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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Lusion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Lusion has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Lusion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lusion's waist but Lusion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lusion.
Lusion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lusion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lusion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lusion is looking to clinch.
Lusion wants to clinch.
Lusion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lusion's guard.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lusion is keeping the position for now.
Lusion has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lusion has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jones should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lusion has tightened it up now! Jones should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anthony Lusion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Monsignor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonying Americano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herbert Monsignor!
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, Tonying Americano!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Americano's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Americano duly obliges.
It looks like Herbert Monsignor has been cut.
Monsignor drives through and clinches with Americano against the cage.
Monsignor wants a takedown but no success here.
Monsignor tries to pull guard but Americano holds him up against the cage and eventually Monsignor drops back down to his feet.
Americano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Monsignor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Americano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Monsignor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Americano connects with a solid leg kick.
Americano lands with a kick to the temple. Monsignor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tonying Americano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Americano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Americano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monsignor blocks a head kick by Americano.
Americano throws a head kick but Monsignor moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Americano throws a sloppy head kick and Monsignor moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Americano.
Monsignor blocks a head kick by Americano.
Americano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Americano misses with a head kick.
Americano tries a head kick but it misses.
Monsignor throws a head kick that misses.
Americano connects with a high kick.
Tonying Americano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monsignor has closed the distance and engaged Americano in a clinch.
Monsignor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Americano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Americano avoids a wild elbow strike from Monsignor.
Americano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Monsignor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Americano is looking to break free of the clinch but Monsignor has double underhooks.
Americano tries to break the clinch but Monsignor is controlling the position.
Americano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Americano is trying to break free.
Monsignor lands an elbow that stopped Americano in his tracks for a moment.
Monsignor trying to land knees to the body.
Monsignor tries to pull guard but Americano won't allow it.
Monsignor fails to pull guard.
Americano can't break the clinch.
Americano prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsignor looking for a takedown.
Monsignor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Americano walks away with a smile on his face. Monsignor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Americano throws a head kick that misses
and Monsignor counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Americano's guard now.
Americano pulls Monsignor in close to his closed guard and prevents Monsignor from doing any damage or advancing position.
Americano wants to get back to his feet but Monsignor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Monsignor sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monsignor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Americano has Monsignor pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Americano wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monsignor drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Americano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Monsignor has Americano in his guard.
Monsignor is looking for a triangle but Americano pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonying Americano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Herbert Monsignor's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A head kick by Americano misses
and Monsignor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Americano preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Monsignor wants to free his trapped foot but Americano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Monsignor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Americano keeps working.
Monsignor stalling away here and it's allowed Americano to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Monsignor looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsignor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Americano is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Monsignor, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Americano looking to pass the guard.
Monsignor has an active guard here but Americano has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Monsignor gets back to full guard.
Americano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Monsignor looking for subs off his back but Americano has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monsignor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Americano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
Monsignor trying to control here.
Americano passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Monsignor!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Americano looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Herbert Monsignor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Herbert Monsignor's cut.
That's time! Monsignor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A good leg kick by Americano.
Americano throws a leg kick
and Monsignor counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Americano's guard now.
Americano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Americano keeping full guard, as Monsignor tries to pass.
Americano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Monsignor drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Americano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Monsignor has Americano in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsignor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Monsignor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Americano passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Americano prevents Monsignor from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Monsignor trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Americano seems content to control.
Despite being in the dominant position, Tonying Americano just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Americano misses with a head kick.
Americano lands a two punch combo.
Monsignor shoots in for a double leg but Americano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Monsignor blocks a head kick by Americano.
Americano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Americano plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Monsignor with that takedown attempt.
Monsignor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Monsignor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Americano throws a lazy head kick
and Monsignor counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Americano!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monsignor wants to control the pace but Americano is squirming around nicely.
Americano is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Americano is working to get back to half guard.
Americano wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tonying Americano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Americano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonying Americano!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike McAlister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Ledfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Ledfoot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike McAlister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Ledfoot!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAlister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ledfoot moves away.
McAlister throws a hook but Ledfoot avoids it easily.
Ledfoot shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McAlister's guard.
McAlister looking for a sweep. Not yet McAlister, not yet.
McAlister is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McAlister trying to keep a closed guard but Ledfoot is proving a slippery customer.
McAlister is controlling Ledfoot's posture.
McAlister trying to keep a closed guard but Ledfoot is proving a slippery customer.
McAlister is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAlister had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ledfoot is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. McAlister Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ledfoot's back instead.
McAlister looking to hold on to the position here but Ledfoot rolls and ends up regaining guard.
McAlister trying to control the position from guard on top but Ledfoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McAlister looking to sit in guard and control but Ledfoot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mike McAlister just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Ledfoot closes the distance and clinches up with McAlister, looking for a takedown. Ledfoot pushes McAlister against the cage but McAlister circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McAlister throws a hook but Ledfoot avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - McAlister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McAlister looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ledfoot shoots in but no luck this time.
McAlister scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ledfoot doesn't seem bothered though.
McAlister throws a hook to the side of Ledfoot's head but Ledfoot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McAlister throws a hook to the side of Ledfoot's head but Ledfoot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - McAlister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ledfoot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McAlister pinned against the cage. McAlister gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mike McAlister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Ledfoot.
McAlister keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McAlister is really struggling to find his range with his punches. McAlister's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
McAlister misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAlister thows a left - swing and a miss!
McAlister paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ledfoot shoots in looking for a takedown. McAlister tries to sprawl out of it but Ledfoot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McAlister manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ledfoot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McAlister swivels and escapes.
McAlister is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ledfoot.
McAlister takes a swing at Ledfoot's ribcage but misses.
McAlister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McAlister scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Joe Ledfoot has been cut.
McAlister digs a good hook to Ledfoot's body.
A big left from Ledfoot misses.
McAlister misses with a straight right.
Ledfoot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McAlister but McAlister pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McAlister lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ledfoot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McAlister misses with a looping left.
Ledfoot slips under a jab from McAlister.
McAlister avoids the head kick by Ledfoot.
A punch lands to the side of Ledfoot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McAlister misses with a looping left.
Ledfoot slips under a jab.
McAlister throws a hook to the side of Ledfoot's head but Ledfoot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mike McAlister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ledfoot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McAlister.
McAlister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ledfoot was well out of range. Poor timing from McAlister.
McAlister misses with an uppercut.
McAlister misses with a straight right.
McAlister lands a nice shot that snaps Ledfoot's head back.
Ledfoot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McAlister stuffs the takedown.
Ledfoot misses with a takedown attempt - McAlister sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McAlister dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Ledfoot's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McAlister misses with a straight right.
McAlister throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ledfoot.
McAlister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ledfoot moves away.
McAlister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ledfoot shoots in for a takedown but McAlister shows good takedown defense.
Ledfoot shoots in but McAlister avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McAlister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ledfoot was well out of range. Poor timing from McAlister.
McAlister fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from McAlister misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ledfoot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ledfoot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from McAlister.
McAlister tests Ledfoot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McAlister lunges at Ledfoot with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ledfoot's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAlister misses with a hook.
Ledfoot gets the takedown into side control.
McAlister manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McAlister is looking for a kimura here.
McAlister sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ledfoot defending well though.
McAlister performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McAlister has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAlister looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McAlister is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ledfoot still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ledfoot has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
McAlister can't do much from the bottom here.
McAlister is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAlister wants to control but Ledfoot postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McAlister is looking to regain half guard here but Ledfoot keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on McAlister's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McAlister waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Ledfoot.
McAlister pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ledfoot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McAlister.
McAlister just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ledfoot drives through with a takedown into guard.
McAlister trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McAlister seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McAlister looking to control.
McAlister throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ledfoot uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mike McAlister will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Ledfoot's cut.
That's time! McAlister's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McAlister misses with an uppercut. Ledfoot saw that one coming.
Joe Ledfoot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McAlister throws a looping overhand right but Ledfoot ducks down to avoid it.
Donk. McAlister catches Ledfoot right on the button with a cross.
Ledfoot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McAlister.
Ledfoot throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McAlister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ledfoot shoots in but no luck this time.
McAlister swings for the body but Ledfoot moves out of range.
Ledfoot shoots in for a double leg but McAlister sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ledfoot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McAlister as he avoids it easily.
Mike McAlister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Ledfoot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ledfoot ducks under a wild hook from McAlister.
McAlister misses with a few strikes there.
McAlister throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McAlister thuds a left hand into Ledfoot's body.
McAlister cracks Ledfoot with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAlister throws a looping overhand right but Ledfoot ducks down to avoid it.
McAlister looks to throw the jab but Ledfoot is out of range.
Mike McAlister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McAlister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ledfoot.
McAlister lands a really nice looking cross but Ledfoot seems unphased.
Ledfoot blocks a jab.
McAlister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McAlister works Ledfoot's body with a nice hook.
Ledfoot throws a hook but McAlister avoids it easily.
No luck for Ledfoot with that takedown attempt.
Ledfoot slips a straight right by McAlister.
McAlister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McAlister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ledfoot.
The fighters circling - McAlister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ledfoot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McAlister as he avoids it easily.
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.
McAlister blocks a head kick by Ledfoot.
Ledfoot fails with the takedown.
Ledfoot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McAlister looks to land a combination but Ledfoot avoids it well.
McAlister throws a hook but Ledfoot avoids it easily.
McAlister lands a slapping body shot.
McAlister tries to bum rush Ledfoot with a series of wild strikes but Ledfoot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McAlister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ledfoot manages to avoid it.
Ledfoot moves away from the strike by McAlister.
Ledfoot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McAlister as he avoids it easily.
Ledfoot defending well as McAlister loads up on a big left hand.
McAlister rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ledfoot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ledfoot has a takedown stuffed.
A slow jab from McAlister misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAlister stuffs the takedown.
McAlister lands a slapping body shot.
McAlister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ledfoot was well out of range. Poor timing from McAlister.
McAlister stuns Ledfoot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McAlister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ledfoot manages to avoid it.
McAlister lands a two punch combo.
McAlister's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McAlister duly obliges.
McAlister looks to land a left hand but Ledfoot moved out of range nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from McAlister.
McAlister lands a right hook to the body.
Ledfoot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McAlister.
McAlister throws out a loose jab but Ledfoot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe Ledfoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McAlister paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ledfoot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McAlister.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for McAlister, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McAlister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ledfoot moves away.
Ledfoot slips a straight right by McAlister.
A jab lands there for McAlister.
McAlister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McAlister stuffs the takedown attempt from Ledfoot. Ledfoot gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
McAlister works over Ledfoot's head and body with a nice combination.
McAlister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ledfoot.
McAlister fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ledfoot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ledfoot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ledfoot slips a jab from McAlister.
McAlister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ledfoot manages to avoid it.
Mike McAlister is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Donk. McAlister catches Ledfoot right on the button with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McAlister showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McAlister, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McAlister!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Silky Slapyaface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gorge Jurgel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jurgel has chosen Rock N Roll Train as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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164 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Silky Slapyaface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorge Jurgel!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurgel gets a clinch.
Jurgel gets control of Slapyaface's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jurgel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Slapyaface trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slapyaface pushes down on Jurgel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Slapyaface wants to work for an arm triangle but Jurgel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Slapyaface is trying to control the action in half guard but Jurgel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jurgel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jurgel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Slapyaface wants to advance to full mount but Jurgel doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slapyaface pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jurgel is keeping the position for now.
Jurgel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slapyaface doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slapyaface manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slapyaface slips nicely into half guard.
Jurgel tries to roll over but Slapyaface keeps him under control.
Slapyaface tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jurgel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Jurgel is not content to let Slapyaface control the position.
Slapyaface uses his free foot to push down on Jurgel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jurgel.
Slapyaface goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jurgel turns into him and now he's in Slapyaface's guard.
Jurgel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slapyaface looking for a sweep. Not yet Slapyaface, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Slapyaface bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jurgel's guard.
Jurgel trying to control the position.
Jurgel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slapyaface trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jurgel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Slapyaface sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jurgel's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gorge Jurgel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jurgel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jurgel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slapyaface is on top in guard.
Jurgel is trying to control the position but Slapyaface postures up.
Slapyaface stopping the sweep attempt from Jurgel.
Slapyaface passes Jurgel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slapyaface wants to pass the guard but Jurgel is defending well.
Jurgel wants to control but Slapyaface is keeping busy.
Slapyaface is just content to waste time from the top position. Jurgel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jurgel trying to control the position here.
Jurgel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jurgel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Slapyaface trying to control the position from guard on top but Jurgel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jurgel wants to sweep but no luck.
Jurgel can't keep his opponent in guard - Slapyaface advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jurgel trying to control here.
Slapyaface is just content to waste time from the top position. Jurgel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgel pulls Slapyaface in to control the position.
Jurgel trying to control the position.
Jurgel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jurgel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slapyaface trying to control the position from guard on top but Jurgel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slapyaface throws and elbow that misses. Jurgel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slapyaface's guard. Nice move by Jurgel!
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.
Jurgel wants to control from the top but Slapyaface keeps moving.
Slapyaface wants to sweep here but Jurgel controlling him for the moment.
Slapyaface is striking off his back. Jurgel thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Slapyaface is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jurgel pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slapyaface is looking for a sweep. Jurgel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorge Jurgel 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! This is the final round!
Jurgel misses with a wild body shot.
Silky Slapyaface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jurgel throws a series of punches but Slapyaface moves out of range.
Slapyaface waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Jurgel.
Slapyaface swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jurgel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jurgel cracks Slapyaface with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Slapyaface misses.
Slapyaface misses with a takedown attempt
and Jurgel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Slapyaface.
Jurgel tests Slapyaface's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jurgel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Slapyaface!
Jurgel prevents Slapyaface from getting the reversal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slapyaface is working hard here to advance position.
Jurgel controlling the pace for now.
Jurgel pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Slapyaface is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jurgel content just to control the position here.
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.
Slapyaface is trying to escape the mount.
Jurgel moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Slapyaface has worked his arm free - good work by Slapyaface!
Slapyaface manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgel prevents Slapyaface from improving his position.
Jurgel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Silky Slapyaface has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jurgel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jurgel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slapyaface is concentrating on defense, preventing Jurgel from advancing position.
Slapyaface tries to roll over but Jurgel keeps him under control.
Slapyaface moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slapyaface is looking for a triangle but Jurgel pushes his legs off easily.
Gorge Jurgel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jurgel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gorge Jurgel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jurgel 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorge Jurgel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo AbbottSlice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Check (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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221 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo AbbottSlice!
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, Johnny Check!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from AbbottSlice misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as AbbottSlice lands an impressive looking overhand right. Check doesn't seem phased though.
Check moves in looking to clinch but AbbottSlice pushes him off.
AbbottSlice closes this distance looking for a takedown but Check circles away.
AbbottSlice takes the fight into the clinch.
AbbottSlice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Check tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so AbbottSlice counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
AbbottSlice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
AbbottSlice trying to control but Check is working from the bottom.
AbbottSlice missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Check trying to control the position.
Check keeping moving, preventing AbbottSlice from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AbbottSlice trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
AbbottSlice stands and throws Check's legs to the side, diving into side control.
AbbottSlice is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
AbbottSlice is looking to take a break and control but Check is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by AbbottSlice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
AbbottSlice in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
AbbottSlice trying to control the position but Check is working away.
AbbottSlice tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
AbbottSlice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Check closes the distance but AbbottSlice moves to the side
and AbbottSlice counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by AbbottSlice.
AbbottSlice stopping the sweep attempt from Check.
AbbottSlice 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AbbottSlice drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Check manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now AbbottSlice has Check in his guard.
AbbottSlice is looking for a triangle but Check pushes his legs off easily.
AbbottSlice is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
AbbottSlice not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Check trying to control the position from guard on top but AbbottSlice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
AbbottSlice is trying to control the position but Check postures up.
AbbottSlice thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
AbbottSlice working for a triangle but Check defends it easily.
AbbottSlice looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
AbbottSlice circles away from the clinch attempt
letting AbbottSlice counter with a right hand.
AbbottSlice 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.
Check darts in trying to clinch
and AbbottSlice counters with a three punch combo that has Check backing up. Check nods at AbbottSlice to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo AbbottSlice 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.
AbbottSlice darts in and clinches Check up against the cage.
AbbottSlice tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
AbbottSlice ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. AbbottSlice no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
AbbottSlice is looking to stand up but Check isn't so interested in that idea.
AbbottSlice seems keen to control Check's posture.
AbbottSlice has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Check prevents AbbottSlice from getting back to his feet.
AbbottSlice uses the cage to get back to his feet.
AbbottSlice circles away from the clinch attempt
and AbbottSlice moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AbbottSlice manages to pull guard.
AbbottSlice is trying to control the position but Check postures up.
Check slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
AbbottSlice not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
AbbottSlice has control of Check's left arm, preventing Check from doing any damage.
AbbottSlice is trying to hold Check in close to prevent damage but Check has managed to pass into half guard.
AbbottSlice gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
AbbottSlice is trying to keep Check in close.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Kimbo AbbottSlice just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
AbbottSlice moves into the clinch.
Check stops a takedown attempt from AbbottSlice.
AbbottSlice goes for a takedown in the clinch but Check prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimbo AbbottSlice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
AbbottSlice keeps control of Check as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
AbbottSlice stalls.
AbbottSlice drops down looking for an ankle pick but Check pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnny Check is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Check tries to clinch but fails miserably
and AbbottSlice decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Check's guard.
AbbottSlice trying to control but Check is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from AbbottSlice.
Check pulls AbbottSlice in to control the position.
AbbottSlice thows a big elbow that misses.
AbbottSlice thows a big elbow that misses.
AbbottSlice throwing strikes but missing.
Check not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Check has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
AbbottSlice misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Check closes the distance looking to clinch
and AbbottSlice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Check tries to clinch up
enabling AbbottSlice to counter with a crisp jab.
AbbottSlice looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
AbbottSlice circles away from the clinch attempt
letting AbbottSlice counter with a right hand.
Check tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and AbbottSlice counters with a shoot takedown. Check fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo AbbottSlice dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Check tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Check takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
AbbottSlice scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
AbbottSlice thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Check's head.
AbbottSlice misses with a head shot. Check uses the momentum to regain guard.
AbbottSlice trying to control but Check is working from the bottom.
AbbottSlice controlling from the top position.
AbbottSlice working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AbbottSlice is pushing down on Check's leg trying to pass to half guard. Check is fighting to maintain full guard but AbbottSlice has managed to sneak the leg through.
Check pushes AbbottSlice off looking to stand but AbbottSlice dives back in and keeps control.
Check is looking to improve his position.
AbbottSlice lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Check keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
AbbottSlice trying to control from half guard but Check is working away.
AbbottSlice is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Check tries to kick AbbottSlice off but AbbottSlice keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Check keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
AbbottSlice circles away from the clinch attempt
and AbbottSlice counters with a stiff right hand.
AbbottSlice connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Check tries to clinch
and AbbottSlice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
AbbottSlice drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check is looking to regain half guard here but AbbottSlice keeps moving and retains side control.
AbbottSlice working away.
AbbottSlice trying to control the action but Check is working from the bottom.
AbbottSlice decides to stand up, so the ref orders Check to his feet.
Check wants to clinch but AbbottSlice slips to the side
and AbbottSlice counters with a nice uppercut.
AbbottSlice lands a jab to the head.
Nice takedown defense from Check. No joy for AbbottSlice on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check closes the distance but AbbottSlice moves to the side
and AbbottSlice counters by moving into the clinch.
AbbottSlice misses with a hook from the clinch.
AbbottSlice drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Check gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
AbbottSlice jumps guard but Check stands there with AbbottSlice around his waist. AbbottSlice gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kimbo AbbottSlice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimbo AbbottSlice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
AbbottSlice drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
AbbottSlice has clasped his hands together around Check's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
AbbottSlice working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimbo AbbottSlice showed his dominance in that final round.
Well AbbottSlice has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo AbbottSlice!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Wolfgang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulio Hinlares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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23
185 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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22
176 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Wolfgang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulio Hinlares!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfgang throws a hook but Hinlares avoids it easily.
Wolfgang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hinlares will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wolfgang is looking to clinch.
Wolfgang loads up on a big right hand but Hinlares slips the punch.
Wolfgang tries to clinch up.
Hinlares shoots in and drives through. Wolfgang sprawls well.
Wolfgang wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfgang tries to clinch up but Hinlares circles away and keeps his distance.
Hinlares fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wolfgang sprawls well initially but Hinlares persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinlares is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hinlares prevents Wolfgang from standing back up.
Wolfgang trying to control from the bottom.
Hinlares is looking for a kimura here.
Wolfgang won't allow Hinlares to pass to mount.
Hinlares is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hinlares looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hinlares looks gassed!
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.
Hinlares seems to be working for a kimura but Wolfgang defends the submission attempt.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hinlares keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Hinlares with that takedown attempt.
Dante Wolfgang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulio Hinlares.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfgang throws a body punch but Hinlares moves out of range.
Hinlares on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wolfgang. Wolfgang obviously looking to wear him down.
Hinlares avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wolfgang thuds his shin into the meat of Hinlares's side.
Wolfgang tries to clinch but Hinlares moves out of range.
Wolfgang wants to clinch.
Wolfgang wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinlares swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolfgang.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wolfgang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hinlares shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolfgang forces Hinlares back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Wolfgang 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.
Hinlares takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wolfgang tries to clinch up.
Wolfgang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wolfgang is looking to clinch.
Hinlares closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wolfgang circles away.
Wolfgang lands a head kick. Hinlares smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wolfgang moves into the clinch.
Hinlares tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hinlares is breathing heavily.
Wolfgang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wolfgang tries to land a knee to the head but Hinlares blocks with his arms.
Wolfgang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hinlares blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfgang connects with a knee to the head.
Hinlares takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wolfgang landing knees to the head.
Wolfgang tries to land a knee to the head but Hinlares blocks with his arms.
Wolfgang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wolfgang looking to throw knees to the head but Hinlares is blocking nicely.
Wolfgang misses with a knee strike.
Wolfgang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hinlares blocks it with crossed arms.
Wolfgang prevents the takedown attempt.
Dante Wolfgang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulio Hinlares.
Wolfgang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hinlares is trying to drag Wolfgang to the mat but Wolfgang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wolfgang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wolfgang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hinlares shoots in and drives through. Wolfgang sprawls well.
Hinlares swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolfgang.
Dante Wolfgang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolfgang lands an overhand right.
Wolfgang doesn't manage to clinch there - Hinlares circles away.
Some wild striking there from Hinlares.
Wolfgang tries to clinch there but Hinlares circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfgang wants to clinch.
Wolfgang is looking to clinch.
Hinlares looks for a takedown but Wolfgang sprawls well.
Wolfgang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wolfgang rushes Hinlares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wolfgang tries to land a knee to the head but Hinlares blocks with his arms.
Wolfgang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wolfgang connects with a knee to the head.
Wolfgang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hinlares drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wolfgang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wolfgang breaks the clinch.
Wolfgang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wolfgang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Wolfgang dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wolfgang doesn't manage to clinch there - Hinlares circles away.
Hinlares throws the left hand but Wolfgang avoids the punch easily.
Wolfgang lands with a slapping head kick.
Hinlares shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wolfgang pinned against the cage. Wolfgang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hinlares tries to keep at a distance but Wolfgang has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfgang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hinlares takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck for Hinlares with that takedown attempt.
Hulio Hinlares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfgang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wolfgang misses with a knee strike.
Wolfgang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dante Wolfgang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfgang tries to clinch up.
Wolfgang stuffs the takedown attempt from Hinlares. Hinlares gets slowly back to his feet.
Dante Wolfgang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulio Hinlares.
Wolfgang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hinlares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wolfgang swings for the body but Hinlares moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wolfgang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hinlares misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wolfgang tries to clinch but Hinlares moves out of range.
Hinlares closes the distance and clinches up with Wolfgang, looking for a takedown. Hinlares pushes Wolfgang against the cage but Wolfgang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hinlares circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wolfgang tries to clinch but Hinlares moves out of range.
Hinlares shoots in for a takedown but Wolfgang shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wolfgang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wolfgang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hinlares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wolfgang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hinlares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wolfgang wants to clinch up but Hinlares keeps it at a distance.
Wolfgang tries to clinch up but Hinlares circles away and keeps his distance.
Hulio Hinlares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wolfgang tries to clinch there but Hinlares circles away.
Wolfgang scores with a hook to the body. Hinlares takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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.
Wolfgang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hinlares will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wolfgang tries to clinch up but Hinlares circles away and keeps his distance.
Wolfgang doesn't manage to clinch there - Hinlares circles away.
Wolfgang wants to clinch up but Hinlares keeps it at a distance.
Hinlares tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wolfgang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hinlares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wolfgang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dante Wolfgang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hinlares misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Wolfgang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wolfgang, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Wolfgang!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roscoe Conwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Last of the Mohicans Theme. Conwell has chosen Super Bon Bon 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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210 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roscoe Conwell!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conwell moves away.
Simpson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Simpson lands in his opponent's guard.
Simpson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Conwell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Simpson, into his guard.
Simpson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Conwell is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Simpson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Conwell's back instead.
Simpson is not going to allow Conwell to sit and survive in this position.
Simpson lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Simpson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Conwell is defending well though. Simpson let's go of the attempt for now.
Conwell wants to escape the position.
Simpson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Conwell has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conwell trying to control the position but Simpson manages to sink in the hooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson lands a shot to the body.
Simpson is working for a rear naked choke. Conwell is not defending it well and Simpson has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Conwell refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Conwell's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brandon Simpson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hercules Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matsufubu Rofuru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rofuru comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tetsuya Komuro - Speed 2 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Hercules Rockefeller has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hercules Rockefeller seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hercules Rockefeller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matsufubu Rofuru!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockefeller thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Rockefeller misses the target.
Rofuru throws a hook to the side of Rockefeller's head but Rockefeller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rockefeller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rofuru at a distance.
Rockefeller lands a right hook to the body.
Rofuru shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rockefeller but Rockefeller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rofuru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockefeller.
A left lands for Rockefeller.
Rofuru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockefeller moves away.
Rockefeller misses with a wild combination.
Rofuru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left and a right from Rockefeller both land. Nice combination.
Rofuru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockefeller.
Rofuru tries for a takedown but Rockefeller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rockefeller scores with a jab. Rofuru acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rofuru shoots for a double leg takedown but Rockefeller sprawls well. He's pushed Rofuru's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hercules Rockefeller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matsufubu Rofuru.
Rockefeller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rockefeller lands a lovely overhand right.
Hercules Rockefeller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller throws a hook to the side of Rofuru's head but Rofuru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rofuru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rofuru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rofuru.
Rockefeller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rofuru was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller avoids a kick to the body.
Rofuru moves away from the strike by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hercules Rockefeller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockefeller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rofuru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockefeller moves away.
Rockefeller lands a two punch combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rockefeller, as that shot connected.
A jab from Rofuru finds it's way through Rockefeller's defenses.
Rofuru defending well as Rockefeller loads up on a big left hand.
Rockefeller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rofuru was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockefeller.
Rofuru closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rofuru lands in his opponent's guard.
Rockefeller working for a triangle but Rofuru defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller wants to stand and escape but Rofuru is having none of it.
Rofuru makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rockefeller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rofuru manages to get himself to full guard.
Rofuru throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rockefeller tries to free his leg and advance position but Rofuru is retaining full guard.
Rofuru trying to strike off his back.
Rofuru not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rofuru striking off his back but it's not causing Rockefeller any problems.
Rockefeller is looking to stand up but Rofuru won't let him.
Rofuru trying to keep a closed guard but Rockefeller is proving a slippery customer.
Rockefeller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rofuru trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rofuru moves out of range as Rockefeller strikes.
Rofuru comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rockefeller misses with a wild combination.
Rockefeller just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockefeller misses with a body shot.
Rockefeller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rockefeller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rofuru doesn't seem bothered though.
Rofuru moves out of range as Rockefeller strikes.
Rockefeller scores with a shot to the body.
Rockefeller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Rockefeller misses.
Rofuru misses with a straight left.
Rofuru misses with a body shot.
Rockefeller throws a jab but it's blocked by Rofuru.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rofuru changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rockefeller tries to avoid it but Rofuru manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rockefeller to the ground. Rockefeller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rofuru defending well as Rockefeller loads up on a big left hand.
Rofuru moves out of range as Rockefeller strikes.
Rockefeller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rofuru.
Rockefeller scores with a one two! Rofuru had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rockefeller stuns Rofuru with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A left lands for Rockefeller.
Some wild striking there from Rofuru.
Rofuru on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rofuru shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rockefeller's guard.
Rofuru wants to control from the top but Rockefeller keeps moving.
Rofuru is looking to advance position but Rockefeller has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rockefeller looking to finish with strikes here!
Rockefeller looking to control but Rofuru is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hercules Rockefeller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rockefeller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rockefeller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rofuru moves away.
Rockefeller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rockefeller waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Rofuru.
Rockefeller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rofuru throws a body punch but Rockefeller moves out of range.
Rockefeller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rofuru slips a jab from Rockefeller.
Rofuru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller misses with a series of wild punches.
Rockefeller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rockefeller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A combination from Rofuru does no damage.
Rockefeller misses with a combination
and Rofuru counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rofuru.
Rockefeller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rofuru gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rofuru wants to control from the top but Rockefeller keeps moving.
Rockefeller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rofuru is one step ahead there.
Rockefeller manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rockefeller looking to control but Rofuru is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rofuru working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rockefeller is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rofuru can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rockefeller has hold of Rofuru's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rofuru manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rofuru is desperately trying to improve his position but Rockefeller has a good base and remains in mount.
Rockefeller with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rofuru wants to hold on but Rockefeller pushes him away.
Rockefeller is looking to stand but Rockefeller has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Rofuru working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rofuru holds of for dear life.
Rockefeller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rofuru is trying to escape the mount.
Rofuru wants to hold on but Rockefeller pushes him away.
Rockefeller blocks Rofuru's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Rockefeller lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rofuru is looking to improve his position but Rockefeller isn't that keen on the idea.
Rockefeller lands a nice shot to the head.
Rofuru avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rockefeller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rockefeller pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rockefeller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rofuru working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rofuru throwing punches despite being mounted.
Rockefeller is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rofuru has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rofuru!
Rofuru trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockefeller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rofuru postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rockefeller is looking for a triangle but Rofuru pushes his legs off easily.
Rofuru trying to control but Rockefeller is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matsufubu Rofuru will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rockefeller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rofuru counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rockefeller thinking.
Rofuru takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rockefeller takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rofuru cracks Rockefeller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rockefeller thows a body shot but no joy.
Rofuru shoots in looking for a takedown. Rockefeller tries to sprawl out of it but Rofuru keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rockefeller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rockefeller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rofuru moves out of range as Rockefeller strikes.
Rofuru misses with a looping right.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Rofuru avoids it easily.
Rofuru is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rockefeller rather than just go for the knockout.
Rofuru avoids the body shot from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller throws an overhand right that lands on Rofuru's shoulder, as Rofuru tries to avoid the shot.
Rockefeller waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Rofuru.
Rofuru tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rockefeller swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rofuru fails to land the takedown.
Hercules Rockefeller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matsufubu Rofuru.
Rockefeller swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rofuru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockefeller thuds his right hand into Rofuru's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rofuru drops his hands momentarily and Rockefeller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rockefeller throws a combination that misses
and Rofuru counters with a takedown into side control.
Rockefeller is trying to control Rofuru's posture but Rofuru avoids it.
Rockefeller sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rockefeller is trying to control but can't.
Matsufubu Rofuru has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rofuru takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rockefeller actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rockefeller punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller wants to get back to full guard.
Rofuru throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rockefeller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rofuru content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rofuru wants to control but Rockefeller is keeping him busy.
Rofuru throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rockefeller throws a jab when Rofuru was well out of range.
Rockefeller avoids the body shot from Rofuru.
Rofuru avoids the body shot from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockefeller just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockefeller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rofuru circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rofuru walks into a stiff left hand from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller throws a lazy right hand but Rofuru sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rofuru shoots in for a takedown but Rockefeller shows good takedown defense.
Rockefeller cracks Rofuru with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rofuru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockefeller misses the target.
Rofuru shoots in for a double leg but Rockefeller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rockefeller misses the jab.
Rockefeller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rofuru.
Rofuru throws a looping overhand right but Rockefeller ducks down to avoid it.
Rofuru scores with a nice right hand.
Rofuru gets a takedown into half guard.
Rockefeller looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Rofuru.
Rofuru wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rockefeller keeps working.
Rockefeller trying to control from the bottom.
Rofuru thows a huge punch but Rockefeller dodges it nicely.
Rofuru stalling.
Rofuru lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matsufubu Rofuru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rofuru has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Matsufubu Rofuru!
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