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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bada Bada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and liam deighton (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bada Bada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, liam deighton!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
deighton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bada pinned against the cage. Bada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from deighton.
Bada drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bada wants to control from the top but deighton keeps moving.
Bada is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because deighton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bada avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
deighton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bada doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bada manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bada trying to control the position from guard on top but deighton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
deighton looking for a guillotine here but Bada defends easily.
deighton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bada!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bada really wants to buck deighton off and get back to his feet.
deighton prevents Bada from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
deighton working for a guillotine from mount but Bada is in no mood to give up.
deighton looks gassed!
Bada is desperately trying to improve his position but deighton has a good base and remains in mount.
Bada controls the position.
deighton is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bada has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bada!
deighton keeping moving, preventing Bada from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bada wants to pass the guard but deighton is keeping the position.
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.
Bada trying to control the position from guard on top but deighton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
deighton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bada passes into side control.
deighton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
deighton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bada stands up from deighton's guard - Bada perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bada throws a right and a left that deighton avoids nicely.
deighton walks into a jab.
Bada darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bada tries to stand and escape but deighton is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
deighton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bada wanted to stand there but deighton had control of the position.
deighton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bada gets to his feet - deighton follows without any prompting.
Bada throws the left hand but deighton avoids the punch easily.
deighton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
deighton ducks under a wild hook from Bada.
Bada looks to land a combination but deighton avoids it well.
Bada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Bada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bada throws a right and a left that deighton avoids nicely.
deighton wants to clinch.
Bada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by deighton.
Bada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. deighton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
deighton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bada counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bada.
Bada Bada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of liam deighton.
Bada passes into half guard.
deighton actively working from the bottom here.
Bada maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! deighton could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bada has cracked it and deighton is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bada Bada!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thaddeus Reese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts has chosen ridda as his entrance music. Jake Roberts is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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181 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thaddeus Reese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reese has Roberts up against the cage in a clinch.
Reese landing knees to the head.
Roberts tightens his grip and picks Reese up, before dumping him to the ground. Reese manages to land in guard.
Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reese is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roberts is controlling him.
Roberts is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Roberts chips away with some ground and pound.
Roberts prevents Reese from getting back to his feet.
Roberts drops back looking for a leg! Reese is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reese manages to kick Roberts off! Roberts jumps back into Reese's guard.
Roberts drops back looking for a leg! Reese is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reese manages to kick Roberts off! Roberts jumps back into Reese's guard.
Reese is looking to stand up but Roberts isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reese looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reese looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reese!
Reese decides to stand up, so the ref orders Roberts to his feet.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
Reese fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reese looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roberts takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Jake Roberts has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Roberts dodges an elbow strike from Reese.
Roberts takes an elbow to the forehead.
Roberts jumps guard but Reese stands there with Roberts around his waist. Roberts gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thaddeus Reese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Roberts.
Reese misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reese stops a takedown attempt from Roberts.
Reese lands a damaging elbow.
Reese is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Roberts looks gassed!
Reese with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reese misses with a knee to the head.
Reese scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reese gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reese putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Roberts in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reese is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Reese makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reese with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reese's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Reese as Roberts shoots in.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Reese.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reese.
Reese lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reese.
Reese stuffs the takedown attempt from Roberts. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
Reese instigates a clinch.
Reese lands a shot to the body.
Roberts is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reese pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reese lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reese with a knee to the head.
Reese prevents the takedown attempt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Reese just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roberts's brow.
Roberts managing to block the knees to the body from Reese.
Roberts scores with a knee to the head.
Reese lands an elbow just above Roberts 's eye.
Reese keeps control of Roberts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reese softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Roberts drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reese lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Roberts fails to pull guard.
Roberts is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reese pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reese lands an elbow that stopped Roberts in his tracks for a moment.
Roberts jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reese walks away with a smile on his face. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reese misses with a double jab.
Reese tries to clinch up.
Thaddeus Reese is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roberts drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Reese preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Reese is retaining full guard.
Roberts drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reese manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Roberts has Reese in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reese is aware though and is defending well.
Reese stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roberts gets the takedown into side control.
Roberts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reese is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Roberts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reese is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reese knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reese is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Roberts asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaddeus Reese dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Roberts's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Roberts closes the distance and clinches.
Roberts is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reese pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reese lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roberts has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reese is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Reese lands with a short shot to the head.
Reese swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reese comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Roberts tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reese just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thaddeus Reese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Roberts.
A short right from Reese on the inside.
Reese gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Roberts.
Reese lands with a short shot to the head.
Roberts can't get the takedown.
Reese lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Roberts is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reese pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Roberts takes an elbow to the temple.
Roberts takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hand to the body from Reese.
Reese pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Reese does it's job there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reese bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Reese both land. Nice combination.
Reese misses with a body kick.
Roberts fails to land the takedown.
Roberts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reese drives through and clinches with Roberts against the cage.
Reese breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roberts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roberts looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Roberts thows a big elbow that misses.
Roberts stops Reese from standing up.
Roberts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reese's head.
Roberts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reese is keeping the position for now.
Roberts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts prevents Reese from getting back to his feet.
Roberts pushing down on Reese's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Roberts is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reese doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roberts.
Roberts prevents Reese from standing back up.
Roberts wants to work for an arm triangle but Reese is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reese wants to get back to his feet.
Roberts wants to work for an arm triangle but Reese is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reese tries to kick Roberts off but Roberts keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Roberts prevents Reese from standing back up.
Roberts is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reese sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Reese pushes Roberts off looking to stand but Roberts dives back in and keeps control.
Roberts is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Roberts is looking for a kimura here.
Reese looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reese defends it well.
Reese is looking to escape.
Reese has hold of Roberts's hands but Roberts slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Roberts prevents Reese from standing back up.
Roberts works his way into side control.
Roberts prevents Reese from escaping the position.
Roberts is working to tighten is grip on Reese's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Reese has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Roberts is really squeezing tight and eventually Reese passes out! Roberts breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jake Roberts!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luciferus Paskiainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and lorgan vance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luciferus Paskiainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, lorgan vance!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
vance moves in looking to clinch but Paskiainen pushes him off.
Paskiainen lands a jab to the nose.
vance walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
vance slips a jab and a cross from Paskiainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paskiainen misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Paskiainen as vance shoots in.
A big left from Paskiainen misses.
Paskiainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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.
Paskiainen scores with a jab.
Paskiainen throws a series of punches but vance moves out of range.
vance displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paskiainen throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
vance tries to clinch there but Paskiainen circles away.
Paskiainen misses with a few strikes there.
vance shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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.
Paskiainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Paskiainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
vance tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paskiainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten vance somewhat.
Luciferus Paskiainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of lorgan vance.
vance fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciferus Paskiainen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Paskiainen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Paskiainen misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
vance misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
vance is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paskiainen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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.
No joy there for Paskiainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paskiainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
vance shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paskiainen as he avoids it easily.
Luciferus Paskiainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of lorgan vance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
vance has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
vance fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paskiainen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from vance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciferus Paskiainen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
vance dodges the punch combination from Paskiainen.
vance fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
vance tries to clinch there but Paskiainen circles away.
vance dodges the punch combination from Paskiainen.
vance tries to clinch up but Paskiainen circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Paskiainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
vance shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paskiainen pinned against the cage. Paskiainen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
vance tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paskiainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten vance somewhat.
Luciferus Paskiainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of lorgan vance.
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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from vance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luciferus Paskiainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paskiainen 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luciferus Paskiainen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Paige (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azamat Bagatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bagatov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: USSR ANTHEM IN ENGLISH. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Steve Paige!
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, Azamat Bagatov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagatov throws a hook to the side of Paige's head but Paige sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Bagatov misses.
Bagatov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bagatov thows a body shot but no joy.
Bagatov misses with a hook.
Bagatov throws a right and a left that Paige avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagatov just misses with a punch to the body.
Paige ducks under a wild hook from Bagatov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paige showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bagatov.
Bagatov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paige can pounce on him.
Paige misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bagatov just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Paige misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Paige throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bagatov missing with a left hand there. Paige was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paige throws the kick towards the body but Bagatov avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Bagatov.
Bagatov throws a body punch but Paige moves out of range.
A combination from Bagatov does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paige ducks under a wild hook from Bagatov.
Paige shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bagatov looking for a sweep. Not yet Bagatov, not yet.
Bagatov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Paige off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bagatov throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagatov throws a body punch but Paige moves out of range.
Paige closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Paige performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bagatov is defending against the submission attempts here by Paige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paige wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Paige dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bagatov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bagatov throws a hook to the side of Paige's head but Paige sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paige tries to move into range but Bagatov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Paige slips a straight right by Bagatov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paige goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Paige. Bagatov shrugs it off though.
Bagatov throws a hook to the side of Paige's head but Paige sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bagatov throws a good cross that connects.
Bagatov thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paige displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bagatov throws out the jab.
Azamat Bagatov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bagatov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bagatov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paige circles away quickly and effectively.
Azamat Bagatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Paige.
Bagatov misses with a wild combination.
Bagatov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paige throws a nice head kick!
Bagatov swings for the body but Paige moves out of range.
Azamat Bagatov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bagatov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bagatov drops Paige with a left and a right! Oh, Paige is hurt - Bagatov dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Steve Paige has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paige stops Bagatov from passing to mount.
Paige is trying to control Bagatov's posture but Bagatov avoids it.
Paige is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bagatov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bagatov staying calm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bagatov stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azamat Bagatov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Paige's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice body punch from Bagatov.
Bagatov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bagatov throws a lazy right hand but Paige sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bagatov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagatov throws a hook but Paige avoids it easily.
Paige looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bagatov lands a nice shot that snaps Paige's head back.
A punch combination from Bagatov misses.
Bagatov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagatov cracks a nice hook into Paige's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bagatov drops Paige with a left and a right! Oh, Paige is hurt - Bagatov dives into side control looking to finish!
Paige is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagatov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bagatov throws an overhand right that lands on Paige's shoulder, as Paige tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paige on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bagatov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bagatov waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Paige.
Paige gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bagatov misses with a wild body shot.
Bagatov misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paige dodges the punch combination from Bagatov.
Bagatov lands a head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bagatov misses with a body shot.
Paige tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azamat Bagatov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bagatov 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azamat Bagatov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between punishment cruel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). cruel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Enter Sandman. Richardson has chosen This Calling by All That Remains as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, punishment cruel!
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, Nate Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson misses with a head kick.
Richardson throws a one two combo.
It looks like punishment cruel has been cut.
cruel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
cruel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Richardson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nate Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richardson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as cruel backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richardson lands with a big left! cruel is wobbled badly! Richardson comes in with a flurry of punches and drops cruel to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nate Richardson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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282 lbs
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284 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Martin !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Mack!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martin swivels and escapes.
Mack lands a head kick!
Martin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mack.
Martin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mack.
Martin is breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Martin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mack - the referee stops the clock and Martin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mack. Martin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mack shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Martin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mack tries to advance to mount but Martin denies him.
Mack tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mack working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mack prevents Martin from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mack cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mack looking to ground and pound but Martin is blocking nicely.
Mack breaks from Martin 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mack landing punches.
Martin is looking to get to half guard.
Mack is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Martin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Martin !
Martin content to stall in guard here.
Martin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mack's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mack misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mack is looking to escape.
Mack is staying active underneath Martin , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Martin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Martin is keen to just control but Mack is a slippery customer.
Mack moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mack looking for a sweep. Not yet Mack, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mack keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martin advances position into side control!
Martin is looking to take a break and control but Mack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mack will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mack tries to bench press Martin off him but Martin keeps the position.
Mack seems a little lost for a moment, as Martin dominates the positioning.
Martin is trying to move to mount but Mack reverses beautifully and ends up in Martin 's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Martin wants to stand up but Mack is controlling him.
Mack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mack advances to half guard.
Martin is trying to maintain the position but Mack is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Dean Martin just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Martin misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mack looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martin is fending him off so far but Mack persists. Nope, Martin circles away and we're back to standing.
Martin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mack!
Martin controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Mack 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.
A leg kick checked by Martin .
A combination from Martin does no damage.
Mack blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Martin . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Martin .
Mack doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Martin counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Mack can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Martin and Mack drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Martin .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Martin !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe De La Rosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aschen Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breaker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Disturbed - Indestructible kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Aschen Breaker enters the cage!
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205 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe De La Rosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aschen Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breaker moves into range and clinches up with De La Rosa.
Breaker breaks the clinch.
Breaker moves into the clinch.
De La Rosa tries for a takedown but Breaker manages to get underhooks.
Breaker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De La Rosa blocks it with crossed arms.
Breaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De La Rosa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
De La Rosa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe De La Rosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breaker misses with a few strikes there.
Breaker drops De La Rosa with a left right combo! Breaker follows him down to the ground into side control.
De La Rosa is rocked!
It looks like Joe De La Rosa has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De La Rosa is trying to improve his position.
Oh De La Rosa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Breaker has knee on belly and moves into mount.
De La Rosa seems to have got his legs back now.
Breaker stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Breaker clinches up with De La Rosa and pushes him back against the cage.
Breaker connects with a knee to the head.
Breaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Rosa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Breaker swivels and escapes.
Breaker clinches up with De La Rosa and pushes him back against the cage.
Breaker connects with a knee to the head.
Joe De La Rosa's cut is getting worse.
Breaker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De La Rosa or not.
Breaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De La Rosa shoots in but no luck this time.
Breaker clinches up against the cage.
Breaker connects with a nasty looking knee right to De La Rosa's face.
Breaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Breaker bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops De La Rosa! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
De La Rosa is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Breaker passes into half guard.
Breaker is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Breaker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Joe De La Rosa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are battling for position here. De La Rosa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Breaker drops back looking for a leg! De La Rosa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De La Rosa manages to kick Breaker off! Breaker jumps back into De La Rosa's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Rosa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Breaker stacks De La Rosa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Breaker!
Breaker stands up and beckons De La Rosa to his feet.
De La Rosa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A combination from Breaker does no damage.
Breaker instigates a clinch.
Breaker is leaning against De La Rosa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Breaker breaks from the clinch.
Breaker misses with a wild combination.
Breaker misses with a few strikes there.
Breaker moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De La Rosa shoots for a takedown but Breaker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Breaker throws a left that rocks De La Rosa and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Breaker dives into side control, looking to finish! Can De La Rosa regain composure!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joe De La Rosa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aschen Breaker!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alan Milkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Monsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monsson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tenacious D - Master Exploder. Alan Milkins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
6 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Determined |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alan Milkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Monsson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Milkins!
Monsson tries to control but Milkins wriggling away.
Milkins prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Monsson landing strikes from the mount and Milkins is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monsson wants to take Milkins's back but he can't do it this time.
Monsson blocks Milkins's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Milkins is squirming around, avoiding Monsson's attempts to control the action.
Milkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Monsson fails to take his opponent's back.
Milkins throwing hammer fists to the chest of Monsson. What's that going to do exactly?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsson tries to control but Milkins wriggling away.
Monsson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Monsson throws some wild stikes that Milkins manages to avoid easily.
Milkins tries to lock up and control but Monsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Milkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Milkins's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Milkins working to try and regain half guard.
Monsson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Monsson moves to the back position.
Monsson has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Milkins! Can he survive? No! He's out! Monsson gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sebastian Monsson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Bacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bacon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Just Like You Imagined by Nine Inch Nails. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Bacon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Thor!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bacon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bacon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bacon trying to control the action but Thor is working from the bottom.
Thor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bacon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bacon's back!
You can see the frustration on Bacon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bacon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Thor gets his way!
I really don't envy Bacon right now.
Thor is working the ground and pound. Can Bacon escape?
Thor is not going to allow Bacon to sit and survive in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacon can't escape the position.
Thor is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bacon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Thor doesn't have the hooks in and Bacon manages to turn into his guard.
Bacon looking to pass the guard.
Thor keeping moving, preventing Bacon from controlling successfully.
Bacon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thor dives on top into guard.
Bacon is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacon looking to control.
Thor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bacon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bacon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Thor has picked Bacon up and slammed him! Bacon can't keep hold of the triangle and Thor manages to pass to side control!
Thor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bacon, who protects the arm well.
Thor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bacon is not content to let Thor control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacon looking for a sweep but Thor has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Thor has hold of Bacon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bacon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bacon is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thor manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bacon to take his back!
Thor avoiding Bacon 's attempts to control his hands.
Thor has the hooks in. Bacon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bacon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You can see the frustration on Bacon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bacon trying to control but not successfully.
Thor is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bacon is defending well though. Thor let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Thor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thor gets the takedown into side control.
Thor is looking to take a break and control but Bacon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bacon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thor wants to control but Bacon is keeping him busy.
Thor is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bacon, who protects the arm well.
Thor working away.
Bacon tries to improve position but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bacon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bacon's guard.
Bacon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thor uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thor wants to control but Bacon is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bacon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thor's best efforts.
Bacon wants to control but Thor passes into side.
Bacon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bacon is just riding it out for now. Thor eventually gives up the hold.
Thor trying to mount his opponent but Bacon defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacon actively working from the bottom here.
Damien Thor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bacon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thor passes the guard and advances to mount!
Thor controlling the pace for now.
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.
Bacon looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Thor looking to break Bacon's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bacon remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Thor will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bacon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Thor's guard. Nice work there by Bacon.
Bacon tries to free his leg and advance position but Thor is retaining full guard.
Bacon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thor!
Bacon can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Thor 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!
Thor fails with the takedown
and Bacon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bacon defends well.
Bacon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bacon wants to control from the top but Thor keeps moving.
Bacon looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thor dives on top into guard.
Thor forces his way into half guard.
Bacon is looking to improve his position.
Bacon looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Thor pushes past his half guard into mount!
Bacon is bucking up trying to escape but Thor cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Thor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thor wants to control the pace but Bacon is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacon is desperately trying to improve his position but Thor has a good base and remains in mount.
Thor looking to secure an arm triangle but Bacon defends it well.
Bacon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bacon tries to improve his position but instead Thor has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Thor landing with strikes.
Thor tries to keep control of the position but Bacon is staying busy.
Bacon tries to break free.
Thor looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Bacon tries to escape the position.
Bacon wants to control his opponent's hands but Thor gets his hands free.
Thor is working the ground and pound. Can Bacon escape?
Bacon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Thor.
Bacon breaks Thor's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bacon advances to half guard.
Bacon seems to be working for a kimura but Thor defends the submission attempt.
Thor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thor.
Bacon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bacon has Thor in his guard.
Thor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bacon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thor has managed to get both his arms back between Bacon's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damien Thor.
Well Thor 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Thor!
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