tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyre takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Snyder throws a series of strikes that have Tyre backpedaling.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tyre wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyre's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tyre tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tyre keeps control of Snyder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tyre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tyre has Snyder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Snyder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tyre is breathing heavily.
Snyder gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tyre.
Snyder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snyder wants to get back to striking at distance but Tyre won't allow it.
Tyre misses with a knee to the head.
Snyder prevents a takedown attempt there.
Snyder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snyder lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Snyder throws a series of strikes that have Tyre backpedaling.
Snyder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snyder rushes Tyre and presses him up against the cage.
Snyder prevents the takedown attempt.
Snyder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tyre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Snyder is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snyder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snyder lands a two punch combo.
Snyder clinches up with Tyre and pushes him back against the cage.
Snyder prevents a takedown attempt there.
Snyder is looking to break free of the clinch but Tyre has double underhooks.
Snyder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snyder rushes Tyre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tyre prevents Snyder from breaking the clinch.
Snyder prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tyre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Snyder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Snyder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tyre looking for a takedown.
Snyder wants to get back to striking at distance but Tyre won't allow it.
Snyder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snyder breaks the clinch.
A left and a right from Snyder both land. Nice combination.
Snyder rushes Tyre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Snyder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snyder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Tyre or perhaps it was just good defense by Snyder which made him look bad.
Snyder rushes Tyre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Snyder wants to break free but Tyre has control.
Tyre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Snyder breaks from the clinch.
Tyre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cam Snyder dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tyre goes for a takedown attempt but Snyder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Snyder moves in looking to clinch but Tyre pushes him off.
Tyre fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Snyder duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyre throws a head kick that half lands.
Horrible takedown by Tyre or perhaps it was just good defense by Snyder which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Tyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snyder moves into the clinch.
Snyder prevents a takedown attempt there.
Snyder gets underhooks to prevent Tyre's takedown attempt.
Snyder can't break the clinch.
Tyre has had enough of the clinch but Snyder keeps him there for the moment.
Snyder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Snyder is trying to break the clinch but Tyre has him pressed against the cage.
Tyre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Snyder walks away with a smile on his face. Tyre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Snyder is looking to clinch but Tyre is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snyder manages to avoid it.
Snyder closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Snyder instigates a clinch.
Snyder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Snyder is trying to break free.
Tyre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Snyder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tyre is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Snyder pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Snyder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tyre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Snyder is looking to break free of the clinch but Tyre has double underhooks.
Tyre has had enough of the clinch but Snyder keeps him there for the moment.
Snyder gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tyre.
Snyder has had enough of the clinch but Tyre keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snyder has had enough of the clinch but Tyre keeps him there for the moment.
Tyre jumps guard but Snyder stands there with Tyre around his waist. Tyre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Snyder has had enough of the clinch but Tyre keeps him there for the moment.
Snyder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snyder lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cam Snyder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snyder lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Snyder drives through and clinches with Tyre against the cage.
Tyre has had enough of the clinch but Snyder keeps him there for the moment.
Snyder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyre is trying to break free.
Tyre is trying to drag Snyder to the mat but Snyder just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Snyder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tyre has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snyder can't break the clinch.
Tyre prevents Snyder from breaking the clinch.
Snyder gets underhooks to prevent Tyre's takedown attempt.
Snyder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tyre can't get the takedown.
Snyder is looking to break free of the clinch but Tyre has double underhooks.
Snyder wants to get back to striking at distance but Tyre won't allow it.
Tyre is trying to break free.
Tyre tries to score a body lock takedown but Snyder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Snyder is trying to break free.
Tyre keeps control of Snyder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Snyder is trying to break free.
Snyder wants to break free but Tyre has control.
Tyre is trying to break free.
Snyder is trying to break the clinch but Tyre has him pressed against the cage.
Snyder has had enough of the clinch but Tyre keeps him there for the moment.
Snyder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Tyre with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cam Snyder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tyre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Snyder lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Snyder.
Tyre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Tyre with that takedown attempt.
Stephen Tyre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snyder throws a right and a left that Tyre avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder tries to clinch there but Tyre circles away.
Tyre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Tyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snyder clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snyder can't break the clinch.
Snyder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Snyder wants to break free but Tyre has control.
Tyre drops down looking for an ankle pick but Snyder pulls his leg out and moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Snyder scores with a four punch combination!
Snyder lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tyre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tyre throws a head kick that misses.
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.
Snyder has Tyre up against the cage in a clinch.
Snyder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyre keeps control of Snyder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tyre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyre drops down looking for an ankle pick but Snyder pulls his leg out and moves away.
Snyder darts in and clinches Tyre up against the cage.
Snyder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Snyder walks away with a smile on his face. Tyre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Snyder.
Snyder tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tyre counters with a left and a right that stings Snyder.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snyder works over Tyre's head and body with a nice combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Snyder!
Snyder clinches up with Tyre and pushes him back against the cage.
Tyre goes for a takedown attempt but Snyder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tyre wants to clinch
and Snyder counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Snyder.
Tyre keeps control of Snyder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Snyder tries to break the clinch but Tyre is controlling the position.
Snyder is trying to break the clinch but Tyre has him pressed against the cage.
Snyder is trying to break the clinch but Tyre has him pressed against the cage.
Tyre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snyder wants to break free but Tyre has control.
Snyder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snyder moves into the clinch.
Snyder gets underhooks to prevent Tyre's takedown attempt.
Tyre keeps control of Snyder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Snyder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stephen Tyre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyre tries for a takedown but Snyder manages to get underhooks.
Tyre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Snyder prevents it.
Snyder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snyder is trying to break free.
Snyder manages to break the clinch.
Stephen Tyre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyre fails with the takedown
and Snyder holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cam Snyder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snyder 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cam Snyder!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lemmy Lawless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Trigg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trigg is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mama Said Knock You Out. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lemmy Lawless!
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, Frank Trigg!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trigg.
Trigg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Trigg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lawless is looking to control Trigg's arms but Trigg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lawless has his back to the cage.
Lawless tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lawless is fighting off a takedown attempt but Trigg is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lawless to the mat. Lawless regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Trigg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lawless working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trigg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trigg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trigg drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lawless manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Trigg has Lawless in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawless trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawless scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lawless works over Trigg with some ground and pound from guard.
Lawless works over Trigg with some ground and pound from guard.
Trigg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lawless is one step ahead there.
Lawless wants to control from the top but Trigg keeps moving.
Lawless thows a big elbow that misses.
Trigg looking for subs off his back but Lawless has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lawless lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawless wants to take a breather but Trigg is having none of it.
Trigg trying to hold on to Lawless's head to control him but Lawless postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trigg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lawless scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lawless looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trigg is staying active underneath Lawless, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lawless controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trigg has hold of Lawless's hands but Lawless slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lawless stalling.
Trigg actively working from the bottom here.
Trigg looks gassed!
Lawless controlling the action here.
Lawless lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lawless frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawless has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Trigg's face.
Lawless 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.
Trigg is looking to improve his position but Lawless isn't that keen on the idea.
Lawless landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lawless with the ground and pound from mount.
Lawless scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Lawless.
Lawless cracks Trigg with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lawless controlling the pace for now.
Trigg regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lemmy Lawless dominated that 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.
Lawless scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Trigg is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lawless wants to control but Trigg is keeping him busy.
Lawless landing a few strikes.
Lawless working the head with strikes.
Trigg is looking for a sweep.
Trigg takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Trigg tries to bench press Lawless off him but Lawless keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawless wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Trigg, who protects the arm well.
Trigg takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Trigg is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lawless connects with a decent elbow.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lawless is trying to get an arm triangle but Trigg is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lawless scoring with punches from side control.
Lawless is looking to take a break and control but Trigg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lawless working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawless working the head with strikes.
Lawless working the ground and pound from side control.
Lawless looks up at the clock and then as Trigg takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lawless smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Trigg takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lawless is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Trigg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Trigg tries to bench press Lawless off him but Lawless keeps the position.
Trigg is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lawless connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawless connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Trigg some visible discomfort.
Lawless trying to control the position but Trigg is working away.
Trigg being controlled for a moment.
Lawless is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Trigg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lawless cracks Trigg with a big elbow.
Trigg tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Lawless trying to control the position but Trigg is working away.
Trigg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lawless has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lawless with shots to the head and body - Trigg looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lawless working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lawless dominating with strikes here.
Lawless pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lawless has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Trigg's face.
Lawless lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lemmy Lawless 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!
Lawless cracks a nice hook into Trigg's ribs.
Lawless throws a shot to the body.
Frank Trigg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawless closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Trigg tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Trigg's face as Lawless controls the position.
Trigg wants to control but Lawless postures up.
Trigg takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Trigg striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Lawless wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Trigg, who protects the arm well.
Lawless looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawless connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Trigg some visible discomfort.
Trigg is trying to improve his position.
Lawless lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Trigg down.
Lawless scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Trigg to see if he's OK.
Lawless is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trigg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lawless trying to control the action but Trigg is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Trigg throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Lawless has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Trigg!
Lawless looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lawless swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Trigg is now in Lawless's guard. A big mistake from Lawless there, giving up the dominant position!
Trigg is working Lawless over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Trigg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawless wants to sweep here but Trigg controlling him for the moment.
Lawless has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trigg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trigg trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawless is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trigg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trigg trying to control but Lawless is working from the bottom.
Lawless wants to sweep here but Trigg controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Trigg takes one to the side of the head.
Trigg pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lawless lands a nice looking body shot.
Trigg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lawless counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Frank Trigg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lawless wants to control from the top but Trigg keeps moving.
Lemmy Lawless is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trigg will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lemmy Lawless showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lawless, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lemmy Lawless!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Ricky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Momma said KNOCK U OUT!. Evans is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ready For Some Aksion. Doug Ricky could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rashad Evans's chin.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doug Ricky!
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, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.
Ricky blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Evans - just one landing.
Ricky tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Doug Ricky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricky misses with a takedown attempt - Evans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ricky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Ricky shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Ricky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.
Evans throws a right and a left that Ricky avoids nicely.
Ricky wants to clinch.
Ricky tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
Evans misses the jab.
Evans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ricky.
Ricky forces Evans back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Evans manages to break the clinch.
Ricky wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Ricky checks a leg kick.
A combination from Evans does no damage.
Evans swinging wilding here.
Evans throws a right hand that Ricky ducks under and follows up with a left that Ricky also avoids with ease.
Evans cracks Ricky with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Evans motions for Ricky to come forward. Evans throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ricky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Ricky blocks a jab.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricky manages to avoid it.
Ricky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws an overhand right that lands on Ricky's shoulder, as Ricky tries to avoid the shot.
Evans swats away the attempt to clinch by Ricky.
Ricky closes the distance and clinches.
Ricky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ricky misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck for Ricky with that takedown attempt.
Ricky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Evans throws out the jab.
Ricky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Evans lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Evans connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Evans keeps the fight on the outside.
Ricky wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricky tries a low kick but Evans avoids it.
Ricky blocks a jab.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Ricky.
Ricky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Ricky closes the distance and clinches.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Evans wants to break the clinch but can't.
Evans wants to break free but Ricky has control.
Evans tries to break the clinch but Ricky is controlling the position.
Ricky has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Evans is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ricky lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricky has Evans pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Evans manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Evans tries to break the clinch but Ricky is controlling the position.
Evans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Evans wants to break the clinch but can't.
Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ricky has him pressed against the cage.
Evans wants to break the clinch but can't.
Evans is trying to break free.
Ricky keeps control of Evans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Evans takes a shot to the head.
Evans gets underhooks to prevent Ricky's takedown attempt.
Evans is trying to break free.
Evans wants to break free but Ricky has control.
Evans wants to get back to striking at distance but Ricky won't allow it.
Ricky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Evanss head.
Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ricky has him pressed against the cage.
Ricky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ricky scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Evans dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Evans throws the kick towards the body but Ricky avoids it.
Ricky wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Doug Ricky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ricky tries for a takedown but Evans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Evans misses with a double jab
and Ricky counters with a right hand to the body.
Ricky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ricky tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
Evans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evans throws a leg kick that misses.
Evans misses with a looping right.
Ricky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ricky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Evans as he jumps to the side.
Good standup being displayed there by Evans as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans tries to keep at a distance but Ricky has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ricky has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Evans is trying to keep an underhook but Ricky manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ricky takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ricky is keen to just control but Evans is a slippery customer.
Ricky looks to land a strike but Evans avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ricky drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Evans dives on top into guard.
Ricky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Evans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Evans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans gets to his feet. Ricky looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ricky gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ricky breaks the clinch.
Evans tries to work over Ricky's front leg with a kick but Ricky checks it.
A low kick from Evans misses
and Ricky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evans fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ricky.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick and Ricky moves out of range easily.
Ricky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Evans tries to bum rush Ricky with a series of wild strikes but Ricky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricky tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
Evans lands a head shot.
Rashad Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ricky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ricky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Evans is fending him off so far but Ricky persists. Nope, Evans circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Ricky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Evans.
Ricky ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Rashad Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ricky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ricky is looking to clinch.
Evans uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ricky has time to react.
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ricky.
Ricky tries to close the distance and clinch but Evans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Evans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to bum rush Ricky with a series of wild strikes but Ricky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ricky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ricky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ricky looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Evans scores with a nice strike.
Evans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ricky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans scores with a hook to the body. Ricky takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Evans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ricky counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Evans 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ricky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ricky closes the distance and clinches up with Evans, looking for a takedown. Ricky pushes Evans against the cage but Evans circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Evans misses with a straight left.
Ricky wants to clinch.
Ricky avoids the body shot from Evans.
Ricky shoots for a double leg takedown but Evans sprawls well. He's pushed Ricky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ricky misses with a combination
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Evans tries to bum rush Ricky with a series of wild strikes but Ricky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ricky tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ricky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Ricky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Evans misses with a wild combination.
Evans connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ricky wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Ricky slips a straight right by Evans.
Evans lands a right hook to the body.
Ricky tries to clinch
and Evans counters with a series of strikes that sends Ricky to the canvas! Evans follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Ricky is rocked!
Evans gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oh Ricky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Evans closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Ricky out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rashad Evans!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bertram Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Space Lord by Monster Magnet. Tyson Jones acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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169 lbs
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156 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bertram Russel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russel throws a head kick that misses.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Russel misses with a head kick.
Russel blocks a jab.
Russel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Russel moves out of range easily.
Russel blocks a jab.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Russel in his tracks.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Russel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Russel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jonesis looking to pass into half guard but Russel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Russel is in guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones pulls Russel in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Russel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Russel controlling from the top position.
Jones throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
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.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Russel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Russel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Russel postures up.
Jones is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bertram Russel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russel slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel is looking to improve his position.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Russel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones moves into full mount! Russel won't be happy about that!
Russel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Russel is not content to let Jones control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Russel wants to sweep but Jones has passed to side control!
Jones tries for a kimura but Russel is defending well.
Russel struggling a bit here.
Jones trying to control the action but Russel is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Russel.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Russel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tyson Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Tyson Jones has been cut.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Russel as he jumps to the side.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Bertram Russel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Jones.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Russel. Russel obviously looking to wear him down.
Russel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
Russel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Russel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Russel keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Russel. Russel obviously looking to wear him down.
Russel scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Russel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jones is rocked!
A head kick by Russel - that's a beauty! Jones is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Russel can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bertram Russel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Ramones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Constantine Markakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giuseppe Ramones!
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, Constantine Markakis!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markakis wants to clinch.
Ramones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ramones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ramones blocks the elbow strike.
Markakis trying to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Markakis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Markakis lands an elbow inside.
Markakis blocks an elbow strike.
Markakis trying to stall but Ramones improves his position.
Ramones managing to block the knees to the body from Markakis.
Markakis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ramones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ramones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Markakis.
Markakis with a knee to the head.
Ramones trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markakis keeps control of Ramones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Markakis scores with a hook to the body.
Ramones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Markakis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A knee to the head by Markakis.
Markakis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramones wants to break free but Markakis has control.
Markakis managing to block the knees to the body from Ramones.
Ramones trying to land knees to the body.
Ramones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Markakis pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramones gets a clinch.
Ramones is trying to break free.
Markakis crunches a lovely knee into Ramones's ribcage.
Ramones is breathing heavily.
Markakis landing knees to the body.
Markakis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Markakis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Markakis landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markakis landing knees to the body.
Markakis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ramones's face.
Markakis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Markakis.
Markakis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ramones up against the cage.
Markakis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Markakis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ramones won't allow Markakis to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramones wants to stand but Markakis is controlling his posture from full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Markakis holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramones stands and steps away. Markakis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markakis clinches up against the cage.
Markakis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Markakis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Markakis crunches a lovely knee into Ramones's ribcage.
Markakis gets control of Ramones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Markakis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Markakis has Ramones pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Markakis is on top in guard.
Markakis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markakis pushing down on Ramones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Constantine Markakis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ramones clinches but Markakis breaks the clinch
and Markakis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ramones missing with knees to the body.
Ramones tries to land knees in the clinch but Markakis avoids the damage to the body.
Ramones tries to land knees in the clinch but Markakis avoids the damage to the body.
Ramones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Markakis avoiding damage as Ramones throws knees to the body.
Ramones wants to break free but Markakis has control.
Markakis tries to land knees in the clinch but Ramones avoids the damage to the body.
Markakis is pushing Ramones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Markakis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ramones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Markakis scores a nice knee to the body.
Markakis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ramones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ramones wants to break free but Markakis has control.
Ramones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Markakis has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Markakis.
Ramones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Markakis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Markakis scores a nice knee to the body.
Markakis has Ramones pushed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Markakis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markakis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Markakis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Markakis crunches a lovely knee into Ramones's ribcage.
Ramones is fighting off a takedown attempt but Markakis is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ramones to the mat. Ramones regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ramones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markakis.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markakis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Markakis with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markakis controlling from the top position.
Markakis trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markakis controlling from the top position.
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.
Markakis stands and throws Ramones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Markakis just content to control the position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Constantine Markakis just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Markakis tries to clinch but Ramones is having none of it.
Ramones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Markakis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Constantine Markakis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ramones darts in trying to clinch
and Markakis counters by moving into the clinch.
Ramones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Markakis prevents it.
Markakis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ramones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Markakis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Markakis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ramones.
Markakis cracks Ramones with a nice body shot.
Ramones tries to land knees in the clinch but Markakis avoids the damage to the body.
Ramones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Markakis.
Markakis stops a takedown attempt from Ramones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giuseppe Ramones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramones tries to land knees in the clinch but Markakis avoids the damage to the body.
Markakis with a knee to the head.
Markakis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Markakis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Markakis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Markakis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramones backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Markakis.
Markakis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Markakis gets through Ramones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Markakis.
Markakis has Ramones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ramones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markakis tries to land a knee to the head but Ramones blocks with his arms.
Markakis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Markakis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Markakis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Markakis.
Markakis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Markakis lands a knee to the head.
Markakis pushes Ramones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Markakis crunches a lovely knee into Ramones's ribcage.
Markakis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ramones takes an elbow to the temple.
Markakis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ramones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Markakis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Markakis lands a nice shot to the body.
Markakis landing knees to the body.
Ramones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Markakis.
Markakis lands a knee to the body.
Markakis with a knee to the head.
Ramones missing with knees to the body.
Ramones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Markakis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Markakis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ramones blocks it with crossed arms.
Constantine Markakis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ramones tries to score a body lock takedown but Markakis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramones tries to break the clinch but Markakis is controlling the position.
Markakis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Markakis.
Markakis slows down the pace here.
Markakis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Markakis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Markakis with a knee to the head.
Markakis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Markakis prevents Ramones from breaking the clinch.
Markakis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Markakis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ramones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Markakis lands a nice elbow.
Markakis looking to throw knees to the head but Ramones is blocking nicely.
Markakis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ramones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ramones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markakis is looking to clinch but Ramones is avoiding it.
Markakis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ramones but Ramones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ramones closes the distance but Markakis moves to the side
and Markakis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ramones's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markakis tries to clinch up
and Ramones counters with a low kick, right behind Markakis 's knee.
Markakis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ramones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Markakis's knee momentarily.
Constantine Markakis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramones wants to clinch
and Markakis counters with an inside leg kick.
Markakis has closed the distance and engaged Ramones in a clinch.
Markakis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Markakis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Markakis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ramones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Markakis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ramones backwards.
Markakis lands a nice knee to the body.
Markakis lands a shoulder strike.
Markakis looking to throw knees to the head but Ramones is blocking nicely.
Ramones tries to break the clinch but Markakis is controlling the position.
Giuseppe Ramones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Markakis has Ramones pushed against the cage.
Markakis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ramones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Good body shot from Markakis.
Markakis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ramones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Markakis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ramones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Markakis.
Markakis scores a nice knee to the body.
Markakis landing knees to the head.
Markakis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Markakis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Constantine Markakis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Markakis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Constantine Markakis!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Florian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Florian comes to the cage accompanied by Kenny Florian. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Florian!
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, Jack Ripper!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Florian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ripper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Florian throws out the jab.
Florian wants to clinch.
Florian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ripper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ripper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kenny Florian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ripper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Florian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ripper displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Florian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Florian.
Florian moves out of range as Ripper throws a body kick.
Ripper keeps the fight on the outside.
Ripper lands with a kick to the temple. Florian shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Florian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ripper circles away quickly and effectively.
Florian moves in looking to clinch but Ripper pushes him off.
Ripper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ripper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripper lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Florian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ripper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ripper cracks Florian with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Florian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ripper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ripper swats away the attempt to clinch by Florian.
A head kick from Ripper lands but Florian takes it in his stride.
Florian tries to clinch there but Ripper circles away.
A head kick misses from Ripper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ripper.
Florian tries to clinch but Ripper moves out of range.
Ripper connects with the punch.
Florian misses with a low kick as Ripper jumps back.
Florian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Florian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ripper moves away.
Florian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Florian tries to clinch but Ripper is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Florian lands a high kick!
Florian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ripper swats away the attempt to clinch by Florian.
A low kick from Florian is predictable there
and Ripper counters with a slapping leg kick.
Florian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Florian takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Florian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Florian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ripper lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ripper dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Florian tries to clinch
and Ripper counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ripper.
Ripper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Florian tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ripper counters with a series of strikes. Florian will be more careful next time no doubt.
Florian wants to clinch
and Ripper counters with a straight right hand.
Ripper throws a leg kick which misses Florian's front leg but catches the back leg as Florian tries to avoid it.
Ripper circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Florian closes the distance but Ripper moves to the side
and Ripper counters with a thumping low kick.
Florian tries to clinch
and Ripper counters with a body kick.
Florian wants to clinch but Ripper slips to the side
and Ripper counters with an inside leg kick.
Ripper throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ripper throws a lazy head kick
and Florian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ripper thinking.
Ripper looks to land a combination but Florian avoids it well.
Florian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ripper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripper connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ripper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Florian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Florian walks into a left hand.
Florian tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ripper counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Florian wants to clinch
and Ripper counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Florian tries to clinch up
and Ripper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Florian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Florian misses with a wild body shot.
Ripper throws a right hand that Florian ducks under and follows up with a left that Florian also avoids with ease.
Ripper scores with a spinning back kick!
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.
Florian tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ripper counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Florian tries to clinch up
and Ripper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Florian wants to clinch but Ripper slips to the side
and Ripper counters with a good low kick that Florian was not able to check.
Ripper circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ripper counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ripper scores with a one two! Florian had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ripper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ripper on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ripper lands with a nice body punch.
Florian tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Ripper to counter with a crisp jab.
Ripper circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ripper counters with an outside leg kick.
Jack Ripper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Florian tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ripper counters with a slapping leg kick.
Florian ducks right into an uppercut from Ripper.
Ripper throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Florian closes the distance but Ripper moves to the side
and Ripper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Florian wants to clinch but Ripper slips to the side
and Ripper counters with a stiff right hand.
Ripper lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Florian tries to clinch
and Ripper counters with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ripper.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Florian might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ripper misses with a series of wild punches.
Florian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Ripper counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Florian clinches but Ripper breaks the clinch
and Ripper counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ripper connects with a solid leg kick.
Florian looks to clinch
and Ripper counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ripper circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ripper counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florian tries to clinch up
and Ripper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Florian misses
enabling Ripper to counter with a crisp jab.
Florian tries to clinch up
and Ripper counters with a stiff right hand.
Florian wants to clinch but Ripper slips to the side
and Ripper counters with a nice uppercut.
Jack Ripper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Florian clinches but Ripper breaks the clinch
and Ripper counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Florian tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Florian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Florian darts in trying to clinch
and Ripper counters with a nice uppercut.
Kenny Florian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ripper jabs Florian right on the nose. Florian blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Florian looks to clinch
and Ripper counters with a stiff right hand.
Ripper lands with a cross.
Jack Ripper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Florian throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Ripper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ripper 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Ripper!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Deejay Vendetta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vendetta's entrance music is Five Finger Death Punch - The Bleeding. A fine choice. Rodriguez has chosen 1 as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deejay Vendetta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
Rodriguez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vendetta's waist but Vendetta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodriguez off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Vendetta. No joy for Rodriguez on that attempt.
Rodriguez fails to land the takedown.
Deejay Vendetta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Rodriguez.
Vendetta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vendetta crunches a lovely knee into Rodriguez's ribcage.
Rodriguez looks gassed!
Vendetta landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vendetta lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Ryan Rodriguez has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Vendetta.
Vendetta lands an elbow inside that Rodriguez shrugs off.
Vendetta lands a knee to the head.
Vendetta with a knee to the head.
Vendetta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A knee to the head by Vendetta.
Vendetta landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vendetta is working Rodriguez over against the cage.
Vendetta with a knee to the head.
Rodriguez is rocked!
Vendetta lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Vendetta finish him?
Vendetta connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked Rodriguez badly! Rodriguez tumbles to the floor and Vendetta stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deejay Vendetta!
Deejay Vendetta retains his welterweight title!
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