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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edward Scissorbows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Pacquiao is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Scissorbows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pacquiao lands a with a good body shot.
Pacquiao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pacquiao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pacquiao scores with a nice right hand.
Pacquiao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scissorbows takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pacquiao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pacquiao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scissorbows on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scissorbows looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scissorbows looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pacquiao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scissorbows drops his hands momentarily and Pacquiao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scissorbows walks into a jab.
Scissorbows tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pacquiao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pacquiao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scissorbows closes the distance and clinches.
Pacquiao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Scissorbows lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
Scissorbows creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pacquiao's defenses.
Scissorbows looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pacquiao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pacquiao takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao takes an elbow to the temple.
Scissorbows throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pacquiao takes an elbow to the temple.
Scissorbows lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Manny Pacquiao's cut even more.
Pacquiao tries to break free but Scissorbows pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Scissorbows.
Scissorbows keeps control of Pacquiao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Scissorbows lands an elbow inside.
Scissorbows lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Scissorbows misses with an elbow over the top.
Scissorbows throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pacquiao blocks the elbow strike.
Pacquiao blocks the elbow strike.
Scissorbows lands an elbow that stopped Pacquiao in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Manny Pacquiao's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Scissorbows comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Manny Pacquiao's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Scissorbows lands a nice elbow.
Scissorbows pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Scissorbows throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Scissorbows pushes off an throws an elbow but Pacquiao leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Scissorbows just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pacquiao's brow.
Scissorbows lands an elbow inside that Pacquiao shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Manny Pacquiao's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Edward Scissorbows!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donald Register (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lightning Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Register comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Said Knock You Out. Lightning Storm has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Register!
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, Lightning Storm!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Register pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Storm slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Register.
Storm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Storm lands with a nice body punch.
Storm tests Register's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Register jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Storm blocks a jab.
Storm slips a straight right by Register.
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Register.
Storm scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Register throws out a loose jab but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Storm throws a right and a left that Register avoids nicely.
Storm digs a good body shot into Register's ribs.
Storm scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Storm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Register.
Storm works over Register's head and body with a nice combination.
Storm lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Register is rocked!
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!
Register misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Oh Register is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Register takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Storm lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Register misses with a looping left.
Register seems to have got his legs back now.
Storm lands with a hook. Register tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Storm throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Register stumbling backwards into the cage! Register bounces back off the cage towards Storm, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Storm lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Storm celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lightning Storm!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ravi Raja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vegas has chosen Jack Vegas by MNEMIC as his entrance music. Ravi Raja is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ravi Raja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Vegas!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raja misses with a body shot.
Vegas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raja moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Raja.
A left lands for Raja.
It looks like Jack Vegas has been cut.
Raja misses with a wild combination.
Raja gets caught flat footed, as Vegas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Raja looking for a sweep. Not yet Raja, not yet.
Vegas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vegas trying to control but Raja is working from the bottom.
Vegas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Raja wants to sweep here but Vegas controlling him for the moment.
Raja is pulling down on Vegas's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas wants to control from the top but Raja keeps moving.
Vegas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vegas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Raja is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vegas, into his guard.
Raja's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Raja lands a couple of digs.
Vegas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Raja defends well.
Raja keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vegas's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raja chips away with some ground and pound.
Raja tries to free his leg and advance position but Vegas is retaining full guard.
Raja trying to control but Vegas is working from the bottom.
Vegas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Raja trying to control but Vegas is working from the bottom.
Raja tries to free his leg and advance position but Vegas is retaining full guard.
Raja 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.
Vegas looking for subs off his back but Raja has passed one foot through into half guard.
Vegas looks gassed!
Raja content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raja looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Well, if Raja 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.
Vegas is pressing down on Raja's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vegas being controlled here, momentarily.
Vegas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raja is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Raja wants to control from the top but Vegas keeps moving.
Vegas is trying to control the position but Raja postures up.
Raja postures up and lands a big shot to Vegas's brow.
Raja with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vegas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Raja is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Raja lands a couple of digs.
Raja lands a couple of elbows.
Raja slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Raja trying to control the position from guard on top but Vegas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravi Raja dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Vegas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Raja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raja misses with a wild body shot.
Raja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raja misses with a series of wild punches.
Raja swings for the body but Vegas moves out of range.
Raja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vegas was well out of range. Poor timing from Raja.
Raja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vegas counters with a stiff right hand.
Raja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vegas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Raja sprawls well initially but Vegas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vegas is trying to control the action in half guard but Raja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raja won't allow Vegas to pass to mount.
Vegas is looking to take a break and control but Raja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Raja defending well though.
Vegas trying to pass the guard but Raja defending well.
Raja moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Raja trying to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Raja just misses with a punch to the body.
Vegas throws a combination that misses
and Raja cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raja looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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.
Raja misses with a jab, cross combination.
Raja shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vegas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vegas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vegas is trying to control but can't.
Raja seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Raja blocks the strikes from Vegas.
Vegas is staying active underneath Raja, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vegas is trying to get back to full guard.
Raja throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Raja is just content to waste time from the top position. Vegas takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vegas has his foot on Raja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Raja works his way back into a safe position though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Raja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raja shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vegas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vegas is looking to stand up but Raja isn't so interested in that idea.
Vegas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Raja working some strikes from top position.
Vegas is looking to stand up but Raja isn't so interested in that idea.
Raja lands a couple of digs.
Raja is in close to Vegas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ravi Raja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Raja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Raja is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Raja wants to clinch up but Vegas keeps it at a distance.
Raja lands a jab to Vegas's midsection.
Raja closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Raja lands in his opponent's guard.
Vegas has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Raja is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Vegas.
Raja cracks Vegas with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Raja lands a decent elbow from side control.
Raja lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vegas down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravi Raja dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Vegas'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!
Vegas ducks right into an uppercut from Raja.
Vegas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vegas wants to stand up but Raja is controlling the position.
Vegas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Raja's head.
Raja moves into full guard.
Vegas is fighting to break Raja's control of his arms but Raja is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Raja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vegas is one step ahead there.
Vegas tries to free his leg and advance position but Raja is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raja manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Raja sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Raja cracks Vegas with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
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.
Raja controlling from mount.
Raja breaks from Vegas's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Raja with a couple of short strikes.
Vegas tries to hold on but Raja postures up.
Raja with good strikes from the mount here!
Raja wants to control the pace but Vegas is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vegas is in all sorts of trouble here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vegas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Raja raining down shots from the mount!
Raja with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raja trying to control but Vegas is having none of it.
Raja is really struggling to control Vegas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Raja lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vegas hang on?
Raja lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vegas is looking to improve his position but Raja isn't that keen on the idea.
Vegas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Raja putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Raja lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vegas hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raja lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vegas hang on?
Raja working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Raja content just to control the position here.
Vegas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Vegas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Raja controlling from the full mount.
Raja postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vegas looks a forlorn figure.
Jack Vegas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raja scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vegas?
And that's the end of the fight!
Ravi Raja showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raja 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ravi Raja!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Slinky McDougle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Emery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slinky McDougle has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count 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, Slinky McDougle!
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, Marc Emery!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emery looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McDougle throws a looping overhand right but Emery ducks down to avoid it.
Emery lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Emery shoots for a double leg takedown but McDougle sprawls well. He's pushed Emery's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Emery shoots for a double leg takedown but McDougle sprawls well. He's pushed Emery's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Slinky McDougle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Emery.
Emery shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McDougle is trying to defend but Emery finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McDougle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McDougle.
McDougle striking from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emery working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDougle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McDougle working Emery over with strikes.
McDougle works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDougle lands a nice forearm strike.
McDougle in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Emery throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Emery looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDougle landing strikes.
McDougle scoring with punches from side control.
Emery is rocked!
McDougle lands an elbow.
Emery is still in real trouble! Can McDougle finish him?
McDougle in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Emery looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! McDougle turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slinky McDougle!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drestin Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Bell 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drestin Black!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Black.
It looks like Mike Bell has been cut.
Bell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bell moves out of range as Black strikes.
Bell digs a good body shot into Black's ribs.
Bell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Black sprawls well initially but Bell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Black defends it well.
Bell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Black doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bell.
Bell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell throwing shots but Black is blocking nicely.
Bell wants to advance to full mount but Black doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bell tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Bell thows a big elbow that misses.
Bell throwing strikes from guard but Black blocks nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
Black tries to close the distance and clinch but Bell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Black misses with a straight left.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Bell's shoulder, as Bell tries to avoid the shot.
Black tries to work over Bell's front leg with a kick but Bell checks it.
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.
Black throws a nice looking combination but Bell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Black wants to clinch up but Bell keeps it at a distance.
Bell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Black connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bell. Bell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Black misses with a looping left.
Bell keeps the fight on the outside.
Bell instigates a clinch.
Black landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Black pushes Bell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bell misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Bell.
Bell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Black lands a body punch in the clinch.
Black lands an elbow inside.
Black tries to land knees in the clinch but Bell avoids the damage to the body.
Bell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Black does no damage.
Black darts in trying to clinch
and Bell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Black moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bell has knee on belly momentarily but Black bucks him off and regains half guard.
Bell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Black defending well though.
Black is looking for a sweep. Bell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black wants to control but Bell passes into side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bell connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Black some visible discomfort.
Bell is trying to ground and pound but Black uses the momentary lack of control by Bell to regain half guard.
Bell wants to pass to mount but Black is defending the position.
Bell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Bell is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Black reverses the position - he's now on top in Bell's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Drestin Black will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Bell's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Black doesn't seem bothered though.
Bell shoots for a takedown but Black saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Black misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Black has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bell finds it's way round the side to connect with Black's head.
Black misses with a leg kick
and Bell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Black's hands.
Bell scores with a takedown into Black's guard.
Black keeping full guard, as Bell tries to pass.
Bell is looking to work some ground and pound but Black has wrist control.
Bell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is controlling Bell's posture.
Bell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet.
Black utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Black managing to control the position.
Black avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Black tries to clinch up
and Bell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Black stuffs the takedown.
Black tries to clinch up
and Bell counters with a stiff right hand.
Horrible takedown by Bell or perhaps it was just good defense by Black which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black throws a sloppy body shot
and Bell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bell wants to advance to full mount but Black doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
Black is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Black preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bell catches Black with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Drestin Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Black defends it well.
Bell is working for an americana but Black has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Bell was thinking about the submission.
Bell prevents Black from getting back to his feet.
Bell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Bell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Bell'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Black is out of range and Bell settles back down.
Black darts in and clinches Bell up against the cage.
Black scores with a hook to the body.
Black working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Black lands a shot to the body.
Black is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hook to the body lands for Bell.
Bell is trying to force a seperation but Black has the dominant position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Black.
Black scores with a nice hook to the head.
Black scores with a hook to the body.
Bell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Black misses with a knee to the head.
Black keeps control of Bell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Black crunches a lovely knee into Bell's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bell is defending well for now.
Bell avoiding damage as Black throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Black.
Black unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Black lands a body punch in the clinch.
Black looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Black lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Black avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Black with a knee to the head.
Black tries to land knees in the clinch but Bell avoids the damage to the body.
Black lands an uppercut.
Black is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bell has had enough of the clinch but Black keeps him there for the moment.
Black using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Black lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bell is trying to break the clinch but Black has him pressed against the cage.
Black stalling in the clinch.
Bell is stalling here.
Bell is trying to break the clinch but Black has him pressed against the cage.
Bell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Black scores with a knee to the head.
Black taking a breather.
Bell can't break the clinch.
Black with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bell avoids it.
Bell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bell throws a big shot that misses.
No luck for Bell with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bell counters with a single leg into guard. Black didn't expect that.
Bell looking to sit in guard and control but Black gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Black passes Bell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bell tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Black tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bell tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
Bell has a hand on Black's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Black takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Black breaks from Bell's wrist control and lands an elbow.
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.
Black controlling the pace for now.
Bell taking shots to the head.
Bell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Black controlling his opponent.
Bell tries to reverse the position but Black maintains control.
Black controlling from mount.
Bell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drestin Black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Black has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drestin Black!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Carter Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Ness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter Jr comes into the arena with Stranglehold by Ted Nugent blaring out of the sound system. Mike Ness is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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180 lbs
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184 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dwayne Carter Jr!
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, Mike Ness!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter Jr is looking to clinch but Ness is avoiding it.
Ness throws a right and a left that Carter Jr avoids nicely.
Carter Jr slips a straight right by Ness.
Ness scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Ness does it's job there.
Ness punishes Carter Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Ness is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carter Jr.
Ness blocks a head kick by Carter Jr.
Carter Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ness connects with a body shot.
Ness misses the jab.
No joy there for Ness, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ness pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ness takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ness throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carter Jr tries to clinch there but Ness circles away.
Ness keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carter Jr moves in looking to clinch but Ness pushes him off.
Ness throws a combination. Carter Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Carter Jr gets a takedown into half guard.
Ness gets full guard.
Ness wants to sweep here but Carter Jr controlling him for the moment.
Carter Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ness swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carter Jr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ness is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ness has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ness chips away with some ground and pound.
Ness looking to pass the guard.
Carter Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ness avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carter Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ness gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ness pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carter Jr is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carter Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ness wants to hold on but Carter Jr pushes him away.
Carter Jr goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ness turns into him and now he's in Carter Jr's guard.
Ness must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ness wants to stand but Carter Jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Carter Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Ness advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ness is trying to control. Carter Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ness tries to pass the half guard into mount. Carter Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ness wants to control but Carter Jr is keeping him busy.
Ness stands up from half guard.
Ness jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carter Jr staying out of range there.
Carter Jr tries to clinch but Ness is having none of it.
Carter Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carter Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ness dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Carter Jr walks into a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carter Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carter Jr scores with a body shot.
Carter Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ness throws a looping overhand right but Carter Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Ness misses with a hook. Carter Jr ducked under it nicely.
Carter Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ness circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ness lands a nice looking body shot.
Ness throws out a loose jab but Carter Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter Jr ducks under a wild hook from Ness.
Ness throws a hook but Carter Jr avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Ness throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carter Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carter Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ness.
Ness wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carter Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ness fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carter Jr manages to avoid it.
Ness throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dwayne Carter Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ness fails to land with a series of punches.
Ness throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ness misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ness is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carter Jr.
Ness swinging wilding here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Carter Jr throws a nice head kick!
Ness misses the jab.
Good shot there by Ness.
Carter Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ness loads up on a big right hand but Carter Jr slips the punch.
Ness fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carter Jr manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ness, as that shot connected.
Ness misses with a hook. Carter Jr ducked under it nicely.
Ness jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ness throws a shot to the body.
Carter Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter Jr tries to bum rush Ness with a series of wild strikes but Ness uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carter Jr misses with a low kick.
Carter Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ness misses with a combination
and Carter Jr counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ness throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carter Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ness as he jumps to the side.
Ness misses the body punch
and Carter Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ness avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carter Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carter Jr slips a straight right by Ness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ness throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Carter Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ness connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carter Jr slips a straight right by Ness.
Mike Ness is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ness swings away with a body shot that misses
and Carter Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Ness scores with a one two! Carter Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ness misses with a combination
and Carter Jr counters with a head kick.
Mike Ness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter Jr tries to clinch up but Ness circles away and keeps his distance.
Ness throws a jab but it's blocked by Carter Jr.
Ness lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ness showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Carter Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Ness.
Carter Jr jabs Ness right on the nose. Ness blinks but takes it well.
A shot to the body from Ness misses
and Carter Jr counters with a body kick.
Carter Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ness throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carter Jr counters with a shoot takedown. Ness fights it but they end up in guard.
Carter Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carter Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ness utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ness is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ness is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter Jr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ness is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Carter Jr, into his guard.
Carter Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Carter Jr, not yet.
Ness wants to pass the guard but Carter Jr is keeping the position.
Carter Jr trying to control the position.
Carter Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Ness to get to half guard.
Carter Jr wants to get back to full guard but Ness has mounted him!
Carter Jr can't escape the position.
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.
Ness tries to control but Carter Jr wriggling away.
Ness looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ness avoids the attempt from Carter Jr to control.
Ness looking to control but Carter Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ness takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Carter Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Carter Jr is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ness looking to control and managing it successfully.
Carter Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ness can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carter Jr is looking to escape.
Ness dominating with strikes here.
Carter Jr wants to hold on but Ness pushes him away.
Ness trying to control but Carter Jr is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Mike Ness just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Ness misses.
Mike Ness is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carter Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ness lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carter Jr is looking to clinch but Ness is avoiding it.
Ness tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carter Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Ness.
Dwayne Carter Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ness uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carter Jr.
Ness throws an overhand right that lands on Carter Jr's shoulder, as Carter Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Ness connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Ness.
Well Ness 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 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Ness!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny violator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tora Ropez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ropez has chosen Ambrosia as his entrance music. Tora Ropez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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168 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny violator!
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, Tora Ropez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
violator closes the distance and clinches.
violator can't get the takedown.
violator is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
violator works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ropez is trying to break free.
violator tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny violator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
violator has Ropez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ropez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
violator gets control of Ropez's arms and successfully pulls guard. violator will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
violator might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
violator working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ropez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ropez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ropez stopping the sweep attempt from violator.
violator is trying to control the position from the bottom.
violator escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ropez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ropez is looking to stand up but violator won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
violator is trying to keep Ropez in close.
violator working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ropez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ropez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ropez wants to get up but he can't break violator's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ropez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
violator escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ropez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
violator wants to sweep here but Ropez controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
violator is working hard here to advance position.
violator is breathing heavily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
violator shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ropez as he avoids it easily.
Ropez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
violator takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
violator moves into the clinch.
Ropez stops a takedown attempt from violator.
violator gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ropez regains guard.
Ropez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
violator trying to control but Ropez is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ropez trying to keep a closed guard but violator is proving a slippery customer.
violator pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ropez is keeping the position for now.
violator trying to control the position from guard on top but Ropez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ropez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
violator shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ropez as he jumps to the side.
violator tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ropez swivels and escapes.
A punch combination from Ropez misses.
Ropez misses with a jab, cross combination.
violator fails with a takedown attempt.
Ropez thuds a left hand into violator's body.
Ropez misses with the combination.
violator misses with a takedown attempt - Ropez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny violator dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
violator shoots in for a takedown but Ropez shows good takedown defense.
violator shoots in looking for a takedown. Ropez tries to sprawl out of it but violator keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ropez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ropez misses with the combination.
Ropez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ropez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ropez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but violator circles away quickly and effectively.
Ropez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but violator circles away quickly and effectively.
Ropez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
violator dodges the punch combination from Ropez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
violator is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ropez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny violator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
violator moves into the clinch.
violator wants a takedown but no success here.
Good body shot from violator.
Ropez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from violator.
violator drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ropez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ropez throws a right and a left that both miss.
violator dodges the punch combination from Ropez.
Nice sprawl there from Ropez as violator shoots in.
violator shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ropez as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
violator shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
violator is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ropez has managed to free his arm - good work.
violator throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
violator is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
violator wants to pass the guard but Ropez is defending well.
Ropez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with violator. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
violator prevents Ropez from standing back up.
violator wants to take a breather but Ropez is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ropez fails to land with a series of punches.
Ropez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps violator's head backwards.
violator fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tora Ropez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ropez looks to land a combination. violator sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
violator showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ropez.
Ropez works over violator's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
violator shoots in looking for a takedown. Ropez tries to sprawl out of it but violator keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ropez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from violator misses its intended target.
violator shoots for a double leg takedown but Ropez sprawls well. He's pushed violator's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ropez throws a nice looking combination but violator bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
violator tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ropez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten violator somewhat.
Tora Ropez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from violator.
violator fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tora Ropez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Horrible takedown by violator or perhaps it was just good defense by Ropez which made him look bad.
Ropez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
violator shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ropez defends it nicely.
violator shoots in but Ropez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny violator. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ropez fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
violator shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ropez defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
violator tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ropez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten violator somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ropez throws a nice looking combination but violator bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ropez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Decent striking displayed by Ropez there.
Ropez swinging wilding here.
violator closes the distance and pushes Ropez back into the cage.
violator drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ropez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ropez misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ropez slaps away a takedown attempt from violator, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ropez throws a right hand that violator ducks under and follows up with a left that violator also avoids with ease.
Ropez throws a nice looking combination but violator bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ropez looks to land a combination but violator avoids it well.
violator fails to land the takedown.
Ropez misses with a wild combination.
violator misses with a straight left.
Ropez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ropez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ropez misses with a wild combination.
Ropez misses with a few strikes there.
violator will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ropez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
violator fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ropez sprawls well initially but violator persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
violator is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ropez is just riding it out for now. violator eventually gives up the hold.
violator has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ropez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
violator lands a big shot there that rocks Ropez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
violator looking to secure an arm triangle but Ropez defends it well.
Ropez tries to hold on but violator pushes him away.
Ropez wants to try and get back to his feet.
violator is working for a guillotine from mount but Ropez frees his head quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tora Ropez.
I think Ropez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ala Potku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potku comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - Drag the Waters. Arlovski has chosen Bodies by Drowning Pool as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Ala Potku has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ala Potku seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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193 lbs
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196 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ala Potku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski stalks Potku and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Potku's face. Potku staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Ala Potku has been cut.
Potku throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arlovski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arlovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potku moves away.
Arlovski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Potku shoots in for a takedown but Arlovski shows good takedown defense.
Potku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arlovski misses with a looping left.
Arlovski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Potku is trying to defend but Arlovski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Arlovski is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Potku is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Arlovski!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daisu Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brenden Tully (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tully has chosen Open Your Eyes as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daisu Miyagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brenden Tully !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyagi misses with the combination.
Miyagi throws a head kick but Tully moves out of range.
Tully closes the distance and clinches up with Miyagi, looking for a takedown. Tully pushes Miyagi against the cage but Miyagi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miyagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miyagi stuffs the takedown.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Miyagi - that will leave a mark!
Tully fails to land the takedown.
Daisu Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brenden Tully .
Miyagi moves into the clinch.
Tully jumps guard but Miyagi stands there with Tully around his waist. Tully gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Miyagi stops a takedown attempt from Tully .
Tully tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miyagi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tully takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tully looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyagi crunches a lovely knee into Tully 's ribcage.
A left hand lands to the body for Miyagi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tully being controlled against the cage.
Knees to the body from Miyagi.
Knees to the body from Miyagi.
Nice elbow from Miyagi.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Miyagi obliges.
Miyagi is working Tully over against the cage.
Miyagi is leaning against Tully and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Miyagi lands a knee to the head.
Miyagi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Miyagi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Miyagi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tully lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyagi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Miyagi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Miyagi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tully lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Miyagi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Miyagi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tully in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miyagi.
Miyagi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Miyagi lands with a light punch inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Miyagi obliges.
Miyagi lands a good knee to the midsection. Tully won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miyagi.
Miyagi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Miyagi working Tully over with knees to the body.
Tully takes an elbow to the forehead.
Miyagi lands a nice shot to the body.
A knee to the head by Miyagi.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Miyagi obliges.
Miyagi lands a knee to the body.
Miyagi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tully up against the cage.
Miyagi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tully in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Miyagi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Miyagi lands a shoulder strike.
Miyagi cracks Tully with a nice body shot.
Miyagi landing knees to the body.
Miyagi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Miyagi presses Tully against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Miyagi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tully 's face.
Miyagi pushes Tully back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miyagi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tully tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miyagi scores a nice knee to the body.
Miyagi lands an elbow that stopped Tully in his tracks for a moment.
Miyagi connects with a knee to the head.
Tully has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miyagi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miyagi working Tully over with knees to the body.
Miyagi landing knees to the head.
Miyagi keeps control of Tully as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tully takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tully throws a knee to the head but misses.
Miyagi crunches a lovely knee into Tully 's ribcage.
Miyagi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tully 's face.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tully as Miyagi tries to tie him up.
Miyagi gets underhooks to prevent Tully 's takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Miyagi.
Miyagi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tully or not.
Tully is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miyagi is pushing Tully up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
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.
Miyagi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Miyagi lands with a right to the head.
Miyagi scores with a knee to the head.
Miyagi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice elbow from Miyagi.
Miyagi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tully in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Miyagi presses Tully against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tully is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Miyagi with a knee to the head.
Tully has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miyagi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miyagi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tully in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Miyagi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Miyagi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Miyagi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tully tries to pull guard but Miyagi won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miyagi.
Tully has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miyagi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miyagi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daisu Miyagi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Miyagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Miyagi lands with a slapping head kick.
Miyagi looks to land a combination. Tully sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tully keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tully closes the distance and pushes Miyagi back into the cage.
Tully takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Miyagi obliges.
Miyagi gets underhooks to prevent Tully 's takedown attempt.
Tully looking for a takedown.
Miyagi lands an elbow inside.
Miyagi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Miyagi landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tully goes for a takedown attempt but Miyagi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Daisu Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brenden Tully .
Miyagi lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi lands a two punch combo.
Miyagi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tully shoots in but no luck this time.
Miyagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miyagi feints and then cracks Tully 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tully down.
Miyagi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Miyagi drives through and clinches with Tully against the cage.
Miyagi landing knees to the body.
Miyagi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tully can do to turn this around?
Miyagi crunches a lovely knee into Tully 's ribcage.
Tully takes a shot to the head.
Miyagi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Miyagi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Miyagi.
Tully is trying to break the clinch but Miyagi is controlling him.
Miyagi lands a damaging elbow.
Miyagi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Miyagi.
Miyagi lands a nice knee to the body.
Miyagi landing knees to the head.
Miyagi is working Tully over against the cage.
Tully stalling in the clinch but Miyagi improves position.
Miyagi connects with a knee to the head.
Tully has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miyagi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miyagi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tully lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Miyagi lands a good knee to the midsection. Tully won't want to take too many of those.
Miyagi gets underhooks to prevent Tully 's takedown attempt.
Miyagi scores with a shot to the side of Tully 's head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miyagi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Miyagi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tully 's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tully fails to pull guard.
Miyagi digs a right hand into Tully 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tully 's gas tank.
Miyagi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tully wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees to the body from Miyagi.
Daisu Miyagi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tully tries for a takedown but Miyagi manages to get underhooks.
Miyagi just leaning against Tully , taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Miyagi.
Miyagi lands a good knee to the midsection. Tully won't want to take too many of those.
Tully fails to pull guard.
Miyagi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tully 's face.
Miyagi lands a damaging elbow.
Miyagi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tully .
Tully has Miyagi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miyagi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tully fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Miyagi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tully takes a knee to the side of the body.
Miyagi scores with a knee to the head.
Miyagi misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tully tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miyagi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tully fails to pull guard.
Miyagi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Miyagi.
Tully tries to score a body lock takedown but Miyagi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tully wants a takedown.
Miyagi leaning against his opponent.
Miyagi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tully drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miyagi lands a nice shot to the body.
Miyagi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Miyagi obliges.
Miyagi presses Tully against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tully takes a knee to the side of the body.
Miyagi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tully in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Miyagi stops a takedown attempt from Tully .
Miyagi lands a knee to the body.
Tully tries for a takedown. No joy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Miyagi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daisu Miyagi dominated that second round.
That's time! Miyagi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Miyagi leaves Tully with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miyagi.
Miyagi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miyagi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Miyagi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miyagi throws a leg kick which misses Tully 's front leg but catches the back leg as Tully tries to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Miyagi.
Tully 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tully looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miyagi is fending him off so far but Tully persists. Nope, Miyagi circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miyagi throws a series of punches but Tully avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi lands a body shot.
Miyagi lands a glancing blow to the side of Tully 's head.
Miyagi moves into the clinch.
Miyagi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Miyagi stalling the fight.
Miyagi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A bit of stalling here from Miyagi.
Knees in the clinch landing for Miyagi.
Miyagi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Miyagi.
Nice elbow from Miyagi.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Miyagi obliges.
Miyagi lands a damaging elbow.
Miyagi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tully 's defenses.
Tully goes for a takedown in the clinch but Miyagi prevents it.
Daisu Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brenden Tully .
Tully takes a knee right on the jaw!
Miyagi is pressed up against the cage. Tully has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Miyagi down to the mat. Miyagi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Miyagi lands a head kick. Tully smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tully shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miyagi as he avoids it easily.
Miyagi's corner calls for a 1-2. Miyagi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Miyagi lands with a kick to the temple. Tully shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Miyagi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tully avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tully drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miyagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tully stopping the sweep attempt from Miyagi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tully looking to pass the guard.
Miyagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tully pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now.
Tully is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miyagi pulls Tully in close to prevent any damage.
Miyagi kicks Tully off and gets to his feet.
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.
Miyagi connects with a crisp jab.
Tully fails to land the takedown.
Tully on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miyagi. Miyagi obviously looking to wear him down.
Daisu Miyagi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miyagi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brenden Tully has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miyagi gets a clinch.
Tully takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tully fails to pull guard.
Miyagi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Miyagi lands a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees in the clinch landing for Miyagi.
Miyagi scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Miyagi.
Miyagi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daisu Miyagi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miyagi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daisu Miyagi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samoa Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustav Graves has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustav Graves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samoa Joe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Graves stalks Joe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Joe's face. Joe staggers backwards, shaken.
Graves throws a jab but it's blocked by Joe.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Joe misses.
Graves moves in looking to clinch but Joe pushes him off.
Joe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Graves does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Joe.
Joe has a takedown stuffed.
Graves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Joe lands a nice short elbow.
Joe trying to control from half guard but Graves is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Joe 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.
Joe drops an elbow to the side of Graves's head.
Joe passes to side control.
Graves is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves sneaks back into half guard.
Joe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graves keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves is trying to maintain the position but Joe is very close to passing his half guard.
Graves is refusing to be controlled, as Joe sits in half guard.
Joe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Graves works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Graves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joe is one step ahead there.
Graves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Joe trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
Graves has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Joe off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Graves misses with a wild combination.
Joe misses with a low kick as Graves jumps back.
A slow jab from Graves misses its intended target.
Joe misses the shot to the body.
Graves lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Joe backs up against the cage.
Graves wants to clinch.
Good leg kick by Joe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Graves tries to clinch there but Joe circles away.
Joe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Graves is able to avoid easily.
Nice defenses there by Joe.
Graves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joe misses with a body shot
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Joe avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samoa Joe will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Joe moves out of range of the strikes.
Joe throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Graves tries to clinch up.
Graves throws out a loose jab but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Graves misses with a hook.
Joe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Joe throws out a leg kick but Graves moves out of range and Joe only half commits.
Joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Joe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Graves is out of range and Joe settles back down.
Graves tries to bum rush Joe with a series of wild strikes but Joe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe keeps the fight on the outside.
Graves connects with a jab.
Graves throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Graves wants to clinch up but Joe keeps it at a distance.
Joe misses with a low kick.
Joe feints and as Graves raises his hands in defense, Joe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Joe throwing strikes from guard but Graves blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Graves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Graves trying to keep a closed guard but Joe is proving a slippery customer.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Joe 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Graves looks to land a left hand but Joe moved out of range nicely.
Joe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Joe throws a leg kick but Graves checks it.
The crowd cheers as Graves lands an impressive looking overhand right. Joe doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Samoa Joe has been cut.
Graves lands a body shot.
Joe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Graves!
Graves manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Joe wants to advance to full mount but Graves doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves wants to hit a switch here but Joe passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Graves there!
Graves avoids a series of strikes thrown by Joe.
Joe thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Joe dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Joe controlling from the full mount.
Graves tries to reverse the position but Joe maintains control.
Poor strikes thrown by Joe there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Joe content just to control the position here.
Joe landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Samoa Joe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Samoa Joe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Graves throws a right and a left that Joe avoids nicely.
Graves throws a shot from downtown. Joe moves away and avoids it.
Joe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Graves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joe. Joe obviously looking to wear him down.
Graves wants to clinch up but Joe keeps it at a distance.
Graves clinches.
Joe tries to circle away but Graves has him pinned against the cage.
Graves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Graves as Joe tries to tie him up.
Joe wants to get back to striking at distance but Graves won't allow it.
Graves controlling the action here for a moment.
Joe tries to circle away but Graves has him pinned against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joe.
Joe turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Joe manages to end up in side control.
Graves tries to bench press Joe off him but Joe keeps the position.
Graves manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Graves wants to take a breather but Joe is having none of it.
Graves is really struggling to control Joe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Graves slows the pace down in half guard.
Graves trying to mount his opponent but Joe defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Graves is trying to control. Joe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Graves checks a leg kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Graves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Graves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Graves cracks a nice hook into Joe's ribs.
Graves misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Graves avoids the body shot from Joe.
Joe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Graves rather than just go for the knockout.
Joe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Graves sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Joe somewhat.
Graves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joe thows a body shot but no joy.
Graves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graves scoring well with a low kick there.
Joe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Graves.
Joe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Graves.
Joe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Graves is able to avoid easily.
Graves throws out a loose jab but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gustav Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graves blocks a leg kick.
Gustav Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves tries to clinch up but Joe circles away and keeps his distance.
Graves is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Graves checks the leg kick nicely there.
Graves tried to score with a low kick but Joe checks it.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Joe is out of range.
Graves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Joe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Joe's shoulder, as Joe tries to avoid the shot.
Joe misses with a hook to the body
and Joe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Graves misses with a double jab.
Joe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Graves.
Graves misses with a straight right.
A leg kick checked by Graves.
Joe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Graves.
Graves checks a low kick from Joe.
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good work by Graves as he checks the leg kick.
Graves throws the left hand but Joe avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Graves clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Samoa Joe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Graves throws a head kick but Joe moves out of range.
Joe wants to slow Graves down by chopping away at his legs.
Graves misses with a hook.
Joe scores with a leg kick.
Graves misses with a series of wild punches.
Graves misses with a looping right.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe is just out of range.
Graves misses with a few strikes there.
Joe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Joe controlling from mount.
Joe with a couple of short strikes.
Joe looking to land elbow strikes but Graves uses the position to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe trying to control the pace.
Joe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graves keeps working.
Joe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joe is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Joe landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Graves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joe is one step ahead there.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Joe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joe is one step ahead there.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Joe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Graves.
Graves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graves swings for the body but Joe moves out of range.
Graves lands with a straight right. Joe didn't see that one coming.
Joe scores with a hook to the body. Graves takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Graves moves into range and clinches up with Joe.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joe looking to stall.
Joe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Graves gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Joe wants to break free but Graves has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gustav Graves will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samoa Joe'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!
Joe motions for Graves to come forward. Joe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Graves cracks Joe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joe fails to land the takedown.
Graves jabs Joe right on the nose. Joe blinks but takes it well.
Graves scores with a body shot.
Joe takes one to the side of the head.
Joe misses with a leg kick
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Graves lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Joe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Graves throws a series of punches but Joe avoids them all with ease.
Joe connects with a solid leg kick.
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Joe's shoulder, as Joe tries to avoid the shot.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Graves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joe staying out of range there.
Graves blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Graves does it's job there.
Gustav Graves is winning the standup battle so far.
Graves is looking to clinch but Joe is avoiding it.
Joe tries to land a leg kick but Graves saw it coming and moves away.
Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves scores with the left hand. Joe knows he should have avoided that one.
Graves scores with a nice right hand.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Joe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Graves is trying desperately to improve position.
Graves tries to hold on but Joe pushes him away.
Joe working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Graves wants to control but Joe is having none of it.
Joe throws some wild stikes that Graves manages to avoid easily.
Graves tries to lock up and control but Joe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Graves sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Joe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe wants to take a breather but Graves is having none of it.
Joe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Joe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Graves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Samoa Joe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graves keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Joe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Joe wants to free his trapped foot but Graves is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Graves gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Graves 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Gustav Graves retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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