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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Quinton King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Faulton Hardstaff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Faulton Hardstaff enters the cage!
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinton King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Faulton Hardstaff!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardstaff decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
King is looking to control Hardstaff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King avoid being mounted?
Hardstaff slips a nice elbow through King's hands, connecting with King's forehead.
King tries to get to full guard but Hardstaff has control of the leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hardstaff trying to mount his opponent but King defends it.
Hardstaff prevents King from improving his position.
Hardstaff wants to free his trapped foot but King is holding on for dear life with his legs.
King looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hardstaff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed King's head.
King makes his way to full guard. A much better position for King.
King controls Hardstaff momentarily but Hardstaff frees himself.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hardstaff fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardstaff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Nice shot lands for King.
Hardstaff tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardstaff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King misses with a double jab.
Hardstaff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardstaff lands a high kick!
Hardstaff is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from King as Hardstaff shoots in.
King scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hardstaff on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from King.
King jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hardstaff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King swinging wilding here.
Hardstaff misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardstaff throws a head kick that misses.
Hardstaff avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardstaff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King has Hardstaff up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardstaff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King wants a takedown.
Hardstaff manages to break the clinch.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King misses with an uppercut. Hardstaff saw that one coming.
Hardstaff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has King pinned against the cage. King gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hardstaff looks gassed!
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardstaff tries to clinch up
and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
King lands a right hook to the body.
King connects with a body shot.
King lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throws a series of punches but Hardstaff avoids them all with ease.
King throws a series of punches but Hardstaff avoids them all with ease.
Hardstaff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
Hardstaff clinches but King breaks the clinch
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from King does no damage.
Hardstaff has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardstaff on the wrong end of a nice hook.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardstaff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardstaff fails with the takedown
and King counters by moving into the clinch.
Quinton King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Faulton Hardstaff.
Hardstaff prevents King from breaking the clinch.
King drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hardstaff pulls his leg out and moves away.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
Faulton Hardstaff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardstaff throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
Hardstaff wants to clinch but King slips to the side
and King counters with a one-two to the body.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardstaff tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hardstaff darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
Hardstaff tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King landing knees to the body.
King wants to break free but Hardstaff has control.
A short right from Hardstaff on the inside.
King breaks the clinch.
King cracks Hardstaff with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hardstaff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardstaff wants to clinch
and King counters with a three punch combo that has Hardstaff backing up. Hardstaff nods at King to acknowledge the strikes.
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hardstaff stops a takedown attempt from King.
King tries to break the clinch but Hardstaff is controlling the position.
King wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hardstaff looking to slow down the pace here.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice jab there from King.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
King is looking to land body kicks.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardstaff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton King dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hardstaff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from King misses.
Hardstaff shoots and misses
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King's corner calls for a 1-2. King obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from King misses.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by King!
It looks like Faulton Hardstaff has been cut.
Some wild striking there from King.
Hardstaff tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Hardstaff gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
King not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hardstaff looking to hit a scissor sweep but King is one step ahead there.
King is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
King prevents Hardstaff from getting back to his feet.
Hardstaff throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardstaff is retaining full guard.
King trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hardstaff's guard.
King won't allow Hardstaff to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
King misses with the combination.
Hardstaff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
King misses with a wild combination.
King tries to bum rush Hardstaff with a series of wild strikes but Hardstaff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Quinton King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardstaff tries to clinch but fails miserably
and King counters with a straight right hand.
King is looking to clinch.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardstaff misses with a body kick.
King misses the shot to the body.
Hardstaff clinches with his opponent.
Hardstaff connects with a knee to the head.
Hardstaff is breathing heavily.
King is trying to maintain a safe position but Hardstaff gets an underhook and turns King into the cage.
Hardstaff misses with a punch on the inside.
King pulls guard successfully.
King is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardstaff is trying to get back to full guard.
King wants to pass the guard but Hardstaff is defending well.
King stands up out of the half guard.
King works over Hardstaff's head and body with a nice combination.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardstaff.
Hardstaff has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
King circles away from the clinch attempt
and King counters by clinching up.
King is trying to break free.
Hardstaff tries to score a body lock takedown but King shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hardstaff gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from King.
King can't break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Hardstaff.
Hardstaff keeps control of King as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
King wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardstaff has him pressed against the cage.
King drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King wants to control from the top but Hardstaff keeps moving.
King is pushing down on Hardstaff's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hardstaff is fighting to maintain full guard but King has managed to sneak the leg through.
King is taking a breather. Hardstaff says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
King landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
King trying to control the action but Hardstaff is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from King.
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hardstaff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King.
Hardstaff is trying to defend against the ground and pound but King scores with a couple of nice shots.
King postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hardstaff to stand up.
Hardstaff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardstaff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardstaff fails with an attempt to clinch.
King takes the fight into the clinch.
King pulls guard effortlessly.
King 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.
Hardstaff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
King working for a triangle but Hardstaff defends it easily.
King wants to sweep here but Hardstaff controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King is trying to control the position but Hardstaff postures up.
King uses the cage to get back to his feet.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Hardstaff moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton King dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Faulton Hardstaff's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hardstaff tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hardstaff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
King jabs at Hardstaff's body.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardstaff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardstaff is just out of range.
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hardstaff closes the distance but King moves to the side
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardstaff tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardstaff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardstaff clinches but King breaks the clinch
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardstaff has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hardstaff slips a jab and a cross from King.
King scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
King thuds a left hand into Hardstaff's body.
King with a nice cross.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hardstaff doesn't seem phased though.
Hardstaff tries to clinch but King moves away
and King counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by King!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice combination there by King.
Hardstaff is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
King clinches.
Hardstaff prevents King from breaking the clinch.
Hardstaff with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King breaks from the clinch.
Hardstaff scores a takedown into full mount!
Hardstaff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King is working to get back to half guard.
King wants to control but Hardstaff is having none of it.
Hardstaff goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now King is on top in guard.
King decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Quinton King is winning the standup battle so far.
King lands a slapping body shot.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardstaff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
A right-left combo lands from King.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardstaff tries to clinch
and King counters with a head kick.
King throws a right hand that Hardstaff ducks under and follows up with a left that Hardstaff also avoids with ease.
King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hardstaff's hands.
Hardstaff fails with a takedown attempt.
King scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
King avoids the strikes from the bottom by Hardstaff.
King is staying tight to Hardstaff's torso, preventing him from escaping.
King wants to control but Hardstaff is keeping him busy.
Hardstaff is working to avoid the ground and pound but King connects with a decent elbow.
Hardstaff is looking for a sweep.
Hardstaff is not content to let King control the position.
King grinds an elbow into Hardstaff's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King wants to control but Hardstaff is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardstaff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
King stands up.
Hardstaff slips a jab and a cross from King.
King moves into the clinch.
Hardstaff with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hardstaff just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hardstaff gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from King.
King takes a shot to the head.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardstaff looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab from King.
King has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardstaff using the Thai plumb to throw knees but King has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hardstaff with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King closes the distance and lands a one-two.
King lands an overhand right.
Hardstaff is on the wrong end of a nice combination from King.
King darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
King throws a nice looking combination but Hardstaff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardstaff closes the distance looking to clinch
and King counters with a straight right hand.
Hardstaff takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hardstaff drives through and clinches with King against the cage.
Hardstaff lands with a light punch inside.
King tries to pull guard but Hardstaff won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
King wants to stand up but Hardstaff has a hold of him and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardstaff regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King wants to control from the top but Hardstaff keeps moving.
Faulton Hardstaff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well King has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton King!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Battery Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Thomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bart Thomson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Battery Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Thomson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomson blocks a head kick by Maximus.
Some wild striking there from Maximus.
Maximus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomson.
Thomson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomson fails to land with a series of punches.
Maximus is looking to clinch.
Battery Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomson scores with a three punch combo!
Maximus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Thomson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thomson throws a right hand that Maximus ducks under and follows up with a left that Maximus also avoids with ease.
Thomson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Maximus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thomson is rocked!
A combination from Thomson does no damage.
Maximus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thomson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maximus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maximus throws a head kick but Thomson moves out of range.
Maximus doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomson circles away.
Some wild striking there from Thomson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus misses with an uppercut
and Thomson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maximus wants to clinch up but Thomson keeps it at a distance.
Thomson blocks a head kick by Maximus.
Maximus wants to clinch.
No joy there for Thomson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thomson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Maximus throws a combination that misses
and Thomson counters with a two punch combo.
Maximus misses with a shot to the body
and Thomson counters with a two punch combo.
Thomson throws a combination. Maximus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Maximus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thomson looks gassed!
Thomson swinging wilding here.
Thomson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maximus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomson counters with a right hand to the body.
Thomson is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maximus misses with a hook
and Thomson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maximus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thomson counters with a series of strikes. Maximus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thomson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maximus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thomson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thomson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maximus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomson keeps the fight on the outside.
Maximus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Maximus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maximus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maximus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maximus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maximus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thomson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maximus misses with a hook to the body
and Thomson counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomson avoids the head kick by Maximus.
Maximus motions for Thomson to come forward. Maximus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thomson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maximus.
Maximus throws a leg kick but Thomson checks it.
Thomson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Maximus misses with a double jab
and Thomson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thomson!
The fight stays on the outside here - Maximus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maximus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maximus moves in looking to clinch but Thomson pushes him off.
Maximus is looking to clinch but Thomson is avoiding it.
Maximus throws a combination that misses
and Thomson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maximus misses with a combination
letting Thomson counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thomson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maximus is looking to clinch but Thomson is avoiding it.
Maximus tries to clinch but Thomson is having none of it.
Maximus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thomson counters with a three punch combo that has Maximus backing up. Maximus nods at Thomson to acknowledge the strikes.
Thomson lands with a nice combination. Maximus backs away looking to recover.
Maximus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maximus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maximus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thomson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maximus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thomson counters with a right hand to the body.
Thomson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maximus is looking to clinch but Thomson is avoiding it.
Maximus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomson avoids the head kick by Maximus.
Maximus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thomson counters with a three punch combo that has Maximus backing up. Maximus nods at Thomson to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximus throws a leg kick which misses Thomson's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomson tries to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Thomson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maximus tries to clinch there but Thomson circles away.
Maximus wants to clinch up but Thomson keeps it at a distance.
Maximus moves in looking to clinch but Thomson pushes him off.
A punch combination from Thomson misses.
Thomson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maximus has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Maximus misses with a head kick.
Thomson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maximus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maximus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thomson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomson misses with a series of wild punches.
Maximus is looking to clinch.
Maximus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maximus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maximus misses with a double jab
and Maximus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus wants to clinch up but Thomson keeps it at a distance.
Thomson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maximus tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maximus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maximus throws a combination. Thomson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Maximus throws an off balance right hand
and Thomson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maximus tries to clinch but Thomson moves out of range.
Maximus is looking to clinch.
Maximus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maximus rather than just go for the knockout.
Maximus scores with a head kick.
Thomson throws a series of strikes that have Maximus backpedaling.
Maximus wants to clinch.
Maximus avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomson tries to bum rush Maximus with a series of wild strikes but Maximus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maximus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thomson counters with a one-two to the body.
Thomson is breathing heavily.
Thomson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Thomson duly obliges.
Maximus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thomson counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomson blocks a low kick nicely.
Thomson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomson swinging wilding here.
Maximus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maximus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thomson up against the cage.
Maximus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thomson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maximus lands a body punch.
Thomson wants to get back to striking at distance but Maximus won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thomson up against the cage.
Maximus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thomson is trying to break free.
Maximus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thomson's face.
Maximus connects with a knee to the head.
Maximus lands with a right to the head.
Thomson wants to get back to striking at distance but Maximus won't allow it.
Thomson wants to get back to striking at distance but Maximus won't allow it.
Thomson wants to break free but Maximus has control.
Maximus connects with a knee to the head.
Thomson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maximus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maximus is stalling here.
Maximus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thomson has had enough of the clinch but Maximus keeps him there for the moment.
Maximus lands an elbow just above Thomson 's eye.
A nice left hand lands by Maximus.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maximus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maximus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maximus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thomson is trying to break free.
Maximus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thomson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maximus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Maximus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thomson tries to break the clinch but Maximus is controlling the position.
Maximus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maximus misses with a knee strike.
Maximus prevents Thomson from breaking the clinch.
Maximus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thomson's face.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maximus.
Maximus lands an elbow that stopped Thomson in his tracks for a moment.
Maximus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thomson blocks it with crossed arms.
Maximus lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Battery Maximus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Maximus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thomson counters with a one-two to the body.
Maximus fails to land with a series of punches.
Maximus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomson scores with a three punch combo!
Bart Thomson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Maximus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maximus walks into a straight right hand from Thomson.
Maximus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomson misses with a double jab.
Maximus cracks Thomson with an uppercut from hell and Thomson crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Maximus's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Thomson is still in real trouble! Can Maximus finish him?
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maximus stands up from Thomson's guard - Maximus perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thomson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thomson there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Maximus knocks Thomson out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Battery Maximus!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Monsignor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and victor adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). victor adams acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herbert Monsignor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, victor adams!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
adams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monsignor is fending him off so far but adams persists. Nope, Monsignor circles away and we're back to standing.
Monsignor stuffs the takedown attempt from adams. adams gets slowly back to his feet.
adams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Herbert Monsignor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of victor adams.
adams misses with a takedown attempt - Monsignor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
adams shoots in for a takedown but Monsignor shows good takedown defense.
Monsignor gets the takedown into side control.
Monsignor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monsignor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Monsignor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monsignor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Monsignor decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsignor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Monsignor is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Monsignor decides to stand and escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
adams tries for a takedown but Monsignor circles away easily
and Monsignor counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Monsignor 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.
adams has his foot on Monsignor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Monsignor works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
adams looks gassed!
Monsignor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Monsignor passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monsignor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsignor is working for a submission of some sort.
Monsignor with the ground and pound but adams uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
adams controls Monsignor momentarily but Monsignor frees himself.
Monsignor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
adams keeping moving, preventing Monsignor from controlling successfully.
Monsignor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Monsignor slips nicely into half guard.
Monsignor frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monsignor connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Monsignor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
adams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Monsignor counters with a takedown into side control.
adams is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Monsignor works to advance to full mount. adams defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Monsignor is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but adams is surviving well by controlling Monsignor's body position as best he can.
adams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Monsignor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
adams has given up his back. Will we see Monsignor going for some submissions?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monsignor is punishing adams with strikes - can he finish him?!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsignor is persistently looking for the submission but adams is defending it well.
Monsignor controlling the position well here. adams rolled but Monsignor kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Monsignor throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Monsignor working for a choke but adams is defending well.
adams can't escape the position.
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.
adams defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Monsignor trying to control momentarily.
Monsignor has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of adams's body.
Will Monsignor go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
adams is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Herbert Monsignor just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Monsignor drives through and clinches with adams against the cage.
adams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Monsignor.
Monsignor drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monsignor is pulling down on adams's head. It's preventing any offense from adams, at least for the moment.
Monsignor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. adams manages to get himself to full guard.
Monsignor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Monsignor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Monsignor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monsignor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Monsignor decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Monsignor lands with a nice body kick.
Monsignor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Monsignor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monsignor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Monsignor trying to control the position from guard on top but adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herbert Monsignor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Monsignor wants to pass the guard but adams is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Monsignor dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
adams shoots and misses
and Monsignor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in adams's guard.
Monsignor works over adams with some ground and pound from guard.
Monsignor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
adams working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Monsignor has passed into half guard!
Monsignor not doing much here.
Monsignor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so adams is just riding it out for now. Monsignor eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsignor uses his free foot to push down on adams's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for adams.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monsignor looking to control but adams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
adams tries to hold on but Monsignor pushes him away.
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.
Monsignor controlling the position easily from mount.
Monsignor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as adams is looking to escape.
Monsignor working for a submission but adams is keeping him at bay.
Monsignor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as adams is looking to escape.
adams tries to reverse the position but Monsignor maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
adams is squirming around, avoiding Monsignor's attempts to control the action.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Herbert Monsignor just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Monsignor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on adams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Monsignor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
adams is being controlled here.
Monsignor landing strikes.
Monsignor has an Americana. adams didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Monsignor is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Monsignor hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Herbert Monsignor!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timo Tikkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Bearhazard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bearhazard's choice of entrance music: Ratm - Killing in the name of. Larry Bearhazard will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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161 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timo Tikkanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Bearhazard!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bearhazard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tikkanen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bearhazard stops Tikkanen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bearhazard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bearhazard wants to control but Tikkanen is having none of it.
Tikkanen tries to control but Bearhazard wriggling away.
Tikkanen avoids the attempt from Bearhazard to control.
Bearhazard tries to improve his position but instead Tikkanen has taken his back!
Bearhazard tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkanen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Tikkanen is persistently looking for the submission but Bearhazard is defending it well.
Tikkanen gets his hands free as Bearhazard looks to control.
Bearhazard wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bearhazard trying to control the position but Tikkanen manages to sink in the hooks.
Tikkanen has Bearhazard flattened out and is raining down punches.
Tikkanen controlling from the back.
A lull in the action here.
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.
Tikkanen controls the position.
Tikkanen avoiding Bearhazard 's attempts to control his hands.
Bearhazard tries to roll but Tikkanen sticks to his back.
Tikkanen avoiding Bearhazard 's attempts to control his hands.
Bearhazard wants to escape the position.
Tikkanen keeps control of the position easily here as Bearhazard tries to buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tikkanen is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bearhazard wants to control his opponent's hands but Tikkanen gets his hands free.
Bearhazard turns into Tikkanen and is now in his guard.
Tikkanen trying to keep a closed guard but Bearhazard is proving a slippery customer.
Tikkanen keeping full guard, as Bearhazard tries to pass.
Tikkanen wants to improve his position but instead Bearhazard has moved into half guard.
Tikkanen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bearhazard is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bearhazard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bearhazard trying to control but Tikkanen is having none of it.
Bearhazard connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bearhazard controlling from the full mount.
Bearhazard goes for an armbar but Tikkanen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tikkanen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Tikkanen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bearhazard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bearhazard fails with a takedown attempt.
Timo Tikkanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tikkanen shoots in and drives through. Bearhazard sprawls well.
Tikkanen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Tikkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tikkanen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bearhazard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tikkanen throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bearhazard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tikkanen can't keep his opponent in guard - Bearhazard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bearhazard decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkanen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bearhazard is fending him off so far but Tikkanen persists. Nope, Bearhazard circles away and we're back to standing.
Tikkanen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bearhazard to the mat! Bearhazard manages to get full guard.
Tikkanen stays in close to Bearhazard's body and controls the position.
Tikkanen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tikkanen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tikkanen controlling from the top position.
Bearhazard keeping full guard, as Tikkanen tries to pass.
Tikkanen is working hard here to advance position.
Tikkanen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen 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.
Tikkanen wants to control from the top but Bearhazard keeps moving.
Tikkanen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tikkanen looking to pass the guard.
Tikkanen won't allow Bearhazard to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tikkanen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen shoots in but Bearhazard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bearhazard tries to keep at a distance but Tikkanen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tikkanen misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Bearhazard.
Tikkanen breaks the clinch.
Tikkanen stalks Bearhazard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bearhazard's face. Bearhazard staggers backwards, shaken.
Bearhazard tries to clinch but Tikkanen is having none of it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bearhazard. Tikkanen shrugs it off though.
Bearhazard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tikkanen pinned against the cage. Tikkanen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bearhazard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bearhazard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tikkanen gets a takedown into half guard.
Tikkanen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bearhazard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tikkanen.
Tikkanen controlling the action here.
Tikkanen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Tikkanen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tikkanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bearhazard tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tikkanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tikkanen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bearhazard is trying to stand back up but Tikkanen is controlling him
Tikkanen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tikkanen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tikkanen stops Bearhazard from getting back to his feet.
Bearhazard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikkanen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tikkanen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bearhazard to get to his feet.
Bearhazard stuffs the takedown.
Tikkanen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bearhazard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tikkanen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bearhazard's guard now.
Tikkanen is pushing down on Bearhazard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bearhazard is fighting to maintain full guard but Tikkanen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tikkanen trying to control the pace.
Tikkanen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tikkanen landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikkanen looking for a guillotine from mount but Bearhazard is having none of it.
Tikkanen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tikkanen controlling his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tikkanen dominating with strikes here.
Tikkanen controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bearhazard slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tikkanen decides to return to a standing position.
Bearhazard is looking to clinch.
Bearhazard tries to clinch there but Tikkanen circles away.
Tikkanen shoots in for a takedown but Bearhazard shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Tikkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tikkanen tries to clinch but Bearhazard is having none of it.
Bearhazard has his takedown stuffed
and Tikkanen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tikkanen.
Bearhazard being controlled here, momentarily.
Bearhazard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tikkanen is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tikkanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tikkanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bearhazard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bearhazard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Larry Bearhazard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bearhazard wants to get back to his feet but Tikkanen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Timo Tikkanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tikkanen landing with the ground and pound.
Tikkanen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timo Tikkanen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tikkanen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Tikkanen!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vince Uliramokikiroee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Quirino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Quirino is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vince Uliramokikiroee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Quirino!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quirino shoots in and drives through. Uliramokikiroee sprawls well.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Uliramokikiroee! Quirino is out on his feet! Uliramokikiroee rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Quirino is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Quirino is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vince Uliramokikiroee!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chase Gamble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Kinsler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gamble comes to the cage accompanied by Remember the Name - Fort Minor. Ian Kinsler will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chase Gamble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ian Kinsler!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Kinsler.
Gamble has Kinsler up against the cage in a clinch.
Gamble pulls Kinsler into guard.
Gamble manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gamble fails with a takedown attempt.
Gamble clinches up with Kinsler and pushes him back against the cage.
Gamble manages to break the clinch.
Gamble swats away the attempt to clinch by Kinsler.
Kinsler fails with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from Gamble both land. Nice combination.
Gamble moves into range and clinches up with Kinsler.
Gamble works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kinsler wants to stand up but Gamble is controlling him.
Gamble stands up and waves to Kinsler to follow him.
Gamble shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinsler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gamble stops Kinsler from getting back to his feet.
Gamble wants to pass to mount but Kinsler is defending the position.
Gamble is working hard here to advance position.
Gamble has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kinsler is trying to stand.
Gamble wants to free his trapped foot but Kinsler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gamble is breathing heavily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gamble avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kinsler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gamble throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kinsler's waist but Kinsler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gamble off to one side.
Kinsler tries to clinch up.
Chase Gamble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kinsler misses with a double jab.
Gamble closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kinsler kicks Gamble off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinsler swinging wilding here.
Gamble shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kinsler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gamble.
Gamble thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gamble sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kinsler defending well though.
Gamble is trying for a kimura here. Kinsler looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gamble wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chase Gamble!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Assuerio Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Knockout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assuerio Sanderson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Assuerio Sanderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Knockout!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knockout but Knockout pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Will Knockout seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knockout throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Knockout fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanderson.
Knockout gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanderson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Knockout!
Sanderson blocks Knockout's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Knockout regains half guard.
Knockout regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sanderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Knockout is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knockout on the ground.
Sanderson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Knockout is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanderson is breathing heavily.
Knockout looking for a sweep. Not yet Knockout, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knockout is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Knockout working for a triangle but Sanderson defends it easily.
Knockout is looking for a triangle but Sanderson pushes his legs off easily.
Knockout looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Knockout is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Knockout wants to stand but Sanderson is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knockout had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sanderson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Knockout Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Sanderson's back instead.
Knockout tightening his grip on Sanderson, looking for the choke.
Sanderson covering up well and avoiding damage.
Sanderson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Knockout.
Sanderson trying to control the action but Knockout just sinks the hooks in.
Knockout looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson showing good submission defense here.
Sanderson covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Sanderson biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Sanderson showing good submission defense here.
Sanderson is in bad spot here.
Knockout is persistently looking for the submission but Sanderson is defending it well.
Knockout is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sanderson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sanderson for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knockout is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sanderson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sanderson for a finish.
Sanderson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Knockout's guard. Nice work there by Sanderson.
Sanderson stands up from Knockout's guard - Sanderson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Knockout fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanderson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sanderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Knockout.
Knockout moves in looking to clinch but Sanderson pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Knockout dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Knockout wants to clinch
and Sanderson counters with a takedown into side control.
Knockout gets back to half guard.
Knockout is looking to escape.
Knockout wants to improve his position but Sanderson is controlling well.
Sanderson wants to take a breather but Knockout is having none of it.
Knockout manages to get to full guard.
Sanderson wants to control from the top but Knockout keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Knockout manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Knockout wants to get back to his feet.
Assuerio Sanderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Knockout slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sanderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Knockout is retaining full guard.
Knockout is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knockout wants to stand up but Sanderson is controlling him.
Knockout keeping moving, preventing Sanderson from controlling successfully.
Knockout wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Knockout with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sanderson counters with a shoot takedown. Knockout fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knockout is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson content to stall in guard here.
Sanderson looking to pass the guard.
Sanderson trying to control but Knockout is working from the bottom.
Knockout has his foot on Sanderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Knockout is looking to stand up but Sanderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Knockout wants to sweep here but Sanderson controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knockout lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanderson's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Knockout both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Assuerio Sanderson has been cut.
Knockout has his takedown stuffed
and Sanderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Knockout's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knockout throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knockout wants to stand but Sanderson is controlling the position.
Sanderson tries to stand but Knockout is controlling from the bottom.
Knockout manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Knockout trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanderson wants to sweep here but Knockout controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sanderson holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson keeping moving, preventing Knockout from controlling successfully.
Knockout tries to stand but Sanderson is controlling from the bottom.
Sanderson wants to stand but Knockout is controlling the position.
Sanderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knockout gets back to full guard.
Knockout is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Assuerio Sanderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Assuerio Sanderson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Knockout gets a takedown into half guard.
Knockout is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Sanderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Knockout sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sanderson defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knockout wants to pass the guard but Sanderson is keeping the position.
Sanderson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sanderson tries to get out of the position.
Sanderson pulls Knockout in close to prevent any damage.
Knockout is looking to advance position but Sanderson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Knockout tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanderson wants to control the pace but Knockout is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanderson prevents Knockout from getting the reversal.
Knockout sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Knockout looking for submissions off his back.
Sanderson controlling the action here.
Sanderson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Knockout!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knockout tries to reverse the position but Sanderson maintains control.
Sanderson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Knockout wants to hold on but Sanderson pushes him away.
Knockout regains half guard.
Knockout is staying active underneath Sanderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Knockout works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sanderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Knockout uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Knockout tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanderson gets a takedown into half guard.
Knockout actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knockout wants to improve his position but Sanderson is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sanderson in particular looking to stall.
Knockout looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Sanderson seems content to control.
Knockout regains full guard. Nicely done.
Knockout wants to stand but Sanderson is controlling the position.
Knockout is trying to keep Sanderson in close.
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.
Knockout preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knockout working a defensive guard here.
Knockout has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sanderson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Knockout shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Knockout showed some decent athleticism there.
Sanderson is in trouble now - Knockout has advanced to mount!
Sanderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sanderson is working hard here to advance position.
Knockout looking to finish with strikes here!
Sanderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Will Knockout.
I think Knockout has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Knockout!
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