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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nigel McCartney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCartney comes into the arena with Three Six Mafia - Its A Fight blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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215 lbs
6 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nigel McCartney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aiden White!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCartney throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
White lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. McCartney is looking to close the distance but White sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! McCartney crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope McCartney is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Aiden White!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dusty Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grand Flash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dusty Johnston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grand Flash!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flash gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnston to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Flash is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Flash striking off his back but it's not causing Johnston any problems.
Flash is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Flash throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flash has his foot on Johnston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnston works his way back into a safe position though.
Flash being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Flash on the ground.
Johnston seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Flash for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flash controls Johnston momentarily but Johnston frees himself.
Johnston wants to control from the top but Flash keeps moving.
Johnston thows a big elbow that misses.
Johnston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnston postures up.
Flash throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Johnston won't allow Flash to sweep him here.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flash fails with the takedown
and Johnston counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnston looks for the body kick but Flash saw that one coming.
Johnston shoots and misses
and Flash counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johnston!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnston is working to get back to half guard.
Flash working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Flash working for a submission but Johnston is keeping him at bay.
Johnston manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Johnston, under a barage of strikes from Flash.
Flash is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston is defending against the submission attempts here by Flash.
Flash looks gassed!
Flash is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnston has managed to free his arm - good work.
Flash thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Johnston to regain full guard.
Johnston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnston wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnston working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Flash throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnston throws a wild body kick that Flash sees coming a mile off.
Flash tries to keep at a distance but Johnston has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnston with a lazy takedown attempt
and Flash counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnston is in trouble now - Flash has advanced to mount!
Flash is working for a guillotine from mount but Johnston frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flash thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Johnston is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grand Flash dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Some wild striking there from Johnston.
Johnston drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Flash gets back to half guard.
Flash punching from the bottom.
Flash looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grand Flash has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flash actively working from the bottom here.
Flash punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Flash is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnston's back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnston fending off the submission attempt from Flash.
Johnston is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Flash gets his way!
Flash is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Johnston trying to get back to his feet but Flash is in full control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flash looking to break Johnston's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johnston remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Flash will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Flash working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Johnston trying to control the hands but Flash won't let him.
Flash is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Johnston has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Johnston turns into Flash and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flash throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Johnston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Flash is trying to control the position but Johnston postures up.
Flash is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Flash keeping moving, preventing Johnston from controlling successfully.
Flash escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Flash looking to control.
Johnston wants to control from the top but Flash keeps moving.
Flash is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnston is aware though and is defending well.
Flash is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Flash working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grand Flash 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! This is the final round!
Johnston wants to clinch.
Johnston has his takedown stuffed
and Flash counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johnston's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flash throwing strikes from guard but Johnston blocks nicely.
Flash stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Flash throwing strikes but missing.
Flash in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flash's guard.
Flash is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Flash had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnston defends it easily.
Flash throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnston uses it to pass to side control.
Johnston has control of an arm but Flash manages to advance to Johnston's back!
Flash has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnston is trying to get back to his feet but Flash has full control of the position and if anything, Johnston has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Flash is persistently looking for the submission but Johnston is defending it well.
Flash goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Johnston escapes and is now in half guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flash has managed to free his arm - good work.
Flash actively working from the bottom here.
Flash is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnston.
Flash misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flash is looking to improve his position.
Flash is pressing down on Johnston's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnston has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Flash to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Johnston is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Flash pulls down on the head and he's put Johnston to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Grand Flash!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gregorio Aquino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Declan Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aquino comes to the cage accompanied by King Of Kings. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregorio Aquino!
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, Declan Walker!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker leaves Aquino with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aquino fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Declan Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Aquino takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Walker throws a series of strikes that have Aquino backpedaling.
Walker leaves Aquino with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregorio Aquino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker moves into range and clinches up with Aquino.
Aquino jumps guard but Walker stands there with Aquino around his waist. Aquino gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aquino has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Walker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is struggling to control the position.
Aquino is working for takedown but Walker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Walker lands with a right to the head.
Walker scores with a shot to the side of Aquino's head.
Aquino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aquino wants a takedown.
Aquino tries for a takedown but Walker manages to get underhooks.
Aquino has Walker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Walker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aquino fails to pull guard.
Walker breaks from the clinch.
Walker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aquino walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker gets a clinch.
Walker stalling.
Walker scores with a hook to the body.
Walker lands with a right to the head.
Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aquino.
Aquino has a takedown stuffed.
Aquino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walker swivels and escapes.
No joy there for Walker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walker wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Aquino or perhaps it was just good defense by Walker which made him look bad.
Aquino is breathing heavily.
Walker looks to land a combination. Aquino sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Gregorio Aquino has been cut.
Walker misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Aquino with that takedown attempt.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker gets the takedown into side control.
Walker decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aquino misses with a takedown
and Walker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Aquino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker scores with a leg kick.
Aquino has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Walker has Aquino up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Walker.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker pulls Aquino into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aquino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Walker wants to stand up but Aquino is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan Walker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregorio Aquino's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Walker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Walker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Walker shoots in and bounces Aquino off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Aquino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aquino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aquino keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Aquino is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walker is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is looking to stand up but Aquino won't let him.
Aquino isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Walker stacks Aquino on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Walker!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walker wants to control but Aquino is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Walker are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Aquino is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aquino gets back to half guard.
Aquino is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ground and pound from Walker.
Walker thows a huge punch but Aquino dodges it nicely.
Walker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aquino is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aquino looking for submissions off his back.
Walker is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Aquino actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aquino gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Walker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Aquino bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walker's guard.
Walker wants to stand up but Aquino is controlling him.
Walker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aquino. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aquino scoring with some ground and pound.
Walker wants to stand but Aquino is controlling the position.
Aquino postures up in Walker's guard and throws a big left but Walker blocks it.
Walker trying to keep a closed guard but Aquino is proving a slippery customer.
Aquino cracks Walker with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aquino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aquino postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aquino with a lazy takedown attempt
and Walker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aquino misses with a takedown
and Walker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aquino misses with a takedown attempt
and Walker counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregorio Aquino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker gets a clinch.
Walker breaks from the clinch.
Walker throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gregorio Aquino's cut.
That's time! Aquino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Aquino shoots and misses
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
Walker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Aquino. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Aquino fails with the takedown
and Walker counters with a left and a right that stings Aquino.
Walker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aquino to the mat! Aquino manages to get full guard.
Aquino trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Aquino is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Walker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aquino had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Walker defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Walker wants to get up but he can't break Aquino's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Walker looking to pass the guard.
Walker wants to stand and escape but instead Aquino has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Aquino postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aquino works over Walker with some ground and pound from guard.
Walker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aquino is controlling him.
Aquino working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Aquino with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Walker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aquino is controlling him.
Aquino with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aquino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aquino throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aquino 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aquino with a poor takedown
and Aquino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregorio Aquino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aquino gets a takedown into half guard.
Aquino wants to pass the guard but Walker is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aquino wants to work for an arm triangle but Walker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aquino is thwarting Walker's attempts to control the position.
Aquino seems to be looking for submissions.
Aquino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aquino throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Walker moves into full guard.
Walker looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walker misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Walker throws a series of punches but Aquino moves out of range.
Aquino slips a jab and a cross from Walker.
Walker throws a nice looking combination but Aquino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Walker misses.
Gregorio Aquino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aquino gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Walker counters with a two punch combo.
Declan Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Walker fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Walker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Declan Walker!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Hommis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cal Gehrig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cal Gehrig is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Hommis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cal Gehrig!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Gehrig.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gehrig.
Gehrig throws a right and a left that Hommis avoids nicely.
Hommis tries to clinch but Gehrig is having none of it.
Gehrig misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Gehrig.
Gehrig throws a body punch but Hommis moves out of range.
Hommis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gehrig looks to score with a jab to the body but Hommis is just out of range.
Gehrig looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hommis blocks a head kick by Gehrig.
Gehrig throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gehrig swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hommis.
Gehrig scores with a jab.
Gehrig misses with a looping right.
A combination from Hommis does no damage.
Hommis throws a combination that misses
and Gehrig counters with a left and a right that stings Hommis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gehrig swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hommis counters with a left and a right that stings Gehrig.
Gehrig throws a sloppy head kick and Hommis moves out of range easily.
Gehrig throws a head kick that misses.
Gehrig connects with a jab.
Gehrig looks to land a left hand but Hommis moved out of range nicely.
Hommis misses with a few strikes there.
Gehrig scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hommis moves in looking to clinch but Gehrig pushes him off.
Hommis misses with a double jab
and Gehrig counters with a one-two to the body.
A left and a right from Gehrig both land. Nice combination.
Hommis is rocked!
Gehrig misses with a combination
and Hommis moves into the clinch.
Gehrig's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hommis throws a right and a left that Gehrig avoids nicely.
Gehrig falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hommis counters by clinching up.
Gehrig looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hommis keeps control of Gehrig as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hommis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hommis keeps control of Gehrig as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hommis lands with a short shot to the head.
Hommis has Gehrig pressed against the cage, preventing Gehrig from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gehrig wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gehrig is looking to break free of the clinch but Hommis has double underhooks.
Hommis tries to throw a body punch but Gehrig avoids it by throwing Hommis back against the cage.
Hommis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gehrig or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hommis misses with a body punch.
Gehrig blocks a body shot from Hommis.
Hommis struggles to land a body shot inside as Gehrig controls his hands.
Hommis has Gehrig pressed against the cage, preventing Gehrig from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hommis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gehrig's elbow.
Hommis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hommis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hommis tries to throw a body punch but Gehrig avoids it by throwing Hommis back against the cage.
Hommis tries to throw a body punch but Gehrig avoids it by throwing Hommis back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gehrig's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gehrig wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gehrig wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hommis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gehrig or not.
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.
Hommis misses with a body punch.
Gehrig blocks a body shot from Hommis.
Hommis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hommis tries to work over Gehrig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gehrig blocks a body shot from Hommis.
Hommis keeps control of Gehrig as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hommis misses with a body punch.
Hommis has Gehrig pressed against the cage, preventing Gehrig from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hommis struggles to land a body shot inside as Gehrig controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Hommis - that landed with a thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hommis. Gehrig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gehrig misses with a double jab
and Hommis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Gehrig 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.
Gehrig throws a body punch but Hommis moves out of range.
Dick Hommis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hommis clinches but Gehrig breaks the clinch
and Gehrig counters with a series of strikes. Hommis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gehrig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gehrig pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gehrig misses with a double jab
and Hommis counters with a nice body shot.
Gehrig swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hommis moves into the clinch.
Gehrig blocks an uppercut.
Hommis tries to throw a body punch but Gehrig avoids it by throwing Hommis back against the cage.
Hommis struggles to land a body shot inside as Gehrig controls his hands.
Hommis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hommis tries to work over Gehrig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gehrig blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gehrig tries to circle away but Hommis has him pinned against the cage.
Gehrig is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gehrig has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Hommis.
Gehrig wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gehrig is trying to break the clinch but Hommis has him pressed against the cage.
Hommis tries to throw a body punch but Gehrig avoids it by throwing Hommis back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hommis.
Hommis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hommis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hommis has Gehrig pressed against the cage, preventing Gehrig from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hommis can't find room to land a body shot as Gehrig controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gehrig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gehrig throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gehrig throws a series of punches but Hommis avoids them all with ease.
Hommis checks a leg kick.
Cal Gehrig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hommis tries to clinch
and Gehrig counters with a two punch combo.
Hommis misses with a combination
and Gehrig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Gehrig misses its intended target.
Gehrig showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hommis.
Hommis misses with a series of wild punches.
Gehrig moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hommis moves away from the strike by Gehrig.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gehrig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hommis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gehrig.
Hommis avoids the head kick by Gehrig.
Gehrig falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hommis counters by moving into the clinch.
Hommis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hommis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gehrig wants to get back to striking at distance but Hommis won't allow it.
Gehrig is trying to force a seperation but Hommis has the dominant position.
Hommis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hommis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gehrig blocks a body shot from Hommis.
Hommis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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.
Hommis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gehrig is trying to break the clinch but Hommis is controlling him.
Hommis lands a body shot.
Hommis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hommis is working Gehrig over against the cage.
Hommis lands with a left to the head.
Hommis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gehrig is trying to break the clinch but Hommis is controlling him.
Hommis digs a right hand underneath Gehrig's ribcage. Gehrig let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hommis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gehrig has had enough of the clinch but Hommis keeps him there for the moment.
Hommis tries to work over Gehrig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cal Gehrig will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hommis tries to clinch up but Gehrig circles away and keeps his distance.
Gehrig throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hommis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hommis can't find room to land a body shot as Gehrig controls the action.
Gehrig tries to break free but Hommis pushes him back against the cage.
Hommis lands a hook that snaps the head of Gehrig backwards.
Gehrig is trying to break free.
Gehrig is trying to break free.
Gehrig is trying to force a seperation but Hommis has the dominant position.
Hommis lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hommis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gehrig has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hommis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hommis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gehrig is trying to break the clinch but Hommis has him pressed against the cage.
Gehrig prevents a body shot from Hommis.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hommis.
Hommis tries to work over Gehrig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gehrig is trying to force a seperation but Hommis has the dominant position.
Hommis tries to work over Gehrig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gehrig blocks a body shot from Hommis.
Gehrig wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gehrig is trying to break free.
Hommis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gehrig manages to break the clinch.
Hommis throws a series of punches but Gehrig moves out of range.
Dick Hommis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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.
Gehrig jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hommis misses with a double jab
and Gehrig counters with a good low kick that Hommis was not able to check.
Gehrig swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hommis counters with a left and a right that stings Gehrig.
Gehrig pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hommis misses with the combination.
Gehrig missing with a left hand there. Hommis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gehrig throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hommis counters with a series of strikes. Gehrig will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gehrig fails to land with a series of punches.
Gehrig moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gehrig throws a big shot that misses.
Hommis forces Gehrig back against the cage and clinches.
Hommis can't find room to land a body shot as Gehrig controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hommis throws a punch but it's blocked by Gehrig.
Gehrig can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gehrig.
Hommis cracks Gehrig with a nice body shot.
Hommis swings wildly with an uppercut but Gehrig uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hommis. Gehrig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gehrig tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hommis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gehrig backs up against the cage.
Gehrig throws a combination that misses
and Hommis counters with a one-two to the body.
Gehrig throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hommis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gehrig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hommis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gehrig scores with a jab. Hommis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hommis misses with a combination
and Gehrig counters with a three punch combo that has Hommis backing up. Hommis nods at Gehrig to acknowledge the strikes.
Gehrig misses with a double jab
and Hommis counters with a stiff right hand.
Cal Gehrig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gehrig throws a body kick that misses.
Gehrig throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hommis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hommis tries a body shot but Gehrig blocks it.
Hommis can't find room to land a body shot as Gehrig controls the action.
Hommis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hommis misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gehrig is trying to break the clinch but Hommis is controlling him.
Hommis struggles to land a body shot inside as Gehrig controls his hands.
Hommis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hommis struggles to land a body shot inside as Gehrig controls his hands.
Hommis can't find room to land a body shot as Gehrig controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Hommis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gehrig 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cal Gehrig!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Hatred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatred kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is White Zombie - Thunderkiss '65. This should be a great matchup!
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216 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Hatred!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Liddell!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Liddell wants it to stay on the feet.
Liddell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Liddell wants it to stay on the feet.
Liddell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Liddell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Liddell fails to land with a series of punches.
Hatred shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Liddell is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatred can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Liddell is looking to escape.
Liddell is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hatred is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Hatred takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hatred shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liddell as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Hatred. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hatred.
Liddell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chuck Liddell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hatred fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hatred shoots in but no luck this time.
Donk. Liddell catches Hatred right on the button with a cross.
Liddell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Liddell fails to land with a series of punches.
Liddell looks to land a combination but Hatred avoids it well.
Liddell throws a right and a left that Hatred avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Liddell as Hatred shoots in.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Liddell.
Liddell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liddell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hatred shoots in but Liddell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hatred is breathing heavily.
Hatred is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Liddell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatred on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Liddell. Liddell obviously looking to wear him down.
Decent striking displayed by Liddell there.
Hatred looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Liddell misses with a two punch combination.
Liddell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Liddell scores with a nice strike.
Liddell misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liddell scores with a spinning back kick!
Liddell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liddell lands a nice looking body shot.
Liddell throws a right hand that Hatred ducks under and follows up with a left that Hatred also avoids with ease.
Liddell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Liddell.
Hatred closes this distance looking for a takedown but Liddell circles away.
Liddell throws a series of punches but Hatred moves out of range.
Hatred drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Liddell keeping full guard, as Hatred tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liddell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hatred is controlling him.
Liddell is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Liddell wants to break free but Hatred has control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hatred goes for a takedown attempt but Liddell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hatred shoots in for a takedown but Liddell shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hatred moves forwards but Liddell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Liddell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Liddell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hatred.
Liddell tests Hatred's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hatred drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hatred drops back looking for a leg! Liddell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liddell manages to kick Hatred off! Hatred jumps back into Liddell's guard.
Hatred is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hatred postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Liddell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hatred, into his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Liddell wanted to stand there but Hatred had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell gets to his feet. Hatred looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Liddell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hatred fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liddell throws a series of punches but Hatred avoids them all with ease.
Chuck Liddell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hatred ducks under a wild hook from Liddell.
Liddell misses with a few strikes there.
Liddell misses with a two punch combination.
Hatred shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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.
Liddell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hatred shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Liddell sprawls well. Liddell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hatred gets slowly back to his feet.
Liddell misses the shot to the body.
Max Hatred is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liddell throws a right hand that Hatred ducks under and follows up with a left that Hatred also avoids with ease.
Hatred doesn't manage to clinch there - Liddell circles away.
Liddell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Liddell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liddell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Liddell does no damage.
Liddell is breathing heavily.
Liddell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hatred shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Liddell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatred trying to control the position but Liddell is working away.
Hatred is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Liddell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Liddell is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hatred is controlling him well.
Hatred tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hatred has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hatred tries to advance to mount but can't.
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.
Liddell pushes Hatred away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hatred gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hatred shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liddell as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Hatred. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddell throws a series of punches but Hatred avoids them all with ease.
Liddell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Liddell.
Hatred tries for a takedown but Liddell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Liddell throws a right and a left that Hatred avoids nicely.
Hatred fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hatred avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chuck Liddell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hatred fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Liddell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hatred.
Horrible takedown by Hatred or perhaps it was just good defense by Liddell which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Hatred. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Liddell.
Liddell stuffs the takedown.
Hatred misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Liddell misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liddell fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hatred fails with a takedown attempt.
Liddell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hatred.
Hatred has a takedown stuffed.
A punch combination from Liddell misses.
Liddell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hatred shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liddell as he avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Liddell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Some wild striking there from Liddell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatred walks into a left hand.
Hatred uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liddell.
Liddell lands a jab.
No joy there for Liddell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Liddell lands a head kick!
Hatred avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hatred shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liddell as he jumps to the side.
Some wild striking there from Liddell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatred shoots for a takedown but Liddell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hatred fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Hatred is predictable there
and Liddell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Liddell jabs Hatred right on the nose. Hatred blinks but takes it well.
Hatred gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Liddell counters with a left to the body.
Liddell throws a head kick that half lands.
Hatred avoids the head kick by Liddell.
Liddell punishes Hatred's body with a nice straight punch.
Chuck Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatred takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch combination from Liddell misses.
Hatred is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Liddell.
Liddell scores with a one two! Hatred had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Liddell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hatred.
Liddell throws a hook but Hatred avoids it easily.
Chuck Liddell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hatred has his takedown stuffed
and Hatred takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hatred shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Liddell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Max Hatred has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hatred drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatred 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Liddell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Liddell 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Liddell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between shawn voitsek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Lambert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lambert is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Prodigy - Smack my bitch Up . Cody Lambert is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, shawn voitsek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Lambert!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
voitsek dodges the punch combination from Lambert.
voitsek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lambert looks to score with a jab to the body but voitsek is just out of range.
Lambert throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cody Lambert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
voitsek ducks straight into an uppercut from Lambert and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - voitsek manages to regain guard straight away.
It looks like shawn voitsek has been cut.
voitsek on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if voitsek tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lambert prevents voitsek from getting back to his feet.
Lambert wants to stand and escape but instead voitsek has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lambert wants to stand but voitsek is controlling the position.
Lambert keeping moving, preventing voitsek from controlling successfully.
voitsek wanted to stand there but Lambert had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambert pushes voitsek off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lambert misses with a combination
and voitsek counters with a straight right hand.
voitsek with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lambert to score with a decent uppercut.
Lambert misses with a double jab
and voitsek counters with a shoot takedown. Lambert fights it but they end up in guard.
Lambert wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and voitsek manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
voitsek wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Lambert uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
voitsek is breathing heavily.
Lambert wriggles free and stands up.
Lambert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lambert throws a combination that misses
and voitsek counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lambert wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
voitsek tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Lambert tries to kick voitsek off but voitsek keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
voitsek is stalling here. Lambert is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! voitsek seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lambert has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
voitsek is pushing Lambert's head away, looking to escape. Lambert manages to hold on to the position though.
Lambert decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
voitsek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lambert misses with a combination
and voitsek counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lambert's guard now.
Lambert pushes voitsek off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
voitsek moves out of range as Lambert strikes.
voitsek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lambert moves away.
Lambert throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lambert throws a nice looking combination but voitsek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lambert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but voitsek circles away quickly and effectively.
voitsek lands a head kick!
voitsek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cody Lambert will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on shawn voitsek's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lambert comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Lambert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
voitsek shoots in but no luck this time.
Lambert misses with a double jab.
Lambert misses with a straight right.
Lambert misses with a combination
and voitsek counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lambert blocking the ground and pound attempt from voitsek.
Lambert is staying active underneath voitsek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
voitsek throwing shots but Lambert is blocking nicely.
voitsek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lambert keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
voitsek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lambert's head.
voitsek wants to stand up but Lambert manages to regain full guard.
voitsek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lambert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lambert is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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.
voitsek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
voitsek keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lambert's efforts to push away.
voitsek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
voitsek dodges the punch combination from Lambert.
Lambert is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down voitsek rather than just go for the knockout.
Lambert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lambert, as that shot connected.
Lambert throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and voitsek counters by moving into the clinch.
Lambert breaks the clinch.
Lambert throws a right hand that voitsek ducks under and follows up with a left that voitsek also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
voitsek throws a jab but it's blocked by Lambert.
Lambert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lambert connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed voitsek momentarily.
shawn voitsek's cut is getting worse.
Lambert tries to bum rush voitsek with a series of wild strikes but voitsek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
shawn voitsek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Lambert.
Lambert scores with a nice right hand.
Lambert misses with a body shot.
Lambert throws a one two combo.
voitsek is rocked!
Lambert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
voitsek shoots in and bounces Lambert off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
voitsek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
voitsek chips away with some ground and pound.
voitsek wants to stand and escape but instead Lambert has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lambert decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A swing and a miss from Lambert.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lambert tests voitsek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lambert misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Lambert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on shawn voitsek's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Lambert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from voitsek.
A telegraphed right hand from Lambert misses the target.
voitsek misses with a takedown attempt - Lambert sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
voitsek looks for a takedown but Lambert sprawls well.
voitsek avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Lambert does no damage.
Cody Lambert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lambert throws a shot from downtown. voitsek moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert throws out a powerful jab.
Lambert misses with a wild combination.
voitsek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lambert.
Lambert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but voitsek circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lambert avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lambert misses with a double jab
and voitsek counters with a three punch combo that has Lambert backing up. Lambert nods at voitsek to acknowledge the strikes.
voitsek closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - voitsek lands in his opponent's guard.
Lambert wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and voitsek manages to pass to side control.
voitsek is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambert pushes voitsek off and gets back to his feet.
Lambert throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and voitsek counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lambert kicks voitsek off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract voitsek.
Lambert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lambert swings for the body but voitsek moves out of range.
Lambert looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lambert misses with a double jab
and voitsek counters with a single leg into guard. Lambert didn't expect that.
Lambert wants to stand but voitsek is controlling the position.
voitsek is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
voitsek wants to control from the top but Lambert keeps moving.
Cody Lambert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
voitsek is looking to work some ground and pound but Lambert has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
shawn voitsek showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lambert has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cody Lambert!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Bakulaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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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
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Wells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Bakulaw!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakulaw moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bakulaw lands with a slapping head kick.
Wells closes the distance and clinches.
Bakulaw tries to break free but Wells pushes him back against the cage.
Wells tightens his grip and picks Bakulaw up, before dumping him to the ground. Bakulaw manages to land in guard.
Bakulaw keeping full guard, as Wells tries to pass.
Bakulaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bakulaw keeping full guard, as Wells tries to pass.
Wells throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bakulaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bakulaw being controlled here, momentarily.
Bakulaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakulaw keeping moving, preventing Wells from controlling successfully.
Bakulaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wells throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bakulaw's waist but Bakulaw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wells off to one side.
Wells fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wells pushes Bakulaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Bakulaw is trying to break the clinch but Wells has him pressed against the cage.
Wells is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Wells. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wells is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bakulaw can't fight it off and eventually Wells manages to take the fight to the floor. Bakulaw looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wells postures up in Bakulaw's guard and throws a big left but Bakulaw blocks it.
Wells working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakulaw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wells looking to pass the guard.
Wells throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bakulaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wells working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wells wants to control from the top but Bakulaw keeps moving.
Bakulaw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wells. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wells slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bakulaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wells.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wells throws a big right hand that misses.
Wells throws a big right hand that misses.
Bakulaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wells.
Wells trying to control but Bakulaw is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wells in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bakulaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wells.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bakulaw is looking to chop away at Wells's legs.
Bakulaw throws a low kick, looking for Wells's leg but Wells calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wells tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bakulaw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wells somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wells.
Wells takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick there by Bakulaw.
Bakulaw lands a head kick. Wells smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wells tries for a takedown but Bakulaw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wells fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wells is breathing heavily.
Bakulaw with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wells fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bakulaw avoids it really well and circles away.
A good leg kick by Bakulaw.
Bakulaw throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bakulaw dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wells. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diego Bakulaw will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bakulaw avoids a kick to the body.
Wells looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bakulaw throws a low kick but Wells avoids it.
Bakulaw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wells is looking to clinch.
Ryan Wells is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wells steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bakulaw. That one must have hurt.
Wells on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bakulaw. Bakulaw obviously looking to wear him down.
Bakulaw 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.
Wells stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bakulaw.
Good leg kick by Bakulaw there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bakulaw goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bakulaw throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
No luck for Wells with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bakulaw throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wells fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wells fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Wells. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakulaw throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wells.
Wells is looking to clinch.
Bakulaw throws a head kick but Wells moves out of range.
Wells is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wells shoots for a double leg takedown but Bakulaw sprawls well. He's pushed Wells's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bakulaw.
Bakulaw fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wells.
Wells shoots in but Bakulaw avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bakulaw scores with a head kick.
Wells takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bakulaw thuds his shin into the meat of Wells's side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bakulaw, right into the meat.
Bakulaw dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wells. That did some damage!
Bakulaw throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wells dives in and grabs Bakulaw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bakulaw pushes down on Wells's head and hops out.
Bakulaw lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wells shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wells wants to control the pace but Bakulaw is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Wells there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wells pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wells looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wells punching from mount but Bakulaw doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells wants to finish this one by submission but Bakulaw is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wells.
Wells sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bakulaw wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wells.
Wells looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakulaw holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wells tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
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.
Bakulaw blocking the ground and pound.
Wells is landing with some decent strikes but Bakulaw is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wells throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wells throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bakulaw because Wells loaded up on that one.
Wells lands a big elbow.
Wells looking to finish with strikes here!
Wells punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wells thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Bakulaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wells looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bakulaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wells.
Wells showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wells 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.
Wells drops back looking for a leg! Bakulaw is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bakulaw manages to kick Wells off! Wells jumps back into Bakulaw's guard.
Bakulaw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bakulaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wells throwing strikes but missing.
Wells trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakulaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wells is pushing down on Bakulaw's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bakulaw is fighting to maintain full guard but Wells has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wells is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wells with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wells moves into full mount! Bakulaw won't be happy about that!
Bakulaw holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wells tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wells wants to control the pace but Bakulaw is squirming around nicely.
Wells sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wells thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wells takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! Wells connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wells thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bakulaw is looking to get to half guard.
Wells landing punches.
Wells landing strikes from the mount.
Wells controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wells throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wells landing strikes from the mount.
Wells cracks Bakulaw with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ryan Wells has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wells pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wells raining down shots from the mount!
Wells trying to control but Bakulaw is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Wells showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bakulaw has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Diego Bakulaw!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Alberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Arshavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arshavin has chosen The Arsenal Mastermind as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Alberto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Arshavin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alberto gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alberto thows a huge punch but Arshavin dodges it nicely.
Alberto working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Alberto with the ground and pound but Arshavin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Alberto prevents Arshavin from getting back to his feet.
Alberto trying to control but Arshavin is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alberto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arshavin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alberto is controlling him.
Alberto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Alberto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Alberto.
Arshavin stuffs the takedown.
Alberto misses with a hook.
Andrei Arshavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Alberto swats away the attempt to clinch by Arshavin.
Alberto swats away the attempt to clinch by Arshavin.
Alberto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alberto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Alberto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arshavin moves in looking to clinch but Alberto pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arshavin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alberto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arshavin wants to clinch up but Alberto keeps it at a distance.
Arshavin tries to close the distance and clinch but Alberto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jose Alberto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alberto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arshavin moves in looking to clinch but Alberto pushes him off.
Alberto looks for a takedown but Arshavin sprawls well.
Alberto throws out a powerful jab.
Arshavin fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arshavin wants to clinch.
Arshavin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alberto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arshavin is looking to clinch.
Arshavin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alberto shoots in but Arshavin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alberto circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Alberto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alberto swats away the attempt to clinch by Arshavin.
Arshavin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arshavin is looking to clinch.
Alberto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arshavin tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alberto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arshavin tries to avoid it but Alberto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arshavin to the ground. Arshavin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alberto fails with the takedown.
Alberto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arshavin tries to avoid it but Alberto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arshavin to the ground. Arshavin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Alberto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arshavin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andrei Arshavin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alberto scores with a takedown into Arshavin's guard.
Alberto is looking to work some ground and pound but Arshavin has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alberto works over Arshavin with some ground and pound from guard.
Alberto wants to control from the top but Arshavin keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alberto throwing strikes but missing.
Alberto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Arshavin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alberto.
Alberto postures up in Arshavin's guard and throws a big left but Arshavin blocks it.
Arshavin wants to stand and escape but Alberto is having none of it.
Alberto wants to control from the top but Arshavin keeps moving.
Alberto postures up and lands a big shot to Arshavin's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alberto prevents Arshavin from getting back to his feet.
Alberto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alberto trying to control but Arshavin is working from the bottom.
Arshavin wants to stand and escape but Alberto is having none of it.
Arshavin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alberto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alberto works over Arshavin with some ground and pound from guard.
Alberto 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.
Alberto throwing strikes from guard but Arshavin blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alberto throwing strikes from guard but Arshavin blocks nicely.
Arshavin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alberto.
Alberto lands a couple of digs.
Alberto looking to sit in guard and control but Arshavin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arshavin wants to get up but he can't break Alberto's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Alberto dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A jab from Alberto does it's job there.
Arshavin tries to clinch but Alberto moves out of range.
Arshavin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arshavin moves in looking to clinch but Alberto pushes him off.
Alberto shoots in for a takedown but Arshavin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arshavin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arshavin is looking to clinch but Alberto is avoiding it.
Alberto cracks Arshavin with a good jab.
It looks like Andrei Arshavin has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alberto shoots in for a double leg but Arshavin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alberto lands a head shot.
Alberto looks for a takedown but Arshavin sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Alberto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arshavin doesn't manage to clinch there - Alberto circles away.
Alberto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Arshavin to the mat! Arshavin manages to get full guard.
Alberto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alberto wants to control from the top but Arshavin keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alberto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alberto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arshavin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alberto postures up in Arshavin's guard and throws a big left but Arshavin blocks it.
Arshavin is looking to stand up but Alberto isn't so interested in that idea.
Alberto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alberto 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.
Alberto prevents Arshavin from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Arshavin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alberto.
Arshavin drives through and clinches with Alberto against the cage.
Alberto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Arshavin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arshavin is trying to maintain a safe position but Alberto gets an underhook and turns Arshavin into the cage.
Alberto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arshavin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alberto.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arshavin checks a leg kick.
Alberto shoots for a takedown but Arshavin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alberto shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alberto swats away the attempt to clinch by Arshavin.
Alberto fails with the takedown.
Arshavin doesn't manage to clinch there - Alberto circles away.
Arshavin wants to clinch up but Alberto keeps it at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arshavin tries to clinch but Alberto is having none of it.
Alberto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arshavin circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Alberto clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Arshavin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alberto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arshavin but Arshavin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Arshavin is looking to clinch.
Alberto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alberto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alberto misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alberto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arshavin.
Alberto closes the distance and clinches up with Arshavin, looking for a takedown. Alberto pushes Arshavin against the cage but Arshavin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Alberto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arshavin is looking to clinch.
Arshavin doesn't manage to clinch there - Alberto circles away.
Arshavin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alberto.
Arshavin tries to clinch but Alberto moves out of range.
Alberto throws a right and a left that Arshavin avoids nicely.
Arshavin is looking to clinch.
Arshavin tries to clinch up.
Arshavin wants to clinch up but Alberto keeps it at a distance.
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.
Arshavin is looking to clinch.
Alberto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arshavin is looking to clinch but Alberto is avoiding it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alberto.
Arshavin darts in and clinches Alberto up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Arshavin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arshavin is trying to maintain a safe position but Alberto gets an underhook and turns Arshavin into the cage.
Arshavin misses with a body punch.
Arshavin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alberto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alberto fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arshavin wants to clinch.
Alberto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alberto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arshavin moves in looking to clinch but Alberto pushes him off.
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.
Alberto looks for a takedown but Arshavin sprawls well.
Alberto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arshavin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alberto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alberto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arshavin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alberto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arshavin moves in looking to clinch but Alberto pushes him off.
Arshavin wants to clinch up but Alberto keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Arshavin dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Arshavin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Arshavin tries to clinch but Alberto moves out of range.
Alberto fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Alberto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arshavin is looking to clinch but Alberto is avoiding it.
Arshavin moves in looking to clinch but Alberto pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arshavin tries to clinch up but Alberto circles away and keeps his distance.
Alberto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alberto is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alberto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arshavin wants to clinch.
Arshavin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alberto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alberto shoots in looking for a takedown. Arshavin tries to sprawl out of it but Alberto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arshavin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Arshavin wants to clinch up but Alberto keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arshavin slaps away a takedown attempt from Alberto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Alberto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arshavin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arshavin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arshavin is looking to clinch but Alberto is avoiding it.
Arshavin stuffs the takedown attempt from Alberto. Alberto gets slowly back to his feet.
Alberto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alberto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arshavin's waist but Arshavin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alberto off to one side.
Alberto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arshavin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alberto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arshavin slips under a jab from Alberto.
Jose Alberto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alberto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Alberto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alberto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arshavin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alberto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alberto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arshavin but Arshavin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Arshavin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alberto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Arshavin has Alberto pushed against the cage.
Alberto breaks from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arshavin tries to clinch up.
Alberto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Andrei Arshavin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arshavin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alberto pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrei Arshavin.
I think Alberto 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Alberto!
Jose Alberto retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Wittman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ur Gonnalose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wittman comes to the cage accompanied by Brian Eno - The Big Ship. Gonnalose has chosen Uprising as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Marcus Wittman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Wittman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ur Gonnalose!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wittman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gonnalose was covering up waiting for the punch and Wittman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wittman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wittman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wittman is working hard here to advance position.
Wittman stops Gonnalose from standing up.
Gonnalose seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gonnalose really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wittman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wittman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wittman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wittman stops Gonnalose from standing up.
Wittman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonnalose is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown by Wittman or perhaps it was just good defense by Gonnalose which made him look bad.
Wittman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wittman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gonnalose tries to hold on but Wittman postures up.
Gonnalose is trying to escape the mount.
Gonnalose really wants to buck Wittman off and get back to his feet.
Wittman looking for a guillotine from mount but Gonnalose is having none of it.
Gonnalose sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gonnalose tries to get to full guard but Wittman has control of the leg.
Wittman prevents Gonnalose from standing back up.
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.
Wittman uses his free foot to push down on Gonnalose's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gonnalose.
Wittman swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gonnalose is now in Wittman's guard. A big mistake from Wittman there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wittman has his foot on Gonnalose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonnalose works his way back into a safe position though.
Wittman is breathing heavily.
Gonnalose lands a couple of elbows.
Gonnalose stands up over Wittman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gonnalose with a nice head shot there.
Gonnalose lands a couple of digs.
Gonnalose lands a couple of digs.
Gonnalose is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gonnalose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wittman working for a triangle but Gonnalose defends it easily.
Wittman keeping moving, preventing Gonnalose from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonnalose trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wittman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Wittman stands and throws Gonnalose's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gonnalose is trying to improve his position.
Wittman is trying to get an arm triangle but Gonnalose is defending well.
Gonnalose is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gonnalose can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gonnalose tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gonnalose manages to get back to half guard.
Wittman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonnalose keeps working.
Wittman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gonnalose doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wittman.
Gonnalose tries to get to full guard but Wittman has control of the leg.
Gonnalose is looking to escape.
Gonnalose keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gonnalose is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Wittman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gonnalose gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wittman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gonnalose is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gonnalose has escaped and now he's on top!
Gonnalose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gonnalose throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wittman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gonnalose is in close to Wittman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wittman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gonnalose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wittman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gonnalose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gonnalose is looking to work some ground and pound but Wittman has wrist control.
Wittman is trying to control the position but Gonnalose postures up.
Gonnalose is looking to work some ground and pound but Wittman has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wittman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonnalose throws and elbow that misses. Wittman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gonnalose's guard. Nice move by Wittman!
Wittman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gonnalose is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wittman trying to control but Gonnalose is working from the bottom.
Gonnalose is looking to stand up but Wittman isn't so interested in that idea.
Gonnalose pushes Wittman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gonnalose uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gonnalose looks to score with a jab to the body but Wittman is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wittman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gonnalose sprawls well. Gonnalose wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wittman gets slowly back to his feet.
Wittman walks into a jab.
Wittman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonnalose circles away.
Wittman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonnalose pinned against the cage. Gonnalose gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Wittman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonnalose scores with a jab to the head.
Gonnalose connects with a jab.
Wittman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonnalose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wittman blocks a jab.
Gonnalose swings for the body but Wittman moves out of range.
Wittman gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gonnalose moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonnalose manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gonnalose slaps away a takedown attempt from Wittman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wittman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wittman staying out of range there.
Wittman defending well as Gonnalose loads up on a big left hand.
Wittman moves out of range as Gonnalose strikes.
Gonnalose jabs at Wittman's body.
A punch combination from Gonnalose misses.
Gonnalose bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wittman's head backwards.
Gonnalose is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wittman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonnalose sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wittman somewhat.
Gonnalose scores with the left hand. Wittman knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonnalose misses with a double jab.
Gonnalose defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wittman.
Gonnalose moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wittman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gonnalose as he avoids it easily.
Gonnalose misses with a body shot.
Gonnalose stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gonnalose wants it to stay on the feet.
Wittman slips under a jab from Gonnalose.
Wittman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gonnalose lands with a hook. Wittman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wittman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gonnalose finds it's way round the side to connect with Wittman's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonnalose thows a body shot but no joy.
Wittman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gonnalose avoids it really well and circles away.
Gonnalose misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ur Gonnalose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wittman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A lazy left from Gonnalose finds it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wittman.
Gonnalose misses with a straight left.
Wittman slips a jab from Gonnalose.
Gonnalose throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gonnalose fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gonnalose misses the shot to the body.
Wittman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gonnalose defends it nicely.
Wittman needs to keep his hands up - Gonnalose had a free shot at his head there.
Gonnalose scores with a three punch combo!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Gonnalose.
Wittman shoots in for a takedown but Gonnalose shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Wittman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Wittman or perhaps it was just good defense by Gonnalose which made him look bad.
Ur Gonnalose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wittman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonnalose throws out the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wittman is defended easily by Gonnalose.
Wittman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gonnalose looks to throw the jab but Wittman is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Gonnalose as he connects with a hook.
Gonnalose misses with a few strikes there.
Gonnalose has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wittman fails with a takedown attempt.
Wittman shoots for a double leg takedown but Gonnalose sprawls well. He's pushed Wittman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gonnalose catches Wittman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gonnalose bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wittman's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonnalose stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gonnalose wants it to stay on the feet.
A jab lands there for Gonnalose.
Wittman moves out of range as Gonnalose strikes.
Wittman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wittman needs to keep his hands up - Gonnalose had a free shot at his head there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wittman.
Gonnalose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonnalose stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gonnalose wants it to stay on the feet.
Gonnalose lands a jab.
Wittman slips a jab from Gonnalose.
Gonnalose throws a jab but it's blocked by Wittman.
Wittman dives in and grabs Gonnalose's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gonnalose pushes down on Wittman's head and hops out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonnalose lands a jab.
Gonnalose throws a hook but Wittman blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wittman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wittman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gonnalose.
Gonnalose misses with an uppercut. Wittman saw that one coming.
Gonnalose throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gonnalose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wittman moves away.
Wittman has a takedown stuffed.
Wittman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gonnalose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wittman was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonnalose.
Gonnalose fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wittman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gonnalose throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gonnalose scores with a sloppy right hand. Wittman should have avoided that one.
Wittman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gonnalose stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonnalose misses with a series of wild punches.
Wittman moves out of range as Gonnalose strikes.
Wittman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonnalose.
Gonnalose misses with a wild body shot.
Gonnalose throws a right hand that Wittman ducks under and follows up with a left that Wittman also avoids with ease.
Gonnalose stuffs the takedown attempt from Wittman. Wittman gets slowly back to his feet.
Gonnalose stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gonnalose wants it to stay on the feet.
Gonnalose throws a series of punches but Wittman avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wittman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonnalose.
Nice sprawl there from Gonnalose as Wittman shoots in.
Gonnalose throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wittman 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ur Gonnalose really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gonnalose looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gonnalose misses with the combination.
Gonnalose scores with a sloppy right hand. Wittman should have avoided that one.
Wittman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wittman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gonnalose's waist but Gonnalose gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wittman off to one side.
Wittman shoots in looking for a takedown. Gonnalose tries to sprawl out of it but Wittman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gonnalose manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Wittman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonnalose missing with a left hand there. Wittman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonnalose misses with the combination.
Wittman slips a jab and a cross from Gonnalose.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nice takedown defense from Gonnalose. No joy for Wittman on that attempt.
Nice body punch from Gonnalose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wittman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gonnalose scores with a punch to the head.
Wittman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gonnalose lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wittman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wittman trying to control from half guard but Gonnalose is working away.
Gonnalose preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wittman wants to take a breather but Gonnalose is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonnalose has one foot on Wittman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wittman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gonnalose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Gonnalose.
Wittman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gonnalose thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wittman slips a straight right by Gonnalose.
Gonnalose swings for the body but Wittman moves out of range.
Gonnalose throws a series of punches but Wittman avoids them all with ease.
Wittman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wittman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gonnalose defends it nicely.
Wittman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wittman shoots for a double leg takedown but Gonnalose sprawls well. He's pushed Wittman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gonnalose throws an overhand right that lands on Wittman's shoulder, as Wittman tries to avoid the shot.
Gonnalose throws a body punch but Wittman moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wittman is defended easily by Gonnalose.
Ur Gonnalose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wittman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gonnalose as he avoids it easily.
Wittman avoids the body shot from Gonnalose.
Good exchange - Gonnalose coming out on top.
Gonnalose throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gonnalose will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wittman moves away from the strike by Gonnalose.
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.
Wittman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gonnalose is trying to stand up here but Wittman is controlling him well.
Gonnalose is defending against the submission attempts here by Wittman.
Gonnalose is looking to escape.
Wittman is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Gonnalose is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Wittman!
Marcus Wittman retains his bantamweight title!
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