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EFC-17: BEHEMOTHS PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Maine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nolan Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Martin's choice of entrance music: War - The Sick Puppies. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Maine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nolan Martin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maine looks for the body kick but Martin saw that one coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maine. Martin shrugs it off though.
Martin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maine throws a leg kick but Martin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maine has closed the distance and engaged Martin in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Maine throws an elbow but misses.
Maine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Nolan Martin has been cut.
Martin avoids the elbow strike from Maine, against the ropes.
Maine misses with an elbow over the top.
Maine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Martin blocks an elbow strike from Maine.
Maine throws an elbow that misses.
Maine lands an elbow just above Martin 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maine displaying some good clinch control by pressing Martin up against the ropes.
Maine lands an elbow that stopped Martin in his tracks for a moment.
Martin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martin avoids a wild elbow strike from Maine.
Martin blocks the elbow strike.
Martin takes an elbow to the temple.
Maine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Martin blocks the elbow strike.
Maine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Martin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Martin is trying to maintain a safe position but Maine gets an underhook and turns Martin into the ropes.
Maine throws an elbow but it misses.
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin moves out of range as Maine throws a body kick.
Maine tries to clinch up but Martin circles away and keeps his distance.
Martin blocks a head kick by Maine.
Maine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Martin cracks Maine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Martin 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.
Martin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Martin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Martin looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maine keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Maine keeping full guard, as Martin tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Martin swings for the body but Maine moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin lands with a hook. Maine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick misses from Maine.
Maine tries to land a front kick but Martin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Martin tries to clinch but Maine moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Maine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nolan Martin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maine throws a head kick that misses.
Martin scores with a takedown into Maine's guard.
Martin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Maine is keeping the position.
Martin trying to control but Maine is working from the bottom.
Martin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Martin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maine is keeping the position for now.
Maine wants to sweep here but Martin controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maine wants to stand up but Martin is controlling him.
Martin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Martin grinds an elbow into Maine's temple.
Maine is looking to reverse the position.
Martin grinds an elbow into Maine's temple.
Martin tries for a kimura but Maine is defending well.
Martin working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maine parries the strikes from Martin easily there. Martin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Maine to escape.
Maine stops Martin from passing to mount.
Maine is looking to reverse the position.
Martin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maine keeps working.
Martin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maine is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Martin working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nolan Martin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Martin forces Maine back against the ropes and clinches.
Maine is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Martin is keeping busy.
Maine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Maine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Martin's brow.
Maine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Martin's defenses.
Maine holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Martin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Martin dodges an elbow strike from Maine.
Maine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Maine blocks a body shot from Martin.
Martin cracks Maine with a nice body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maine.
Maine throws an elbow that misses.
Maine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Martin avoids a wild elbow strike from Maine.
Maine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Martin landing knees to the body.
Maine lands an elbow that stopped Martin in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Martin dodges an elbow strike from Maine.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maine as Martin tries to tie him up.
Martin letting Maine take a breather here.
Maine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maine takes an elbow to the temple.
Maine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Martin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Martin blocks an elbow strike from Maine.
Martin tries to land knees in the clinch but Maine avoids the damage to the body.
Martin is trying to drag Maine to the mat but Maine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Martin blocks the elbow strike.
Maine pushes off an throws an elbow but Martin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Martin blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maine.
Maine pushes off an throws an elbow but Martin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Maine misses with an elbow strike.
Maine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maine taking a breather.
Maine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Martin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maine misses with an elbow over the top.
Maine prevents a takedown attempt there.
Martin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Christopher Maine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nolan Martin.
Maine pushes off an throws an elbow but Martin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Maine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin avoids the elbow strike from Maine, against the ropes.
Maine wants to stall.
Maine managing to block the knees to the body from Martin.
Martin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Nolan Martin just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Nolan Martin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maine throws a head kick that misses.
Martin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Martin lands in his opponent's guard.
Martin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maine's head.
Martin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Martin is chipping away with strikes.
Maine sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Martin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Martin.
Martin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Martin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maine moves into full guard.
Maine has momentary wrist control but Martin slips an elbow through the middle.
Martin lands a couple of elbows.
Martin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Martin looking to pass the guard.
Martin throws a big right hand that misses.
Maine 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Martin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin preventing the sweep.
Martin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Martin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maine's head.
Martin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Maine pushes Martin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Martin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Maine tries to improve position but can't.
Maine takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Martin working the ground and pound.
Martin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Martin dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Nolan Martin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Martin moves in looking to clinch but Maine pushes him off.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Maine moves out of range easily.
Maine tries a head kick but it misses.
Martin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maine was covering up waiting for the punch and Martin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Martin working some strikes from top position.
Martin passes Maine's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Martin trying to pass the guard but Maine defending well.
Nolan Martin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Martin lands a nice short elbow.
Martin passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin looking to finish Maine with some ground and pound. This is bad for Maine!
Martin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Martin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Maine can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Martin lands a heavy elbow.
Martin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Maine can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Maine in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Martin breaks from Maine's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Maine is looking to improve his position but Martin isn't that keen on the idea.
Martin has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Maine's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin landing strikes from the mount.
Maine working to try and regain half guard.
Martin with shots to the head and body - Maine looks very uncomfortable down there.
Martin breaks from Maine's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Martin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Maine?
Maine is rocked!
Martin postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Maine badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Martin around the waist but Martin pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Martin is the winner by TKO! Martin jumps onto the ropes and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nolan Martin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Silva takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Pedro Silva has been cut.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Silva in the body.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith lands with a right and another and another! Silva is in big trouble! Smith lands again and this time it's lights out for Silva! A quality knockout there for Smith.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jose Smith!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karr Mike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Money McMillion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money McMillion has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karr Mike!
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, Money McMillion!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMillion shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Some wild striking there from Mike.
Mike misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from McMillion finds it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mike.
Mike leaves McMillion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McMillion scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mike is rocked!
Mike throws a right and a left that McMillion avoids nicely.
Mike lands a jab-cross combination.
Mike scores with a one two! McMillion had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Karr Mike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McMillion manages to avoid it.
McMillion walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mike swings for the body but McMillion moves out of range.
McMillion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mike as he avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McMillion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mike.
McMillion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karr Mike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Money McMillion.
McMillion tries for a takedown but Mike sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McMillion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mike but Mike pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McMillion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mike circles away quickly and effectively.
Mike dips to his left and cracks McMillion with an uppercut!
McMillion takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMillion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mike smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McMillion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McMillion looks gassed!
Mike moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Money McMillion has been cut.
Mike throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McMillion.
McMillion takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mike lands a nice shot to the body.
McMillion takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mike jabs at McMillion's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mike, as that shot connected.
Karr Mike is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mike scores with a sloppy right hand. McMillion should have avoided that one.
Mike misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mike cracks McMillion with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McMillion walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mike lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McMillion backs up against the ropes.
Mike moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McMillion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mike as he avoids it easily.
Mike lands a two punch combo.
A right-left combo lands from Mike.
McMillion is rocked!
Mike looks to land a combination. McMillion sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McMillion is still on wobbly legs! Can Mike finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mike lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - McMillion can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Mike and McMillion drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Mike.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karr Mike!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rambo has chosen Basic Thugonomics as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronald Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vega connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like John Rambo has been cut.
Vega throws a looping overhand right but Rambo ducks down to avoid it.
Vega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rambo.
Rambo moves into the clinch.
Vega blocks an uppercut.
Rambo leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Rambo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vega pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rambo misses with a body punch.
Rambo lands a left hand.
It looks like Ronald Vega has been cut.
Vega blocks a body shot from Rambo.
Rambo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vega pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rambo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vega blocks a body shot from Rambo.
Vega lands a damaging elbow.
Vega throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rambo blocks it with crossed arms.
Rambo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vega or not.
Rambo avoids a wild elbow strike from Vega.
Rambo can't get the takedown.
Ronald Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rambo.
Rambo stalling in the clinch but Vega improves position.
Nice body punch from Rambo - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vega comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rambo is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rambo tries a body shot but Vega blocks it.
Rambo tries to throw a body punch but Vega avoids it by throwing Rambo back against the cage.
Vega throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rambo goes for a takedown attempt but Vega pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rambo wants to clinch.
Ronald Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vega doesn't manage to clinch there - Rambo circles away.
Rambo rushes Vega and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Vega tries a knee to the head but Rambo blocks it.
Vega with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rambo blocks an elbow strike.
Rambo tries for a takedown but Vega manages to get underhooks.
Vega prevents the takedown attempt.
Vega with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rambo wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rambo.
Vega tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vega pushes off an throws an elbow but Rambo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Vega lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo can't find room to land a body shot as Vega controls the action.
Vega lands an elbow just above Rambo 's eye.
Rambo takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right handed body shot lands from Rambo.
Vega gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rambo.
Rambo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vega prevents it.
Rambo looks gassed!
Vega looking to throw knees to the head but Rambo is blocking nicely.
Rambo takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice right hand lands inside from Rambo.
Rambo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vega backwards.
Rambo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Rambo fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rambo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vega looking to throw knees to the head but Rambo is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rambo digs a right hand underneath Vega's ribcage. Vega let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rambo has Vega pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rambo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vega tumbling to the mat - Rambo dives into Vega's guard.
Vega wants to get back to his feet but Rambo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Vega dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Vega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vega throws a series of punches but Rambo avoids them all with ease.
Vega misses with a looping left.
Rambo tries for a takedown but Vega sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vega throws a series of punches but Rambo moves out of range.
Vega fails to land with a series of punches.
Vega misses with a two punch combination.
Rambo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vega was covering up waiting for the punch and Rambo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Vega is keeping the position.
Rambo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rambo scoring with some ground and pound.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rambo thows a big elbow that misses.
Vega wants to stand but Rambo is controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rambo moves in looking to clinch but Vega pushes him off.
Vega looks to clinch
and Rambo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vega's guard.
Rambo is looking to work some ground and pound but Vega has wrist control.
Rambo trying to control but Vega is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rambo lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rambo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Vega keeps moving.
Vega not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vega on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vega tries to get out of the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rambo has managed to clinch.
Rambo blocks an elbow strike.
Rambo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vega gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rambo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rambo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Vega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rambo has closed the distance and engaged Vega in a clinch.
Vega landing knees to the head.
Vega tries to land a knee to the head but Rambo blocks with his arms.
Rambo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vega landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vega landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rambo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vega tries to land a knee to the head but Rambo blocks with his arms.
Vega creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rambo's defenses.
Rambo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rambo looking to stall.
Vega throws an elbow that misses.
Rambo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vega connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rambo's face.
Vega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vega tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rambo takes an elbow to the temple.
Rambo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rambo pushes Vega back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vega looking to throw knees to the head but Rambo is blocking nicely.
Rambo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vega clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rambo lands punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Even with his hooks in, Rambo manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Rambo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rambo looking for the choke but no joy.
Rambo is throwing shots to the body but Vega manages to wriggle free. Rambo pounces on him again and ends up in Vega's guard.
Vega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Rambo looking to sit in guard and control but Vega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rambo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ronald Vega did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Vega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vega closes the distance looking to clinch
so Rambo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vega working a defensive guard here.
Vega 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.
Vega wants to stand and escape but Rambo is having none of it.
Vega keeping full guard, as Rambo tries to pass.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John Rambo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rambo passes Vega's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rambo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo is looking to advance position but Vega won't allow it.
Rambo thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vega to regain full guard.
Rambo looking to sit in guard and control but Vega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rambo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vega wants to stand and escape but instead Rambo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rambo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rambo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vega works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vega wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rambo is now in half guard.
Vega wants to control but Rambo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rambo dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Vega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Vega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vega clinches but Rambo breaks the clinch
and Rambo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vega!
Rambo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rambo landing shots from mount.
Rambo punching from mount but Vega doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rambo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vega looks a forlorn figure.
Rambo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rambo with shots to the head and body - Vega looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rambo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rambo lands with some strikes.
Rambo landing strikes from the mount.
Rambo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rambo looking to ground and pound but Vega is blocking nicely.
Rambo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Vega because Rambo loaded up on that one.
Rambo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Vega holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rambo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rambo lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo controlling from the full mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Rambo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rambo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vega is looking to escape.
Rambo dominating with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vega is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Rambo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rambo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Rambo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor Wellington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reed Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wellington comes to the ring accompanied by Radiohead - Reckoner. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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275 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor Wellington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reed Richards!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellington scores a takedown into full mount!
Wellington looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Richards can't escape the position.
Wellington throws some wild stikes that Richards manages to avoid easily.
Wellington lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Richards hang on?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Richards is squirming around, avoiding Wellington's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wellington cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wellington can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Richards is looking to escape.
Richards tries to lock up and control but Wellington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards blocking the ground and pound.
Richards tries to lock up and control but Wellington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wellington thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Wellington thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wellington cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Richards is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellington looking to secure an arm triangle but Richards defends it well.
Richards working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wellington raining down shots from the mount!
Richards keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Richards can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wellington wants to finish this one by submission but Richards is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wellington.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wellington with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Wellington dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
No joy there for Richards, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looks like Reed Richards has been cut.
Wellington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wellington throws a hook but Richards blocks it.
Richards defending well as Wellington loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richards jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Connor Wellington has been cut.
Reed Richards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington staying out of range there.
Richards fails to land with a series of punches.
Richards goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Richards is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wellington.
Richards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wellington.
Richards swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards is looking to chop away at Wellington's legs.
Richards throws a combination. Wellington tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Wellington.
Wellington digs a good body shot into Richards's ribs.
Wellington misses with a combination
and Richards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Richards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wellington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richards throws out the jab.
Connor Wellington's cut is getting worse.
Richards throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wellington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Richards misses with a wild combination.
Richards connects with the punch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Wellington here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Richards throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Wellington counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Richards is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wellington.
Richards is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Richards throws a sloppy body shot
and Wellington counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellington slips under a jab.
Richards moves out of range of the strikes.
Richards throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wellington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richards fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wellington looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Richards!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice elbow there by Wellington.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Wellington clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A head kick misses from Wellington.
Richards throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wellington looks to land a combination but Richards avoids it well.
Wellington scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Richards misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards swings for the body but Wellington moves out of range.
Wellington clobbers Richards with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Richards misses with a wild body shot.
Wellington takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wellington looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Richards trying to control but Wellington postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wellington lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wellington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Richards defending well though.
Wellington throws a strike but Richards avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wellington is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wellington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wellington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Wellington had his way with Reed Richards in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wellington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wellington swings for the body but Richards moves out of range.
Richards works over Wellington's head and body with a nice combination.
Wellington misses with a few strikes there.
Richards throws a jab but it's blocked by Wellington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington scores with a nice head shot.
Wellington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richards.
Wellington shoots in for a double leg but Richards sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wellington throws a combination. Richards tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wellington throws a sloppy body shot
and Richards counters with a series of strikes. Wellington will be more careful next time no doubt.
Connor Wellington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Connor Wellington's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wellington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wellington slips under a jab from Richards.
Richards scores with a three punch combo!
Jeez, Connor Wellington's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wellington dips to his left and cracks Richards with an uppercut!
Reed Richards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wellington blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reed Richards.
I think Wellington has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:46
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:46
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Wellington!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaine Abelsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Legace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kaine Abelsons has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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187 lbs
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4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Kaine Abelsons!
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, Antonio Legace!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abelsons cracks Legace with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Abelsons throws a low kick, looking for Legace's leg but Legace calmly moves out of range.
Abelsons misses with a wild body shot.
Legace looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Abelsons!
Abelsons is trying to escape the mount.
Abelsons wants to hold on but Legace pushes him away.
Legace controlling from the full mount.
Abelsons is wriggling around trying to escape.
Legace sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Abelsons is looking to improve his position but Legace isn't that keen on the idea.
Legace with shots to the head and body - Abelsons looks very uncomfortable down there.
Legace tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Legace lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Legace lands a heavy elbow.
Abelsons really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Abelsons really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Legace lands a nice shot to the head.
Abelsons keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Abelsons tries to lock up and control but Legace gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Abelsons is working to get back to half guard.
Legace controlling his opponent.
Abelsons can't escape the position.
Legace lands a heavy elbow.
Abelsons is wriggling around trying to escape.
Legace lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Legace lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Legace breaks from Abelsons's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Abelsons wants to try and get back to his feet.
Legace controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legace lands a nice shot to the head.
Abelsons wants to control but Legace is having none of it.
Legace fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Abelsons is rocked!
Legace controlling from mount.
Abelsons bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Legace scores with a nice shot.
Abelsons is looking to stand up but Legace won't let him.
Legace lands an upkick as Abelsons stands over him.
Legace will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Legace scores with a nice shot.
Abelsons would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Legace will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Legace dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Abelsons 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.
Kaine Abelsons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legace tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abelsons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Legace somewhat.
Abelsons lands a high kick!
Abelsons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Abelsons tries a head kick but it misses.
Legace shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Abelsons manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Legace seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Legace stops Abelsons from standing up.
Legace must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Abelsons being controlled here, momentarily.
Abelsons wants to sweep here but Legace controlling him for the moment.
Abelsons wants to stand and escape but Legace is having none of it.
Legace controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abelsons is looking to stand up but Legace isn't so interested in that idea.
Legace trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abelsons wants to stand up but Legace is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Abelsons gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abelsons working a defensive guard here.
Legace stays in close to Abelsons's body and controls the position.
Abelsons wants to stand but Legace is controlling the position.
Legace is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Legace's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Abelsons is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Legace's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Legace's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Abelsons keeping full guard, as Legace tries to pass.
Abelsons is trying to control the position but Legace postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Abelsons throws the kick towards the body but Legace avoids it.
Legace is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Abelsons's half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legace looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Abelsons is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Legace 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!
Abelsons misses with an attempted mid kick.
Legace shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Abelsons is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Abelsons working to try and regain half guard.
Legace controlling from mount.
Abelsons is wriggling around trying to escape.
Legace controlling from mount.
Abelsons is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Legace cracks Abelsons with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Legace.
Abelsons trying desperately to get to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
BOOM! Legace connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legace tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Abelsons tries to hold on but Legace postures up.
Abelsons is in all sorts of trouble here.
Legace controlling the pace for now.
Legace landing strikes from the mount and Abelsons is in trouble!
Abelsons is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Antonio Legace has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abelsons really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Legace looking to control and managing it successfully.
Legace lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Legace controlling from mount.
Abelsons is trying to escape the mount.
Legace takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee warns Abelsons that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Legace sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Legace cracks Abelsons with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Abelsons is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Abelsons really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Abelsons taking shots to the head.
Legace working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Legace lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Legace really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Abelsons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Antonio Legace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abelsons throws an overhand right that lands on Legace's shoulder, as Legace tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to de liver by Abelsons. Beautiful body shot.
Abelsons throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Abelsons throws out a loose jab but Legace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abelsons misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abelsons, as that shot connected.
Abelsons looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Legace moves out of range as Abelsons throws a body kick.
Legace avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Legace scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Legace controlling the action here.
Abelsons is looking for a sweep. Legace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abelsons looks like he's trying to stand up.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Legace frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Legace lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legace controlling the position easily from mount.
Abelsons is looking to get to half guard.
Abelsons is working hard here to advance position.
Legace lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Legace landing strikes from the mount.
Legace lands a nice shot to the head.
Abelsons really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Abelsons is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Legace has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Abelsons's face.
Abelsons tries to lock up and control but Legace gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Legace looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abelsons tries to hold on but Legace pushes him away.
Legace with a couple of short strikes.
Legace working Abelsons over with strikes here.
Abelsons sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Abelsons wants to get back to his feet.
Legace content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Legace scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legace sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Abelsons wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Legace dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Abelsons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Abelsons throws a nice outside leg kick.
Legace shoots in and bounces Abelsons off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Oh Abelsons is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Legace is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Abelsons seems to have got his legs back now.
Legace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Abelsons tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Legace sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Legace stops Abelsons from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legace controlling from the top position.
Abelsons working a defensive guard here.
Legace is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Antonio Legace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Legace content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Legace won't allow Abelsons 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.
Abelsons goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Legace drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Legace is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Abelsons will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Legace landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abelsons tries to bench press Legace off him but Legace keeps the position.
Abelsons is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Legace in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Abelsons is trying to buck Legace off.
Abelsons is trying to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Abelsons stalks Legace and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Legace's face. Legace staggers backwards, shaken.
Abelsons gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abelsons is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kaine Abelsons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abelsons can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Legace controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Legace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Legace winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Legace!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Angelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kostya Tszyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Angelo!
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, Kostya Tszyu!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angelo dodges the punch combination from Tszyu.
Angelo misses with a few strikes there.
Angelo throws a leg kick but Tszyu moved away.
Tszyu digs a good hook to Angelo's body.
Tszyu moves into range and clinches up with Angelo.
Tszyu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Angelo.
Tszyu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Angelo backwards.
Tszyu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tszyu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Angelo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheers as Tszyu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Angelo doesn't seem phased though.
Tszyu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Angelo on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tszyu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Angelo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tszyu smiles and moves away.
Angelo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Angelo.
Tszyu checks a leg kick.
Tszyu misses with a double jab.
Tszyu scores with a hook to the body. Angelo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Angelo is breathing heavily.
Tszyu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Angelo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tszyu connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Angelo tumbling to the canvas! Tszyu pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Angelo was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kostya Tszyu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gigi Sirovica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Brighton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirovica comes to the ring accompanied by last mohacian. Brighton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rage Against The Machine - Bulls On Parade kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gigi Sirovica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Brighton!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirovica rushes Brighton and presses him up against the ropes.
Sirovica misses with a knee strike.
Sirovica lands a nice uppercut.
Brighton connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Gigi Sirovica has been cut.
Brighton is looking to break free of the clinch but Sirovica has double underhooks.
Sirovica avoids the elbow strike from Brighton, against the ropes.
Brighton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sirovica is defending well for now.
Brighton tries to circle away but Sirovica has him pinned against the ropes.
Brighton has had enough of the clinch but Sirovica keeps him there for the moment.
Brighton tries a body shot but Sirovica blocks it.
Sirovica pushes Brighton back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sirovica is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Brighton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brighton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sirovica lands a body punch.
Sirovica misses with a knee strike.
Sirovica looking to throw knees to the head but Brighton is blocking nicely.
Brighton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sirovica misses with a knee to the head.
Sirovica misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Brighton.
Brighton throws a punch but it's blocked by Sirovica.
Brighton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sirovica or not.
Sirovica tries to land a knee to the head but Brighton blocks with his arms.
Sirovica misses with an elbow strike.
Brighton misses with the head strike.
Brighton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brighton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sirovica.
Sirovica is breathing heavily.
Sirovica dodges an elbow strike from Brighton.
Brighton lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirovica misses with some punches.
Brighton pushes off an throws an elbow but Sirovica leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Brighton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brighton lands a good knee to the midsection. Sirovica won't want to take too many of those.
Brighton scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Brighton.
Brighton misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brighton is trying to break free.
Brighton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Brighton both land. Nice combination.
Crunch! Brighton slams his shin into Sirovica's torso.
Brighton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brighton lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Sirovica falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nick Brighton!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between OneRound Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punchers Chance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sapp kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is bab sapp sucks after 10 seconds!. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, OneRound Sapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Punchers Chance!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sapp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chance.
Sapp lands a nice hook to Chance's body. Chance takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Chance is just out of range.
Sapp staying out of range there.
Chance tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chance throws a shot from downtown. Sapp moves away and avoids it.
Sapp on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like OneRound Sapp has been cut.
Sapp scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chance shoots for a double leg takedown but Sapp sprawls well. He's pushed Chance's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chance defending well as Sapp loads up on a big left hand.
Chance scores with a nice head shot.
Sapp scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chance ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sapp moves away.
Sapp throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chance throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sapp loads up on a big right hand but Chance slips the punch.
Chance throws a series of punches but Sapp moves out of range.
Chance throws out a loose jab but Sapp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chance misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chance keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sapp moves into range and clinches up with Chance.
Chance managing to block the knees to the body from Sapp.
Sapp crunches a lovely knee into Chance's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapp lands a left hand.
Sapp lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Punchers Chance has been cut.
Chance looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sapp is leaning against Chance and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sapp working Chance over with knees to the body.
Chance looks gassed!
Sapp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chance backwards.
Sapp gets through Chance's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sapp lands with a left to the head.
Sapp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chances head.
Chance takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Sapp.
Sapp creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chance's defenses.
Sapp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sapp lands a nice knee to the body.
Sapp lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chance.
Sapp scores with a hook to the body.
Sapp unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chance lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sapp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chances head.
Sapp lands an elbow inside that Chance shrugs off.
Sapp has Chance pressed against the ropes, preventing Chance from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sapp comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sapp lands a good knee to the midsection. Chance won't want to take too many of those.
Chance can't break the clinch.
Sapp is leaning against Chance and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sapp.
Sapp lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapp lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sapp.
Chance tries to circle away but Sapp has him pinned against the ropes.
Sapp lands a left hand.
Sapp lands with a short shot to the head.
Sapp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Chance's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sapp working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sapp creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chance's defenses.
Nice body punch from Sapp - that landed with a thud.
Sapp misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chance.
Sapp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sapp utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sapp lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chance.
Sapp unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chance lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice left hand lands by Sapp.
Sapp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chance backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A body shot lands from Sapp.
Sapp gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sapp landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sapp obliges.
Sapp lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sapp lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OneRound Sapp dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sapp fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chance.
Sapp has Chance up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sapp using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chance can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sapp.
Sapp lands with a left to the head.
Sapp lands a shoulder strike.
Chance is trying to force a seperation but Sapp has the dominant position.
Chance working hard to break the clinch.
Chance wants to get back to striking at distance but Sapp won't allow it.
Chance wants to get back to striking at distance but Sapp won't allow it.
Chance tries to break free but Sapp pushes him back against the ropes.
Chance takes an elbow to the forehead.
Still in the clinch, Sapp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sapp creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chance's defenses.
Sapp has Chance pressed against the ropes, preventing Chance from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sapp connects with a knee to the head.
Sapp lands an elbow inside that Chance shrugs off.
Chance managing to block the knees to the body from Sapp.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chance has had enough of the clinch but Sapp keeps him there for the moment.
Sapp prevents Chance from breaking the clinch.
Sapp lands a shoulder strike.
Sapp misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapp gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sapp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chance wants to break free but Sapp has control.
Chance wants to break free but Sapp has control.
Chance is looking to break free of the clinch but Sapp has double underhooks.
Chance tries to break free but Sapp pushes him back against the ropes.
Chance wants to break free but Sapp has control.
Sapp lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sapp lands a damaging elbow.
Sapp lands an elbow that stopped Chance in his tracks for a moment.
Sapp lands a left hand.
Sapp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chance is trying to break free.
Sapp lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sapp pushes Chance back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sapp lands an elbow inside.
Sapp creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chance's defenses.
Sapp lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from Sapp.
Sapp lands with a light punch inside.
Sapp lands a body shot.
Sapp lands an elbow that stopped Chance in his tracks for a moment.
Chance is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chance is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Sapp unloads a knee to the mid-section.
OneRound Sapp has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chance working hard to break the clinch.
Chance tries to circle away but Sapp has him pinned against the ropes.
Sapp missing with knees to the body.
Sapp is working Chance over against the ropes.
Sapp works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chance takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees to the body from Sapp.
A right hand to the body from Sapp.
Sapp is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sapp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chance backwards.
Sapp lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chance has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sapp lands a damaging elbow.
Sapp misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chance.
Sapp lands a damaging elbow.
Sapp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sapp keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chance's efforts to push away.
Chance tries to circle away but Sapp has him pinned against the ropes.
Chance is trying to break the clinch but Sapp has him pressed against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Sapp.
A left hand lands to the body for Sapp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OneRound Sapp dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sapp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sapp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chance misses with a body punch
and Sapp counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chance lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chance.
Chance throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chance on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Sapp. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sapp.
Sapp has closed the distance and engaged Chance in a clinch.
Chance is trying to break the clinch but Sapp is controlling him.
Sapp lands a shot to the body.
Chance takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right handed body shot lands from Sapp.
Chance managing to block the knees to the body from Sapp.
Sapp lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sapp lands a knee to the body.
Sapp lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Sapp.
Chance avoiding damage as Sapp throws knees to the body.
Sapp lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sapp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chance can do to turn this around?
Sapp creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chance's defenses.
Chance is trying to break the clinch but Sapp is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapp prevents Chance from breaking the clinch.
Sapp creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chance's defenses.
Sapp unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sapp working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sapp.
Sapp lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sapp cracks Chance with a nice body shot.
Chance on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sapp lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sapp lands an elbow just above Chance 's eye.
Chance is trying to break free.
Sapp keeps control of Chance as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Sapp.
Sapp lands an elbow inside.
Sapp keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chance's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, Sapp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sapp lands a hook that snaps the head of Chance backwards.
Sapp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chance backwards.
Sapp lands a damaging elbow.
Sapp lands an elbow inside that Chance shrugs off.
Sapp lands a nice uppercut.
Chance on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chance is looking to break free of the clinch but Sapp has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapp lands a left hand.
Sapp lands a left hand.
Chance wants to break free but Sapp has control.
Chance wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chance wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sapp has him pressed against the ropes.
Sapp lands a damaging elbow.
Sapp lands an elbow inside that Chance shrugs off.
Chance working hard to break the clinch.
Sapp digs a right hand underneath Chance's ribcage. Chance let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sapp works on Chance's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Sapp - that landed with a thud.
Sapp scores a nice knee to the body.
Chance takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sapp lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Chance takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sapp lands a nice elbow.
Sapp is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sapp utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sapp utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chance can't break the clinch.
Sapp missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OneRound Sapp clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Sapp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A cross from Chance lands.
Sapp misses with a body shot.
Chance throws a looping overhand right but Sapp ducks down to avoid it.
Chance throws a jab when Sapp was well out of range.
Sapp takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sapp closes the distance and clinches.
Chance is trying to break the clinch but Sapp is controlling him.
Sapp scores with a shot to the side of Chance's head.
Sapp prevents Chance from breaking the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Sapp.
Sapp lands an elbow inside that Chance shrugs off.
Sapp using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sapp lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sapp working Chance over with knees to the body.
Chance is looking to break free of the clinch but Sapp has double underhooks.
Sapp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Sapp.
Sapp lands a nice shot to the body.
Chance tries to break the clinch but Sapp is controlling the position.
Sapp using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sapp comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A short body shot lands from Sapp as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapp landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chance wants to get back to striking at distance but Sapp won't allow it.
Chance wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sapp lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chance or not.
Sapp lands a damaging elbow.
Sapp lands an uppercut.
Sapp crunches a lovely knee into Chance's ribcage.
Sapp lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Sapp.
Sapp keeps control of Chance as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sapp missing with knees to the body.
Chance on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chance is looking to break free of the clinch but Sapp has double underhooks.
Sapp lands a body shot.
Chance has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sapp lands with a short shot to the head.
Sapp prevents Chance from breaking the clinch.
Sapp cracks Chance with a nice body shot.
Sapp is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sapp stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sapp lands an elbow just above Chance 's eye.
Chance is trying to force a seperation but Sapp has the dominant position.
Chance has had enough of the clinch but Sapp keeps him there for the moment.
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.
Sapp prevents Chance from breaking the clinch.
Sapp lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sapp lands a nice elbow.
Chance is trying to break the clinch but Sapp has him pressed against the ropes.
Sapp scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sapp presses Chance against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Sapp.
Sapp lands with a left to the head.
Sapp lands an elbow just above Chance 's eye.
Chance is trying to break free.
A left hand lands to the body for Sapp.
Sapp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chance backwards.
Sapp digs a right hand into Chance's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chance's gas tank.
Sapp lands an elbow just above Chance 's eye.
Sapp is leaning against Chance and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sapp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Sapp.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Sapp - that landed with a thud.
Sapp cracks Chance with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Sapp.
Sapp lands with a left to the head.
Sapp lands with a short shot to the head.
Sapp lands an elbow inside that Chance shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OneRound Sapp had his way with Punchers Chance in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sapp shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chance is trying to defend but Sapp finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Punchers Chance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sapp perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chance tries to kick Sapp off but Sapp keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sapp takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sapp wants to control but Chance is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chance is trying to stand up here but Sapp is controlling him well.
Chance wants to control but Sapp is keeping busy.
Chance desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Chance trying to control here.
OneRound Sapp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chance wants to get back to his feet.
Sapp is trying to control. Chance wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chance swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sapp closes the distance and pushes Chance back into the ropes.
Sapp lands a nice shot to the body.
Chance looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sapp has Chance pressed against the ropes, preventing Chance from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sapp keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chance's efforts to push away.
Chance wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
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.
Sapp prevents Chance from breaking the clinch.
Chance wants to get back to striking at distance but Sapp won't allow it.
Sapp lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Sapp - that landed with a thud.
Sapp creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chance's defenses.
Sapp lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chance or not.
Chance has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sapp lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sapp has Chance pressed against the ropes, preventing Chance from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sapp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sapp keeps control of Chance as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chance on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chance wants to break free but Sapp has control.
Sapp presses Chance against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sapp missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Sapp.
Sapp trying to land knees to the body.
Sapp lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
OneRound Sapp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sapp, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... OneRound Sapp!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schlock Leznar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kev Kev Randleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leznar comes to the ring accompanied by The Champ by Ghostface Killah. Randleman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. kiss kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Schlock Leznar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kev Kev Randleman!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randleman misses with the combination.
Leznar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leznar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Randleman. Randleman obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Leznar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Leznar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Randleman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leznar somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman tries to clinch there but Leznar circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
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.
A nice combination there by Randleman.
Randleman lands a jab-cross combination.
Randleman throws a solid leg kick but Leznar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Randleman.
Leznar misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leznar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randleman.
Randleman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Randleman moves out of range of the strikes.
Randleman misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Randleman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leznar keeps the fight on the outside.
Leznar misses with an uppercut. Randleman saw that one coming.
Randleman ducks under a wild hook from Leznar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kev Kev Randleman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Randleman tries to score with a low kick but Leznar moves his leg out of the way.
Randleman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Leznar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Randleman throws and low kick but Leznar moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leznar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leznar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Randleman.
Randleman throws a leg kick but Leznar moved away.
Randleman throws a leg kick that misses.
Leznar misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leznar checks a leg kick nicely.
Randleman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Randleman misses.
Randleman leaves Leznar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leznar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Randleman's waist but Randleman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leznar off to one side.
Randleman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good work by Leznar as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Some wild striking there from Randleman.
Randleman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randleman is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kev Kev Randleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Leznar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Randleman can pounce on him.
Randleman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leznar catches Randleman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kev Kev Randleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman wants to clinch.
Leznar throws a body punch but Randleman moves out of range.
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.
Leznar checks a low kick from Randleman.
Randleman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Randleman tries to bum rush Leznar with a series of wild strikes but Leznar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Randleman throws a low kick, looking for Leznar's leg but Leznar calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leznar shoots for a takedown but Randleman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A left lands for Leznar.
Randleman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Randleman throws a low kick, looking for Leznar's leg but Leznar calmly moves out of range.
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.
Randleman wants to land a leg kick but Leznar is out of range.
Randleman misses with a two punch combination.
Randleman misses with a low kick as Leznar jumps back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randleman throws out a leg kick but Leznar moves out of range and Randleman only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schlock Leznar clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Randleman moves in looking to clinch but Leznar pushes him off.
Randleman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leznar dodges the punch combination from Randleman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Randleman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leznar looks to score with a jab to the body but Randleman is just out of range.
Randleman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leznar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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.
Leznar lands a jab-cross combination.
Randleman tries to bum rush Leznar with a series of wild strikes but Leznar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leznar throws a shot from downtown. Randleman moves away and avoids it.
Kev Kev Randleman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leznar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kev Kev Randleman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Randleman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Leznar counters with a straight right hand.
Leznar has a takedown stuffed.
Leznar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Randleman doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leznar scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leznar is defended easily by Randleman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schlock Leznar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leznar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schlock Leznar had his way with Kev Kev Randleman in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Leznar misses with a looping left.
Randleman scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Leznar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Randleman thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Leznar with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Randleman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leznar dives in and grabs Randleman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Randleman pushes down on Leznar's head and hops out.
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.
Randleman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Leznar just misses with a punch to the body.
Leznar loads up on a big right hand but Randleman slips the punch.
Leznar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Randleman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Randleman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schlock Leznar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leznar moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leznar checks a low kick from Randleman.
Randleman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kev Kev Randleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Randleman throws out a leg kick but Leznar moves out of range and Randleman only half commits.
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 Schlock Leznar.
I think Leznar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Schlock Leznar!
Schlock Leznar retains his heavyweight title!
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