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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James The Filipino Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Assaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assaf is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by click click boom. 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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190 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James The Filipino Gracie! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vincent Assaf! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The Filipino Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Assaf circles away. The Filipino Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than The Filipino Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! The Filipino Gracie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Assaf is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Assaf and The Filipino Gracie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The Filipino Gracie controls the position. Assaf gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. The Filipino Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Assaf keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Filipino Gracie trying to advance position but Assaf counters by regaining guard. The Filipino Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Assaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The Filipino Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The Filipino Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Assaf is keeping the position for now. Assaf looking for a guillotine here but The Filipino Gracie defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Assaf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Assaf scores a takedown into full mount! The Filipino Gracie is looking to get to half guard. Assaf avoids the attempt from The Filipino Gracie to control. The Filipino Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Filipino Gracie is working hard here to advance position. Assaf with a couple of short strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The Filipino Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Assaf with the ground and pound from mount. Assaf lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The Filipino Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. The Filipino Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The Filipino Gracie wants to hold on but Assaf pushes him away. The Filipino Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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. The Filipino Gracie regains half guard. Assaf is thwarting The Filipino Gracie's attempts to control the position. The Filipino Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Assaf's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Assaf's back! The Filipino Gracie is not going to allow Assaf to sit and survive in this position. I would not like to be Assaf right now.
Assaf just trying to survive but The Filipino Gracie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. The Filipino Gracie trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vincent Assaf will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by The Filipino Gracie. The Filipino Gracie is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Assaf wants to control but The Filipino Gracie postures up. Assaf is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked The Filipino Gracie off and has taken his back! Will Assaf go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Assaf punishes The Filipino Gracie with strikes from the back mount. Assaf trying to control momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Assaf misses with punches from the back. Assaf is hanging on to The Filipino Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
The Filipino Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Assaf prevents The Filipino Gracie from improving his position. The Filipino Gracie wants to control but Assaf is keeping busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. The Filipino Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown and Assaf counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Assaf. Assaf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Filipino Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The Filipino Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Assaf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Assaf is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. The Filipino Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Filipino Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Assaf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Assaf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Assaf passes into half guard. Assaf is thwarting The Filipino Gracie's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Assaf is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Filipino Gracie is just riding it out for now. Assaf eventually gives up the hold. Assaf prevents The Filipino Gracie from improving his position. Assaf tries to pass the half guard into mount. The Filipino Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. The Filipino Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Assaf prevents The Filipino Gracie from improving his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. The Filipino Gracie fails with the takedown and Assaf counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Assaf looks to score some points with some ground and pound. The Filipino Gracie is pressing down on Assaf's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Assaf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Assaf drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Assaf stands up and beckons The Filipino Gracie to his feet. Assaf closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. The Filipino Gracie did well to prevent Assaf getting side control. Assaf is thwarting The Filipino Gracie's attempts to control the position. The Filipino Gracie gets back to full guard.
The Filipino Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Assaf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Both fighters are breathing heavily. The Filipino Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Filipino Gracie is looking for a triangle but Assaf pushes his legs off easily.
Assaf is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The Filipino Gracie controls Assaf momentarily but Assaf frees himself. The Filipino Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Assaf is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. The Filipino Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Assaf uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The Filipino Gracie is looking for a sweep. You can see the frustration on The Filipino Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Assaf landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Assaf trying to control the position but The Filipino Gracie is working away. The Filipino Gracie tries to buck Assaf off but Assaf is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Assaf working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. The Filipino Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Assaf keeps moving and retains side control. The Filipino Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Assaf's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. The Filipino Gracie actively working from the bottom here. The Filipino Gracie wants to sweep but Assaf has passed to side control! Vincent Assaf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Assaf is looking to take a break and control but The Filipino Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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. The Filipino Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Assaf keeps moving and retains side control. Assaf working away. The Filipino Gracie trying to remain calm as Assaf controls from the top position. The Filipino Gracie is looking to reverse the position. James The Filipino Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. The Filipino Gracie tries for a takedown but Assaf circles away easily and Assaf counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for The Filipino Gracie!
And that's the end of the fight! Vincent Assaf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Assaf 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Assaf!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommie Chong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dee Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pain's choice of entrance music: AC/DC - If you want Blood (You've got it). Tommie Chong is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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212 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommie Chong! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dee Pain! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chong as he avoids it easily. Nice shot by Chong. Chong looks to land a combination but Pain avoids it well. Chong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pain gets a clinch. Pain pulls guard effortlessly. Chong wants to control from the top but Pain keeps moving. Pain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chong is one step ahead there. Chong throws a big right hand that misses. Pain is looking for a triangle here but Chong uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pain is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pain gets full guard. Chong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pain on the ground. Pain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Pain looking for a guillotine here but Chong defends easily.
Chong is pushing down on Pain's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pain is fighting to maintain full guard but Chong has managed to sneak the leg through. Chong tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Pain trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Chong manages to pass to mount!
Chong thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pain tries to hold on but Chong postures up. Pain regains half guard. Pain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chong pulls his head out easily. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Chong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Chong escapes and gets back to his feet. The fighters circle momentarily. Pain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Pain shoots in but Chong avoids the takedown attempt easily. Chong throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jab by Chong.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chong.
Chong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pain manages to avoid it. Chong digs a good hook to Pain's body.
Chong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chong throws a one two combo.
Chong throws a series of punches but Pain avoids them all with ease. A big left from Chong misses. Pain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Pain rushes Chong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Chong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pain has him pressed against the cage. Chong is trying to break the clinch but Pain has him pressed against the cage. Chong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tommie Chong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dee Pain. Pain tries for a takedown but Chong manages to get underhooks.
Pain looks gassed! Chong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pain has him pressed against the cage. Pain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chong just stands there and leans against the cage. Pain stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pain works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Chong has his hands on Pain's head, controlling the position. Pain trying to control but Chong is working from the bottom. Chong is trying to control the position but Pain postures up. Pain working some strikes from top position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pain preventing the sweep. Chong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chong looking for a sweep. Not yet Chong, not yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. A big right from Chong misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommie Chong dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pain has Chong up against the cage in a clinch.
Pain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chong walks away with a smile on his face. Pain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Pain shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Pain throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Chong is looking to improve his position.
Chong is trying to maintain the position but Pain is very close to passing his half guard. Chong holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Pain wants to pass the guard but Chong is defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chong manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chong keeping full guard, as Pain tries to pass. Chong keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully. Pain prevents Chong from getting back to his feet. Chong keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully. Pain advances position into side control! You can see the frustration on Chong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Chong is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pain asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Chong looks to land a left hand but Pain moved out of range nicely. Chong looks to land a combination but Pain avoids it well. Chong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pain fails with a takedown attempt. Chong looks to land a right hand but Pain moved out of range. Chong looks to throw the jab but Pain is out of range. A lazy left from Chong finds it's target. Some wild striking there from Chong.
Pain dives in and grabs Chong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chong pushes down on Pain's head and hops out. Tommie Chong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dee Pain. Chong misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pain fails in his attempt to clinch. Pain wants to clinch up but Chong keeps it at a distance. Pain slips a jab from Chong. Chong misses with a two punch combination.
Pain misses with an uppercut. Chong saw that one coming. Chong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chong misses with a double jab.
Chong misses with a two punch combination.
Chong gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but Chong is retaining full guard. Pain trying to control but Chong is working from the bottom. Pain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chong is keeping the position for now. Pain is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chong is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chong has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Pain striking off his back but it's not causing Chong any problems. Chong throwing strikes but missing. Chong trying to control but Pain is working from the bottom. Chong throwing strikes from guard but Pain blocks nicely. Pain wants to sweep here but Chong controlling him for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tommie Chong will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
Pain pushes Chong up against the cage in a clinch. Pain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chong backwards. Pain pulls Chong into guard.
Chong wants to control from the top but Pain keeps moving. Pain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pain wants to sweep but no luck. Chong gets to his feet - Pain follows without any prompting. Chong moves out of range of the strikes. Pain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Chong throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Pain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Chong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Tommie Chong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chong misses with a two punch combination.
Chong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Pain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Chong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pain darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Pain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Pain is trying to work for a kimura but Chong is defending well.
Pain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chong sees it coming and defends easily. Pain trying to control from half guard but Chong is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chong is looking to control Pain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chong avoid being mounted? Pain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Chong is trying to maintain the position but Pain is very close to passing his half guard. Chong is looking for a sweep. Pain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Pain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Chong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Chong misses with a two punch combination.
Chong misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A jab from Chong finds it's way through Pain's defenses. Pain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chong finds it's way round the side to connect with Pain's head. Pain is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Chong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pain. Tommie Chong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dee Pain. Chong connects with the punch. Chong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chong tries to bum rush Pain with a series of wild strikes but Pain uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Tommie Chong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Chong works over Pain's head and body with a nice combination. Chong misses with the combination.
Chong throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Pain stumbling backwards into the cage! Pain bounces back off the cage towards Chong, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Chong lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Chong celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tommie Chong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Smith! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert Jones! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing. Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Smith shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well. Smith content to stall in guard here. Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith throws a big right hand that misses. Jones has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Smith 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 Jones. Jones is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it. Smith is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Smith throws an elbow but Jones slips to the side and avoids it well. Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow. Smith tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it. Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith is stalling in the full guard. Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted. Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Smith escapes and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control! Jones looks gassed! Smith is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jones's shoulder. That is not cool. Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jones is looking for a sweep. Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jones some visible discomfort.
Smith happy to just control the position for now. Smith tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well. Smith controlling the position from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Jones on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Smith wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy. An elbow from Smith crashes against the mat.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Jones actively working from the bottom here. Jones wants to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Smith dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith scores a takedown into full mount! Smith looking to finish with strikes here!
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Smith avoids the attempt from Jones to control. Smith looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Smith is going olschool here, as he tries to force Jones to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jones shrugs it off. Smith cracks Jones with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smith raining down shots from the mount! Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones looking for submissions off his back. Smith wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall. Jones is trying to control but can't.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working. Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Ground and pound from Smith. Smith controlling the action here. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Smith is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jones actively working from the bottom here. Jones actively working from the bottom here. Smith wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy. Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones wants to control but Smith postures up. Jones prevents Smith from moving into mount. Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there. Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts. Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones actively working from the bottom here. Jones actively working from the bottom here. Smith controlling the action here. Smith drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head. Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Smith is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Smith dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Jones is not content to let Smith control the position. Smith 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. Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head. Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Well, if Smith 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Jones looking for submissions off his back. Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold. Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. Jones is trying to get back to full guard. Jones looking for submissions off his back. Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily. Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones looking for subs from the bottom but Smith mounts him! Jones tries to hold on but Smith postures up. Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape. Smith controlling from mount. Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marcus Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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. Smith cracks Jones with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes. Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Poor strikes thrown by Smith there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Smith looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Marcus Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Smith wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely. Albert Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight! Marcus Smith showed his dominance in that final round. Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Smith!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derek Moye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and craig parsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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24
200 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Moye! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, craig parsons! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Moye looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Moye forces his way into half guard. parsons trying to hold on to Moye's head to control him but Moye postures up.
Moye working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on parsons's thigh. parsons counters though and makes it back to full guard. Moye wants to pass the guard but parsons is keeping the position. Moye trying to control the position from guard on top but parsons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Moye looking to pass the guard. Moye passes parsons's left leg - he's now in half guard. Moye wants to free his trapped foot but parsons is holding on for dear life with his legs. parsons gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. parsons wants to sweep here but Moye controlling him for the moment. Moye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. parsons swivels though and keeps the full guard. parsons 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. Moye will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Moye tries to free his leg and advance position but parsons is retaining full guard. parsons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. parsons closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Moye changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. parsons looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. parsons tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Moye lands a few punches from side control. Moye trying to control the position but parsons is working away. Moye tries to advance to mount but can't. Moye wants to control but parsons is keeping him busy. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Moye is trying to get an arm triangle but parsons is defending well. Moye tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moye has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Moye is breathing heavily. Moye working away. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. parsons tries to bench press Moye off him but Moye keeps the position. parsons is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Moye has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. parsons tries to keep at a distance but Moye has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. parsons goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moye prevents it.
Moye has parsons pushed against the cage. parsons can't get the takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moye - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
parsons landing some nice looking knees to the body.
parsons stops a takedown attempt from Moye.
Moye gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. parsons keeping moving, preventing Moye from controlling successfully. parsons controls Moye momentarily but Moye frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Moye trying to control but parsons is working from the bottom. Moye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. parsons swivels though and keeps the full guard. Moye slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. parsons is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moye off and has taken his back! Moye fending off the submission attempt from parsons. Moye is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Moye staying busy and making it hard for parsons to control. Moye tries to escape but parsons has the hooks in and won't let him break free. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Moye dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Moye misses with a wild body shot. parsons waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Moye. Moye closes the distance and clinches. parsons wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. parsons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
parsons is trying to break the clinch but Moye has him pressed against the cage. Moye keeps control of parsons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Moye prevents parsons from breaking the clinch. Moye pulls guard. Moye is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and parsons defends well. Moye had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. parsons defends it easily. parsons slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. parsons tries to stand but Moye is controlling his head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moye is letting parsons control him for a moment. Moye sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. parsons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moye. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Moye is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but parsons pulls his head out easily. parsons trying to control from half guard but Moye is working away. The fighters are battling for position here. Moye manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Moye is trying to control the position from the bottom.
parsons trying to control but Moye is working from the bottom. Moye wants to sweep here but parsons controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. parsons wants to control from the top but Moye keeps moving. Moye has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but parsons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Moye throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moye keeping moving, preventing parsons from controlling successfully. Moye looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. parsons misses with a takedown attempt so Moye counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. parsons is pulling down on Moye's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moye wants to pass the guard but parsons is keeping the position. parsons trying to control the position here. Moye trying to control but parsons is working from the bottom. parsons not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. parsons is keeping the position for now. Moye trying to control the position from guard on top but parsons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. parsons connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. parsons wants to clinch but Moye slips to the side and Moye counters with a lovely straight right hand! Moye just misses with a punch to the body.
parsons looks to clinch and Moye counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Moye fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but parsons avoids it really well and circles away. Moye blocks a head kick by parsons.
parsons looks to clinch and Moye counters with a lovely shot to the body. Moye throws a hook but parsons blocks it. Moye shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. parsons manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. parsons looking to sweep here. No luck so far. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Moye dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Moye clinches with his opponent.
Moye prevents parsons from breaking the clinch. Moye drops down looking for an ankle pick but parsons pulls his leg out and moves away.
parsons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moye moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Moye shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. parsons manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. parsons wants to sweep but no luck. Moye looking to pass the guard. Moye trying to move into half guard but instead parsons has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round. Moye looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. parsons won't allow Moye to sweep him here. parsons trying to control the position from guard on top but Moye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. parsons looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Moye misses with a wild body shot. parsons closes the distance but Moye moves to the side and Moye counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in parsons's guard now. Moye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. parsons keeping moving, preventing Moye from controlling successfully. parsons tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Moye stops parsons from standing up. Moye tries to free his leg and advance position but parsons is retaining full guard. parsons looking to sweep here. No luck so far. parsons is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Moye passes into half guard. Moye is trying to work for a kimura but parsons is defending well.
Moye looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. parsons tries to get to full guard but Moye has control of the leg. parsons is staying active underneath Moye, who seems content to just control the action from this position. parsons has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moye is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ground and pound from Moye. parsons wants to control but Moye is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. parsons closes the distance looking to clinch and Moye counters with a right hand to the body. parsons tries a head kick but it misses.
Moye throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent parsons stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. parsons looks to clinch and Moye decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in parsons's guard. Moye postures up.
parsons keeping full guard, as Moye tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round. parsons trying to control the position.
Moye trying to control but parsons is working from the bottom. parsons keeping full guard, as Moye tries to pass. Moye passes parsons's left leg - he's now in half guard. Moye frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Moye wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. craig parsons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! parsons tries to reverse the position but Moye maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight! Derek Moye showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moye, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Moye!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bonifacio Martial (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Canseco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Canseco told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
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Great low kicks
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bonifacio Martial! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Canseco ! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Martial fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Canseco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Canseco takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Canseco . Martial dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Canseco . That did some damage! Canseco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Bonifacio Martial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Canseco . Martial turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Canseco looks gassed! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Martial throws a head kick that Canseco semi-blocks.
Martial fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Canseco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Canseco takes a body punch but keeps moving. Canseco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Martial scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Martial lands a big head kick that sends Canseco tumbling to the mat! Martial takes a step backwards and waves Canseco back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Jose Canseco has been cut. Jose Canseco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Martial lands with a nice body punch. Martial stalks Canseco and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Canseco 's face. Canseco staggers backwards, shaken. Martial connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Martial lands with a cross. Martial's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Martial duly obliges. Martial lands a left and a right that send Canseco crashing to the mat, dazed. Martial thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Canseco is rocked! Martial bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Martial scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Left hook, right uppercut from Martial. Bonifacio Martial is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Martial lands a nice looking body shot.
Martial with a jab. Martial connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Martial digs a good body shot into Canseco 's ribs. Martial feints and then cracks Canseco 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Canseco down. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Martial throws a head kick that half lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Canseco is defended easily by Martial. Canseco is trying desperately to land a takedown but Martial is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Canseco . Canseco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Canseco takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Canseco shoots for a double leg takedown but Martial sprawls well. He's pushed Canseco 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Martial punishes Canseco 's body with a nice straight punch. Canseco fails with a takedown attempt. No luck with that takedown attempt from Canseco .
That's two minutes gone in the round. Martial scores with a spinning back kick! Canseco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Horrible takedown by Canseco or perhaps it was just good defense by Martial which made him look bad. Canseco has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Martial scores with a one two! Canseco had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Martial is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Canseco throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jab, jab by Martial - just one landing. Canseco is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Martial throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Canseco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Martial.
Martial connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Martial lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Martial looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Martial. Martial feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Canseco 's calf. Martial is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head kick from Martial lands but Canseco takes it in his stride. Nice sprawl there from Martial as Canseco shoots in. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Martial. Canseco shrugs it off though. Canseco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Martial lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Canseco at a distance.
Martial works Canseco 's body with a nice hook. Martial throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Canseco . Canseco takes a kick to the side of the head. Canseco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martial sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Canseco somewhat. Martial is working the combinations to good effect here. Canseco throws a lazy head kick and Martial counters with a thumping low kick. Both fighters circling a little - Martial finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Canseco . Martial jabs at Canseco 's body. Martial lands a nice looking body shot.
Canseco has his takedown stuffed and Martial counters with a solid body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Martial lands with a kick to the ribs.
Martial scores with a hook to the body. Canseco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Martial avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Martial throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Martial throws a nice head kick!
Martial uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canseco . Canseco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Martial avoids it really well and circles away. Canseco fails with a takedown attempt. Canseco takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Canseco throws a sloppy head kick and Martial counters with a slapping leg kick. Martial is looking to wear down Canseco with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Canseco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. 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! Martial fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Canseco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Martial feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Canseco 's calf. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonifacio Martial dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jose Canseco 's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Canseco sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Martial lands a two punch combo.
Bonifacio Martial is winning the standup battle so far. Martial moves out of range of the strikes. Canseco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martial tries to avoid it but Canseco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martial to the ground. Martial escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Martial scores with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Martial. Martial throws a nice head kick!
Canseco throws a head kick that misses and Martial counters with a lovely shot to the body. Martial keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Martial lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Martial. Canseco takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Canseco shoots in looking for a takedown. Martial tries to sprawl out of it but Canseco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Martial manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Martial is looking to slow Canseco down with leg kicks. Martial scores with the left hand. Canseco knows he should have avoided that one. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A left and a right from Martial both land. Nice combination. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Martial lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Canseco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martial but Martial pushes him off and we're back to square one. Bonifacio Martial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Canseco . Canseco shoots in for a takedown but Martial shows good takedown defense. Martial moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Canseco tries for a takedown but Martial circles away easily and Martial counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Canseco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Martial works Canseco 's body with a nice hook. Canseco throws a lazy head kick and Martial counters with a low kick, right behind Canseco 's knee. Martial lands a with a good body shot. Canseco throws a head kick that misses and Martial counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Martial throws a nice head kick!
Canseco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Martial counters with a two punch combo. Martial connects with a crisp jab. Canseco with a lazy takedown attempt and Martial counters with a nice body kick.
Martial throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Martial wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Canseco misses with a takedown attempt - Martial sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Canseco fails with the takedown and Martial counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Canseco might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Martial has got the better of the exchanges. Martial ducks under a wild hook from Canseco . Canseco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Nice body punch from Martial. Canseco pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Canseco 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Martial throws a quick inside leg kick. Canseco shoots for a takedown but Martial saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Martial lands a jab-cross combination. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Martial bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A head kick from Martial lands but Canseco takes it in his stride. Martial moves into range and connects with a jab. Canseco has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Martial. Canseco walks into a jab. Canseco misses with a takedown attempt and Martial counters with a right hand to the body. Canseco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martial sprawls well. Martial wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Canseco gets slowly back to his feet. A nice inside leg kick there by Martial. That's going to slow Canseco down.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Martial throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Martial goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Canseco with a poor takedown and Martial counters with a leg kick. Martial throws a head kick that Canseco semi-blocks.
Martial delivers a nice body kick. Martial scores with a body shot.
Martial changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Martial connects with a solid leg kick. Martial scores with a crisp jab that stopped Canseco in his tracks. Bonifacio Martial is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Canseco shoots in for a double leg but Martial sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Some wild striking there from Martial.
A head kick by Canseco misses and Martial counters with a one-two to the body. Martial lands a jab to Canseco 's midsection. Canseco is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Martial's half guard. Martial has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Canseco is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Martial is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Canseco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martial's head. Canseco not landing any meaningful shots this time. Martial keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Canseco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Canseco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonifacio Martial dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jose Canseco '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!
Canseco throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Canseco shoots in but no luck this time. Martial is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Canseco can do to turn this around? Martial lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Canseco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martial scores with a one two! Canseco had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. A head kick misses from Canseco . Martial lands a nice hook to Canseco 's body. Canseco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Canseco shoots for a double leg takedown but Martial sprawls well. He's pushed Canseco 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Martial lands with a thumping leg kick.
Martial ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Martial scores with a kick to the midsection. Canseco takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Martial digs a good body shot into Canseco 's ribs. Martial fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Canseco . Martial throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Canseco 's head. Martial goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Canseco throws a head kick that misses and Martial finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Canseco . Bonifacio Martial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Canseco . Canseco doesn't succeed with the takedown and Martial makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Canseco really felt that one! Martial dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Canseco . That did some damage! Martial tests Canseco 's chin there with a solid looking shot. Canseco takes a kick to the side of the head. Canseco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Martial counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Martial throws a head kick that Canseco semi-blocks.
Canseco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Martial avoids it really well and circles away. Canseco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martial but Martial pushes him off and we're back to square one. A thudding body kick lands there by Martial!
Canseco is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Canseco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martial tries to avoid it but Canseco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martial to the ground. Martial escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Martial throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Canseco . Martial scores with a push kick. Nice cross by Martial. Left hook, right uppercut from Martial. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Canseco closes the distance and clinches up with Martial, looking for a takedown. Canseco pushes Martial against the cage but Martial circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Martial connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Martial moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Martial connects with a solid leg kick. Martial scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Martial just misses with a punch to the body.
Canseco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martial throws out the jab. Canseco fails to land the takedown. Martial stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martial wants it to stay on the feet. Jose Canseco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Canseco throws a sloppy head kick and Martial counters with a nice leg kick. Canseco shoots for a double leg takedown but Martial sprawls well. He's pushed Canseco 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A good leg kick by Martial.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Canseco takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice shot by Martial. Martial throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Martial fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Canseco . Martial throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Canseco 's head. Canseco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Martial counters with a one-two to the body. Canseco tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Canseco closes the distance and clinches up with Martial, looking for a takedown. Canseco pushes Martial against the cage but Martial circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Canseco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Martial rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Canseco moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Martial scores with a crisp jab that stopped Canseco in his tracks. Canseco throws a hook but Martial avoids it easily. A head kick by Canseco misses and Martial counters with a nice low kick that buckles Canseco 's knee momentarily. Martial works Canseco 's body with a nice hook. Martial throws a nice outside leg kick. Canseco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Martial lands a two punch combo.
Martial thuds a left hand into Canseco 's body. Martial misses with a wild combination.
Martial leaves Canseco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Martial feints and then cracks Canseco 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Canseco down. Martial changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Canseco loads up on a big right hand but Martial slips the punch. Canseco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Martial throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice body kick from Martial. Left hook, right uppercut from Martial. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Martial uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canseco . Martial moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Bonifacio Martial is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Canseco throws a jab but it's blocked by Martial.
And that's the end of the fight! Bonifacio Martial showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martial, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bonifacio Martial!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kent Hytten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Animal Mother (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hytten might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wait and Bleed. Mother has chosen God of Thunder - Kiss as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kent Hytten! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Animal Mother! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hytten slips a straight right by Mother. Mother's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mother duly obliges.
It looks like Kent Hytten has been cut. Mother keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mother throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mother drops Hytten with a beautiful combination! Hytten stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mother is looking for the KO!
Hytten 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! Mother moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Oh Hytten is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hytten walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Mother swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Animal Mother!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vedin Sirovica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corleone kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is With the Punches - Keep It Going. Sirovica has chosen last mohacian as his entrance music. Rich Corleone 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Corleone! 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, Vedin Sirovica! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Corleone lands a slapping body shot.
Sirovica shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sirovica landing punches. Sirovica working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Corleone looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Sirovica! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vedin Sirovica!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kain Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kain Velasquez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dwayne Perry's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kain Velasquez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dwayne Perry! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Perry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Velasquez sees it coming and avoids it easily. Perry pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Perry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velasquez. Velasquez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Dwayne Perry has been cut. Perry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Perry looks to land a left hand but Velasquez moved out of range nicely. Velasquez thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round. Velasquez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Perry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Velasquez. Velasquez circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Perry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Velasquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velasquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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. Velasquez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perry. Perry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Velasquez sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kain Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Velasquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perry thows a left - swing and a miss! Perry takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Velasquez throws a head kick that misses. Velasquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A swing and a miss from Velasquez. Perry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velasquez. Velasquez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Velasquez.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Velasquez wants to land a leg kick but Perry is out of range. Velasquez takes a swing at Perry's ribcage but misses. Velasquez connects with the punch.
That has opened up Dwayne Perry's cut even more. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Velasquez slips under a jab. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Perry throws a hook but Velasquez avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kain Velasquez dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dwayne Perry's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Velasquez misses with a wild body shot. Velasquez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Velasquez throws a leg kick but Perry sees it coming and checks it nicely. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Perry takes a shot right to the bread basket. Velasquez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. 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! Velasquez lands a big head kick that sends Perry to the canvas! Velasquez follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kain Velasquez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Subz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Subz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Speak - Stop The War. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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219 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Subz! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Smith throws a front kick that sends Subz stumbling back into the cage. Subz throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range. Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Subz. That did some damage! Smith staying out of range there. Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Subz fails with the takedown. Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Subz looks gassed! Smith lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A chopping leg kick lands by Smith. Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Subz back into the cage. Subz takes an elbow to the forehead. Smith lands an elbow inside that Subz shrugs off. Subz blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Jonny Subz has been cut. Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Subz won't want to take too many of those. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith. Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Subz's ribcage. Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Smith lands a shot to the body. Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Subz tries to tie him up. Smith misses with a knee strike.
Smith presses Subz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Subz takes a knee to the side of the body. Smith pushes Subz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Subz tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Smith lands an elbow just above Subz 's eye. Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Subz avoids it. Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Smith.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Subz. A body shot lands from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Subz can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Subz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Subz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses. Subz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses. Subz trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Subz into the cage. Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut. Subz lands a shoulder strike. Smith lands an elbow inside that Subz shrugs off. Smith landing knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. Smith lands a damaging elbow. Smith lands an elbow inside. Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Subz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Subz leaning his opponent against the cage. Smith lands a hook to the side of the head. A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Subz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Subz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Subz. A left hand lands to the body for Subz.
Subz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Subz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Subz tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith prevents a body shot from Subz. Smith lands an elbow inside that Subz shrugs off. Subz wants the takedown. Smith is fighting it off but Subz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smith's guard against the cage. Subz postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it. Subz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Subz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Subz postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it. Subz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard. Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Subz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Subz wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Subz digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jonny Subz's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jab, jab by Subz - just one landing. Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving. Nice sprawl there from Smith as Subz shoots in. Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Subz. Subz throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease. Subz takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses. Subz blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith rushes Subz and presses him up against the cage. Subz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Smith wants to stall.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Subz is blocking nicely.
Smith prevents a body shot from Subz. Subz tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Subz backwards. Subz lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Subz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Smith blocks a body shot from Subz. Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Subz uses good head movement to avoid it. Subz lands a nice uppercut. Both fighters working to control the clinch. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Subz's brow. Subz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage. Smith prevents a body shot from Subz. Subz tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Subz back against the cage. Subz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Subz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. Subz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. John Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far. Subz managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Subz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Subz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Subz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Subz fails with a takedown attempt. John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Subz. Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Subz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Subz misses the shot to the body. Subz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Subz throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Subz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Subz misses the jab. Smith misses with a hook. John Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Smith is looking to slow Subz down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Subz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Subz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A punch combination from Smith misses. Subz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout. Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a head kick but Subz moves out of range.
Smith lands a high kick!
Jonny Subz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith is looking to chop away at Subz's legs. Subz just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick. Smith misses the jab. Smith motions for Subz to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Subz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Subz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Subz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away. Smith cracks Subz with a right hand to the side of the head. Smith throws a hook but Subz blocks it. Subz misses with the body kick and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Smith misses with a straight left. Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Subz misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Subz connects with the punch. Subz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Subz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Subz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jonny Subz will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Jonny Subz's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Subz misses with a wild body shot. Subz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Subz manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Subz throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Subz jabbing away but nothing is landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Smith avoids the body shot from Subz.
John Smith is winning the standup battle so far. Subz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Subz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Smith avoids the body shot from Subz.
That's one minute gone in the round. Subz misses with a takedown attempt and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Subz's knee momentarily. Subz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Smith lands with a slapping head kick. Smith throws a quick inside leg kick. Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Smith clinches up with Subz and pushes him back against the cage. Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Subz takes an elbow to the forehead. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smith lands an elbow inside. A short right from Smith on the inside. Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Smith crunches a lovely knee into Subz's ribcage. Smith lands a nice knee to the body. Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. A knee to the head by Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Subz is defending well for now. Subz tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage. Subz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Subz is defending well for now. Smith misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Subz. Subz tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position. Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Subz or not. Subz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Subz's elbow. Subz trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses. Smith scores with a hook to the body. Subz blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Subz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Smith looking to slow down the pace here. Subz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Subz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Subz's brow. A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith. Subz misses with a punch to the body.
Subz digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected. Subz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Subz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Subz misses with a body punch.
Subz throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Subz.
Subz lands a body shot. Subz presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Subz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not. Nice body punch from Subz - that landed with a thud.
Subz can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Subz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Subz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Subz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. The referee is keeping an eye on Subz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Subz misses with a body punch.
Smith wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Subz managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Subz backwards. Smith lands a damaging elbow. Subz is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Good body shot from Subz.
Subz cracks Smith with a nice body shot. Subz stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position. Subz is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage. Subz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Subz misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Subz.
Subz stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position. Smith is looking to control Subz's arms but Subz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Subz.
Subz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith. Smith misses with the head strike.
Subz tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position. Subz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Jonny Subz's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Subz on that attempt. Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Subz.
Subz misses the shot to the body. Subz misses the shot to the body. Subz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Subz throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it. Subz avoids the head kick by Smith.
Subz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Subz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Subz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Subz throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range. Subz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Subz. A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith thumps Subz with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith thumps Subz with a low kick. Subz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Subz. Smith feints and then cracks Subz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Subz down. Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Subz, pushing him back against the cage. Smith lands an elbow inside. Smith lands with a left to the head. Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. 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! Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges. Smith lands a knee to the head.
Subz takes a knee to the side of the body. Smith lands an elbow inside that Subz shrugs off. Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Smith lands a knee to the head.
Subz avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the cage.
Subz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head. Subz blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Subz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith blocking some punches.
Subz managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Subz can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Nice body punch from Subz - that landed with a thud.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Subz.
A short body shot lands from Subz as the two fighters clinch.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Subz can do to turn this around? Smith missing with knees to the body.
Subz managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Subz avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Subz lands with a light punch inside. Subz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage. Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Subz.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Subz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Subz scores with a hook to the body. Subz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Subz misses with a punch to the body.
Subz looks to throw an elbow but misses. Subz manages to break the clinch.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet. An inside leg kick lands from Smith. Smith closes the distance and clinches. Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Smith. Smith slowing the pace effectively. Nice elbow from Smith. Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Subz wants to stall.
Subz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Subz - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Subz as the two fighters clinch.
Subz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Subz. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Subz lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Subz!
Subz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Subz. Subz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Subz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Subz breaks from the clinch.
Subz thows a body shot but no joy. Subz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Subz misses with a looping right. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Subz lands a nice shot to the body.
Subz swings and misses with a shot to the body and Smith counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith had his way with Jonny Subz in that round. The cut man is working on Jonny Subz's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Subz misses the shot to the body. Subz checks a leg kick. Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Subz moves out of range and Smith only half commits. Subz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away. Subz checks a low kick from Smith. Subz misses the shot to the body. Smith closes the distance and clinches. Smith misses with a knee to the head. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses. Subz stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position. Smith lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith. Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Subz is defending well for now. Subz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. A battle for position here, against the cage. Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top. Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Subz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Subz avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith being controlled against the cage. Subz tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage. Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Subz is blocking nicely.
Subz looking to slow down the pace here. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Subz working hard to break the clinch. A short right from Smith. Subz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Subz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Subz presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Subz avoids it.
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. A looping hook to the body misses from Subz. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet. Subz takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses. Subz throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Subz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Subz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Subz winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Subz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Subz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Subz thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Subz slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead. Subz scoring with strikes to the body and head. Subz wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it. Subz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Smith is holding on to half guard well. Subz prevents Smith from improving his position. Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Subz sits in half guard.
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. Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Subz thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Subz ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A left and a right from Subz both land. Nice combination. Subz swings and misses with a shot to the body and Smith counters with a leg kick. Subz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively. Subz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Subz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! John Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Subz throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jonny Subz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Smith gets back to half guard. Subz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight! Jonny Subz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Smith 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Smith! John Smith retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ebanij Nasos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nasos has chosen Military Soviet Hymn as his entrance music. Ebanij Nasos will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Williams! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ebanij Nasos! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Look low, kick high! Nasos uses the oldest trick in the book to send Williams tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Nasos is absolutely delighted - when Williams wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ebanij Nasos!
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