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GAMMA#106 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvis Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melvis Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abraham King!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maximus.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maximus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King takes a swing at Maximus's ribcage but misses.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Maximus throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King misses with the combination.
King looks to land a combination. Maximus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
King misses with a wild combination.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maximus keeps King at a distance using the push kick.
King looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximus jabs at King's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maximus.
It looks like Abraham King has been cut.
Maximus takes the fight into the clinch.
King should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Maximus landing knees to the body.
Maximus keeps control of King as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maximus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maximus has picked King up - he's going for a ride! Maximus dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Maximus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Maximus.
Maximus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maximus is trying to control the action in half guard but King is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Maximus 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.
Maximus passes the guard and advances to mount!
Maximus scoring with strikes but King is staying in there.
Maximus looking to finish King with some ground and pound. This is bad for King!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maximus landing shots from mount.
Maximus raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximus lands a heavy elbow.
Maximus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Maximus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Maximus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can King hang on?
Maximus lands with some strikes.
King working to try and regain half guard.
Maximus 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.
Maximus looking to finish King with some ground and pound. This is bad for King!
Maximus has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of King's face.
A nice elbow there by Maximus.
Maximus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
King in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Maximus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Maximus landing strikes, looking to finish!
Maximus is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. King can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Maximus thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King tries to reverse the position but Maximus maintains control.
King wants to control but Maximus is having none of it.
King is looking to improve his position but Maximus isn't that keen on the idea.
Maximus looking to finish King with some ground and pound. This is bad for King!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maximus landing strikes from the mount and King is in trouble!
Maximus lands a heavy elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now King is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvis Maximus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abraham King's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King catches Maximus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maximus.
King misses with a looping left.
King ducks under a wild hook from Maximus.
Maximus lands a right hook to the body.
Maximus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.
Maximus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maximus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maximus tries to clinch there but King circles away.
Maximus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maximus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus scores with a leg kick.
Maximus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maximus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maximus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Abraham King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvis Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus moves out of range as King strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Maximus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maximus.
Maximus scores with a jab. King acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maximus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Maximus lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
Maximus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from King.
Maximus slips a jab from King.
Maximus wants to clinch.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maximus misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maximus to score with a decent uppercut.
Maximus misses with a head kick.
Maximus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maximus slips a jab and a cross from King.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Maximus lunges at King with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by King's hand.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maximus.
Maximus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
Maximus gets a clinch.
King is trying to force a seperation but Maximus has the dominant position.
Maximus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. King fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maximus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King lands a two punch combo.
Maximus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Maximus swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
Melvis Maximus is winning the standup battle so far.
Maximus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Maximus as the two fighters clinch.
King avoiding damage as Maximus throws knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maximus.
Maximus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. King fights it off and pushes away nicely.
King scores with a jab. Maximus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
King misses with a two punch combination.
Maximus gets a clinch.
King takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maximus manages to break the clinch.
King swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maximus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a shot to the body
enabling Maximus to counter with a crisp jab.
Maximus lands a head kick!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts King, as that shot connected.
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximus circles away quickly and effectively.
A good leg kick by Maximus.
Maximus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. King did well to prevent Maximus getting side control.
King wants to get back to his feet.
King is trying to get back to full guard.
King actively working from the bottom here.
Maximus stops King from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvis Maximus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abraham King'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!
Maximus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maximus wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Maximus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maximus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maximus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maximus got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maximus has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
Maximus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of King's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maximus scoring with some ground and pound.
Maximus working some strikes from top position.
Maximus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Maximus looking to sit in guard and control but King gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
King gets to his feet - Maximus follows without any prompting.
Maximus tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King throws a combination that misses
enabling Maximus to counter with a crisp jab.
Maximus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maximus shoots in but no luck this time.
Maximus tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
Maximus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maximus wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
Maximus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a combination
and Maximus counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. King is lucky that one didn't land flush.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Maximus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maximus stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King misses with a few strikes there.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maximus moves away.
Maximus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maximus moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Maximus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maximus fails in his attempt to clinch.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maximus.
King throws a combination that misses
and Maximus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maximus pushes King back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus landing knees to the body.
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King throws a one two combo.
Melvis Maximus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maximus lands a jab.
Maximus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
Maximus works over King's head and body with a nice combination.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maximus counters with a low kick, right behind King 's knee.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maximus looks to land a combination. King sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Maximus misses with a takedown attempt - King sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximus is just out of range.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maximus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maximus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maximus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maximus tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maximus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Maximus scoring with some ground and pound.
Maximus got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maximus has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
Maximus working some strikes from top position.
Maximus has gone for a leg lock! King slips out almost immediately though and dives into Maximus's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maximus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abraham King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maximus is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Melvis Maximus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maximus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melvis Maximus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maximus 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvis Maximus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac has chosen The Fight Song as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Mac!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe cracks Mac with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Joe misses with a double jab.
Mac takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mac's head backwards.
Joe lands with a shot to the body.
Joe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good exchange - Joe coming out on top.
Mac moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joe lands a brutal head kick. Mac looks out on his feet and Joe throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Bubba Joe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Stamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel La Ruso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stamp comes to the cage accompanied by I got a feeling. La Ruso has chosen Miagi's Flute as his entrance music. Daniel La Ruso has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerald Stamp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel La Ruso!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Ruso tries to close the distance and clinch but Stamp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stamp throws a combination but it was largely blocked by La Ruso.
Stamp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stamp displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from La Ruso.
La Ruso looks gassed!
Stamp looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stamp is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stamp scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stamp forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stamp working over La Ruso with some ground and pound. La Ruso looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stamp looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stamp is nestled in close to La Ruso, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
La Ruso is rocked!
Stamp lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked La Ruso! More strikes land and this one is all over! Stamp jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerald Stamp!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Watchdog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glenn Watchdog has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glenn Watchdog!
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, Antonio Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watchdog shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Watchdog is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
Watchdog is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Watchdog lands with a punch from half guard.
Watchdog looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Watchdog not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Watchdog wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Watchdog landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Watchdog is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Anderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anderson manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Watchdog's guard.
Anderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Watchdog blocks nicely.
Watchdog throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Watchdog keeps moving.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Watchdog will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Watchdog escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Watchdog doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Anderson throws a series of strikes that have Watchdog backpedaling.
Anderson connects with a single shot there.
Anderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Watchdog is breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Anderson both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Watchdog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Watchdog, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Anderson scores with a four punch combination!
Anderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Anderson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Watchdog backs up against the cage.
A good leg kick by Anderson.
Watchdog takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anderson is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Watchdog back into the cage.
Anderson jumps guard and drags Watchdog to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Watchdog in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anderson lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Anderson controls Watchdog momentarily but Watchdog frees himself.
Anderson is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Anderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Anderson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watchdog tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Watchdog on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Watchdog strikes from the bottom but Anderson uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Watchdog being controlled for a moment.
Anderson wants to control but Watchdog is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watchdog tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Watchdog closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Watchdog pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Anderson scores with a four punch combination!
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Watchdog.
Anderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Watchdog throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Watchdog wants to get back to full guard.
Watchdog throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nice strikes from Anderson there.
Watchdog is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson is taking a breather. Watchdog says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Watchdog missing with punches from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watchdog wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Anderson slips a nice elbow through Watchdog's hands, connecting with Watchdog's forehead.
Watchdog is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Anderson stalling.
Watchdog with the active half guard here but Anderson passes nicely into side control.
Anderson lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Watchdog is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Watchdog is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Watchdog is trying to get back to full guard.
Watchdog has a hand on Anderson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Anderson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Anderson landing strikes from the mount and Watchdog is in trouble!
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
Anderson landing strikes from the mount and Watchdog is in trouble!
Watchdog working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is landing with some decent strikes but Watchdog is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Anderson.
Anderson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Anderson working for a guillotine from mount but Watchdog is in no mood to give up.
Watchdog throwing hammer fists to the chest of Anderson. What's that going to do exactly?
Watchdog swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Anderson raining down shots from the mount!
Anderson with the ground and pound from mount.
Anderson landing shots from mount.
Watchdog throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watchdog tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.
Antonio Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watchdog throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Watchdog keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anderson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Anderson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Watchdog swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Anderson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Watchdog is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Anderson looking to finish Watchdog with some ground and pound. This is bad for Watchdog!
Anderson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Watchdog looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson breaks from Watchdog's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Anderson lands a big shot there that rocks Watchdog but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Anderson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Anderson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Watchdog misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watchdog has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Watchdog's head.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Watchdog is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Watchdog tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Watchdog back against the cage.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Watchdog gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Glenn Watchdog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Anderson.
Anderson lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Watchdog looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Watchdog throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson thows a big elbow that misses.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Watchdog has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Watchdog's legs - danger averted.
Watchdog escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anderson stands and steps away. Watchdog gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice takedown defense from Watchdog. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
Watchdog clinches but Anderson breaks the clinch
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Anderson.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Watchdog.
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.
Anderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Anderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Watchdog sprawls well initially but Anderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Watchdog tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Watchdog is having none of it.
Watchdog looking for submissions off his back.
Watchdog missing with punches from the bottom.
Anderson wants to control but Watchdog is keeping him busy.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Watchdog dodges it nicely.
Watchdog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watchdog has hold of Anderson's hands but Anderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Anderson looks to land a combination. Watchdog sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Watchdog misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Watchdog gets caught flat footed, as Anderson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Anderson landing with the ground and pound.
Watchdog bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard.
Watchdog drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Anderson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Watchdog has Anderson in his guard.
Anderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watchdog is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Anderson stands up over Watchdog, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Watchdog tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Watchdog keeps moving.
Anderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Anderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watchdog has his takedown stuffed
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Watchdog.
Glenn Watchdog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson throws a one two combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anderson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Anderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Convents (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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278 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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23
269 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very strong |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lesner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robin Convents!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Convents tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lesner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Convents throws a head kick but Lesner moves out of range.
Lesner feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lesner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lesner connects with a couple of short punches.
Lesner distracts Convents with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lesner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Convents looking for a sweep. Not yet Convents, not yet.
Lesner postures up and lands a big shot to Convents's brow.
Lesner lands a couple of elbows.
Lesner is looking to work some ground and pound but Convents has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lesner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lesner chips away with some ground and pound.
Convents working a defensive guard here.
Lesner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Convents on the ground.
Lesner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Convents controlling the position.
Lesner stops Convents from standing up.
Lesner looking to pass the guard.
Lesner postures up and lands a big shot to Convents's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Convents wants to get back to his feet but Lesner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Convents working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesner.
Lesner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Convents is looking for a triangle but Lesner pushes his legs off easily.
Convents looks gassed!
Lesner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Convents, up you get!
Lesner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lesner is working Convents over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Convents is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lesner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lesner is in close to Convents's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lesner tries to free his leg and advance position but Convents is retaining full guard.
Lesner trying to control the position from guard on top but Convents is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesner working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lesner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Convents swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Convents uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lesner tries to bum rush Convents with a series of wild strikes but Convents uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lesner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Convents manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lesner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lesner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lesner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Convents has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lesner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lesner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lesner is working Convents over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lesner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lesner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lesner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lesner wants to control from the top but Convents keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lesner stands and steps away. Convents gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lesner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lesner working the ground and pound.
Lesner wants to control but Convents is keeping him busy.
Lesner is putting a hurting on Convents here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lesner prevents Convents from escaping the position.
Lesner scoring with punches from side control.
Lesner working the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Convents is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lesner has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Convents takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lesner works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lesner cracks Convents with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Convents is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Convents is trying to get back to his feet.
Lesner working the ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Convents is looking to regain half guard here but Lesner keeps moving and retains side control.
Lesner scores with a couple of short elbows.
Convents takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Convents is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesner landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Convents is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lesner connects with a decent elbow.
Lesner is chipping away with strikes.
Convents taking a bit of punishment here - Lesner scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lesner.
Lesner scores with punches from side control.
Lesner scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Convents to see if he's OK.
Convents is looking to regain half guard here but Lesner keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Convents's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Convents is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lesner lands some shots froms side control.
Lesner cracks Convents with a big elbow.
Lesner trying to control the position but Convents is working away.
Lesner scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Convents to see if he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesner lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Convents down.
Lesner scores with punches from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lesner scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesner is looking to take a break and control but Convents is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Convents manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lesner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Convents is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lesner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Convents is trying to stand up here but Lesner is controlling him well.
Convents taking some punishment here, with Lesner in his half guard.
Lesner working Convents over with strikes.
Lesner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Convents is trying to stand up here but Lesner is controlling him well.
Lesner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lesner passes to full mount!
Lesner punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Convents keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lesner raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Lesner.
Lesner working Convents over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Convents takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lesner working the ground and pound effectively.
Lesner is landing with some decent strikes but Convents is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Convents is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Lesner landing strikes from the mount and Convents is in trouble!
Lesner raining down shots from the mount!
Lesner cracks Convents with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lesner in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Convents is looking to get to half guard.
Lesner punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lesner landing punches.
Lesner lands a big shot there that rocks Convents but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lesner landing shots from mount.
Convents is working to get back to half guard.
Lesner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Convents can do to turn this around?
Lesner lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
A nice elbow there by Lesner.
Convents is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lesner is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lesner with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesner landing punches.
Lesner with the ground and pound from mount.
Convents is trying desperately to improve position.
Convents is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lesner landing strikes, looking to finish!
Convents is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lesner lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lesner raining down shots from the mount!
Convents taking shots to the head.
Lesner unloading with bombs!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
BOOM! Lesner connects with a massive shot to the dome!
You get the feeling that Convents really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Lesner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lesner lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Convents hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesner dominated that second round.
That's time! Lesner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lesner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lesner working the ground and pound.
Lesner lands an elbow.
Brock Lesner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Convents wants to get back to his feet but Lesner drags him back down.
Lesner connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Convents some visible discomfort.
Lesner working the ground and pound.
Lesner scoring with punches and elbows.
Convents striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Convents wants to get back to his feet but Lesner drags him back down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lesner lands some shots froms side control.
Lesner lands some shots froms side control.
Convents pushes Lesner away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lesner gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Convents is trying to control Lesner's posture but Lesner avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Convents takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lesner working the body and head with strikes.
Lesner scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Convents's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lesner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Convents keeps working.
Lesner lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Convents is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lesner asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Convents takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lesner prevents Convents from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Convents is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Lesner's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lesner lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Convents down.
Lesner trying to control the position but Convents is working away.
Lesner in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Convents takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Convents struggling a bit here.
Convents takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Convents tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lesner cracks Convents with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lesner grinds an elbow into Convents's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesner creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Brock Lesner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Convents is looking for a sweep.
Lesner grinds an elbow into Convents's temple.
Lesner moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Convents is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lesner has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lesner happy to just control the position for now.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Brock Lesner just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lesner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lesner stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesner working Convents over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Lesner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lesner 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Lesner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darrell TheMarksmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arska Paska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TheMarksmen comes to the cage accompanied by Sage Francis - Sea Lion. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
270 lbs
5 - 0 - 1 |
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222 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darrell TheMarksmen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arska Paska!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheMarksmen wants to clinch up but Paska keeps it at a distance.
TheMarksmen keeps the fight on the outside.
TheMarksmen moves in looking to clinch but Paska pushes him off.
TheMarksmen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paska shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in TheMarksmen's guard.
Paska wants to control from the top but TheMarksmen keeps moving.
Paska looking to sit in guard and control but TheMarksmen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
TheMarksmen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheMarksmen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
TheMarksmen wanted to stand there but Paska had control of the position.
TheMarksmen looking to pass the guard.
Paska scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheMarksmen rushes Paska and presses him up against the cage.
TheMarksmen prevents a takedown attempt there.
TheMarksmen looking to slow down the pace here.
TheMarksmen crunches a lovely knee into Paska's ribcage.
Paska looks gassed!
Paska goes for a takedown in the clinch but TheMarksmen prevents it.
TheMarksmen lands a body punch in the clinch.
TheMarksmen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Paska lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
TheMarksmen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Paska up against the cage.
TheMarksmen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Paska lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
TheMarksmen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
TheMarksmen taking a breather.
TheMarksmen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Paska takes a knee to the side of the body.
TheMarksmen connects with a knee to the head.
TheMarksmen controlling the action here for a moment.
A knee to the head by TheMarksmen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheMarksmen lands a knee to the head.
TheMarksmen scores with a knee to the head.
Paska takes a knee right on the jaw!
The referee is keeping an eye on TheMarksmen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
TheMarksmen lands a nice knee to the body.
TheMarksmen landing knees to the head.
Paska is trying to work for a single leg takedown but TheMarksmen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Darrell TheMarksmen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arska Paska.
Paska takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by TheMarksmen.
TheMarksmen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Paska is keeping busy.
Paska has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. TheMarksmen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by TheMarksmen.
Paska is trying to work for a single leg takedown but TheMarksmen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
TheMarksmen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Paska tries to stall but TheMarksmen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Come on TheMarksmen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paska gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Paska trying to control the position from guard on top but TheMarksmen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TheMarksmen controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrell TheMarksmen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Paska fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with TheMarksmen, pushing him back against the cage.
Paska pushes TheMarksmen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paska drops to a knee looking for a takedown but TheMarksmen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Paska.
TheMarksmen crunches a lovely knee into Paska's ribcage.
TheMarksmen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paskas head.
Paska lands a right hand.
TheMarksmen wants to stall.
TheMarksmen stops a takedown attempt from Paska.
Paska is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Darrell TheMarksmen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arska Paska.
Paska takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. TheMarksmen obliges.
TheMarksmen lands a knee to the body.
TheMarksmen landing knees to the body.
TheMarksmen working Paska over with knees to the body.
TheMarksmen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
TheMarksmen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
TheMarksmen connects with a knee to the head.
Paska can't get the takedown.
TheMarksmen scores with a knee to the head.
TheMarksmen trying to stall but Paska improves his position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paska.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paska avoiding damage as TheMarksmen throws knees to the body.
Paska goes for a takedown attempt but TheMarksmen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Paska tries to close the distance and clinch up but TheMarksmen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A shot to de liver by TheMarksmen. Beautiful body shot.
Paska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but TheMarksmen circles away quickly and effectively.
Paska tries to clinch but TheMarksmen is having none of it.
Paska swats away the attempt to clinch by TheMarksmen.
Paska is looking to clinch.
Paska pushes TheMarksmen up against the cage in a clinch.
TheMarksmen taking a breather.
TheMarksmen stalling in the clinch but Paska improves position.
TheMarksmen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
TheMarksmen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
TheMarksmen connects with a knee to the head.
TheMarksmen is pressed up against the cage. Paska has hold of a leg and is looking to drag TheMarksmen down to the mat. TheMarksmen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheMarksmen misses with a wild body shot.
TheMarksmen fails in his attempt to clinch.
TheMarksmen moves into the clinch successfully.
Paska lands a shot to the body.
TheMarksmen lands a good knee to the midsection. Paska won't want to take too many of those.
TheMarksmen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Paska changes levels and goes for a takedown here. TheMarksmen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
TheMarksmen has closed the distance and engaged Paska in a clinch.
TheMarksmen stops a takedown attempt from Paska.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from TheMarksmen.
TheMarksmen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Paska's face.
Paska goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
TheMarksmen trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paska creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paska drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darrell TheMarksmen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
TheMarksmen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paska working aggressively here.
TheMarksmen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Paska gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Paska throws a big right hand that misses.
TheMarksmen is looking to stand up but Paska isn't so interested in that idea.
Paska looking to pass the guard.
Paska stops TheMarksmen from standing up.
Paska preventing the sweep.
Paska sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Paska's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paska thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Paska shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has TheMarksmen pinned against the cage. TheMarksmen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
TheMarksmen closes the distance but Paska moves to the side
and Paska holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Paska cracks TheMarksmen with a nice body shot.
TheMarksmen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
TheMarksmen misses with a knee to the head.
Paska stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Paska drops to a knee looking for a takedown but TheMarksmen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Paska changes levels and goes for a takedown here. TheMarksmen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
TheMarksmen moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrell TheMarksmen 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
TheMarksmen tries to clinch but Paska moves away
and Paska counters with a nice body shot.
TheMarksmen wants to clinch
and Paska counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for TheMarksmen!
TheMarksmen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
TheMarksmen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Paska sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
TheMarksmen is trying to escape the mount.
TheMarksmen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
TheMarksmen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paska is landing with some decent strikes but TheMarksmen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Paska there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Paska thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
TheMarksmen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Paska tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Paska lands with some vicious ground and pound - can TheMarksmen hang on?
Paska throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for TheMarksmen because Paska loaded up on that one.
Paska wants to control the pace but TheMarksmen is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Paska.
Paska with good strikes from the mount here!
TheMarksmen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Paska.
Paska thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Arska Paska has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheMarksmen is bucking up trying to escape but Paska cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Paska trying to control but TheMarksmen is having none of it.
Paska tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
TheMarksmen tries to hold on but Paska postures up.
TheMarksmen just holding on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paska content just to control the position here.
TheMarksmen trying desperately to get to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paska lands a big shot there that rocks TheMarksmen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
TheMarksmen is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Paska throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paska controlling his opponent.
TheMarksmen is bucking up trying to escape but Paska cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Darrell TheMarksmen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paska lands with some strikes.
Paska lands a heavy elbow.
Paska working the ground and pound effectively.
Paska fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Paska connects with a massive shot to the dome!
TheMarksmen wants to hold on but Paska pushes him away.
Paska lands a nice shot to the head.
Paska lands a heavy elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
TheMarksmen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paska wants to control the pace but TheMarksmen is squirming around nicely.
Arska Paska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice elbow there by Paska.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arska Paska comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think TheMarksmen 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thyre Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soy Jon Bon Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilkins's entrance music is Combichrist - Deathbed. A fine choice. Jon Bon Kim has chosen Godzilla Killa by Excuse Me Moses as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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245 lbs
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255 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thyre Wilkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Soy Jon Bon Kim!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jon Bon Kim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Jon Bon Kim. Jon Bon Kim gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilkins lands a slapping body shot.
Jon Bon Kim slaps away a takedown attempt from Wilkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wilkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Jon Bon Kim. Jon Bon Kim gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jon Bon Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wilkins pulls his head out easily.
Jon Bon Kim looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jon Bon Kim looks gassed!
Wilkins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jon Bon Kim wants to control but Wilkins is keeping busy.
Jon Bon Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wilkins pulls his head out easily.
Wilkins controlling the action here.
Wilkins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins escapes and gets back to his feet.
Wilkins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wilkins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jon Bon Kim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wilkins with the ground and pound from mount.
Wilkins raining down shots from the mount!
Wilkins looking to control but Jon Bon Kim is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wilkins lands a big elbow.
Wilkins unloading with bombs!
Jon Bon Kim taking shots to the head.
Wilkins landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilkins lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jon Bon Kim hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon Bon Kim is in a horrible position here. Wilkins smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jon Bon Kim is looking to improve his position but Wilkins isn't that keen on the idea.
Wilkins putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wilkins fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wilkins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jon Bon Kim in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jon Bon Kim is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Jon Bon Kim is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wilkins cracks Jon Bon Kim with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wilkins pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wilkins working the ground and pound effectively.
Jon Bon Kim is looking to get to half guard.
Wilkins looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jon Bon Kim takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wilkins raining down shots from the mount!
Wilkins landing punches.
Wilkins lands with some strikes.
Jon Bon Kim can't escape the position.
Wilkins working the ground and pound effectively.
Wilkins looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wilkins looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jon Bon Kim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wilkins landing punches.
Wilkins landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilkins with shots to the head and body - Jon Bon Kim looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wilkins putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
It looks like Soy Jon Bon Kim has been cut.
Wilkins controlling from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee stands the fighters back up. Thyre Wilkins just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Wilkins throws a lazy right hand but Jon Bon Kim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilkins slips under a jab from Jon Bon Kim.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thyre Wilkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Soy Jon Bon Kim's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wilkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Wilkins.
Wilkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jon Bon Kim can do to turn this around?
Wilkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilkins throws a solid leg kick but Jon Bon Kim takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wilkins.
Jon Bon Kim drives through and clinches with Wilkins against the cage.
Jon Bon Kim drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jon Bon Kim trying to stall but Wilkins improves his position.
Jon Bon Kim lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wilkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wilkins avoids the elbow strike from Jon Bon Kim, against the cage.
Jon Bon Kim with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jon Bon Kim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilkins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wilkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jon Bon Kim on the ground.
Jon Bon Kim trying to control but Wilkins postures up.
Jon Bon Kim has one foot on Wilkins's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Wilkins.
A head kick misses from Wilkins.
Wilkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wilkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jon Bon Kim is breathing heavily.
Wilkins shoots in and bounces Jon Bon Kim off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jon Bon Kim keeping moving, preventing Wilkins from controlling successfully.
Thyre Wilkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jon Bon Kim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilkins has managed to get both his arms back between Jon Bon Kim's legs - danger averted.
Jon Bon Kim is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wilkins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jon Bon Kim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wilkins scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins wants to control from the top but Jon Bon Kim keeps moving.
Wilkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jon Bon Kim looking for a guillotine here but Wilkins defends easily.
Wilkins landing some decent shots from guard.
Wilkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jon Bon Kim's head.
Wilkins chips away with some ground and pound.
Jon Bon Kim working for a triangle but Wilkins defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wilkins connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins trying to control but Jon Bon Kim is working from the bottom.
Wilkins stands up from Jon Bon Kim's guard - Wilkins perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wilkins missing with a left hand there. Jon Bon Kim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jon Bon Kim blocks a jab.
Wilkins scores with a jab to the head.
Jon Bon Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilkins.
Jon Bon Kim walks into a stiff left hand from Wilkins.
Wilkins lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Wilkins misses.
Wilkins scores with a punch to the head.
Wilkins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jon Bon Kim with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jon Bon Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wilkins pulls his head out easily.
Wilkins content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jon Bon Kim taking some punishment here, with Wilkins in his half guard.
Jon Bon Kim trying to control here.
Wilkins working over Jon Bon Kim with some ground and pound. Jon Bon Kim looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wilkins looks to land a strike but Jon Bon Kim avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jon Bon Kim had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wilkins is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jon Bon Kim Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wilkins's back instead.
Jon Bon Kim working for the choke.
Jon Bon Kim is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilkins is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thyre Wilkins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Soy Jon Bon Kim's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jon Bon Kim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wilkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jon Bon Kim shoots in looking for a takedown. Wilkins tries to sprawl out of it but Jon Bon Kim keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wilkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab lands there for Wilkins.
Jon Bon Kim wants to clinch.
Thyre Wilkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilkins throws an overhand right that lands on Jon Bon Kim's shoulder, as Jon Bon Kim tries to avoid the shot.
Wilkins moves out of range as Jon Bon Kim strikes.
Jon Bon Kim fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jon Bon Kim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jon Bon Kim slips under a jab from Wilkins.
Wilkins swinging wilding here.
Jon Bon Kim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wilkins pinned against the cage. Wilkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thyre Wilkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soy Jon Bon Kim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That has opened up Soy Jon Bon Kim's cut even more.
Wilkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilkins misses with a straight right.
Wilkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Jon Bon Kim.
Thyre Wilkins is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Wilkins misses.
Wilkins scores with a hook.
A jab lands there for Wilkins.
Wilkins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wilkins throws a lazy right hand but Jon Bon Kim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jon Bon Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jon Bon Kim has a takedown stuffed.
Danga de danga de dang - Wilkins scores with a four punch combination!
The cut above Soy Jon Bon Kim's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Decent striking displayed by Wilkins there.
Jon Bon Kim dodges the punch combination from Wilkins.
Wilkins is looking to chop away at Jon Bon Kim's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon Bon Kim moves in looking to clinch but Wilkins pushes him off.
Jon Bon Kim has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilkins tries to circle away but Jon Bon Kim has him pinned against the cage.
Jon Bon Kim drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jon Bon Kim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilkins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wilkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wilkins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jon Bon Kim actively working from the bottom here.
Jon Bon Kim trying to control here.
Wilkins trying to control the pace.
Jon Bon Kim is trying to maintain the position but Wilkins is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jon Bon Kim wants to get back to full guard.
Wilkins is trying to control. Jon Bon Kim wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wilkins controlling the action here.
Thyre Wilkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilkins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jon Bon Kim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jon Bon Kim is trying to stand.
Jon Bon Kim wants to control but Wilkins is keeping busy.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wilkins shoots in and bounces Jon Bon Kim off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jon Bon Kim is looking for a triangle but Wilkins pushes his legs off easily.
Wilkins tries to stand but Jon Bon Kim is controlling from the bottom.
Jon Bon Kim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wilkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wilkins wants to control from the top but Jon Bon Kim keeps moving.
Soy Jon Bon Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jon Bon Kim has his foot on Wilkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilkins works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thyre Wilkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilkins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thyre Wilkins!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harald Blaatand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaatand has chosen Raining Blood as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Harald Blaatand has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
8 - 3 - 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Tanner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harald Blaatand!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaatand lands a with a good body shot.
Tanner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tanner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tanner working some strikes from top position.
Tanner wants to pass the guard but Blaatand is keeping the position.
Blaatand seems keen to control Tanner's posture.
Tanner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blaatand is keeping the position for now.
Blaatand is adopting a defensive guard.
Blaatand keeping moving, preventing Tanner from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blaatand can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tanner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Blaatand is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blaatand moves in looking to clinch but Tanner pushes him off.
Blaatand slaps away a takedown attempt from Tanner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blaatand is looking to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blaatand.
Blaatand scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Dick Tanner has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaatand closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaatand lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blaatand creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blaatand lands with a right to the head.
Blaatand lands an elbow that stopped Tanner in his tracks for a moment.
Tanner goes for a takedown attempt but Blaatand pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tanner is breathing heavily.
Blaatand clinches.
Blaatand managing to block the knees to the body from Tanner.
Tanner tries to pull guard but Blaatand won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Tanner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blaatand.
Blaatand scores with a shot to the side of Tanner's head.
Blaatand scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tanner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Blaatand - that landed with a thud.
Blaatand landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Blaatand lands with a right to the head.
Blaatand lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tanner wants a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Blaatand.
Blaatand gets through Tanner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blaatand gets through Tanner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaatand lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tanner takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blaatand.
Blaatand working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blaatand digs a right hand underneath Tanner's ribcage. Tanner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blaatand lands an elbow inside.
Blaatand lands an uppercut.
Blaatand throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanners head.
Blaatand is leaning against Tanner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blaatand lands a nice elbow.
Blaatand makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blaatand digs a right hand underneath Tanner's ribcage. Tanner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Blaatand.
Blaatand scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tanner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Blaatand gets through Tanner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blaatand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blaatand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blaatand creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blaatand lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Tanner tries to score a body lock takedown but Blaatand shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaatand works on Tanner's body with a couple of short punches.
Blaatand lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blaatand scores with a shoulder strike.
Blaatand lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaatand lands a shot to the body.
Blaatand lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Tanner tries to pull guard but Blaatand holds him up against the cage and eventually Tanner drops back down to his feet.
Blaatand stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blaatand works on Tanner's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Blaatand on the inside.
Blaatand lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blaatand lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Blaatand lands with a right to the head.
Blaatand lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blaatand softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blaatand lands a left hand.
Blaatand makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blaatand lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blaatand lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blaatand lands a nice uppercut.
Blaatand softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blaatand working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blaatand lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Blaatand.
Blaatand working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blaatand gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tanner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Blaatand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Tanner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Blaatand clinches up with Tanner and pushes him back against the cage.
Harald Blaatand seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tanner tries to score a body lock takedown but Blaatand shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Blaatand.
Blaatand lands an uppercut.
Tanner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blaatand avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blaatand lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tanner.
Blaatand lands a damaging elbow.
Still in the clinch, Blaatand scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blaatand is pressed up against the cage. Tanner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blaatand down to the mat. Blaatand avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Tanner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaatand lands with a cross.
Tanner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blaatand connects with a nice looking jab.
Blaatand digs a good body shot into Tanner's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaatand closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blaatand lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blaatand.
Blaatand lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blaatand lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blaatand connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tanner's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaatand lands with a right to the head.
Blaatand lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tanner takes an elbow to the temple.
Blaatand lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blaatand lands with a light punch inside.
Blaatand stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blaatand gets through Tanner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blaatand lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Blaatand.
A short right from Blaatand on the inside.
Blaatand lands a nice uppercut.
Blaatand lands a nice uppercut.
Blaatand prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tanner tries to pull guard but Blaatand holds him up against the cage and eventually Tanner drops back down to his feet.
Blaatand lands a right hand.
Blaatand with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Blaatand stops a takedown attempt from Tanner.
Blaatand lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
A shot in the inside from Blaatand.
Blaatand lands with a left to the head.
Blaatand makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blaatand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blaatand.
Blaatand scores with a shoulder strike.
Blaatand working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blaatand with a knee to the head.
Tanner tries for a takedown but Blaatand manages to get underhooks.
Tanner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blaatand avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blaatand lands an uppercut.
Blaatand stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tanner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tanner wants a takedown but no success here.
Blaatand lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blaatand lands with a left to the head.
Blaatand softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tanner tries to pull guard but Blaatand won't allow it.
Blaatand lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
A short uppercut from Blaatand.
Tanner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blaatand is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tanner takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blaatand.
Blaatand stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blaatand throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blaatand working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blaatand walks away with a smile on his face. Tanner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blaatand looks to land a combination but Tanner avoids it well.
Tanner shoots in looking for a takedown. Blaatand tries to sprawl out of it but Tanner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blaatand manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blaatand throws a good cross that connects.
Tanner fails to land the takedown.
Tanner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blaatand connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blaatand forces Tanner back against the cage and clinches.
Blaatand lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tanner.
Tanner has Blaatand pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blaatand manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tanner can't get the takedown.
Blaatand lands a body shot.
Blaatand scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Blaatand scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blaatand lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaatand throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanners head.
Blaatand prevents the takedown attempt.
Blaatand scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blaatand gets through Tanner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tanner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blaatand just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tanner tries for a takedown but Blaatand manages to get underhooks.
Blaatand lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Blaatand.
Blaatand lands with a light punch inside.
Blaatand lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blaatand creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blaatand working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blaatand lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Blaatand.
Blaatand stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blaatand pushes Tanner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tanner looking for a takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaatand lands an uppercut.
Blaatand softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blaatand lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blaatand misses with a punch on the inside.
Blaatand swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanner is trying to trip Blaatand. He has hold of a leg but Blaatand is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tanner persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harald Blaatand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dick Tanner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Tanner closes the distance and clinches up with Blaatand, looking for a takedown. Tanner pushes Blaatand against the cage but Blaatand circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tanner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blaatand is fending him off so far but Tanner persists. Nope, Blaatand circles away and we're back to standing.
Dick Tanner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blaatand scores with a punch to the head.
Blaatand cracks Tanner with an open hand slap.
Tanner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blaatand but Blaatand pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Tanner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Blaatand as Tanner shoots in.
Blaatand cracks Tanner with an open hand slap.
Blaatand fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blaatand scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blaatand moves into range and clinches up with Tanner.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blaatand.
Blaatand lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Tanner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blaatand avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blaatand lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Blaatand lands with a left to the head.
Blaatand cracks Tanner with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blaatand.
Blaatand throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanners head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaatand lands an elbow just above Tanner 's eye.
Blaatand lands a nice elbow.
A short uppercut from Blaatand.
A short right from Blaatand on the inside.
Blaatand lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Blaatand scores with a shoulder strike.
Tanner fails to pull guard.
Tanner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blaatand just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blaatand lands a right hand.
Tanner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blaatand's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Blaatand.
Good body shot from Blaatand.
A nice left hand lands by Blaatand.
Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tanner takes a shot to the head.
Blaatand lands a right hand.
Blaatand lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Blaatand lands with a right to the head.
Blaatand lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blaatand creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tanner's defenses.
Blaatand scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blaatand scores with a knee to the head.
Tanner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blaatand avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaatand lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blaatand lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blaatand.
Tanner fails to pull guard.
Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blaatand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tanner trying to stall but Blaatand improves his position.
Blaatand prevents the takedown attempt.
Tanner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blaatand lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Blaatand.
Tanner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tanner tries to pull guard but Blaatand holds him up against the cage and eventually Tanner drops back down to his feet.
Blaatand lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blaatand lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Blaatand.
Tanner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blaatand prevents it.
A short right from Blaatand on the inside.
Blaatand scores with a shot to the side of Tanner's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner tries to pull guard but Blaatand holds him up against the cage and eventually Tanner drops back down to his feet.
Tanner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blaatand lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Blaatand lands an elbow inside.
Blaatand pushes Tanner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blaatand lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blaatand lands a damaging elbow.
Blaatand lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tanner tries to stall but Blaatand uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Blaatand gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tanner.
Blaatand scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blaatand gets underhooks to prevent Tanner's takedown attempt.
Harald Blaatand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blaatand lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Blaatand working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tanner jumps guard but Blaatand stands there with Tanner around his waist. Tanner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tanner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blaatand pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blaatand closes the distance and pushes Tanner back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner has Blaatand pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blaatand manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blaatand lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blaatand has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Blaatand lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Tanner wants a takedown.
Blaatand lands with a left to the head.
Tanner goes for a takedown attempt but Blaatand pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harald Blaatand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaatand closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Blaatand - that landed with a thud.
Blaatand lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blaatand lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaatand lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blaatand gets through Tanner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dick Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tanner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blaatand gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tanner.
Blaatand lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harald Blaatand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blaatand winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harald Blaatand!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thijs Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Swagger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thijs Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyer thuds a left hand into Swagger's body.
Meyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swagger throws a jab when Meyer was well out of range.
Meyer has Swagger up against the cage in a clinch.
Meyer can't get the takedown.
Meyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swagger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Swagger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meyer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meyer has Swagger pressed against the cage.
Meyer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meyer keeps control of Swagger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meyer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meyer stalling against the cage.
Meyer continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Swagger prevents a takedown attempt there.
Meyer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bob Swagger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thijs Meyer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Meyer.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Meyer.
A nice left hand lands by Meyer.
Meyer misses with a punch to the body.
Meyer works on Swagger's body with a couple of short punches.
Swagger is breathing heavily.
Meyer working aggressively here.
Meyer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Swagger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Swagger wants to break free but Meyer has control.
Meyer misses with a punch to the body.
Meyer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Swagger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Meyer is looking to clinch.
Meyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swagger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swagger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Meyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swagger.
Meyer misses with the combination.
Meyer cracks Swagger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Swagger blocks a head kick by Meyer.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Meyer is defended easily by Swagger.
Meyer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Swagger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Swagger parries the strikes from Meyer easily there. Meyer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Swagger to escape.
Swagger stops Meyer from passing to mount.
Swagger pushes Meyer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Meyer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Swagger wants to get back to his feet but Meyer is dominant here and he's now got Swagger's back!
Swagger holding both Meyer 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Meyer lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meyer throwing sloppy strikes.
Meyer looking for the choke but no joy.
Swagger is trying to get back to his feet but Meyer has full control of the position and if anything, Swagger has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Meyer is landing with strikes from the back.
Meyer missing with strikes from the back.
Swagger controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer controlling the position well here. Swagger rolled but Meyer kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Swagger is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Can Swagger hold on?! Meyer is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Swagger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Meyer on the ground.
Meyer lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Swagger hold on?!
Meyer throwing damaging strikes from the back! Swagger could be in trouble here!
Meyer missing with strikes.
Swagger controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Swagger takes a big shot to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Meyer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Swagger is trying to stand back up.
Meyer is persistently looking for the submission but Swagger is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thijs Meyer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Swagger misses with a looping right.
Meyer wants to clinch up but Swagger keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Swagger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swagger misses with the combination.
Meyer ducks under a wild hook from Swagger.
Meyer staying out of range there.
Meyer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bob Swagger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swagger.
Meyer slips under a jab.
Swagger misses with a body punch
and Meyer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Meyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Swagger is just out of range.
Thijs Meyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swagger lands a with a good body shot.
Swagger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meyer moves away.
Meyer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Meyer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Swagger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Swagger is not content to let Meyer control the position.
Meyer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger tries to escape but Meyer is in control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swagger taking punishment in the form of punches.
Meyer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Meyer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Swagger!
Meyer landing strikes from the mount.
Swagger tries to buck Meyer off but he can't manage it.
Meyer lands with some strikes.
Swagger is bucking up trying to escape but Meyer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Meyer looking to secure an arm triangle but Swagger defends it well.
Swagger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Swagger tries to get out of the position.
Swagger is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer working Swagger over with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meyer with a couple of short strikes.
Meyer tries to control but Swagger wriggling away.
Meyer misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Meyer trying to control but Swagger is having none of it.
Swagger is trying to stand.
Swagger trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Meyer with the ground and pound from mount.
Meyer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Swagger?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer won't let Swagger get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Meyer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Swagger can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Swagger wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Meyer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Meyer is landing with some decent strikes but Swagger is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Meyer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Meyer is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Swagger can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Thijs Meyer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meyer raining down shots from the mount!
Meyer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Swagger?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meyer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Swagger hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer landing strikes from the mount.
Meyer wants to control the pace but Swagger is squirming around nicely.
Swagger is trying to stand.
Meyer looking to control but Swagger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Swagger wants to get back to his feet.
Meyer wants to control the pace but Swagger is squirming around nicely.
Swagger wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meyer breaks from Swagger's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Meyer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Swagger has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thijs Meyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A big right from Swagger misses.
Meyer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Meyer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Swagger misses with a hook.
Meyer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Meyer lands a jab to Swagger's midsection.
A jab from Swagger misses.
Swagger leaves Meyer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swagger as he jumps to the side.
Swagger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Meyer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Meyer wants to control from the top but Swagger keeps moving.
Meyer stands and throws Swagger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swagger is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Meyer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Swagger is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Meyer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Meyer lands a nice forearm strike.
Check out the look on Meyer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Swagger is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Meyer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
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.
Swagger tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Meyer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Meyer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Swagger has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Swagger is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Meyer is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Swagger can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Meyer looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger taking shots to the head.
Meyer working the ground and pound effectively.
Swagger'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.
Meyer landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swagger is trying to stand.
Swagger is squirming around, avoiding Meyer's attempts to control the action.
Swagger is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
A nice elbow there by Meyer.
Swagger'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.
Thijs Meyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer looking to control but Swagger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Meyer working the ground and pound effectively.
Meyer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Meyer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Swagger manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Swagger wants to get back to his feet.
Bob Swagger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swagger is not content to let Meyer control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meyer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thijs Meyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Meyer 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thijs Meyer!
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