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Escape The Cage 8 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Lim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lim has chosen Clutch - Struck Down as his entrance music. Dan Lim looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Emelianenko!
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, Dan Lim!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko shoots in and bounces Lim off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Emelianenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Emelianenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Emelianenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Emelianenko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lim looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lim looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lim!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Emelianenko manages to get back to half guard.
Emelianenko wants to control but Lim is keeping busy.
Emelianenko 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.
Lim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Emelianenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Emelianenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lim tries to pass to full mount but Emelianenko defends it.
Emelianenko throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Lim prevents Emelianenko from improving his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
An inside leg kick lands from Lim.
Lim lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Emelianenko backs up against the cage.
It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut.
Lim clinches up against the cage.
Lim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dan Lim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lim closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A lull in the action here as Lim stalls from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lim scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emelianenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lim is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Emelianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lim is one step ahead there.
Lim landing with the ground and pound.
Lim decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Emelianenko, up you get!
Lim looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Emelianenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lim has managed to get both his arms back between Emelianenko's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lim's guard.
Emelianenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Lim has wrist control.
Lim throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Emelianenko drops back looking for a leg! Lim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lim manages to kick Emelianenko off! Emelianenko jumps back into Lim's guard.
Emelianenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Lim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lim trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lim wants to get back to his feet but Emelianenko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Lim counters with a nice double leg into side control. Emelianenko won't be happy with that.
Emelianenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lim's best efforts.
Emelianenko actively working from the bottom here.
Emelianenko is pressing down on Lim's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lim wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Emelianenko looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lim is defending well. Emelianenko quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lim has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Emelianenko celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fedor Emelianenko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Rotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Fedorenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rotch comes to the cage accompanied by Why Cant we be Friends-War. Mike Rotch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Rotch!
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, Vladimir Fedorenko!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedorenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rotch loads up on a big right hand but Fedorenko slips the punch.
Fedorenko fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fedorenko is defended easily by Rotch.
Mike Rotch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Fedorenko.
Fedorenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rotch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fedorenko.
Rotch misses with a wild body shot.
Fedorenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fedorenko shoots in but Rotch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rotch misses with a straight left.
Rotch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rotch decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fedorenko to his feet.
No joy there for Rotch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rotch misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Rotch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotch swinging wilding here.
Fedorenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fedorenko looks gassed!
Fedorenko throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rotch because Fedorenko loaded up on that one.
Rotch is trying to stand.
Fedorenko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fedorenko looking to ground and pound but Rotch is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rotch is controlling an arm, preventing Fedorenko from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rotch is looking to get to half guard.
Rotch could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rotch is squirming around, avoiding Fedorenko's attempts to control the action.
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.
Rotch is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fedorenko looking to control but Rotch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fedorenko thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rotch dominated that round.
That's time! Rotch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rotch misses with a two punch combination.
Rotch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fedorenko has his takedown stuffed
and Rotch counters with a left to the body.
Fedorenko defending well as Rotch loads up on a big left hand.
Fedorenko tries for a takedown but Rotch circles away easily
and Rotch counters with a nice uppercut.
Rotch throws a series of punches but Fedorenko avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Fedorenko.
Fedorenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fedorenko is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Rotch misses its intended target.
Fedorenko misses with a takedown
and Fedorenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mike Rotch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Fedorenko.
Fedorenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rotch finds it's way round the side to connect with Fedorenko's head.
Rotch shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fedorenko is rocked!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fedorenko trying to control from the bottom.
Fedorenko is still in real trouble! Can Rotch finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorenko tries to get to full guard but Rotch has control of the leg.
Fedorenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Well, if Rotch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fedorenko wants to control but Rotch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotch tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fedorenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Rotch seems content to control.
Rotch tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Fedorenko.
Rotch is working for a kimura but Fedorenko is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rotch drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotch gets to his feet - Fedorenko follows without any prompting.
Rotch with a nice cross.
Vladimir Fedorenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Rotch misses.
Rotch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fedorenko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Rotch dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rotch misses with a body shot.
Fedorenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Rotch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rotch darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rotch trying to control the action but Fedorenko is working from the bottom.
Fedorenko is looking to control Rotch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fedorenko avoid being mounted?
Fedorenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotch decides to stand up.
Rotch throws a hook to the side of Fedorenko's head but Fedorenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rotch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fedorenko doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotch gets to his feet. Fedorenko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rotch misses with a few strikes there.
Fedorenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rotch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fedorenko thinking.
Rotch throws a jab but it's blocked by Fedorenko.
The fighters circling - Rotch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rotch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rotch drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotch stands up from Fedorenko's guard - Rotch perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rotch throws a hook but Fedorenko blocks it.
Fedorenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rotch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fedorenko thinking.
Mike Rotch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Fedorenko.
Rotch shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fedorenko's guard.
Fedorenko working a defensive guard but Rotch passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorenko desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rotch content to control rather than advance.
Fedorenko is looking for a sweep. Rotch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Rotch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rotch 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Rotch!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Cottrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Meyers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cottrell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Honor by Atreyu. Caleb Cottrell has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caleb Cottrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Meyers!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cottrell circles away quickly and effectively.
Meyers throws a nice looking combination but Cottrell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cottrell misses with a head kick.
Meyers lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Cottrell falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Meyers!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Manbearpig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Chase (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 Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Manbearpig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vincent Chase !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Chase .
Chase connects with a crisp jab.
Chase throws an overhand right that lands on Manbearpig's shoulder, as Manbearpig tries to avoid the shot.
Chase tries to keep at a distance but Manbearpig has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chase drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Manbearpig gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chase goes for a takedown attempt but Manbearpig pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Manbearpig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chase .
Nice shot lands for Chase .
Chase shoots in for a takedown but Manbearpig shows good takedown defense.
John Manbearpig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Chase .
Manbearpig moves into the clinch successfully.
Chase is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Manbearpig is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chase can't fight it off and eventually Manbearpig manages to take the fight to the floor. Chase looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Manbearpig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chase is looking for a triangle here but Manbearpig uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Chase gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase looking for submissions off his back.
Chase looks gassed!
Manbearpig is looking to take a break and control but Chase is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chase actively working from the bottom here.
Manbearpig passes to full mount!
Manbearpig is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Manbearpig!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Manbearpig!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kergan Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creed's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Princes of the Universe by QUEEN. Jason Miller has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kergan Creed's chin.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kergan Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Miller!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed drives through with a takedown into guard.
Creed stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Creed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Creed trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Creed thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Creed from controlling successfully.
Miller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Creed defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creed drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Miller dives on top into guard.
Miller wants to control from the top but Creed keeps moving.
Creed manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throwing hammer fists to the chest of Creed. What's that going to do exactly?
Creed wants to finish this one by submission but Miller is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Creed.
Creed sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Creed throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Miller because Creed loaded up on that one.
Miller regains half guard.
Miller is trying to escape back to his feet but Creed uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Creed wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miller, who protects the arm well.
Creed is breathing heavily.
Creed controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Creed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Miller tries to buck Creed off but Creed is having none of it.
Creed working away.
Miller is trying to improve his position.
Miller manages to get back to half guard.
Miller punching from the bottom.
Miller trying to hold on to Creed's head to control him but Creed postures up.
Creed trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Creed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Creed shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miller defends it nicely.
Miller stuffs the takedown attempt from Creed. Creed gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kergan Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Creed wants to hold on but Miller pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller landing strikes, looking to finish!
Creed wants to hold on but Miller pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Miller.
A nice elbow there by Miller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to control but Creed is having none of it.
Miller with the ground and pound from mount.
Miller lands a big shot there that rocks Creed but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller unloads with some shots from mount but Creed bucks and avoids them well.
Miller is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Miller thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Creed tries to hold on but Miller postures up.
Miller landing strikes from the mount.
Creed tries to hold on but Miller postures up.
Miller has control of Creed's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Creed regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Miller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Creed misses with a takedown attempt
and Miller counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Creed!
Creed is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Creed is trying desperately to improve position.
Miller content just to control the position here.
Creed throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Creed wants to hold on but Miller pushes him away.
Creed avoids a series of strikes thrown by Miller.
Miller unloads with some shots from mount but Creed bucks and avoids them well.
Creed wants to control but Miller is having none of it.
Miller tries to control but Creed wriggling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller working the ground and pound effectively.
Creed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jason Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Creed tries to hold on but Miller postures up.
Creed regains half guard.
Creed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Creed is trying to control but can't.
Creed misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Creed is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily.
Creed is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Creed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Creed is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Miller tries for a takedown but Creed circles away easily
and Creed counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Creed working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Miller wants to improve his position but Creed is controlling well.
Miller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Creed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to stand back up but Creed manages to pass into side control.
Miller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Creed wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Creed is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Miller can't do much from the bottom here.
Creed postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Miller tries to bench press Creed off him but Creed keeps the position.
Miller managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Creed.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Creed is dominant here and he's now got Miller's back!
Miller rolls, trying to escape but Creed keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed tries to keep control of the position but Miller is staying busy.
Miller trying to get back to his feet but Creed is in full control for now.
Creed has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Miller has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Creed is looking for a choke. Miller gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Miller manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Creed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kergan Creed dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Miller moves into the clinch.
Creed tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miller just stands there and leans against the cage.
Miller has Creed pushed against the cage.
Miller stops a takedown attempt from Creed.
Creed tries to score a body lock takedown but Miller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kergan Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Creed counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Creed is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miller is just riding it out for now. Creed eventually gives up the hold.
Miller misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Creed from controlling successfully.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Creed is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miller is trying to keep Creed in close.
Miller is looking to sweep but instead, Creed has passed into half guard.
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.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
Creed trying to control the pace.
Creed passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Miller!
Creed looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Creed working for a submission but Miller is keeping him at bay.
Creed blocks Miller's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed controlling his opponent.
Creed is landing with some decent strikes but Miller is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Miller tries to lock up and control but Creed gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Creed has isolated one of Miller's arms. Miller looking to fight him off but Creed twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kergan Creed!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kari Salmelainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Squetsie Doubleday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salmelainen comes to the cage accompanied by At This Velocity. Squetsie Doubleday is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kari Salmelainen!
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, Squetsie Doubleday!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salmelainen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Doubleday avoids it really well and circles away.
Doubleday fails with the takedown
and Salmelainen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Doubleday!
Salmelainen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salmelainen tries to push Doubleday's head away but Doubleday is holding on tight.
Doubleday swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Salmelainen prevents Doubleday from getting the reversal.
Salmelainen lands a big shot there that rocks Doubleday but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Salmelainen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Doubleday can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Salmelainen has control of Doubleday's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Doubleday regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Doubleday swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubleday wants to hold on but Salmelainen pushes him away.
Salmelainen wants to finish this one by submission but Doubleday is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Salmelainen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salmelainen working for a guillotine from mount but Doubleday is in no mood to give up.
Salmelainen is working for a guillotine from mount but Doubleday frees his head quite easily.
Salmelainen is breathing heavily.
Doubleday swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Doubleday is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Salmelainen has control of Doubleday's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Doubleday regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Doubleday is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Salmelainen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Salmelainen is going olschool here, as he tries to force Doubleday to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Doubleday shrugs it off.
Doubleday is trying to escape the mount.
Doubleday sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Salmelainen is working for a submission of some sort.
Doubleday controlling the position for now.
Salmelainen seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doubleday looks like he's trying to stand up.
Doubleday has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Salmelainen is working away from the top position though.
Doubleday wants to get back to his feet.
Doubleday is pressing down on Salmelainen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Doubleday is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Doubleday wants to sweep but no luck.
Doubleday is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Salmelainen is controlling him.
Doubleday working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salmelainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Salmelainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Salmelainen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salmelainen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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.
Salmelainen passes Doubleday's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Doubleday flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Salmelainen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Doubleday is looking to control Salmelainen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doubleday avoid being mounted?
Salmelainen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Doubleday is just riding it out for now. Salmelainen eventually gives up the hold.
Doubleday is trying to maintain the position but Salmelainen is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Salmelainen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Doubleday moves into range and clinches up with Salmelainen.
Doubleday has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Salmelainen regains guard immediately.
Salmelainen looking for subs off his back but Doubleday has passed one foot through into half guard.
Doubleday has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Doubleday lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Doubleday landing strikes, looking to finish!
Doubleday has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Salmelainen's face.
Doubleday working Salmelainen over with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doubleday trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Salmelainen is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salmelainen is bucking up trying to escape but Doubleday cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Salmelainen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Doubleday is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Salmelainen is controlling him.
Doubleday working for submissions but it's allowed Salmelainen to get to half guard.
Doubleday is looking for a sweep. Salmelainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doubleday is breathing heavily.
Doubleday trying to control from the bottom.
Doubleday wants to get back to full guard.
Salmelainen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Doubleday tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Salmelainen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kari Salmelainen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatanka Blackfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Romano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romano is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Almost Easy -- Avenged Sevenfold. The key to victory for Tatanka Blackfoot has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tatanka Blackfoot!
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, Matt Romano!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackfoot scores with a sloppy right hand. Romano should have avoided that one.
It looks like Matt Romano has been cut.
Romano slips a jab from Blackfoot.
Romano rushes Blackfoot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blackfoot tries to circle away but Romano has him pinned against the cage.
Romano is trying to trip Blackfoot. He has hold of a leg but Blackfoot is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Romano persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Romano wants to stand but Blackfoot has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Blackfoot is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Romano rolls with it to try and escape but Blackfoot cranks on the arm and Romano is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tatanka Blackfoot!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between luis eduardo almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Laan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). almeida comes into the arena with Sabor Açaí blaring out of the sound system. Laan has chosen Holiday as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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201 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, luis eduardo almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Laan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
almeida throws a hook but Laan blocks it.
Laan lands with a kick to the temple. almeida shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
almeida smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Nick Laan has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from almeida.
almeida throws a shot from downtown. Laan moves away and avoids it.
Laan defending well as almeida loads up on a big left hand.
Laan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from almeida.
almeida throws out a leg kick but Laan moves out of range and almeida only half commits.
Laan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Laan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from almeida.
almeida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laan misses with a head kick.
almeida misses with a low kick.
almeida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
almeida looks to score with a jab to the body but Laan is just out of range.
Laan walks into a left hand.
almeida cracks Laan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oh, that's a big right hand from almeida and Laan goes tumbling to the canvas! almeida follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Laan is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from almeida.
almeida is trying to work for a kimura but Laan is defending well.
almeida not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
almeida thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Laan tries to kick almeida off but almeida keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Laan is defending against the submission attempts here by almeida.
almeida sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laan defending well though.
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.
Laan is trying to stand.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
almeida throws and low kick but Laan moves out of range easily.
almeida lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Laan pushes almeida up against the cage in a clinch.
Laan has had enough of the clinch but almeida keeps him there for the moment.
almeida can't find room to land a body shot as Laan controls the action.
almeida can't find room to land a body shot as Laan controls the action.
almeida looking to slow down the pace here.
almeida tries to land knees in the clinch but Laan avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
almeida has a couple of punches blocked by Laan.
The referee calls for almeida to work.
Laan wants to get back to striking at distance but almeida won't allow it.
almeida taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
almeida trying to stall but Laan improves his position.
Laan is looking to break free of the clinch but almeida has double underhooks.
almeida trying to control the position but instead, Laan has worked for underhooks and has pushed almeida into the cage.
Laan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
almeida shoots in and bounces Laan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
almeida looking to sit in guard and control but Laan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
almeida 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.
almeida 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.
almeida has an active guard here but Laan has managed to pass into half guard.
almeida flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
luis eduardo almeida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Laan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
almeida misses with a looping left.
Laan lands a high kick!
almeida looks to land a left hand but Laan moved out of range nicely.
almeida takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
almeida throws the left hand but Laan avoids the punch easily.
Laan ducks under a wild hook from almeida.
almeida throws a hook but Laan avoids it easily.
A lazy body kick from almeida
and Laan counters by clinching up.
Laan is trying to break the clinch but almeida is controlling him.
Laan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Laan misses with a body kick.
Laan drops almeida with a right and a left! Laan comes rushing in but almeida regains his composure and manages to keep Laan in guard.
almeida is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laan gets to his feet - almeida follows without any prompting.
Oh almeida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
almeida seems to have got his legs back now.
almeida misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
almeida throws a punch but it's blocked by Laan.
A head punch on the inside from almeida fails to land.
almeida misses with a short punch on the inside.
almeida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Laan.
almeida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
almeida breaks the clinch.
Laan tries a head kick but it misses.
almeida moves into the clinch.
almeida lands a left hand.
Laan avoiding damage as almeida throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Laan blocking some punches.
almeida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Come on almeida - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laan blocks an uppercut.
Laan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
almeida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
almeida trying to stall but Laan improves his position.
almeida tries to pull guard but Laan won't allow it.
almeida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laan's elbow.
almeida tries to score a body lock takedown but Laan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
almeida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Laan avoids it.
Laan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Laan tries to circle away but almeida has him pinned against the cage.
Laan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
almeida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laan tries a head kick but it misses.
almeida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laan moves away.
Laan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on almeida if he has to take too many more of those.
Nick Laan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laan throws a sloppy head kick and almeida moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
almeida blocks a head kick by Laan.
Laan scores with a kick to the midsection.
A head kick from Laan lands but almeida takes it in his stride.
Laan scores with a kick to the body.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Laan! almeida is out on his feet! Laan rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - almeida is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! almeida is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Laan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Able Nightroad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nightroad comes to the cage accompanied by Vicarious. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Able Nightroad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teddy Baxter!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baxter doesn't manage to clinch there - Nightroad circles away.
Baxter cracks Nightroad with a good jab.
Nightroad moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Teddy Baxter has been cut.
Nightroad throws a body kick that misses.
Baxter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Teddy Baxter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nightroad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baxter's sensitive parts.
Baxter lands with an uppercut that bounces Nightroad off the cage and back into rage.
Nightroad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baxter has closed the distance and engaged Nightroad in a clinch.
A short right from Baxter.
Baxter landing knees to the head.
Baxter looking to throw knees to the head but Nightroad is blocking nicely.
Baxter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nightroad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nightroad changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baxter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nightroad fails with the takedown.
Baxter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nightroad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baxter is fending him off so far but Nightroad persists. Nope, Baxter circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Able Nightroad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nightroad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nightroad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baxter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baxter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Baxter catches Nightroad right on the button with a cross.
Baxter throws a sloppy body shot
and Nightroad counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nightroad throws a body punch but Baxter moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nightroad, right into the meat.
Baxter lands the left hand.
Baxter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nightroad is looking to slow Baxter down with leg kicks.
Nightroad has managed to clinch.
Baxter connects with a knee to the head.
Baxter throws an elbow but it misses.
Baxter tries to land knees in the clinch but Nightroad avoids the damage to the body.
Baxter looks gassed!
Baxter trying to land knees to the body.
Baxter tries to land knees in the clinch but Nightroad avoids the damage to the body.
Nightroad has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baxter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nightroad is struggling to control the position.
Nightroad has clasped his hands together around Baxter's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Baxter tries to buck Nightroad off but Nightroad is having none of it.
Nightroad working the ground and pound from side control.
Baxter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Baxter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nightroad tries to roll over but Baxter keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nightroad looking for submissions off his back.
Nightroad throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Baxter drops an elbow to the side of Nightroad's head.
Nightroad manages to get to full guard.
Nightroad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baxter throwing strikes but missing.
Nightroad scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nightroad keeps the fight on the outside.
Baxter sizes up Nightroad with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nightroad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nightroad tries to clinch up but Baxter circles away and keeps his distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Baxter scores with a four punch combination!
Nightroad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baxter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nightroad changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Baxter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Baxter is looking to regain half guard here but Nightroad keeps moving and retains side control.
Baxter wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Baxter takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nightroad working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Baxter striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Nightroad landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nightroad scoring with punches from side control.
Baxter is trying to strike from the bottom but Nightroad has passed into full mount.
Nightroad controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baxter is desperately trying to improve his position but Nightroad has a good base and remains in mount.
Nightroad with the ground and pound from mount.
Nightroad lands a big shot there that rocks Baxter but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Baxter throwing hammer fists to the chest of Nightroad. What's that going to do exactly?
Nightroad blocks Baxter's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Baxter is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nightroad is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Baxter has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nightroad looking for a guillotine from mount but Baxter is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Able Nightroad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teddy Baxter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nightroad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nightroad has Baxter up against the cage in a clinch.
Baxter is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Baxter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nightroad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nightroad gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baxter.
Baxter swats away the attempt to clinch by Nightroad.
Nightroad lands a nice looking body kick.
Nightroad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baxter. Baxter obviously looking to wear him down.
Nightroad throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Baxter was covering up waiting for the punch and Nightroad finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Baxter is striking but Nightroad is not phased and passes to half guard.
Baxter misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter missing with punches from the bottom.
Baxter is breathing heavily.
Nightroad lands strikes from half guard.
Nightroad tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Nightroad thows a huge punch but Baxter dodges it nicely.
Nightroad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nightroad blocks the strikes from Baxter.
Baxter throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nightroad.
Baxter throws a wild body kick that Nightroad sees coming a mile off.
Nightroad misses with a head kick.
Nightroad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baxter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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.
Baxter misses with a few strikes there.
Nightroad looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No joy there for Nightroad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baxter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nightroad.
Baxter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Baxter lands with a hook. Nightroad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nightroad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Baxter throws a combination. Nightroad tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Baxter throws a head kick that Nightroad semi-blocks.
Baxter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baxter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baxter lands a jab-cross combination.
Nightroad looks for a takedown but Baxter sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Able Nightroad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Baxter misses
and Nightroad counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nightroad tries to close the distance and clinch but Baxter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baxter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baxter throws a leg kick but Nightroad checks it.
Baxter throws a series of punches but Nightroad avoids them all with ease.
Able Nightroad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter avoids the body shot from Nightroad.
Baxter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baxter lands the left hand.
Nightroad shoots for a takedown but Baxter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nightroad moves in looking to clinch but Baxter pushes him off.
Baxter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch combination from Baxter misses.
Baxter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nightroad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Teddy Baxter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baxter throws a one two combo.
Baxter's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Baxter duly obliges.
Baxter misses with a wild body shot.
Nightroad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baxter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nightroad counters with a good low kick that Baxter was not able to check.
Nightroad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baxter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baxter fails to land with a series of punches.
Nightroad misses with the combination.
Nightroad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nightroad.
Nightroad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nightroad closes the distance and clinches up with Baxter, looking for a takedown. Nightroad pushes Baxter against the cage but Baxter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nightroad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nightroad feints and then cracks Baxter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baxter down.
Nightroad throws a leg kick but Baxter moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Baxter.
Nightroad misses with a head kick.
Baxter tries a head kick but it misses.
Nightroad misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick from Baxter misses
and Nightroad counters by moving into the clinch.
Nightroad utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Baxter swings wildly with an uppercut but Nightroad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baxter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The referee calls for Nightroad to work.
Baxter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nightroad lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Able Nightroad dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Teddy Baxter'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Good leg kick by Nightroad there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good leg kick by Baxter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Baxter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Baxter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nightroad was well out of range. Poor timing from Baxter.
No luck for Nightroad with that takedown attempt.
Baxter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nightroad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baxter.
Nightroad looks for the body kick but Baxter saw that one coming.
Nightroad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baxter was well out of range. Poor timing from Nightroad.
Baxter connects with a high kick.
An inside leg kick from Nightroad misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nightroad.
Nightroad scoring well with a low kick there.
Nightroad is looking to wear down Baxter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nightroad.
Nightroad has managed to clinch.
Nightroad is working for takedown but Baxter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nightroad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Able Nightroad is winning the standup battle so far.
Nightroad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nightroad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nightroad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nightroad lands a head kick!
Nightroad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nightroad throws a leg kick which misses Baxter's front leg but catches the back leg as Baxter tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nightroad.
Nightroad fakes the leg kick and cracks Baxter in the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nightroad. That's going to slow Baxter down.
Nightroad scores with a leg kick.
Baxter blocks a head kick by Nightroad.
Nightroad punishes Baxter's body with a nice straight punch.
Nightroad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baxter circles away quickly and effectively.
Baxter throws a combination that misses
and Nightroad counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Baxter!
Nightroad lands a big shot there that rocks Baxter but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nightroad in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nightroad scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Baxter?
Nightroad raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxter is looking to improve his position but Nightroad isn't that keen on the idea.
Baxter throwing hammer fists to the chest of Nightroad. What's that going to do exactly?
Baxter swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Nightroad 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.
BOOM! Nightroad connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Able Nightroad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baxter swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Baxter throwing hammer fists to the chest of Nightroad. What's that going to do exactly?
Nightroad lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Nightroad.
Nightroad has hold of Baxter's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Baxter manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nightroad trying to control but Baxter is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Nightroad there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Nightroad there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nightroad looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nightroad unloads with some shots from mount but Baxter bucks and avoids them well.
Baxter is trying to escape the mount.
Baxter defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nightroad.
Nightroad blocks Baxter's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Baxter manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Baxter throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Nightroad manages to pass to side control.
Nightroad working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nightroad working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Teddy Baxter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baxter manages to get back to half guard.
Nightroad blocks the strikes from Baxter.
Nightroad is trying to control the action in half guard but Baxter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baxter throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Baxter is defending against the submission attempts here by Nightroad.
Able Nightroad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baxter landing rabbit punches to the side of Nightroad's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
And that's the end of the fight!
Able Nightroad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nightroad 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Able Nightroad!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masahiro Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven DeNomee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeNomee has chosen XXL as his entrance music. Masahiro Yamamoto has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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260 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Masahiro Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven DeNomee!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeNomee throws a nice looking combination but Yamamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yamamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
DeNomee misses with a wild combination.
DeNomee misses with the combination.
Horrible takedown by Yamamoto or perhaps it was just good defense by DeNomee which made him look bad.
A nice combination there by DeNomee.
It looks like Masahiro Yamamoto has been cut.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DeNomee as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masahiro Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto dodges the punch combination from DeNomee.
DeNomee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yamamoto circles away quickly and effectively.
DeNomee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown but DeNomee shows good takedown defense.
Yamamoto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeNomee.
Steven DeNomee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamoto misses with a takedown attempt - DeNomee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yamamoto fails to land the takedown.
Yamamoto tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeNomee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yamamoto somewhat.
DeNomee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
DeNomee throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNomee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DeNomee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DeNomee instigates a clinch.
DeNomee landing knees to the head.
DeNomee scores with a knee to the head.
DeNomee scores a nice knee to the body.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.
DeNomee landing knees to the head.
DeNomee works on Yamamoto's body with a couple of short punches.
DeNomee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yamamoto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
DeNomee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeNomee working Yamamoto over with knees to the body.
DeNomee landing knees to the body.
DeNomee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
DeNomee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
DeNomee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yamamoto's face.
DeNomee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yamamoto's face.
DeNomee landing knees to the body.
DeNomee scores with a knee to the head.
DeNomee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
DeNomee crunches a lovely knee into Yamamoto's ribcage.
DeNomee scores with a knee to the head.
DeNomee landing knees to the head.
DeNomee crunches a lovely knee into Yamamoto's ribcage.
Yamamoto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. DeNomee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
DeNomee lands a knee to the head.
DeNomee landing knees to the body.
DeNomee looking to throw knees to the head but Yamamoto is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNomee prevents the takedown attempt.
Yamamoto tries for a takedown. No joy.
DeNomee lands a good knee to the midsection. Yamamoto won't want to take too many of those.
Yamamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeNomee connects with a knee to the head.
DeNomee with a knee to the head.
Yamamoto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. DeNomee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
DeNomee instigates a clinch.
Yamamoto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DeNomee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
DeNomee lands a good knee to the midsection. Yamamoto won't want to take too many of those.
DeNomee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
DeNomee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yamamoto goes for a takedown attempt but DeNomee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yamamoto closes the distance and clinches up with DeNomee, looking for a takedown. Yamamoto pushes DeNomee against the cage but DeNomee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
DeNomee scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
DeNomee tries to bum rush Yamamoto with a series of wild strikes but Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DeNomee but DeNomee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
DeNomee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yamamoto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. DeNomee was covering up waiting for the punch and Yamamoto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
DeNomee looking to control.
Yamamoto postures up in DeNomee's guard and throws a big left but DeNomee blocks it.
DeNomee being controlled here, momentarily.
Yamamoto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and DeNomee dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Yamamoto is looking for a triangle here but DeNomee uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Yamamoto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
DeNomee staying calm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yamamoto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven DeNomee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masahiro Yamamoto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yamamoto slips a jab and a cross from DeNomee.
DeNomee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeNomee works over Yamamoto's head and body with a nice combination.
DeNomee leaves Yamamoto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
DeNomee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DeNomee misses with a wild combination.
Yamamoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but DeNomee circles away.
Yamamoto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. DeNomee manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yamamoto chips away with some ground and pound.
DeNomee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yamamoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yamamoto prevents DeNomee from getting back to his feet.
Yamamoto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yamamoto scoring with some ground and pound.
DeNomee is breathing heavily.
DeNomee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yamamoto is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNomee wants to sweep but no luck.
Yamamoto distracts DeNomee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yamamoto 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.
Yamamoto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yamamoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yamamoto throws a big right hand that misses.
DeNomee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto 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.
DeNomee wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if DeNomee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yamamoto working some strikes from top position.
Yamamoto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DeNomee keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeNomee has momentary wrist control but Yamamoto slips an elbow through the middle.
Yamamoto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yamamoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yamamoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeNomee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeNomee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Yamamoto trying to control but DeNomee is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto is working DeNomee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
DeNomee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yamamoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeNomee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yamamoto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yamamoto thows a big elbow that misses.
Yamamoto 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.
Yamamoto connects with a couple of short punches.
DeNomee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yamamoto works over DeNomee with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yamamoto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but DeNomee keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masahiro Yamamoto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Masahiro Yamamoto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Yamamoto scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yamamoto has gone for a leg lock! DeNomee slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yamamoto's guard.
Yamamoto lands a decent punch to the body there.
Yamamoto had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. DeNomee is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Yamamoto Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take DeNomee's back instead.
Yamamoto is trying to stick to DeNomee's back but DeNomee is turning into Yamamoto. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yamamoto's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by DeNomee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yamamoto looking for subs off his back but DeNomee has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
DeNomee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Yamamoto looking for submissions off his back.
DeNomee wants to control but Yamamoto is keeping him busy.
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.
Yamamoto trying to hold on to DeNomee's head to control him but DeNomee postures up.
Yamamoto manages to get to full guard.
DeNomee passes into half guard.
Yamamoto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Yamamoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yamamoto is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but DeNomee pulls his head out easily.
Yamamoto tries to roll over but DeNomee keeps him under control.
Masahiro Yamamoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yamamoto flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
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.
DeNomee trying to mount his opponent but Yamamoto defends it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
DeNomee closes the distance and pushes Yamamoto back into the cage.
DeNomee landing knees to the body.
Yamamoto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DeNomee walks away with a smile on his face. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Steven DeNomee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamamoto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yamamoto thows a huge punch but DeNomee dodges it nicely.
DeNomee regains full guard. Nicely done.
DeNomee looking for a sweep. Not yet DeNomee, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Masahiro Yamamoto.
I think Yamamoto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masahiro Yamamoto!
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