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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Snabbo Smido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Angelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Angelo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Good wrestling
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snabbo Smido! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Angelo! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smido throws a big shot that misses. Smido scores with a jab. Smido drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Smido won't allow Angelo to sweep him here. Smido thows a big elbow that misses. Smido working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Angelo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smido! Smido is working to get back to half guard.
Angelo wants to control the pace but Smido is squirming around nicely. Smido is looking to improve his position but Angelo isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round. Angelo tries to control but Smido wriggling away. Smido is desperately trying to improve his position but Angelo has a good base and remains in mount. Smido is squirming around, avoiding Angelo's attempts to control the action. Smido wants to control but Angelo is having none of it. Angelo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smido is looking to escape. Smido is looking to improve his position but Angelo isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Smido is working hard here to advance position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Smido tries to lock up and control but Angelo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Angelo can't control as he wanted to and Smido manages to get the fight back to his half guard. Angelo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Smido.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Angelo with a lazy takedown attempt and Smido counters with a shoot takedown. Angelo fights it but they end up in guard. Angelo controls Smido momentarily but Smido frees himself. Smido working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Angelo's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smido connects with a couple of short punches. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smido accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Smido landing some decent shots from guard. Smido works over Angelo with some ground and pound from guard. Angelo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smido lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Angelo looking for a sweep. Not yet Angelo, not yet. Angelo looks gassed! Angelo can't keep his opponent in guard - Smido advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Smido 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. Smido trying to control from half guard but Angelo is working away. Smido is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Nice strikes from Smido there. Angelo is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smido winds up and cracks Angelo with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Angelo is trying to control but can't.
Angelo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Smido working Angelo over with strikes. Smido working over Angelo with some ground and pound. Angelo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Angelo trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smido lands a nice short elbow. Angelo is trying to get back to full guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smido lands a nice short elbow. Smido scoring with strikes to the body and head. Smido scoring with strikes to the body and head. Smido working the head and body with strikes. Smido working Angelo over with strikes. Angelo taking some punishment here, with Smido in his half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snabbo Smido dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smido clobbers Angelo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Angelo throws a head kick but Smido moves out of range.
Angelo throws a sloppy head kick and Smido moves out of range easily. Smido scores with a hook. Angelo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Smido postures up and lands a big shot to Angelo's brow. Smido works a leg free and moves into half guard. Smido working the head and body with strikes. Smido takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Smido working over Angelo with some ground and pound. Angelo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Smido lands with a punch from half guard. Angelo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smido scores with a couple of nice shots. Smido working the head and body with strikes. Angelo taking some punishment here, with Smido in his half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Smido landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Smido slips a nice elbow through Angelo's hands, connecting with Angelo's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smido prevents Angelo from standing back up.
Smido takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Smido is thwarting Angelo's attempts to control the position. Smido takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Angelo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smido is working away from the top position though. Angelo is looking to escape. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smido connects with a nice short shot to Angelo's temple. Smido works his way into full mount! Angelo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smido with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The referee warns Angelo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smido working the ground and pound effectively.
Angelo is bucking up trying to escape but Smido cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Angelo is rocked! Smido looking to finish Angelo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Angelo! Angelo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Angelo is still in real trouble! Can Smido finish him? Smido punishing his opponent with strikes. Smido connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Smido working Angelo over with strikes here. Smido lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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! Smido unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Angelo wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Smido celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Snabbo Smido!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seymore Buttz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and nick rater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buttz comes to the cage accompanied by Eye Of The Tiger. This should be a great matchup!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seymore Buttz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, nick rater! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Buttz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Buttz misses with a hook. Buttz lands an overhand right. Buttz feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends rater sprawling to the canvas! rater rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Buttz finish him?!
rater looks gassed! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Buttz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. rater doesn't seem bothered though. Buttz circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops rater to the canvas! rater doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Buttz keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seymore Buttz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and joe ifdusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). joe ifdusa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Paul Johnson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Johnson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, joe ifdusa! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! ifdusa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Paul Johnson has been cut. Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing. ifdusa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
ifdusa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! ifdusa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively. ifdusa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ifdusa slips under a jab. Jab from Johnson. Johnson misses with a wild body shot. Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by ifdusa. ifdusa throws a right and a left that both miss. A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target. ifdusa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson. Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. ifdusa throws a right and a left that both miss. Johnson throws a combination that misses and ifdusa counters with a one-two to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! ifdusa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from ifdusa misses. ifdusa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. ifdusa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a crisp one two that drops ifdusa! Johnson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves ifdusa to his feet! ifdusa is in big trouble! ifdusa looks gassed! Nice defenses there by ifdusa. Johnson drops ifdusa with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but ifdusa looks back up at him and smiles so Johnson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
ifdusa is rocked! Johnson connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks ifdusa out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Johnson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragan Davydenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitch Robertson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dragan Davydenko's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitch Robertson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dragan Davydenko! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Robertson tries to clinch there but Davydenko circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Robertson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davydenko pulls him back up using the underhooks. Davydenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Robertson won't want to take too many of those. Davydenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Robertson is breathing heavily. Davydenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Davydenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Robertson won't want to take too many of those. 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! Davydenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Davydenko lands a knee to the head.
Davydenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Robertson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Davydenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Robertson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Davydenko connects with a knee to the head.
Davydenko lands a nice knee to the body. Davydenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Robertson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Davydenko lands a knee to the body.
Davydenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Robertson's face.
Knees to the body from Davydenko.
Knees in the clinch landing for Davydenko.
Davydenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Davydenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Davydenko crunches a lovely knee into Robertson's ribcage. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Davydenko obliges. Knees in the clinch landing for Davydenko.
Robertson wants a takedown but no success here.
Davydenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Robertson's face.
Davydenko with a knee to the head.
Davydenko crunches a lovely knee into Robertson's ribcage. Davydenko with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Davydenko lands a nice knee to the body. Davydenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Davydenko lands a knee to the body.
Davydenko has Robertson pushed against the cage. Davydenko landing knees to the body.
Davydenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Robertson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davydenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Davydenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Davydenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Robertson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Robertson has Davydenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Davydenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. The referee is keeping an eye on Davydenko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Davydenko crunches a lovely knee into Robertson's ribcage. Davydenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Davydenko trying to land knees to the body.
Davydenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Robertson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Davydenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Davydenko lands a nice knee to the body. Davydenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Davydenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Robertson won't want to take too many of those. Davydenko lands a knee to the head.
Robertson wants a takedown.
Robertson misses with a hook from the clinch. Knees in the clinch landing for Davydenko.
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. Davydenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Robertson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Davydenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Davydenko crunches a lovely knee into Robertson's ribcage. Robertson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davydenko pulls him back up using the underhooks. Robertson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Robertson misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Davydenko.
Davydenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Davydenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Davydenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Robertson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Davydenko crunches a lovely knee into Robertson's ribcage. Davydenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Robertson can't find room to land a body shot as Davydenko controls the action.
Davydenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Davydenko landing knees to the body.
Davydenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Robertson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davydenko's elbow. Robertson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Davydenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Davydenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Robertson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Robertson tries to score a body lock takedown but Davydenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Davydenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Robertson tries for a takedown but Davydenko manages to get underhooks.
Davydenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Robertson takes a knee to the side of the body. Knees to the body from Davydenko.
Robertson tries to score a body lock takedown but Davydenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Davydenko lands a knee to the body.
Davydenko landing knees to the body.
Robertson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davydenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Davydenko connects with a knee to the head.
Davydenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Robertson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Davydenko working Robertson over with knees to the body. A knee to the head by Davydenko.
Robertson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Davydenko has Robertson pressed against the cage, preventing Robertson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Robertson tries to score a body lock takedown but Davydenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Davydenko connects with a knee to the head.
Davydenko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Davydenko stops a takedown attempt from Robertson.
Davydenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Davydenko gets underhooks to prevent Robertson's takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Davydenko obliges. Davydenko working Robertson over with knees to the body. Robertson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Davydenko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Robertson lands a body shot. Robertson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davydenko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Davydenko crunches a lovely knee into Robertson's ribcage. Davydenko lands a knee to the body.
Robertson tries to pull guard but Davydenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Robertson drops back down to his feet.
Robertson wants a takedown but no success here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Davydenko as Robertson tries to tie him up. Knees in the clinch landing for Davydenko.
Robertson wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees to the body from Davydenko.
Davydenko with a knee to the head.
Davydenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Davydenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Robertson won't want to take too many of those. Davydenko with a knee to the head.
Robertson is working for takedown but Davydenko is calmly controlling the position for now. Davydenko lands a knee to the body.
Davydenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Robertson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Davydenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Robertson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Davydenko crunches a lovely knee into Robertson's ribcage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Knees in the clinch landing for Davydenko.
Robertson wants a takedown.
Robertson is working for takedown but Davydenko is calmly controlling the position for now. Davydenko lands a nice knee to the body. Knees to the body from Davydenko.
Robertson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Davydenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Robertson looks to clinch and Davydenko counters by clinching up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragan Davydenko dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Robertson keeps the fight on the outside. Robertson clinches but Davydenko breaks the clinch and Davydenko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Davydenko. Dragan Davydenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Robertson takes a knee to the side of the body. Davydenko crunches a lovely knee into Robertson's ribcage. Davydenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Davydenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Robertson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Davydenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Robertson has had enough of the clinch but Davydenko keeps him there for the moment. Knees to the body from Davydenko.
Robertson wants a takedown but no success here.
Davydenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Davydenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Robertson looking for a takedown. Knees to the body from Davydenko.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Davydenko. Davydenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Davydenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Davydenko obliges. Robertson looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Robertson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davydenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Davydenko obliges. Davydenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Robertson won't want to take too many of those. Davydenko landing knees to the body.
Davydenko landing knees to the body.
Davydenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Robertson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Robertson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Davydenko just stands there and leans against the cage. Knees in the clinch landing for Davydenko.
Davydenko controlling the action here for a moment.
Davydenko blocking some punches.
Robertson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davydenko pulls him back up using the underhooks. Davydenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Robertson's face.
Davydenko landing knees to the body.
Davydenko landing knees to the body.
Davydenko crunches a lovely knee into Robertson's ribcage. Robertson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Davydenko prevents it.
Davydenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Robertson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Davydenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Robertson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Davydenko prevents the takedown attempt.
Davydenko landing knees to the body.
Davydenko leaning his opponent against the cage. Robertson looking to slow down the pace here. Davydenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Davydenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Davydenko.
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. Robertson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Davydenko walks away with a smile on his face. Robertson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. No luck for Robertson with that takedown attempt. Davydenko tries to clinch there but Robertson circles away.
Davydenko has managed to clinch.
Robertson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davydenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Robertson tries to score a body lock takedown but Davydenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Davydenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Stalling in the clinch from Davydenko.
Knees to the body from Davydenko.
Davydenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Robertson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davydenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Robertson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Davydenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Robertson takes a knee to the side of the body. Davydenko lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Davydenko.
Davydenko lands a nice knee to the body. Davydenko stalling the fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Davydenko obliges. Robertson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Davydenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Davydenko slows down the pace here.
Davydenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Davydenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Robertson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Robertson avoiding damage as Davydenko throws knees to the body.
Robertson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Davydenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Davydenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davydenko working Robertson over with knees to the body. Robertson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davydenko pulls him back up using the underhooks. Robertson is trying to drag Davydenko to the mat but Davydenko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Robertson has a couple of punches blocked by Davydenko.
Davydenko working Robertson over with knees to the body. Robertson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davydenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Robertson can't get the takedown.
Davydenko lands a knee to the body.
Davydenko crunches a lovely knee into Robertson's ribcage. Davydenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Robertson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Davydenko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Robertson goes for a takedown attempt but Davydenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davydenko swats him away and circles back towards the center. Davydenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Davydenko stalling against the cage.
Davydenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robertson avoids it. Robertson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Robertson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Davydenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Davydenko slips a jab from Robertson. Robertson tries to clinch but fails miserably and Davydenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Robertson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Davydenko trying to land knees to the body.
Robertson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davydenko pulls him back up using the underhooks. Davydenko lands a nice knee to the body. Davydenko working Robertson over with knees to the body. Davydenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Davydenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Davydenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragan Davydenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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!
Davydenko clinches. Davydenko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Robertson up against the cage. Knees to the body from Davydenko.
Davydenko lands a knee to the body.
Robertson tries for a takedown but Davydenko manages to get underhooks.
Davydenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Robertson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Davydenko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Robertson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Davydenko pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Davydenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Davydenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Robertson's face.
Robertson throws a head punch that misses. Robertson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Davydenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Davydenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Robertson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Davydenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Davydenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Davydenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Robertson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Davydenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Davydenko clinches with his opponent.
Davydenko stalling against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Davydenko tries to land a knee to the head but Robertson blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round. Davydenko pressing his opponent against the cage. Davydenko trying to land knees to the body.
Davydenko landing knees to the body.
Robertson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Davydenko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Robertson looking for a takedown. Robertson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Davydenko working Robertson over with knees to the body. Davydenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Davydenko is pressed up against the cage. Robertson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Davydenko down to the mat. Davydenko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Dragan Davydenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Davydenko forces Robertson back against the cage and clinches. Davydenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Robertson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Davydenko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Robertson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Davydenko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Davydenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Davydenko landing knees to the body.
Robertson looking for a takedown. Robertson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Robertson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Davydenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Robertson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Davydenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Robertson tries for a takedown but Davydenko manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Davydenko avoids the elbow strike from Robertson, against the cage.
Davydenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Robertson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Davydenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Davydenko landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Davydenko.
Davydenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Davydenko obliges. Knees in the clinch landing for Davydenko.
Davydenko crunches a lovely knee into Robertson's ribcage. Robertson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Robertson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Davydenko landing knees to the head.
Davydenko gets underhooks to prevent Robertson's takedown attempt.
Robertson tries to score a body lock takedown but Davydenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Davydenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Robertson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Davydenko with a knee to the head.
Davydenko letting Robertson take a breather here. Robertson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Davydenko is keeping busy. Davydenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Robertson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Robertson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Robertson working hard to break the clinch. Robertson has Davydenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Davydenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Davydenko lands a knee to the body.
Davydenko lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Robertson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Davydenko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Davydenko scores with a knee to the head.
Davydenko crunches a lovely knee into Robertson's ribcage. Davydenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Robertson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Robertson working aggressively here.
Davydenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Robertson won't want to take too many of those. Davydenko lands a knee to the head.
Davydenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Davydenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Robertson goes for a takedown attempt but Davydenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Robertson tries to clinch up and Davydenko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Davydenko crunches a lovely knee into Robertson's ribcage. Robertson can't find room to land a body shot as Davydenko controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Davydenko lands a knee to the body.
Davydenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robertson.
Robertson looking for a takedown. Davydenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Dragan Davydenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Davydenko working Robertson over with knees to the body. Robertson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Davydenko lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Davydenko.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Davydenko obliges. Robertson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Davydenko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Davydenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Robertson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Davydenko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Davydenko landing knees to the body.
Robertson goes for a takedown attempt but Davydenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Robertson misses with a head kick.
Robertson closes the distance but Davydenko moves to the side and Davydenko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Mitch Robertson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Robertson misses with an elbow over the top.
And that's the end of the fight! Dragan Davydenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Davydenko 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 26:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragan Davydenko!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Starbrough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Starbrough has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Rogers! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Starbrough! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rogers stuffs the takedown. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Starbrough. Rogers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Starbrough circles away quickly and effectively. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Rogers tries to clinch but Starbrough moves out of range. Rogers doesn't manage to clinch there - Starbrough circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rogers looks like he's thinking about clinching though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Starbrough fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rogers avoids it really well and circles away. Chris Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Starbrough.
That's one minute gone in the round. Starbrough will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Starbrough dives in and grabs Rogers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rogers pushes down on Starbrough's head and hops out. Starbrough fails with a takedown attempt. Rogers throws a leg kick which misses Starbrough's front leg but catches the back leg as Starbrough tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rogers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rogers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rogers just leaning against Starbrough, taking a breather. Starbrough takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rogers scores with a knee to the head.
Rogers pressing his opponent against the cage. Rogers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Starbrough swats away the attempt to clinch by Rogers. Starbrough looks to land a left hand but Rogers moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rogers, as that shot connected.
Rogers is looking to clinch. Rogers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Starbrough dives in and grabs Rogers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rogers pushes down on Starbrough's head and hops out. Starbrough looks gassed! Starbrough closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rogers circles away. Rogers is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rogers shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Starbrough's guard. Starbrough is working an open guard so Rogers takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Rogers is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Starbrough swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rogers wants to clinch. Rogers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rogers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Rogers dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Starbrough avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Starbrough avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Rogers tries to clinch but Starbrough moves out of range. Rogers doesn't manage to clinch there - Starbrough circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rogers drives through and clinches with Starbrough against the cage.
Starbrough drags the fight down to the ground.
Rogers stands up from guard. Let's bang! Starbrough is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Starbrough 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. Rogers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Starbrough is aware though and is defending well. Rogers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Starbrough defends well. Starbrough postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Starbrough with a flurry of punches that miss. Rogers looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Starbrough is defending well. Rogers quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Starbrough has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rogers celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Rogers!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shang Tsung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsung has chosen Tiefutu - Tiefutu as his entrance music. Shang Tsung is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy McDonald! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shang Tsung! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McDonald has a takedown stuffed. McDonald scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Shang Tsung has been cut. Tsung clinches. McDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Tsung won't allow it.
Tsung throws a knee to the head but misses.
McDonald avoiding damage.
Tsung using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tsung with a knee to the head.
Tsung with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tsung using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDonald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tsung tries to land knees in the clinch but McDonald avoids the damage to the body. Tsung using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDonald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Tsung is controlling him. McDonald tries to pull guard but Tsung holds him up against the cage and eventually McDonald drops back down to his feet.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tsung tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. McDonald missing with a left hand there. Tsung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. McDonald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tsung sprawls well. Tsung wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him. McDonald cracks Tsung with an open hand slap. McDonald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tsung avoids it really well and circles away. Tsung tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tsung tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range. Tsung tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. McDonald fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tsung is out of range. McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Tsung's head but Tsung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. McDonald connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Tsung is looking to clinch but McDonald is avoiding it.
Tsung wants to clinch up but McDonald keeps it at a distance. Tsung wants to clinch up but McDonald keeps it at a distance. Tsung is looking to take this fight into the clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Tsung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McDonald darts in and out, connecting with a jab. McDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Tsung. McDonald throws a series of punches but Tsung avoids them all with ease. McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tsung on the side of the head. McDonald clobbers Tsung with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. McDonald missing with a left hand there. Tsung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. McDonald misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tsung tries to clinch up. McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it. McDonald thows a body shot but no joy. Tsung takes the fight into the clinch. McDonald tries to pull guard but Tsung holds him up against the cage and eventually McDonald drops back down to his feet.
Tsung utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Tsung stalling in the clinch.
Tsung throws a knee to the head but misses.
McDonald working hard to break the clinch. Tsung stalling the fight.
McDonald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tsung walks away with a smile on his face. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Tsung tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tommy McDonald will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Shang Tsung's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Tsung slips the punch. McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from McDonald. McDonald shoots in but no luck this time. Tsung moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off. McDonald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tsung tries to avoid it but McDonald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tsung to the ground. Tsung escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. The fight stays on the outside here - Tsung looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Tommy McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tsung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McDonald jabs Tsung right on the nose. Tsung blinks but takes it well. McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Tsung looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Shang Tsung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tsung tries to clinch there but McDonald circles away.
Tsung moves out of range of the strikes. Tsung is looking to clinch. Tsung tries to clinch there but McDonald circles away.
McDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Tsung. Tsung tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A big right from McDonald misses. McDonald misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Tsung doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
Tsung tries to clinch up. A cross from McDonald lands. Tsung moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off. McDonald waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Tsung. Tsung wants to clinch. McDonald throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tsung was covering up waiting for the punch and McDonald finishes the takedown easily into guard. McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McDonald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDonald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Tsung working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald. Tsung is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McDonald is controlling him. McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McDonald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDonald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. McDonald postures up.
Tsung keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. McDonald looks to land a combination. Tsung sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A big left from McDonald misses. McDonald shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tsung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy McDonald dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Shang Tsung's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Tsung moved out of range nicely. Tsung is looking to take this fight into the clinch. McDonald lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tsung backs up against the cage.
McDonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tsung pinned against the cage. Tsung gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Tsung tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range. McDonald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Tsung defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsung. Tsung tries to clinch up. Tsung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsung. McDonald misses with a hook. McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsung. The fight stays on the outside here - Tsung looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Tsung slips a jab from McDonald. McDonald looks to land a left hand but Tsung moved out of range nicely.
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. McDonald pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tsung is out of range and McDonald settles back down. Tsung is looking to clinch but McDonald is avoiding it.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing. Tsung tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonald swats him away and circles back towards the center. The fight stays on the outside here - Tsung looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Tsung defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand. Shang Tsung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McDonald lands with a straight right. Tsung didn't see that one coming. McDonald dives in and grabs Tsung's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tsung pushes down on McDonald's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tsung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McDonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Tsung tries to clinch there but McDonald circles away.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Tsung saw that one coming. Tsung doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
Shang Tsung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The fight stays on the outside here - Tsung looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Tommy McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Tsung wants to clinch. Tsung wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Tsung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. McDonald fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Tsung misses the body punch and McDonald counters with a single leg into guard. Tsung didn't expect that. Tsung wants to stand but McDonald is controlling the position. McDonald trying to control but Tsung is working from the bottom. McDonald drops back looking for a leg! Tsung is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tsung manages to kick McDonald off! McDonald jumps back into Tsung's guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Tommy McDonald showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDonald, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy McDonald!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Payne! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macadam Baird! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice uppercut lands for Baird. That snapped Payne's head back.
It looks like Xavier Payne has been cut. Payne looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Payne bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Baird comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Payne falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Payne was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Macadam Baird!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Riley Daniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsuya Shibata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel comes to the cage accompanied by Red Hot Chili Peppers - Don't Forget Me. Shibata has chosen The American National Anthem as his entrance music. Riley Daniel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riley Daniel! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tatsuya Shibata! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Daniel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Shibata tries to buck Daniel off but Daniel is having none of it. Shibata is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Daniel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Shibata is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Daniel trying to control the position but Shibata is working away. Daniel working the ground and pound. Shibata tries to bench press Daniel off him but Daniel keeps the position. Shibata is pushing Daniel's head away, looking to escape. Daniel manages to hold on to the position though. Shibata looks to move to half guard but instead Daniel has passed into mount! Damn! Shibata wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shibata is looking to get to half guard. Daniel lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Daniel landing strikes from the mount and Shibata is in trouble! We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shibata can do anything to dispel that myth. Shibata is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Daniel avoids the attempt from Shibata to control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Daniel swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Riley Daniel! Riley Daniel retains his middleweight title!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JP Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Acme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels comes to the cage accompanied by Bottom of a Bottle by Smile Empty Soul. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JP Daniels! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Acme! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A leg kick checked by Acme. Daniels ducks under a wild hook from Acme. Daniels looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Acme circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Daniels to the canvas! Daniels doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Acme keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Acme!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Abensur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort comes to the cage accompanied by Old Time's Sake by Eminem Ft. Dr Dre. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vitor Belfort! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Abensur! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Belfort ducks under a wild hook from Abensur. Belfort misses the shot to the body. Abensur looks to land a combination but Belfort avoids it well. Belfort keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Belfort misses the shot to the body. Belfort throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Abensur on the wrong end of a nice hook. Abensur takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Abensur tries to clinch there but Belfort circles away.
Abensur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belfort throws a right and a left that both miss. Belfort will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belfort closes the distance and clinches. A hook to the body from Belfort.
Abensur tries to break the clinch but Belfort is controlling the position. Abensur looking for a takedown. Belfort gets underhooks to prevent Abensur's takedown attempt.
Vitor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Abensur. Abensur is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Belfort gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Belfort scores with an uppercut up the middle. Belfort lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Belfort lands with a short head shot on the inside. Belfort lands a nice uppercut. Belfort scores with a nice hook to the head. Belfort lands a body shot. Belfort lands with a short shot to the head. Abensur looks gassed! A quick uppercut on the inside from Belfort. Abensur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Abensur goes for a takedown in the clinch but Belfort prevents it.
Belfort works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Belfort lands a hook that snaps the head of Abensur backwards. Belfort presses Abensur against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Good body shot from Belfort.
Belfort lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Belfort works on Abensur's body with a couple of short punches. Belfort scores with an uppercut up the middle. Belfort displaying some good clinch control by pressing Abensur up against the cage. Belfort lands with a short shot to the head. A right hand to the body from Belfort.
A shot in the inside from Belfort. Belfort lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A short body shot lands from Belfort as the two fighters clinch.
Belfort lands with a left to the head. A right hook to the body lands for Belfort.
A right hand to the body from Belfort.
Belfort lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Belfort softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Belfort cracks Abensur with a nice body shot. 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! Belfort cracks Abensur with a nice body shot. A shot in the inside from Belfort. A short right hand to the side of the head by Belfort. Abensur goes for a takedown in the clinch but Belfort prevents it.
Belfort is pushing Abensur up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Belfort lands a right hand. Belfort lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Belfort lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abensur backwards. Belfort stalling against the cage.
Belfort is leaning against Abensur and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Belfort scores with a nice hook to the head. Belfort lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abensur or not. Belfort lands a left hand.
Belfort prevents a takedown attempt there.
Belfort softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Belfort lands with a short shot to the head. Abensur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Belfort lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abensur. A short right from Belfort on the inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Belfort. Belfort cracks Abensur with a nice body shot. Belfort working some nice short punches in the clinch. Belfort softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Belfort scores with an uppercut up the middle. Abensur tries for a takedown. No joy.
A hook to the body from Belfort.
Good body shot from Belfort.
Belfort lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Good body shot from Belfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Belfort lands a left hand.
Belfort lands with a right to the head. Belfort lands with a left to the head. Belfort throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Belfort lands with a right to the head. Belfort lands a body punch in the clinch. A shot in the inside from Belfort. A short right hand to the side of the head by Belfort. A short uppercut from Belfort. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Belfort lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abensur backwards. Still in the clinch, Belfort scores with a nice short uppercut. Belfort lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abensur backwards. Belfort lands with a light punch inside. Belfort lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abensur backwards. Belfort lands a nice uppercut. Belfort makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Belfort lands on the inside with an uppercut. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Abensur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A head punch on the inside from Abensur fails to land. Belfort lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abensur backwards. Belfort dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Abensur jumps guard but Belfort stands there with Abensur around his waist. Abensur gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Belfort dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Belfort misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abensur throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Belfort misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belfort showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abensur.
Belfort throws a shot to the body.
Belfort instigates a clinch. A shot in the inside from Belfort. Belfort scores with a shot to the side of Abensur's head. Vitor Belfort has scored more points in the clinch so far. Belfort prevents the takedown attempt.
Belfort scores with a shoulder strike. Still in the clinch, Belfort scores with a nice short uppercut. Belfort lands a left hand.
Belfort lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Abensur is breathing heavily. Abensur letting Belfort take a breather here. Belfort lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Belfort gets through Abensur's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A nice left hand lands by Belfort.
Abensur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Belfort creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Belfort working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Belfort lands a left hand.
Belfort softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Belfort is pressed up against the cage. Abensur has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Belfort down to the mat. Belfort avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Vitor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Abensur. Belfort drops Abensur with a beautiful combination! Abensur stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Belfort is looking for the KO!
Abensur is rocked! Belfort closes the distance and clinches. Belfort pressing his opponent against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Belfort. Belfort lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Abensur is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Belfort gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. A right hook to the body lands for Belfort.
A left hand lands to the body for Belfort.
Belfort lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Belfort scores with a shot to the side of Abensur's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Belfort lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short left from Belfort. Belfort scores with an uppercut up the middle. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Belfort lands with a short shot to the head. Abensur goes for a takedown attempt but Belfort pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Belfort dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Belfort tries to bum rush Abensur with a series of wild strikes but Abensur uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Belfort lands with a straight right. Abensur didn't see that one coming. Dennis Abensur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Belfort has taken the fight to the clinch.
Belfort stops a takedown attempt from Abensur.
Belfort is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abensur can do to turn this around? Abensur tries to pull guard but Belfort won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Belfort. Belfort lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Abensur takes a shot to the head. Belfort lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A short left from Belfort. Still in the clinch, Belfort scores with a nice short uppercut. Abensur drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Belfort gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Belfort softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A hook to the body from Belfort.
Abensur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Belfort lands a right hand. Belfort scores with a nice hook to the head. Abensur wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Belfort. Belfort lands a hook to the side of the head. Abensur tries to score a body lock takedown but Belfort shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Belfort holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Belfort lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abensur backwards. Belfort lands a body punch in the clinch. Belfort lands a left hand.
Belfort lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abensur. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Belfort creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Belfort stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Abensur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Belfort on the inside. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Abensur wants a takedown but no success here.
Belfort lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abensur. Belfort lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abensur backwards. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Belfort lands a body punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Belfort dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Belfort works the jab nicely. Abensur throws a sloppy body shot
and Belfort counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Belfort lands a left and a right that send Abensur crashing to the mat, dazed. Belfort thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Abensur is still on wobbly legs! Can Belfort finish him? Vitor Belfort is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Belfort clinches. Belfort lands a nice uppercut. Abensur seems to have recovered his senses. Abensur changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Belfort fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Abensur slips a jab and a cross from Belfort.
Belfort slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Belfort ducks under a wild hook from Abensur. Belfort looks to land a combination. Abensur sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Nice uppercut there from Belfort. Abensur takes one on the button. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Nice cross by Belfort. Belfort connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abensur. Abensur circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round. Belfort connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Abensur! He's out on his feet! Belfort rushes in and drops Abensur with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vitor Belfort! Vitor Belfort retains his light heavyweight title!
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