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TFC 79 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DMX (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward has chosen Converge - No Heroes as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DMX !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Ward!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
pulls Ward into guard.
Ward would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ward puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward wants to stand up but is controlling the position.
is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
gets full guard.
Ward is looking to stand up but won't let him.
has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ward 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 .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries to stand but is controlling his head.
tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ward wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DMX dominated that round.
That's time! 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ward misses the jab.
Ward lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ward darts in trying to clinch
and decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ward's guard.
pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ward manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now has Ward in his guard.
has a closed guard, preventing Ward from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
looking for a sweep. Not yet , not yet.
Ward trying to stand up but can't free himself from 's guard.
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.
has an active guard here but Ward has managed to pass into half guard.
gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ward wants to get up but he can't break 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
wants to sweep here but Ward controlling him for the moment.
is looking to sweep but instead, Ward has passed into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
trying to control but Ward postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DMX dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
clinches up against the cage.
blocking some punches.
Ward is trying to break the clinch but is controlling him.
wants the takedown. Ward is fighting it off but persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ward's guard against the cage.
stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ward swivels though and keeps the full guard.
trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
is pushing down on Ward's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ward is fighting to maintain full guard but has managed to sneak the leg through.
tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ward knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Ward as he works his way to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward keeping full guard, as tries to pass.
drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ward looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ward looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ward!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
works his way into side control.
is trying to move to mount but Ward reverses beautifully and ends up in 's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ward's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
DMX is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
is looking to pass into half guard but Ward pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ward is in guard.
has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
DMX showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DMX !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viacheslav Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Datsik's choice of entrance music: Russian Black Metal Death. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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248 lbs
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227 lbs
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Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Cena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viacheslav Datsik!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datsik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Datsik throws a lazy right hand but Cena sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cena defending well as Datsik loads up on a big left hand.
Datsik lands with a cross.
Datsik fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cena checks it well.
Datsik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cena.
Datsik lands a with a good body shot.
Datsik scores with a decent looking hook.
Cena decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cena prevents Datsik from improving his position.
Cena not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cena slows the pace down in half guard.
Cena has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cena prevents Datsik from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cena blocks a jab.
Cena moves into the clinch.
Datsik swings wildly with an uppercut but Cena uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Datsik wants to get back to striking at distance but Cena won't allow it.
Cena stalling the fight.
Cena blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Datsik looking to stall.
Datsik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cena shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cena slips a nice elbow through Datsik's hands, connecting with Datsik's forehead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Datsik wants to improve his position but Cena is controlling well.
Datsik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik is looking for a sweep. Cena is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Datsik is looking to escape.
Cena not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Datsik tries to get to full guard but Cena has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cena lands a nice short elbow.
Datsik is looking to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cena is looking to clinch.
Viacheslav Datsik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Datsik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cena.
Viacheslav Datsik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Datsik misses with a straight right.
Datsik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cena moves away.
Datsik throws a big shot that misses.
Datsik paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Datsik lands a body shot.
Cena ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cena displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Datsik throws out the jab.
Datsik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cena was well out of range. Poor timing from Datsik.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cena looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cena tries to close the distance and clinch but Datsik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cena moves into range and clinches up with Datsik.
Datsik can't find room to land a body shot as Cena controls the action.
Datsik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cena is trying to trip Datsik. He has hold of a leg but Datsik is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cena persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cena wants to control from the top but Datsik keeps moving.
Datsik wants to stand and escape but Cena is having none of it.
Datsik working a defensive guard here.
Cena with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik has momentary wrist control but Cena slips an elbow through the middle.
Cena trying to control the position from guard on top but Datsik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cena preventing the sweep.
Datsik has momentary wrist control but Cena slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cena stops Datsik from standing up.
Datsik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cena is pushing down on Datsik's leg trying to pass to half guard. Datsik is fighting to maintain full guard but Cena has managed to sneak the leg through.
Datsik is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cena jumps into side control!
Datsik struggling a bit here.
Cena landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Check out the look on Cena's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cena is looking to take a break and control but Datsik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cena lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Datsik down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Cena dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Datsik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Datsik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cena has time to react.
Datsik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cena.
Datsik with a nice cross.
Datsik throws a jab but it's blocked by Cena.
Datsik lands with a straight right. Cena didn't see that one coming.
Nice cross by Datsik.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cena.
Datsik lands a jab to Cena's midsection.
Datsik swings for the body but Cena moves out of range.
Datsik misses with a wild body shot.
Cena instigates a clinch.
Datsik prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cena blocks an uppercut.
Datsik is trying to break the clinch but Cena is controlling him.
Cena can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Datsik fails to land.
Cena lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cena won't allow Datsik to sweep him here.
Datsik keeping full guard, as Cena tries to pass.
Datsik 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.
Cena stops Datsik from standing up.
Cena scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cena trying to control but Datsik is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cena's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Datsik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Datsik wants to stand up but Cena is controlling the position.
Datsik is pressing down on Cena's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cena is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik stands up from half guard.
Datsik scores with a jab.
Cena ducks under a wild hook from Datsik.
A big left from Datsik misses.
Cena closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ground and pound from Cena seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cena looks up at the clock and then as Datsik takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cena smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Datsik is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cena asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cena is putting a hurting on Datsik here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cena wants to control but Datsik is keeping him busy.
Cena lands an elbow.
Cena works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cena lands an elbow.
Cena lands a nice forearm strike.
Datsik is looking for a sweep.
Datsik manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cena's best efforts.
Cena tries to pass the half guard into mount. Datsik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Datsik is looking to improve his position.
Cena missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cena 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.
Cena landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Datsik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cena's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cena's back!
Cena has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Datsik.
Datsik is trying to stick to Cena's back but Cena is turning into Datsik. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Datsik's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cena.
Datsik is looking to stand up but Cena isn't so interested in that idea.
Datsik is breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Datsik is on top in guard.
Datsik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cena lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Datsik!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Viacheslav Datsik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cena shoots in and drives through. Datsik sprawls well.
Datsik throws a lazy right hand but Cena sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Datsik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Viacheslav Datsik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cena tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Datsik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Datsik throws a hook to the side of Cena's head but Cena sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cena tries to close the distance and clinch up but Datsik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Datsik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Datsik lands a jab-cross combination.
Cena moves out of range as Datsik strikes.
Datsik thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Datsik does no damage.
Cena dodges the punch combination from Datsik.
Datsik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cena was well out of range. Poor timing from Datsik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik misses with a wild body shot.
Cena clinches up against the cage.
Cena is trying to break the clinch but Datsik is controlling him.
Cena is trying to force a seperation but Datsik has the dominant position.
Datsik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cena is keeping busy.
Cena blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cena wants to break free but Datsik has control.
Datsik is pressed up against the cage. Cena has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Datsik down to the mat. Datsik avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Datsik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cena at a distance.
Cena ducks under a wild hook from Datsik.
Datsik throws a shot from downtown. Cena moves away and avoids it.
Datsik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Datsik lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cena uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Datsik.
Datsik misses with an uppercut. Cena saw that one coming.
Datsik throws a looping overhand right but Cena ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cena moves out of range of the strikes.
Datsik looks to throw the jab but Cena is out of range.
A slow jab from Datsik misses its intended target.
Datsik throws a jab when Cena was well out of range.
Cena takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cena fails with an attempt to clinch.
Datsik stuns Cena with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cena tries to clinch but Datsik moves out of range.
Datsik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Datsik lands with an overhand left.
Datsik throws an overhand right that lands on Cena's shoulder, as Cena tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Datsik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Datsik does no damage.
Cena scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Datsik tries to bench press Cena off him but Cena keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cena working the body and head with strikes.
Datsik manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Datsik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cena slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cena keeping moving, preventing Datsik from controlling successfully.
Datsik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Datsik wants to stand and escape but instead Cena has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Datsik wants to stand but Cena is controlling the position.
Cena trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Datsik wants to sweep here but Cena controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik wriggles free and stands up.
Cena moves into the clinch.
Cena manages to break the clinch.
Cena closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Datsik.
Cena has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Datsik regains guard immediately.
Cena stopping the sweep attempt from Datsik.
John Cena overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cena throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Datsik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cena slips nicely into half guard.
Datsik is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Viacheslav Datsik.
I think Datsik has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Viacheslav Datsik!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fu Manchu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel has chosen Lay Low - Snoop Dogg as his entrance music. The key to victory for Fu Manchu has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fu Manchu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Steel!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manchu tries to clinch up but Steel circles away and keeps his distance.
Manchu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manchu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manchu defends it nicely.
Manchu misses with a few strikes there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steel.
Steel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fu Manchu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Steel.
Manchu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchu throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel.
Manchu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Julian Steel has been cut.
Manchu looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
Steel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manchu but Manchu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Steel with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchu throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel.
Manchu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manchu throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily.
Manchu connects with a solid leg kick.
Steel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Steel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manchu wants to stand but Steel is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to control but Manchu is working from the bottom.
Manchu wants to stand and escape but Steel is having none of it.
Steel is in close to Manchu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Manchu wants to stand and escape but Steel is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Steel shoots in and drives through. Manchu sprawls well.
Steel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Steel being controlled here momentarily.
Manchu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel thows a big elbow that misses.
Steel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Manchu's head.
Manchu scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Manchu lands with a kick to the temple. Steel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Steel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Manchu wriggles free and stands up.
Steel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Manchu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Manchu.
Manchu scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manchu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steel shoots in but Manchu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steel shoots in for a takedown but Manchu shows good takedown defense.
Manchu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
Steel dives in and grabs Manchu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manchu pushes down on Steel's head and hops out.
Manchu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manchu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manchu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Manchu.
Steel fails to land the takedown.
Steel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Steel showed some decent athleticism there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fu Manchu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julian Steel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Manchu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Manchu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manchu dodges the ground and pound from Steel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manchu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manchu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Steel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel trying to control from half guard but Manchu is working away.
Manchu tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Manchu gets back to full guard.
Steel prevents Manchu from getting back to his feet.
Steel is looking to work some ground and pound but Manchu has wrist control.
Steel throwing strikes from guard but Manchu blocks nicely.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Manchu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Steel lands a couple of elbows.
Manchu keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Manchu wants to stand up but Steel is controlling him.
Steel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel throwing strikes from guard but Manchu blocks nicely.
Steel prevents Manchu from getting back to his feet.
Steel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steel trying to control but Manchu is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Manchu gets caught flat footed, as Steel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Manchu is looking to stand up but Steel isn't so interested in that idea.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manchu is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steel throws a big right hand that misses.
Steel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steel landing some decent shots from guard.
Manchu pushes Steel off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Manchu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fu Manchu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manchu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Steel to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Steel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julian Steel'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steel is defended easily by Manchu.
Manchu throws the kick towards the body but Steel avoids it.
Manchu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manchu wants it to stay on the feet.
Manchu tries to land a front kick but Steel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Manchu sprawls well initially but Steel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Steel throwing shots but Manchu is blocking nicely.
Steel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manchu's head.
Steel misses with a head shot. Manchu uses the momentum to regain guard.
Manchu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchu wants to get back to his feet but Steel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Steel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manchu keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A slow jab from Manchu misses its intended target.
Fu Manchu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel slips under a jab.
Manchu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manchu throws a push kick but Steel slaps the foot to one side.
Manchu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manchu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
Steel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Manchu was covering up waiting for the punch and Steel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Manchu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manchu tries to get out of the position.
Manchu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Steel is controlling him.
Steel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manchu is keeping the position for now.
Steel thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manchu will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Manchu wants to stand but Steel is controlling the position.
Manchu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Manchu. No joy for Steel on that attempt.
Fu Manchu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Steel.
Manchu tries to clinch up but Steel circles away and keeps his distance.
Steel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manchu is fending him off so far but Steel persists. Nope, Manchu circles away and we're back to standing.
Manchu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manchu keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manchu is looking to stand up but Steel isn't so interested in that idea.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Manchu.
Steel pushing down on Manchu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Steel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Steel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Steel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jakson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Jallow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakson comes to the cage accompanied by Thriller. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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240 lbs
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265 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Jakson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Jallow!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Jallow does it's job there.
Jakson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jallow tries to clinch but Jakson moves out of range.
Jallow wants to clinch.
Jakson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jallow tries to clinch but Jakson is having none of it.
Jallow misses with a straight right.
Jakson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jallow checks a low kick from Jakson.
David Jallow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jallow tries to clinch there but Jakson circles away.
Jakson throws a hook to the side of Jallow's head but Jallow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jakson tries to land a front kick but Jallow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jallow moves in looking to clinch but Jakson pushes him off.
Jakson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakson looks for the body kick but Jallow saw that one coming.
Jakson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jallow.
Jallow misses with a wild body shot.
Jallow tries to bum rush Jakson with a series of wild strikes but Jakson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jakson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jallow moves away.
Jakson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jallow misses the shot to the body.
Jallow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jallow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jallow misses with a few strikes there.
Jallow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jakson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jallow pushes Jakson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jallow has Jakson pressed against the cage, preventing Jakson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jakson prevents a body shot from Jallow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jallow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jallow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jakson throws a solid leg kick but Jallow takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jakson.
Jakson slips under a jab from Jallow.
Jakson scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jallow tries to clinch up but Jakson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jakson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jakson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jallow looks gassed!
Jakson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jallow will feel that in the morning.
Jallow moves out of range of the leg kick from Jakson.
Jallow staying out of range there.
Jallow tries to clinch there but Jakson circles away.
Jallow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jakson.
Jakson throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jakson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Jakson - just one landing.
Jallow blocks a head kick by Jakson.
Jallow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jakson.
Jakson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jakson throws a sloppy head kick and Jallow moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Jakson.
Jallow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jakson misses with an uppercut. Jallow saw that one coming.
Jallow scores with a nice strike.
Jakson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jallow misses the body punch
and Jakson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jakson misses with a looping right.
Jallow misses with the combination.
Jakson throws a head kick but Jallow moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jakson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jallow has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jallow and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jallow swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jakson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jallow clinches but Jakson breaks the clinch
and Jakson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jakson lands a big head kick that sends Jallow tumbling to the mat! Jakson takes a step backwards and waves Jallow back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jallow is rocked!
Jakson lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Jallow - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Jakson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Jakson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Son (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Lafever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Son comes to the cage accompanied by I WILL BE HEARD. Daniel Son could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Danny Lafever's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Son!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Lafever!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Son looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lafever wants to slow Son down by chopping away at his legs.
Lafever throws a leg kick but Son sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lafever misses with a body kick.
Lafever tries to land a front kick but Son steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lafever looks to land a body kick but Son moved away.
Son fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lafever sprawls well initially but Son persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lafever is positioning himself well to prevent Son advancing to mount.
Lafever is trying to stand.
Son is thwarting Lafever's attempts to control the position.
Son thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lafever's head.
Son not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafever has one foot on Son's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A slow jab from Lafever misses its intended target.
Lafever wants to clinch.
Danny Lafever is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid body kick from Lafever.
Son blocks the body kick.
Lafever pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lafever throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Son throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lafever was covering up waiting for the punch and Son finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Son trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lafever pulls Son in to control the position.
Son has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son won't allow Lafever to sweep him here.
Son stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lafever swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lafever is looking to stand up but Son isn't so interested in that idea.
Lafever keeping full guard, as Son tries to pass.
Son postures up in Lafever's guard and throws a big left but Lafever blocks it.
Lafever avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lafever looks for the body kick but Son saw that one coming.
Lafever uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Son.
Lafever moves in looking to clinch but Son pushes him off.
Lafever throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lafever wants to land a leg kick but Son is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Son closes the distance and clinches up with Lafever, looking for a takedown. Son pushes Lafever against the cage but Lafever circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lafever misses with a kick to the body.
Lafever defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Son.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Son. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lafever throws a leg kick but Son sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Son will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lafever walks into a jab.
Danny Lafever seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lafever misses with a leg kick.
Son gets the takedown into side control.
Lafever struggling a bit here.
Lafever is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Son working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafever sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Son wants to control but Lafever is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lafever tries to roll over but Son keeps him under control.
Lafever controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Son working over Lafever with some ground and pound. Lafever looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Son looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lafever is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Son will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lafever tries a head kick but it misses.
Son throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lafever's waist but Lafever gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Son off to one side.
Lafever fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Son looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lafever doesn't manage to clinch there - Son circles away.
Son has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lafever finds it's way round the side to connect with Son's head.
Lafever is looking to chop away at Son's legs.
Lafever moves in looking to clinch but Son pushes him off.
An inside leg kick from Lafever misses.
Son blocks a head kick by Lafever.
Lafever throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lafever keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lafever leaves Son with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Son. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Son shoots in looking for a takedown. Lafever tries to sprawl out of it but Son keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lafever manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Daniel Son is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafever stuffs the takedown attempt from Son. Son gets slowly back to his feet.
Lafever misses with a head kick.
Lafever tries to land a leg kick but Son saw it coming and moves away.
Lafever lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Son at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Son.
Lafever throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lafever looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lafever lands a head kick!
It looks like Daniel Son has been cut.
Lafever throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Lafever.
Danny Lafever seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lafever connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lafever moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Lafever.
Lafever throws a shot from downtown. Son moves away and avoids it.
Lafever tries a head kick but it misses.
Son shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lafever as he avoids it easily.
Lafever wants to land a leg kick but Son is out of range.
Lafever pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lafever tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown by Son or perhaps it was just good defense by Lafever which made him look bad.
No luck for Son with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafever thuds a left hand into Son's body.
Lafever throws a push kick but Son slaps the foot to one side.
Lafever misses with a kick to the body.
Lafever throws a head kick but Son moves out of range.
Lafever tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Son is able to avoid easily.
Lafever lands a with a good body shot.
Son looks to land a combination. Lafever sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lafever misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lafever gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Son stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lafever swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Son trying to control the position from guard on top but Lafever is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lafever not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lafever working a defensive guard but Son passes into half guard.
Lafever is trying to control but can't.
Son throwing shots but Lafever is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lafever keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Son changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lafever tries to avoid it but Son manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lafever to the ground. Lafever escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Lafever showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Son's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lafever gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Son to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Son won't allow Lafever to get back to his feet.
Lafever not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Son pushes down on Lafever's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lafever trying to control from the bottom.
Son is looking to advance position but Lafever won't allow it.
Son prevents Lafever from improving his position.
Lafever manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafever preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lafever wants to sweep but no luck.
Son looking to pass the guard.
Lafever is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lafever goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lafever tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lafever leaves Son with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lafever misses with a low kick.
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.
Lafever lands a nice looking kick to the body. Son takes a step back to recover.
Lafever is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Son.
Lafever attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Son moves out of range of the leg kick from Lafever.
Lafever tries a head kick but it misses.
Lafever wants to clinch up but Son keeps it at a distance.
Lafever lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Son at a distance.
Son closes the distance and clinches.
Son tries for a takedown but Lafever manages to get underhooks.
Son avoiding damage as Lafever throws knees to the body.
Lafever keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Son's efforts to push away.
Son goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lafever prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Son. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafever is leaning against Son and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lafever tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lafever tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lafever misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Son.
Son avoiding damage as Lafever throws knees to the body.
Lafever trying to land knees to the body.
Son wants a takedown.
Son's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lafever tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Son paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lafever.
Lafever fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Son manages to avoid it.
Lafever is looking to chop away at Son's legs.
Lafever looks for the body kick but Son saw that one coming.
Son will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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.
Lafever throws a low kick, looking for Son's leg but Son calmly moves out of range.
Son slips under a jab.
Lafever goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lafever slaps away a takedown attempt from Son, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lafever tries to close the distance and clinch up but Son swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lafever pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lafever misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Son shoots in and drives through. Lafever sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lafever throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Son shoots in looking for a takedown. Lafever tries to sprawl out of it but Son keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lafever manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lafever looks to throw the jab but Son is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Lafever comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lafever has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Lafever!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leo Manta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeSean McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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167 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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22
169 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Manta!
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, LeSean McCoy!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manta cracks McCoy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like LeSean McCoy has been cut.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Manta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McCoy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Manta 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.
McCoy postures up.
Manta looking for a sweep. Not yet Manta, not yet.
McCoy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McCoy in side control, throwing shots but Manta defends.
McCoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manta keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy takes a little break here. Manta wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McCoy working the head with strikes.
McCoy is looking to take a break and control but Manta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manta is looking to regain half guard here but McCoy keeps moving and retains side control.
Manta is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but McCoy is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The referee warns Manta that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manta tries to reverse the position but McCoy maintains control.
Manta holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McCoy tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McCoy lands a nice shot to the head.
McCoy landing punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McCoy is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Manta has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Manta!
McCoy wants to sweep here but Manta controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manta chips away with some ground and pound.
Manta postures up in McCoy's guard and throws a big left but McCoy blocks it.
McCoy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manta.
McCoy wants to sweep but no luck.
McCoy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McCoy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Manta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCoy's hands.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Manta.
McCoy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Manta decides to stand back up. Manta steps back and let's McCoy get back to his feet.
McCoy takes a jab right on the kisser.
LeSean McCoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manta slaps away a takedown attempt from McCoy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCoy looks gassed!
Manta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Manta is not content to let McCoy control the position.
McCoy winds up and cracks Manta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McCoy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manta defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCoy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCoy is looking to pass Manta's guard but actually Manta recovers to full guard.
McCoy trying to control but Manta is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leo Manta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on LeSean McCoy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McCoy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Manta throws a nice looking combination but McCoy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCoy avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCoy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Manta counters with a left to the body.
McCoy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Manta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Manta fails to land with a series of punches.
Manta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCoy avoids the head kick by Manta.
Manta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Manta's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manta is keeping the position for now.
McCoy trying to control but Manta is working from the bottom.
McCoy is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McCoy looking to pass the guard.
McCoy postures up.
McCoy preventing the sweep.
McCoy wants to pass the guard but Manta is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Manta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCoy with a poor takedown
and Manta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCoy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Manta to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McCoy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCoy trying to keep a closed guard but Manta is proving a slippery customer.
McCoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manta throwing strikes but missing.
McCoy trying to control the position.
Manta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McCoy's head.
Manta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manta trying to control but McCoy is working from the bottom.
McCoy trying to keep a closed guard but Manta is proving a slippery customer.
McCoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manta is one step ahead there.
McCoy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Manta passes into half guard.
Manta working the head and body with strikes.
Manta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Manta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Manta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McCoy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Manta tries to pass the half guard into mount. McCoy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McCoy wants to improve his position but Manta is controlling well.
Manta working over McCoy with some ground and pound. McCoy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Manta is looking to pass McCoy's guard but actually McCoy recovers to full guard.
Manta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McCoy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manta.
Manta lands a couple of digs.
McCoy working a defensive guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Manta throws a leg kick but McCoy moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Manta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on LeSean McCoy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McCoy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Manta counters with a nice double leg into side control. McCoy won't be happy with that.
McCoy is looking to regain half guard here but Manta keeps moving and retains side control.
Manta lands some shots froms side control.
Manta works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McCoy is looking for a sweep.
McCoy is trying to control Manta's posture but Manta avoids it.
Manta trying to control the position but McCoy is working away.
McCoy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Manta lands a few punches from side control.
Manta wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCoy keeps working.
McCoy is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manta is thwarting McCoy's attempts to control the position.
Manta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McCoy has a hand on Manta's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Manta takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Manta avoids the attempt from McCoy to control.
McCoy is desperately trying to improve his position but Manta has a good base and remains in mount.
Manta looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McCoy is working to get back to half guard.
McCoy tries to lock up and control but Manta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McCoy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Manta breaks from McCoy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Manta lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Manta lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McCoy is rocked!
Manta has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McCoy's face.
McCoy is still in real trouble! Can Manta finish him?
Manta landing punches.
Manta looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Manta landing strikes, looking to finish!
Manta cracks McCoy with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Manta!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Magus Arbenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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182 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magus Arbenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arbenson moves into the clinch.
Arbenson lands a nice knee to the body.
Arbenson missing with knees to the body.
Swanson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arbenson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Arbenson misses with a knee strike.
Swanson takes a shot to the head.
Arbenson is stalling here.
Arbenson lands an elbow inside that Swanson shrugs off.
Arbenson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Swanson can't get the takedown.
Swanson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Swanson manages to break the clinch.
Arbenson throws the left hand but Swanson avoids the punch easily.
Swanson scores with a nice right hand.
Swanson thows a body shot but no joy.
Arbenson misses with a leg kick.
Arbenson misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arbenson.
Horrible takedown by Swanson or perhaps it was just good defense by Arbenson which made him look bad.
Magus Arbenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Swanson.
Swanson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Magus Arbenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swanson lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Arbenson misses.
Swanson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Swanson shoots in for a takedown but Arbenson shows good takedown defense.
Magus Arbenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arbenson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swanson thows a body shot but no joy.
Swanson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arbenson avoids it really well and circles away.
Arbenson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Swanson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson avoids the head kick by Arbenson.
Arbenson throws and low kick but Swanson moves out of range easily.
Arbenson leaves Swanson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arbenson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Swanson's calf.
Arbenson lands a really nice looking cross but Swanson seems unphased.
Arbenson scores with a punch to the head.
Arbenson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Arbenson obliges.
Swanson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Arbenson lands an elbow inside.
Arbenson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Swanson.
Arbenson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Swanson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Arbenson controlling the action here for a moment.
Swanson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Arbenson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Arbenson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Swanson stalling against the cage.
Swanson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arbenson smiles and moves away.
Swanson blocks the body kick.
Arbenson lands with a slapping head kick.
Arbenson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Swanson scores with a decent looking hook.
Swanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Arbenson.
Swanson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arbenson counters with an outside leg kick.
Swanson throws a series of punches but Arbenson moves out of range.
Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Arbenson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Arbenson catches Swanson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arbenson throws a leg kick but Swanson checks it.
Swanson lunges at Arbenson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arbenson's hand.
Arbenson throws a leg kick but Swanson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Arbenson slips a jab from Swanson.
Swanson drops his hands momentarily and Arbenson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Swanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arbenson, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magus Arbenson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Arbenson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Swanson finds it's way through Arbenson's defenses.
Arbenson looks to land a body kick but Swanson moved away.
Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Arbenson is just out of range.
Arbenson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arbenson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Arbenson.
Swanson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arbenson doesn't seem bothered though.
Arbenson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swanson. That did some damage!
Swanson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Swanson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arbenson.
Swanson looks to land a left hand but Arbenson moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Arbenson.
Swanson with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Swanson finds it's way through Arbenson's defenses.
Swanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swanson shoots and misses
and Arbenson counters with an inside leg kick.
Swanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arbenson. Arbenson obviously looking to wear him down.
Magus Arbenson is winning the standup battle so far.
Arbenson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arbenson.
Swanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arbenson manages to avoid it.
Swanson tries for a takedown but Arbenson circles away easily
and Arbenson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Swanson is breathing heavily.
Swanson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arbenson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arbenson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arbenson keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Arbenson working a defensive guard here.
Arbenson keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Arbenson looking for a guillotine here but Swanson defends easily.
Arbenson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Arbenson controlling the action here.
Swanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arbenson pulls his head out easily.
Swanson wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Swanson is not content to let Arbenson control the position.
Swanson trying to control but Arbenson postures up.
Arbenson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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 Magus Arbenson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Arbenson is looking to clinch.
Arbenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swanson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swanson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arbenson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Swanson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arbenson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
An inside leg kick from Arbenson misses.
A shot to de liver by Swanson. Beautiful body shot.
A good leg kick by Arbenson.
Swanson shoots and misses
and Arbenson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Arbenson fakes the leg kick and cracks Swanson in the body.
Swanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arbenson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arbenson thumps Swanson with a low kick.
Arbenson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Arbenson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arbenson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arbenson.
Arbenson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arbenson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arbenson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Swanson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Arbenson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Swanson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arbenson won't be happy with that.
Arbenson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson trying his best to control but Swanson has mounted him.
Arbenson is trying desperately to improve position.
Arbenson wants to hold on but Swanson pushes him away.
Arbenson tries to reverse the position but Swanson maintains control.
Swanson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Arbenson is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson looking for a sweep. Not yet Swanson, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson keeping moving, preventing Arbenson from controlling successfully.
Arbenson is really struggling to control Swanson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Arbenson preventing the sweep.
Arbenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Swanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arbenson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arbenson is fighting to break Swanson's control of his arms but Swanson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Arbenson throws and low kick but Swanson moves out of range easily.
Magus Arbenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slapping body kick lands there for Arbenson.
Arbenson tries to work over Swanson's front leg with a kick but Swanson checks it.
Swanson loads up on a big right hand but Arbenson slips the punch.
Swanson closes the distance and clinches up with Arbenson, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes Arbenson against the cage but Arbenson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magus Arbenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Swanson.
Arbenson throws a leg kick but Swanson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Arbenson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Joe Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arbenson tried to score with a low kick but Swanson checks it.
A combination from Arbenson does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Magus Arbenson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arbenson, 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 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magus Arbenson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Tooley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen Simon Says as his entrance music. Mason Anderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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202 lbs
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197 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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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, Sean Tooley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Anderson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Tooley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tooley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anderson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tooley lands a jab-cross combination.
Tooley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Anderson is rocked!
Anderson is holding his hands too far apart here. Tooley throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Anderson is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean Tooley!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tenaka Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takahashi comes to the cage accompanied by Get Down - Captain Tinrib. Simpson has chosen Last of the Mohicans Theme as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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221 lbs
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210 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tenaka Takahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson dodges the punch combination from Takahashi.
Simpson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takahashi.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Simpson saw that one coming.
Simpson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takahashi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simpson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Simpson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Takahashi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Takahashi has escaped and now he's on top!
Simpson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Takahashi passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simpson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simpson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takahashi is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson has his foot on Takahashi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takahashi works his way back into a safe position though.
Simpson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takahashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takahashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Takahashi tries to stand but Simpson is controlling from the bottom.
Simpson working a defensive guard here.
Simpson working for a triangle but Takahashi defends it easily.
Simpson has his foot on Takahashi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Takahashi works his way back into a safe position though.
Simpson looks gassed!
Simpson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takahashi is aware though and is defending well.
Takahashi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Simpson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takahashi defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi is stalling in the full guard.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takahashi wants to stand but Simpson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Simpson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takahashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takahashi defends well.
Simpson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takahashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takahashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Takahashi is looking to stand up but Simpson won't let him.
Simpson looking for a guillotine here but Takahashi defends easily.
Takahashi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simpson's guard.
Simpson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takahashi controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Simpson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takahashi defends well.
Takahashi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simpson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Takahashi has managed to get both his arms back between Simpson's legs - danger averted.
Takahashi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Simpson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Takahashi trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Simpson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Takahashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takahashi looks to land a combination but Simpson avoids it well.
Takahashi looks to land a left hand but Simpson moved out of range nicely.
Takahashi misses with a wild combination.
Takahashi throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson sizes up Takahashi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Simpson scores with a body shot.
Simpson lands with a cross.
Takahashi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Simpson has a takedown stuffed.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Takahashi!
Simpson gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takahashi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simpson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson wants to pass to mount but Takahashi is defending the position.
Simpson wants to work for an arm triangle but Takahashi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Simpson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Simpson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two 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.
Simpson thows a huge punch but Takahashi dodges it nicely.
Takahashi manages to get to full guard.
Takahashi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Takahashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simpson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Simpson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Takahashi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Simpson is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi tries to bench press Simpson off him but Simpson keeps the position.
Simpson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Simpson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takahashi keeps working.
Simpson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takahashi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Simpson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takahashi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takahashi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Simpson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Takahashi's legs.
Sloppy strikes there by Simpson.
Simpson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Takahashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takahashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takahashi swinging wilding here.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takahashi throws out the jab.
Simpson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Takahashi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Simpson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Simpson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to get an arm triangle but Takahashi is defending well.
Simpson tries for a kimura but Takahashi is defending well.
Takahashi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Simpson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Takahashi trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Simpson is looking to stall here but Takahashi recovers full guard.
Simpson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brandon Simpson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Simpson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Takahashi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Takahashi has escaped and now he's on top!
Tenaka Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi wants to get up but he can't break Simpson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Simpson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takahashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simpson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takahashi manages to get himself to full guard.
Takahashi is trying to control the position but Simpson postures up.
Simpson pushes down on Takahashi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Takahashi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simpson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simpson's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson turns into Takahashi and is now in his guard.
Simpson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Takahashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Simpson preventing the sweep.
Simpson is stalling in the full guard.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simpson 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Simpson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Noburo Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tha Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man has chosen lukenback texas as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
187 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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22
189 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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Good kicks
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noburo Kobayashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tha Man!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Man lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kobayashi doesn't seem phased though.
Man lands with an uppercut that bounces Kobayashi off the cage and back into rage.
Kobayashi tries for a takedown but Man sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Man.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.
Man connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Noburo Kobayashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Kobayashi moves out of range easily.
Kobayashi shoots in for a double leg but Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Man with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man.
Nice takedown defense from Man. No joy for Kobayashi on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noburo Kobayashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man stuffs the takedown attempt from Kobayashi. Kobayashi gets slowly back to his feet.
Man stuffs the takedown.
Man stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Man wants it to stay on the feet.
Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kobayashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kobayashi is breathing heavily.
Kobayashi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man but Man pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Man.
Man throws a nice head kick!
Man dips to his left and cracks Kobayashi with an uppercut!
Man lands with a thumping leg kick.
Man lands with a thumping leg kick.
Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man.
Man is looking to slow Kobayashi down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kobayashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Man. Man obviously looking to wear him down.
Man scores with a leg kick.
Man plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Man lands a head kick. Kobayashi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Man throws a leg kick which misses Kobayashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kobayashi tries to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Man - just one landing.
Kobayashi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man lands with a thumping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Man.
A head kick from Man lands but Kobayashi takes it in his stride.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat.
Man lands a jab-cross combination.
Man connects with a high kick.
Man throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick from Man lands but Kobayashi takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Kobayashi misses the target.
Man fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kobayashi.
Man instigates a clinch.
Man slows down the pace here.
Man working Kobayashi over with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Man gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Noburo Kobayashi has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Man creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Man.
Kobayashi letting Man take a breather here.
Man lands a right hand.
Kobayashi taking a breather.
Kobayashi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kobayashi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee calls for Man to work.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kobayashi. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kobayashi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Man misses with a knee to the head.
Man has Kobayashi pushed against the cage.
Man lands a nice knee to the body.
Man lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kobayashi backwards.
Man trying to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Man uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kobayashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Man defends it easily.
Man wanted to stand there but Kobayashi had control of the position.
Man stands up from Kobayashi's guard - Man perhaps looking for a knockout.
Man leaves Kobayashi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kobayashi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Man sprawls well. Man wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kobayashi gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Man lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tha Man dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noburo Kobayashi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Man connects with a solid leg kick.
Kobayashi avoids the head kick by Man.
Kobayashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kobayashi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Man's waist but Man gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kobayashi off to one side.
Kobayashi wants to clinch but Man slips to the side
and Man counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Man throws a head kick that Kobayashi semi-blocks.
Man lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Man is looking to slow Kobayashi down with leg kicks.
Man works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Man clinches.
Man lands an elbow just above Kobayashi 's eye.
Kobayashi jumps into guard, dragging Man to the mat.
Man stands up from Kobayashi's guard - Man perhaps looking for a knockout.
Man feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kobayashi's calf.
Kobayashi has his takedown stuffed
and Man makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Kobayashi darts in trying to clinch
and Man counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A good leg kick by Man.
Kobayashi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noburo Kobayashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Man goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kobayashi with a poor takedown
and Man counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Man.
Kobayashi fails with the takedown
and Man counters with an inside leg kick.
Kobayashi misses with a takedown
and Man counters with a body kick that stops Kobayashi in his tracks momentarily.
Man has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man lands with a left to the head.
Man prevents the takedown attempt.
Kobayashi tries to circle away but Man has him pinned against the cage.
Kobayashi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Man will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kobayashi up against the cage.
Man tries a knee to the head but Kobayashi blocks it.
Nice elbow from Man.
Man landing knees to the body.
Man scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man looking to throw knees to the head but Kobayashi is blocking nicely.
Kobayashi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Man manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Man tries to land a knee to the head but Kobayashi blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kobayashi being controlled against the cage.
Kobayashi jumps guard but Man stands there with Kobayashi around his waist. Kobayashi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Man is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kobayashi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Man just stands there and leans against the cage.
Man creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kobayashi's defenses.
Man misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Man to work.
Kobayashi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kobayashi tries to break the clinch but Man is controlling the position.
Kobayashi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Man is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with some punches.
Knees to the body from Man.
Man landing knees to the head.
Man lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Man landing knees to the head.
Man effectively controlling the action here.
Kobayashi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Man.
Kobayashi dodges an elbow strike from Man.
Man misses with an elbow strike.
Man tries to land knees in the clinch but Kobayashi avoids the damage to the body.
Kobayashi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kobayashi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Man lands an elbow inside that Kobayashi shrugs off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kobayashi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kobayashi is trying to drag Man to the mat but Man just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tha Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Noburo Kobayashi's cut.
That's time! Kobayashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kobayashi fails with the takedown
and Man counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kobayashi's knee momentarily.
Kobayashi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Man counters with a good low kick that Kobayashi was not able to check.
Kobayashi shoots and misses
and Man counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noburo Kobayashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheers as Man lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kobayashi doesn't seem phased though.
Kobayashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Kobayashi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Man feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kobayashi's calf.
Kobayashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Man lands with a slapping head kick.
Man lands a head kick. Kobayashi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kobayashi misses with a takedown attempt
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man throws a head kick that Kobayashi semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kobayashi's sensitive parts.
Man with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kobayashi fails with the takedown
and Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tha Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kobayashi if he has to take too many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man.
Man lands a right hook to the body.
Man scores with a head kick.
Kobayashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kobayashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man.
Man cracks a nice hook into Kobayashi's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Man. That's going to slow Kobayashi down.
Man lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kobayashi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Man has closed the distance and engaged Kobayashi in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man lands a nice elbow.
Noburo Kobayashi's cut is getting worse.
Man prevents Kobayashi from breaking the clinch.
Kobayashi tries to break the clinch but Man is controlling the position.
Man tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kobayashi avoids it.
Man has Kobayashi pushed against the cage.
Man misses with a knee strike.
Kobayashi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Man tries a knee to the head but Kobayashi blocks it.
Man displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kobayashi up against the cage.
Man looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kobayashi looking to slow down the pace here.
Kobayashi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Man comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kobayashi tries to score a body lock takedown but Man shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kobayashi tries to pull guard but Man holds him up against the cage and eventually Kobayashi drops back down to his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Man takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Man is leaning against Kobayashi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Man working Kobayashi over with knees to the body.
Man unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kobayashi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Man lands a damaging elbow.
Kobayashi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Man lands an elbow inside that Kobayashi shrugs off.
Man controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Kobayashi fails to land.
Stalling in the clinch from Man.
Man utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Man tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kobayashi avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi managing to block the knees to the body from Man.
Kobayashi jumps guard but Man stands there with Kobayashi around his waist. Kobayashi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Man dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Man lands a knee to the body.
Kobayashi working hard to break the clinch.
Man lands a nice elbow.
Man controlling the action here for a moment.
Man scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man pushes off an throws an elbow but Kobayashi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kobayashi tries to break the clinch but Man is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kobayashi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Man tries to land knees in the clinch but Kobayashi avoids the damage to the body.
Noburo Kobayashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kobayashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kobayashi is defending well for now.
Kobayashi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tha Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Man 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tha Man!
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