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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmond Garza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edmond Garza is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Jones! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edmond Garza! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Garza, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Garza against the cage but Garza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Jones gets a clinch. Garza goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garza just stands there and leans against the cage. Jones working hard to break the clinch. Garza stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garza.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garza keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Garza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away. Jones tries to pull guard but Garza won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones tries for a takedown but Garza manages to get underhooks.
Garza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Garza's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye. A slapping leg kick lands for Garza.
Jones checks a leg kick. Garza just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries to clinch up but Garza circles away and keeps his distance. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Garza. Garza moves into range and connects with a jab. Garza tries to clinch up and Jones counters by clinching up. Garza avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Garza walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Garza looks to clinch and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Garza gets in close and instigates a clinch. Jones scores with a hook to the body. Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Garza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Jones looks for a takedown but Garza sprawls well. Jones fails with a takedown attempt. Garza connects with a body shot. Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garza as he jumps to the side. Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garza. Edmond Garza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garza, pushing him back against the cage. Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Garza shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Jones is breathing heavily. Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Garza instigates a clinch. Garza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garza lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Garza scores with a jab to the jaw. Garza darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage. Garza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks. Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Garza won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones looking for a takedown. Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garza is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Garza has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Garza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garza. Garza clinches with his opponent.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Jones tries to break free but Garza pushes him back against the cage. Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Garza. Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garza.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garza pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmond Garza dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Garza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Jones takes one to the chin there. Jones shoots in for a takedown but Garza shows good takedown defense. Garza is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Garza bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head. Garza instigates a clinch. Garza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Garza connects with a single shot there. Garza forces Jones back against the cage and clinches. Garza has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position. Garza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him. Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Garza is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alex Jones. Garza throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Jab, jab by Garza - just one landing. Garza clinches up against the cage. Jones tries to pull guard but Garza holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Garza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garza forces Jones back against the cage and clinches. Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Garza gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Garza has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Garza avoids the damage to the body. Garza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garza, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones closes the distance and pushes Garza back into the cage. Garza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jones rushes Garza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Jones is trying to break the clinch but Garza is controlling him. Garza jumps guard but Jones stands there with Garza around his waist. Garza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Garza is controlling the position. Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garza smiles and moves away.
Alex Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Garza looks to clinch and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Garza sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garza. Garza obviously looking to wear him down.
Garza connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Garza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Garza moves to clinch but Jones breaks away and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Garza backwards. Garza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Jones circles away from the clinch attempt and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Jones jumps guard but Garza stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garza just stands there and leans against the cage. Jones tries to pull guard but Garza won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmond Garza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garza tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garza to the ground. Garza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Garza closes the distance looking to clinch and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Garza wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Jones is working for takedown but Garza is calmly controlling the position for now. Jones is trying to push Garza away but Garza has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Jones tries to pull guard but Garza holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him. Garza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Garza jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Garza is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea. Garza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alex Jones. Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garza swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat. Garza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Garza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Garza closes the distance but Jones moves to the side and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Garza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Garza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Garza backing up. Garza nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes. Garza throws a nice inside leg kick. Garza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones circles away from the clinch attempt and Jones counters with a right hand to the body. Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garza as he avoids it easily. Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Garza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Garza closes the distance looking to clinch and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones. A body shot lands from Jones.
Jones has Garza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Garza blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones has Garza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Garza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Garza breaks from the clinch.
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones is looking to control Garza's arms but Garza gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage. Garza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Garza is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones. Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garza smiles and moves away.
Garza gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Alex Jones showed his dominance in that final round. I think Garza 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edmond Garza!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Tentotlon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gilbert Hernandez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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203 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gilbert Hernandez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Tentotlon! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hernandez throws a series of punches but Tentotlon moves out of range. Hernandez dodges the punch combination from Tentotlon.
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Hernandez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Hernandez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tentotlon defending well though. Hernandez content to control rather than advance. Hernandez tries to stand and escape but Tentotlon is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gilbert Hernandez. Hernandez is looking to take this fight into the clinch. No luck with that takedown attempt from Hernandez. Tentotlon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tentotlon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tentotlon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hernandez on the side of the head. Hernandez tries to land a body kick and Tentotlon counters with a left and a right that stings Hernandez. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hernandez. Tentotlon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Nice body kick from Tentotlon.
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. Hernandez clinches up against the cage. Hernandez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tentotlon walks away with a smile on his face. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him. A slapping leg kick lands for Tentotlon.
Tentotlon throws a head kick that misses. Hernandez throws a right hand that misses
and Tentotlon counters with a head kick. That will keep Hernandez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Tentotlon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Jake Tentotlon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tentotlon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tentotlon scores with a head kick. Hernandez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Hernandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tentotlon but Tentotlon pushes him off and we're back to square one. Tentotlon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hernandez. Hernandez misses with a head kick.
Hernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jake Tentotlon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hernandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hernandez scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tentotlon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hernandez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tentotlon because Hernandez loaded up on that one. Tentotlon avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hernandez.
Hernandez controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Tentotlon is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hernandez controlling from mount. Hernandez wants to control the pace but Tentotlon is squirming around nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Hernandez dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tentotlon cracks Hernandez with a right hand to the side of the head. Hernandez tries to clinch but Tentotlon moves out of range. Hernandez has a takedown stuffed. Hernandez has closed the distance and engaged Tentotlon in a clinch.
Hernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A punch combination from Tentotlon misses. Hernandez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Tentotlon holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hernandez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hernandez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hernandez unloads with some shots from mount but Tentotlon bucks and avoids them well.
Hernandez pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hernandez throwing strikes here but Tentotlon is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tentotlon is squirming around, avoiding Hernandez's attempts to control the action. Hernandez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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. Hernandez misses with a head shot. Hernandez controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Tentotlon blocking the ground and pound. Hernandez controlling from mount. Hernandez thowing shots but they're missing.
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. Hernandez controlling the pace for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gilbert Hernandez just wasn't active enough. Hernandez looks for a takedown but Tentotlon sprawls well. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tentotlon scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Tentotlon throws a poor cross that misses
and Hernandez counters with a takedown into side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Hernandez dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hernandez misses with a leg kick. Tentotlon throws a nice head kick!
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Tentotlon slips the punch. Tentotlon misses with a wild combination.
Nice body kick there by Tentotlon. Hernandez with a poor takedown and Tentotlon counters with a big head kick but Hernandez shrugs it off. Hernandez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Tentotlon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hernandez. Tentotlon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hernandez thows a huge punch but Tentotlon dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hernandez passes to full mount! Hernandez controlling his opponent. Hernandez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Jake Tentotlon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Hernandez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hernandez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hernandez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Hernandez thowing shots but they're missing. Tentotlon blocking the ground and pound.
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. Tentotlon tries to lock up and control but Hernandez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Hernandez controlling from the full mount. Hernandez punching from mount but Tentotlon doing a good job of avoiding damage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hernandez trying to control but Tentotlon is having none of it. Gilbert Hernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hernandez looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Gilbert Hernandez showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hernandez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilbert Hernandez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Omigawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Pounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pounder has chosen Supernatural Ass Pounder as his entrance music. Jim Pounder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Omigawa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Pounder! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Omigawa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A head kick misses from Pounder. Omigawa throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Pounder tries to move into range but Omigawa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Pounder misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Pounder. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A head kick misses from Pounder. A head kick misses from Pounder. Pounder throws a head kick but Omigawa moves out of range.
Pounder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Omigawa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pounder. Pounder wants to slow Omigawa down by chopping away at his legs. Pounder throws a head kick but Omigawa moves out of range.
Pounder throws a sloppy head kick and Omigawa moves out of range easily. Omigawa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pounder on the side of the head. Pounder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Omigawa can pounce on him.
Omigawa avoids the head kick by Pounder.
Pounder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pounder looks gassed! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pounder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Omigawa throws a quick inside leg kick. Omigawa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Pounder tries a head kick but it misses.
Omigawa works the jab nicely. A nice leg kick lands there from Omigawa. Omigawa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pounder. That did some damage! Pounder moves forwards but Omigawa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Omigawa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Good leg kick by Omigawa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Omigawa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pounder tries a head kick but it misses.
Pounder tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Pounder throws a body kick that misses. A head kick misses from Pounder. A head kick from Omigawa lands but Pounder takes it in his stride. Omigawa's corner calls for a 1-2. Omigawa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A chopping leg kick lands by Omigawa. A right-left combo lands from Omigawa. Omigawa throws a nice inside leg kick. A shot to the liver by Omigawa. Beautiful body shot. Omigawa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Pounder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Pounder misses with an attempted mid kick.
Omigawa lands with a kick to the temple. Pounder shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Pounder walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Both fighters circling a little - Omigawa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Pounder gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Omigawa blocks a head kick by Pounder.
A nice leg kick lands there from Omigawa. Pounder takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Omigawa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pounder on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Omigawa throws a front kick that sends Pounder stumbling back into the cage. Omigawa is looking to slow Pounder down with leg kicks. Pounder tries a low kick but Omigawa avoids it. A good leg kick by Omigawa. Pounder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Omigawa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pounder. Pounder circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Omigawa lands an overhand right. Omigawa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Omigawa throws a shot to the body.
Omigawa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Pounder throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good leg kick by Omigawa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pounder tries to work over Omigawa's front leg with a kick but Omigawa checks it. Omigawa lands a head kick. Pounder smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Pounder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Omigawa connects with an inside leg kick. Omigawa throws a shot to the body.
Pounder throws a half hearted mid kick. Omigawa scores with a leg kick.
Pounder takes one on the button. An inside leg kick lands from Omigawa. Omigawa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pounder tries a head kick but it misses.
Omigawa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Omigawa connects with a leg kick. Pounder looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Pounder needs to keep his hands up - Omigawa had a free shot at his head there. Pounder throws a head kick but Omigawa moves out of range.
Omigawa lands a jab to Pounder's midsection. Sloppy strikes from Omigawa. Those never looked like landing. Pounder throws a sloppy head kick and Omigawa moves out of range easily. Omigawa thumps Pounder with a low kick. Omigawa lands with a hook. Pounder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Pounder has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Omigawa. Omigawa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pounder. Pounder circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Pounder tries a head kick but it misses.
Pounder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Omigawa.
Pounder throws a head kick but Omigawa moves out of range.
Omigawa throws a nice looking combination but Pounder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Omigawa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Pounder throws a solid leg kick but Omigawa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pounder. A lazy left from Omigawa finds it's target. Omigawa connects with a crisp jab. A combination from Omigawa does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Omigawa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pounder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Pounder throws a sloppy head kick and Omigawa moves out of range easily. Pounder walks into a jab. Pounder misses with a low kick.
Omigawa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pounder. That did some damage! Omigawa lands a really nice looking cross but Pounder seems unphased.
Pounder goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Omigawa lands a leg kick that knocks Pounder off balance momentarily. A nice leg kick lands there from Omigawa. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Omigawa.
Omigawa cracks Pounder with a right hand to the side of the head. A head kick misses from Pounder. The fighters circle momentarily. Omigawa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Jab from Omigawa. Omigawa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Pounder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Omigawa scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Omigawa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Pounder looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Omigawa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Pounder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Omigawa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Omigawa 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.
Pounder takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pounder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A chopping leg kick lands by Omigawa. Omigawa blocks the body kick.
Pounder throws a body kick that misses. Pounder tries to move into range but Omigawa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Omigawa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Omigawa lands with a good body shot. Omigawa blocks a head kick by Pounder.
Omigawa scores with a leg kick.
Pounder misses with a body kick. Pounder misses with a low kick. Omigawa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pounder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Pounder looks for the body kick but Omigawa saw that one coming. Omigawa scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pounder throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Omigawa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pounder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Omigawa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Pounder throws a sloppy head kick and Omigawa moves out of range easily. Omigawa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Good leg kick by Omigawa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Omigawa.
Omigawa avoids the head kick by Pounder.
That's one minute gone in the round. Omigawa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Nice cross by Omigawa. Omigawa connects with a looping right hand.
Omigawa lands a jab. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pounder. Pounder on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Pounder misses with a head kick.
Omigawa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pounder has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Pounder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Omigawa. Pounder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pounder throws a sloppy head kick and Omigawa moves out of range easily. A jab lands there for Omigawa. Omigawa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Omigawa dips to his left and cracks Pounder with an uppercut! Nice jab there from Omigawa. Omigawa throws a low kick but Pounder avoids it. Omigawa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Pounder walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Omigawa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Pounder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Omigawa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Omigawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Omigawa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Omigawa scores with the left hand. Pounder knows he should have avoided that one. A jab lands there for Omigawa. A head kick misses from Pounder. Pounder throws a head kick that misses. Pounder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Omigawa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Omigawa.
Pounder finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pounder swings away with a leg kick that misses. Crunch! Omigawa slams his shin into Pounder's torso. Omigawa lands a head kick!
Pounder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Omigawa. Omigawa obviously looking to wear him down.
Omigawa is looking to slow Pounder down with leg kicks. Omigawa avoids the head kick by Pounder.
Omigawa clobbers Pounder with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Pounder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pounder takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick misses from Pounder. Omigawa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pounder.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pounder looks for the body kick but Omigawa saw that one coming. Omigawa lands a really nice looking cross but Pounder seems unphased.
Omigawa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! A head kick misses from Pounder. Pounder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Omigawa. Omigawa blocks the body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Omigawa there. Pounder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Omigawa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Pounder on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Omigawa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pounder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Omigawa avoids the head kick by Pounder.
Omigawa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pounder. Pounder takes a kick to the side of the head. Pounder throws a head kick but Omigawa moves out of range.
Omigawa feints and then cracks Pounder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pounder down. Omigawa throws a leg kick which misses Pounder's front leg but catches the back leg as Pounder tries to avoid it. Pounder has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Omigawa. Pounder tries a head kick but it misses.
Pounder misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pounder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Omigawa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Pounder throws the kick towards the body but Omigawa avoids it. Omigawa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Omigawa blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Omigawa. An inside leg kick from Pounder misses. Omigawa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pounder. Pounder looks for the body kick but Omigawa saw that one coming. Omigawa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Omigawa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Omigawa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pounder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Omigawa to score with a decent uppercut. Pounder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Pounder takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pounder throws a sloppy head kick and Omigawa moves out of range easily. A solid leg kick lands there for Omigawa.
Pounder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Omigawa. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pounder. Omigawa blocks a low kick nicely. Pounder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pounder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Pounder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Omigawa dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Omigawa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pounder's head. Pounder slips a jab from Omigawa. Pounder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left and a right from Omigawa both land. Nice combination. Omigawa avoids the head kick by Pounder.
Omigawa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Omigawa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Pounder walks into a stiff left hand from Omigawa. Pounder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Omigawa. Pounder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Omigawa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pounder's head. Omigawa moves out of range of the body kick. Omigawa lands with a nice combination. Pounder backs away looking to recover. Pounder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Omigawa. Omigawa obviously looking to wear him down.
Omigawa scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Omigawa blocks a head kick by Pounder.
Pounder has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Omigawa. A thudding body kick lands there by Omigawa!
Pounder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Omigawa feints and then cracks Pounder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pounder down. Pounder tries a head kick but it misses.
Pounder tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pounder steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Omigawa. That one must have hurt. Omigawa cracks Pounder with a good jab. Pounder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Omigawa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pounder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pounder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ken Omigawa is winning the standup battle so far. Omigawa cracks Pounder with a good jab. Omigawa throws a nice inside leg kick. Pounder throws a head kick that misses. Omigawa throws a one two combo.
Pounder is looking to score with low kicks. Omigawa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Omigawa cracks Pounder with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Pounder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Omigawa misses with a double jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pounder. Omigawa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pounder's sensitive parts. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Omigawa. Pounder shrugs it off though. A slapping leg kick lands for Omigawa.
Pounder looks for the body kick but Omigawa saw that one coming. Omigawa's corner calls for a 1-2. Omigawa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Pounder throws a low kick but it's checked well by Omigawa.
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. Omigawa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Omigawa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Pounder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Omigawa scores with a nice body kick.
Pounder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Pounder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pounder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Omigawa checks a low kick from Pounder. Omigawa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pounder's calf. Omigawa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Pounder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Omigawa digs a good hook to Pounder's body.
Pounder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Pounder throws a head kick but Omigawa moves out of range.
Omigawa jabs Pounder right on the nose. Pounder blinks but takes it well. Pounder tries a head kick but it misses.
Pounder misses with an attempted mid kick.
Omigawa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Omigawa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pounder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Pounder throws a head kick but Omigawa moves out of range.
Omigawa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Omigawa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Pounder misses with a head kick.
Omigawa throws a quick inside leg kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Omigawa. Pounder moves forwards but Omigawa connects with a nice, crisp jab. Omigawa blocks the body kick.
Omigawa scores with a decent looking hook. Pounder walks into a jab. Omigawa cracks Pounder with a right hand to the side of the head. Pounder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Pounder throws a low kick but Omigawa avoids it. Omigawa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. That kick from Omigawa tenderised Pounder's leg. Pounder is trying to keep his angry face on. Omigawa works Pounder's body with a nice hook. Pounder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Omigawa. Omigawa obviously looking to wear him down.
Omigawa blocks a head kick by Pounder.
Omigawa throws a quick inside leg kick. Omigawa scoring well with a low kick there.
Pounder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Omigawa can pounce on him.
Pounder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Omigawa looks to land a body kick but Pounder moved away. Jim Pounder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pounder is looking to land body kicks. Pounder has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Pounder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Omigawa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Omigawa, right into the meat.
Omigawa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Pounder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pounder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Omigawa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Omigawa throws a leg kick which misses Pounder's front leg but catches the back leg as Pounder tries to avoid it. Pounder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Omigawa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Omigawa scores with a shot to the body.
Omigawa throws a leg kick which misses Pounder's front leg but catches the back leg as Pounder tries to avoid it. Pounder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pounder misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Omigawa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pounder lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Omigawa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Omigawa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Omigawa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pounder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ken Omigawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Pounder on the wrong end of a nice jab. Pounder takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that's the end of the fight! Ken Omigawa showed his dominance in that final round. Well Omigawa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Omigawa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Rickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Jackson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Rickson! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Rickson counter with a right hand. Rickson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rickson off to one side. Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Rickson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rickson. Jackson lands a shoulder strike. Rickson jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Rickson around his waist. Rickson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rickson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage. Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Rickson has double underhooks. Rickson breaks the clinch.
Rickson ducks under a wild hook from Jackson. Jackson misses with a straight right. Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Rickson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Well, if Rickson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rickson is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round. Still in half guard, Rickson seems content to control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jeff Rickson. Rickson shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well. Chris Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Rickson. Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Rickson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Rickson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Rickson tries to stand and escape but Jackson actually recovers to full guard. Jackson keeping moving, preventing Rickson from controlling successfully. Rickson wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Jackson's closed guard. He's half up but Jackson has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Jackson pivots and extends the arm, Rickson falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Jackson! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Jackson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Badr Ramsay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramsay's entrance music is Protect Ya Neck by Wu Tang Clan. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Badr Ramsay! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Allen Jones! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Ramsay lands with a slapping head kick. Ramsay throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a leg kick. Ramsay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut. Ramsay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand. Ramsay checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Ramsay's shoulder, as Ramsay tries to avoid the shot. Badr Ramsay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jones throws the kick towards the body but Ramsay avoids it. Ramsay throws a lazy head kick and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick. The crowd cheers as Ramsay lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though. Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ramsay throws a right hand that misses
and Jones makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ramsay really felt that one! Ramsay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with an inside leg kick. Ramsay throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a straight right hand. Ramsay misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand. Ramsay misses with a right hand and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ramsay misses with a left hand and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Ramsay tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ramsay avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones. Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses. Ramsay is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ramsay has his back to the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round. With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses. Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Ramsay leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Ramsay blocks the elbow strike.
Ramsay takes an elbow to the temple. Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Jones has Ramsay pressed against the cage.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Badr Ramsay has been cut. Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses. Jones misses with an elbow over the top. Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones just leaning against Ramsay, taking a breather. Jones misses with an elbow over the top. Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Ramsay.
Jones is pushing Ramsay up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Ramsay tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ramsay avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones. Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones has Ramsay pushed against the cage. Jones misses with an elbow over the top. Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Ramsay leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
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. Ramsay blocks the elbow strike.
Ramsay blocks the elbow strike.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top. Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Ramsay leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones. Ramsay avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Ramsay blocks the elbow strike.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top. Jones lands an elbow inside that Ramsay shrugs off. Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones avoiding damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones. Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top. Ramsay dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Ramsay will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allen Jones dominated that round. The cut man is working on Badr Ramsay's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ramsay misses with a left hand enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab. Ramsay throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Jones stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Ramsay follows into mount!
Jones is rocked!
It looks like Allen Jones has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ramsay content just to control the position here. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ramsay controlling the pace for now. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Badr Ramsay. Jones scores with a hook.
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. Ramsay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Ramsay misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jones wants to clinch up but Ramsay keeps it at a distance. Ramsay throws a lazy head kick and Jones counters with an outside leg kick.
Ramsay misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a leg kick. Ramsay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ramsay's brow. Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A bit of stalling here from Ramsay.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Ramsay shrugs off. Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ramsay taking a breather. Ramsay blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Ramsay blocks an elbow strike. Ramsay blocks an elbow strike. Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Jones avoiding damage.
Ramsay avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones. Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses. Ramsay stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones. Ramsay blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Ramsay avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ramsay blocks an elbow strike. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses. Ramsay just leaning against Jones, taking a breather. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Badr Ramsay dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ramsay throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a big head kick but Ramsay shrugs it off. Ramsay misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ramsay swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a body kick that stops Ramsay in his tracks momentarily. Ramsay misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Ramsay was not able to check. Ramsay moves into range and connects with a jab. Ramsay throws a sloppy head kick and Jones counters with an inside leg kick. Ramsay misses with a left hand and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Ramsay misses with a right hand and Jones counters with a low kick, right behind Ramsay 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ramsay takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Ramsay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a slapping leg kick. Badr Ramsay is winning the standup battle so far. Ramsay swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Ramsay blocks the elbow strike.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses. Ramsay takes an elbow to the temple. Ramsay blocks an elbow strike. With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses. Ramsay avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses. Ramsay avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones. Ramsay wants to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ramsay's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ramsay tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones stalling against the cage.
Ramsay blocks an elbow strike. Ramsay dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Ramsay blocks the elbow strike.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top. Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses. Ramsay avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones. Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Ramsay blocks the elbow strike.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Ramsay trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Ramsay is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Ramsay into the cage. Nice elbow from Jones. Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Ramsay leaning against his opponent.
Ramsay avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones. Ramsay blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ramsay being controlled against the cage. Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones looking to stall.
Ramsay dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Ramsay avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones. A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ramsay's brow. Ramsay avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses. Jones misses with an elbow over the top. Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Ramsay is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Jones lands an elbow that stopped Ramsay in his tracks for a moment. Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Ramsay looking to stall.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones taking a breather. Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight! Allen Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allen Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jet Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snowman Nosnom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jet Pearson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snowman Nosnom! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pearson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Pearson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nosnom moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Nosnom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Pearson avoids the head kick by Nosnom.
Pearson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nosnom back to the cage. Pearson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Nosnom throws a head kick that misses. Pearson lands with a hook. Nosnom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Pearson with a hook. Nosnom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Pearson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Donk. Pearson catches Nosnom right on the button with a cross. Pearson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Nosnom misses with a low kick as Pearson jumps back. Nosnom walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Pearson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nosnom back to the cage. Pearson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Nosnom throws a series of punches but Pearson moves out of range. Nosnom throws a head kick but Pearson moves out of range.
Pearson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Nosnom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nosnom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pearson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pearson duly obliges. Pearson closes the distance and lands a one-two. Pearson cracks Nosnom with an open hand slap. Nosnom walks into a stiff left hand from Pearson. Pearson lands a slapping body shot.
Nosnom throws a low kick but Pearson moves out of range easily. Pearson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. A punch lands to the side of Nosnom 's head but he takes it in his stride. Nosnom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pearson blocks a head kick by Nosnom.
Pearson avoids a kick to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pearson!
Pearson connects with a body shot that sends Nosnom's belly button to the back. Pearson connects with a body shot. Nosnom has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Pearson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Jab from Pearson. Nosnom misses with a head kick.
Pearson lands with a shot to the body. Pearson avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Pearson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Pearson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Danga de danga de dang - Pearson scores with a four punch combination! Pearson lands a really nice looking cross but Nosnom seems unphased.
Pearson connects with a body shot. Pearson scores with a three punch combo!
Nosnom throws a sloppy head kick and Pearson moves out of range easily. Nosnom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Pearson clobbers Nosnom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Good shot there by Pearson. Pearson lands a right hook to the body.
Nosnom throws a chopping leg kick but Pearson manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Nosnom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nosnom looks gassed! Pearson works Nosnom's body with a nice hook. Pearson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pearson scores with a jab. Nosnom acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Pearson punishes Nosnom's body with a nice straight punch. A left and a right from Pearson both land. Nice combination. Nosnom throws the kick towards the body but Pearson avoids it. Nosnom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Pearson lands with a nice combination. Nosnom backs away looking to recover. Pearson connects with a body shot that sends Nosnom's belly button to the back. Pearson lands the left hand. Pearson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nosnom throws out the jab. Pearson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. A right-left combo lands from Pearson. Pearson lands with a nice body punch. Pearson connects with a single shot there. Pearson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Pearson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Nosnom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Pearson avoids the head kick by Nosnom.
Pearson works Nosnom's body with a nice hook. A right-left combo lands from Pearson. Pearson lands a jab to Nosnom's midsection. Pearson is working the combinations to good effect here. Nosnom throws a head kick that misses. Nosnom misses with a wild body shot. Pearson lands with a good body shot. Nosnom moves forwards but Pearson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A right-left combo lands from Pearson. Pearson scores with a nice head shot. Nosnom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A left lands for Pearson. Nice cross by Pearson. A head kick misses from Nosnom. A shot to the liver by Pearson. Beautiful body shot. Pearson connects with a body shot. Nice shot lands for Pearson. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Pearson throws a combination. Nosnom tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Pearson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Nosnom throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Pearson lands a slapping body shot.
Nosnom misses with a series of wild punches.
Nosnom throws a head kick but Pearson moves out of range.
Nosnom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Pearson cracks Nosnom with a right hand to the side of the head. Pearson scores with a jab to the jaw. Pearson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Pearson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pearson lands with an overhand left. Nosnom throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Pearson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nosnom doesn't seem bothered though. Nosnom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pearson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Donk. Pearson catches Nosnom right on the button with a cross. Pearson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Pearson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Jab from Pearson. Pearson connects with a body shot. Nosnom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Pearson blocks a head kick by Nosnom.
Pearson thuds his right hand into Nosnom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Pearson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Pearson scores with a jab to the jaw. Nosnom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Nosnom throws a series of punches but Pearson moves out of range. Pearson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nosnom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Nosnom throws a chopping leg kick but Pearson manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Left hook, right uppercut from Pearson. Nosnom throws a leg kick but Pearson sees it coming and checks it nicely. Pearson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Nosnom drops Pearson with a right and a left! Nosnom comes rushing in but Pearson regains his composure and manages to keep Nosnom in guard.
It looks like Jet Pearson has been cut. Nosnom gets to his feet. Pearson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jet Pearson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jet Pearson's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nosnom takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Nosnom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Pearson digs a good hook to Nosnom's body.
Nosnom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Pearson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pearson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Pearson with a body punch. A glancing blow. A leg kick checked by Pearson. Nosnom's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pearson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nosnom scrambles back to his feet. Pearson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nosnom moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Pearson lands a jab to Nosnom's midsection. Nosnom walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pearson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Snowman Nosnom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Pearson looks to land a combination. Nosnom sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Nosnom misses with a head kick.
Nosnom is looking to chop away at Pearson's legs. Nosnom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nosnom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Pearson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nosnom doesn't seem phased though. Pearson stalks Nosnom and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nosnom's face. Nosnom staggers backwards, shaken. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nosnom needs to keep his hands up - Pearson had a free shot at his head there. Pearson blocks a head kick by Nosnom.
Pearson with a body punch. A glancing blow. Pearson blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pearson cracks Nosnom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Pearson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Nosnom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nosnom takes one to the side of the head.
Pearson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pearson connects with a body shot that sends Nosnom's belly button to the back. Pearson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Pearson blocks a head kick by Nosnom.
A cross from Pearson lands. Nosnom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Pearson cracks Nosnom with an open hand slap. Nosnom throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Nosnom has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Nosnom throws a leg kick but Pearson moved away. Pearson scores with a one two! Nosnom had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Pearson scores with a one two! Nosnom had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Nosnom throws a head kick but Pearson moves out of range.
Nosnom throws a wild body kick that Pearson sees coming a mile off. Nosnom drops his hands momentarily and Pearson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. A decent looking cross lands there for Pearson. Nosnom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pearson. Nosnom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nosnom fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Pearson. Pearson tests Nosnom's chin there with a solid looking shot. Nosnom throws a leg kick that misses. A jab from Pearson does it's job there. Pearson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Pearson scores with a nice strike. Pearson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Nosnom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pearson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nosnom on the side of the head. Pearson lands the left hand. Nosnom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Pearson cracks a nice hook into Nosnom's ribs. Pearson checks a leg kick. Nosnom moves forwards but Pearson connects with a nice, crisp jab. Nosnom tried to score with a low kick but Pearson checks it. Pearson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nosnom throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick misses from Nosnom. Pearson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nosnom in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pearson cracks Nosnom with a right hand to the side of the head. Pearson scores with a nice strike. Pearson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Pearson cracks a nice hook into Nosnom's ribs. Nosnom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Pearson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jet Pearson is winning the standup battle so far. Nosnom tries a head kick but it misses.
Pearson punishes Nosnom's body with a nice straight punch. Pearson jabs Nosnom right on the nose. Nosnom blinks but takes it well. Pearson throws a combination. Nosnom tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Nosnom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pearson finds it's way round the side to connect with Nosnom's head. Nosnom throws a head kick but Pearson moves out of range.
Nosnom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good work by Pearson as he checks the leg kick. Pearson tests Nosnom's chin there with a solid looking shot. Nosnom throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pearson. Nosnom is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pearson. Nosnom misses with a head kick.
Pearson stuns Nosnom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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. Pearson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nosnom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Nosnom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nosnom throws a head kick that misses. Pearson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Pearson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Nosnom throws a series of punches but Pearson moves out of range. Good shot there by Pearson. Pearson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nosnom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A lazy left from Pearson finds it's target. Nosnom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Pearson lands with a shot to the body. Nosnom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A cross from Pearson lands. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pearson lands a head shot. Pearson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nosnom. Nosnom circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Good work by Pearson as he checks the leg kick. Pearson connects with a body shot. Nosnom swinging wildly here.
Pearson lands with a nice body punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Pearson dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jet Pearson's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pearson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nosnom misses with a straight right. Pearson lands a nice looking body shot.
Nosnom walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Nosnom misses with a looping right. Pearson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nosnom throws a sloppy head kick and Pearson moves out of range easily. Pearson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nosnom has time to react. Nosnom misses with a low kick. Nosnom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nosnom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Nosnom takes one on the button. Nosnom throws a right hand that Pearson ducks under and follows up with a left that Pearson also avoids with ease. Nosnom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pearson lands a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nosnom throws a sloppy head kick and Pearson moves out of range easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Pearson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Pearson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nosnom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Pearson scores with a hook to the body. Nosnom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Pearson tests Nosnom's chin there with a solid looking shot. Pearson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Some wild striking there from Nosnom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nosnom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pearson. Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Nosnom misses with a head kick.
Pearson lands a jab-cross combination. Pearson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Pearson with a hook. A jab lands there for Pearson. Pearson throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheers as Pearson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nosnom doesn't seem phased though. Pearson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nosnom at a distance.
Nosnom throws a sloppy head kick and Pearson moves out of range easily. Pearson jabs Nosnom to the body, keeping him at a distance. Pearson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pearson avoids the head kick by Nosnom.
Nosnom walks into a straight right hand from Pearson. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pearson!
Pearson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Pearson cracks a nice hook into Nosnom's ribs. A nice combination there by Pearson.
Pearson scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Pearson connects with a jab. Snowman Nosnom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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. Nosnom throws a head kick but Pearson moves out of range.
Pearson scores with the left hand. Nosnom knows he should have avoided that one. Pearson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nosnom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Pearson connects with a jab. Pearson blocks a jab. Pearson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Pearson avoids a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Pearson. Pearson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Nosnom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Pearson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Pearson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nosnom doesn't seem bothered though. Pearson digs a good body shot into Nosnom's ribs. Pearson lands a head shot. Pearson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nosnom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pearson. Pearson scores with a hook to the body. Nosnom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Pearson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pearson. Nosnom throws a chopping leg kick but Pearson manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Pearson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nosnom fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pearson is out of range. Pearson lands with a cross. Pearson scores with a three punch combo!
Pearson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nosnom eats them both and turns towards Pearson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Pearson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Nosnom throws a head kick that misses. A left and a right from Pearson both land. Nice combination. Pearson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Pearson lands with an uppercut that bounces Nosnom off the cage and back into rage. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nosnom.
Pearson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Pearson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Nosnom. Pearson throws a series of strikes that have Nosnom backpedaling.
Nosnom tries to score with a low kick but Pearson moves his leg out of the way. Pearson closes the distance and lands a one-two. Pearson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pearson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Pearson moves out of range of the leg kick from Nosnom. Pearson cracks Nosnom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Nosnom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nosnom throws a low kick but Pearson moves out of range easily. Nosnom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good shot there by Pearson. Nosnom tries a low kick but Pearson avoids it. Pearson scores with a sloppy right hand. Nosnom should have avoided that one. Nosnom takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pearson lands with a nice body punch. A punch lands to the side of Nosnom 's head but he takes it in his stride. Nosnom is looking to chop away at Pearson's legs. Nosnom takes one to the chin there. Pearson checks a low kick from Nosnom. Jab, jab by Pearson - just one landing. Nosnom thows a left - swing and a miss! Pearson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Nosnom walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Pearson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nosnom finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nosnom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pearson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pearson moves into range and connects with a jab. Jet Pearson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Pearson throws a good cross that connects.
Pearson lands with an overhand left.
And that's the end of the fight! Jet Pearson showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pearson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jet Pearson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Maine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Urquidez (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Maine! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Urquidez! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Urquidez moves out of range as Maine throws a body kick.
Urquidez tries to clinch up and Maine counters with an outside leg kick.
Christopher Maine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Urquidez throws a lazy head kick and Maine counters with an outside leg kick.
Maine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A solid leg kick lands there for Maine.
Urquidez throws a head kick that misses and Maine counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Maine throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Urquidez counters by clinching up. Maine is trying to break free. Maine is looking to break free of the clinch but Urquidez has double underhooks. A nice glancing elbow lands by Urquidez. Urquidez lands an elbow just above Maine 's eye.
It looks like Christopher Maine has been cut. Urquidez misses with an elbow strike.
Maine is trying to break the clinch but Urquidez has him pressed against the cage. Maine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round. Urquidez misses with an elbow strike.
Maine avoids a wild elbow strike from Urquidez. Urquidez throws an elbow that misses.
Maine blocks the elbow strike.
Maine breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Maine. Maine misses with a low kick.
Maine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. An inside leg kick from Maine misses. Urquidez moves to clinch but Maine breaks away and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Urquidez checks a leg kick. Maine misses with a leg kick and Urquidez counters with a solid body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maine throws a leg kick and Urquidez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Urquidez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urquidez gets a clinch. Maine breaks from the clinch.
Maine throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Urquidez throws a head kick that misses and Maine counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Urquidez darts in trying to clinch and Maine counters with a leg kick. Maine blocks a head kick by Urquidez.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maine lands a high kick!
Maine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Urquidez checks a leg kick nicely. Maine thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Urquidez if he has to take too many more of those.
A low kick from Maine misses and Urquidez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Urquidez. Maine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Urquidez lands a damaging elbow. Maine is looking to break free of the clinch but Urquidez has double underhooks. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Urquidez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maine's brow. Urquidez throws an elbow that misses.
Maine avoids the elbow strike from Urquidez, against the cage.
Maine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Urquidez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maine's brow. Maine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Urquidez throws an elbow that misses.
Maine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maine throws a head kick but Urquidez moves out of range.
Maine throws a leg kick and Urquidez counters with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maine throws a leg kick that is checked and Urquidez counters with a head kick. Urquidez checks the leg kick. Maine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Urquidez tries to clinch up. Urquidez tries to clinch but fails miserably and Maine makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. A low kick from Maine misses and Urquidez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Urquidez. Maine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Urquidez looks to throw an elbow but misses. Maine wants to break free but Urquidez has control.
Maine is trying to force a seperation but Urquidez has the dominant position. Maine manages to break the clinch.
Maine avoids the head kick by Urquidez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Devin Urquidez will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Christopher Maine'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.
Urquidez tries to close the distance and clinch but Maine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Urquidez tries a head kick but it misses.
Urquidez has Maine up against the cage in a clinch.
Urquidez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maine blocks an elbow strike. Urquidez throws an elbow but it misses.
Maine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. An inside leg kick lands from Maine. Urquidez closes the distance but Maine moves to the side and Maine counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maine blocks a head kick by Urquidez.
Urquidez closes the distance but Maine moves to the side and Maine counters with a nice low kick that buckles Urquidez's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Urquidez closes the distance looking to clinch and Maine makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Urquidez is looking to clinch but Maine is avoiding it.
Urquidez tries to clinch and Maine makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maine.
Maine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Maine misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Urquidez tries to clinch but fails miserably and Maine counters with a nice low kick that buckles Urquidez's knee momentarily. Some bone on bone action there as Urquidez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Urquidez tries to clinch but fails miserably and Maine counters with an outside leg kick.
Maine wants to land a leg kick but Urquidez is out of range. Maine misses with a low kick.
Urquidez tries to clinch but Maine moves away and Maine counters with a thumping low kick. A slapping body kick lands there for Maine. Urquidez wants to clinch and Maine counters with a solid body kick. Devin Urquidez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Urquidez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maine. Maine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Urquidez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Maine misses with a leg kick and Urquidez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Maine throws a body kick the misses and Urquidez counters by moving into the clinch. Maine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Urquidez has him pressed against the cage. Urquidez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maine's defenses. Maine is trying to break the clinch but Urquidez is controlling him. Urquidez keeps control of Maine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Maine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Urquidez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Maine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Maine misses with a leg kick and Urquidez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Urquidez. Maine avoids the elbow strike from Urquidez, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Maine's face as he tries to break the clinch. Maine breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maine thows a leg kick but Urquidez checks it and Urquidez counters with an outside leg kick.
Urquidez closes the distance and clinches. Maine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Maine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maine throws a sloppy head kick and Urquidez counters with a nice body kick. A low kick from Maine is predictable there and Urquidez counters by clinching up. Maine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Urquidez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Urquidez misses with an elbow strike.
Urquidez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maine. Maine manages to break the clinch.
Urquidez is looking to clinch but Maine is avoiding it.
Maine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Urquidez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A low kick from Maine is predictable there and Urquidez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Christopher Maine will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Christopher Maine'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. And we move into the final round!
Urquidez looks to clinch and Maine counters with a nice low kick that buckles Urquidez's knee momentarily. Maine throws a leg kick and Urquidez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Urquidez. Maine blocks the elbow strike.
Urquidez lands a damaging elbow. Maine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maine avoids the elbow strike from Urquidez, against the cage.
Maine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Urquidez tries to clinch but Maine moves away and Maine finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Urquidez tries to clinch but Maine moves away and Maine counters with a big head kick but Urquidez shrugs it off. Maine throws a head kick that misses. Urquidez rushes Maine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Urquidez lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Maine blocks an elbow strike. Urquidez lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Maine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Some bone on bone action there as Urquidez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maine looks to land a body kick but Urquidez moved away. Maine throws a leg kick and Urquidez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Urquidez. Maine avoids the elbow strike from Urquidez, against the cage.
Maine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Maine misses and Urquidez counters with a big head kick but Maine shrugs it off. Maine connects with a solid leg kick. Christopher Maine is winning the standup battle so far. Maine scores with a leg kick.
Maine throws a leg kick and Urquidez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Urquidez keeps control of Maine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Urquidez pushes off an throws an elbow but Maine leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. A nice glancing elbow lands by Urquidez. Urquidez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Urquidez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maine's defenses. Urquidez missing with knees to the body.
Maine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Urquidez darts in trying to clinch and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. An inside leg kick from Maine misses. Maine throws a head kick that misses and Urquidez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Maine is lucky that one didn't land flush. A low kick from Maine misses and Urquidez moves into the clinch. Maine is trying to force a seperation but Urquidez has the dominant position. Maine manages to break the clinch.
Urquidez darts in trying to clinch and Maine counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maine gets off balance looking for a body kick and Urquidez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Maine is lucky that one didn't land flush. Maine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Maine thows a leg kick but Urquidez checks it and Urquidez counters with a big head kick but Maine shrugs it off. Maine thows a leg kick but Urquidez checks it and Urquidez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Urquidez. Maine blocks an elbow strike. Urquidez misses with an elbow strike.
Maine tries to circle away but Urquidez has him pinned against the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Urquidez throws an elbow but misses. Maine blocks the elbow strike.
Urquidez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Maine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Urquidez tries to close the distance and clinch but Maine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Urquidez looks to clinch and Maine counters with a leg kick. Maine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Maine connects with a high kick. Maine throws a leg kick that is checked and Urquidez counters with a big head kick but Maine shrugs it off. Maine throws a leg kick and Urquidez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Urquidez. Urquidez throws an elbow that misses.
Urquidez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Christopher Maine's cut is getting worse. Urquidez lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Maine breaks from the clinch.
Maine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Maine looks to throw a body kick and Urquidez counters with a body kick. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Maine looks to throw a body kick and Urquidez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Devin Urquidez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Urquidez 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Urquidez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Mickles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Killsbrough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler Killsbrough is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Mickles! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Killsbrough! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Killsbrough falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mickles counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Tyler Killsbrough has been cut. Killsbrough throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mickles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Killsbrough dodges the punch combination from Mickles.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mickles throws a left and a right that both miss
and Killsbrough counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Mickles swings widly with a right hand
and Killsbrough counters with a three punch combo that has Mickles backing up. Mickles nods at Killsbrough to acknowledge the strikes. Killsbrough throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Killsbrough throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mickles moves out of range as Killsbrough strikes. Killsbrough circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killsbrough misses with an uppercut
and Mickles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Mickles throws an off balance right hand
and Killsbrough counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Killsbrough misses with a hook
enabling Mickles to counter with a crisp jab. Killsbrough swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Mickles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Killsbrough throws a head kick but Mickles moves out of range.
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. Mickles misses the body punch and Killsbrough counters with a left to the body. Mickles slips under a jab. Mickles misses with a hook
and Killsbrough counters with a big head kick but Mickles shrugs it off. Mickles swings widly with a right hand
and Killsbrough counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chris Mickles will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Tyler Killsbrough's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mickles misses with an uppercut
and Killsbrough counters with a nice uppercut. Mickles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Killsbrough counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mickles's knee momentarily. Killsbrough misses with a double jab
and Mickles counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Killsbrough throws a lazy uppercut
and Mickles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Killsbrough with a hook. Mickles misses with a right hand and Killsbrough counters with a one-two to the body. Mickles walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mickles throws a right hand that misses
and Mickles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Killsbrough lands a jab to the head.
Killsbrough lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mickles avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mickles misses with an uppercut
enabling Killsbrough to counter with a crisp jab. Mickles misses with an uppercut
and Killsbrough counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Mickles slips under a jab from Killsbrough. Killsbrough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mickles was well out of range. Poor timing from Killsbrough.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters circle momentarily. Killsbrough darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Chris Mickles has been cut. Killsbrough throws a lazy uppercut
and Mickles counters with a lovely straight right hand! Killsbrough lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Killsbrough showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's 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!
Mickles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Killsbrough counters with a series of strikes. Mickles will be more careful next time no doubt. Killsbrough misses the jab. Mickles gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Killsbrough scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mickles throws a poor cross that misses
letting Killsbrough counter with a right hand. Killsbrough digs a good body shot into Mickles's ribs. Mickles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Killsbrough connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Mickles is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Killsbrough looks to land a combination but Mickles avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Killsbrough throws an overhand right that lands on Mickles's shoulder, as Mickles tries to avoid the shot. Tyler Killsbrough seems to be getting the better of the standup. Killsbrough misses with a hook to the body
and Mickles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Killsbrough lands a jab-cross combination. Killsbrough looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Killsbrough throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mickles to counter with a crisp jab. Mickles misses with a lunging right hand
and Killsbrough counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mickles thinking. Mickles misses with a left hand and Killsbrough counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mickles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Killsbrough counters with a nice uppercut. Mickles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killsbrough throws out the jab. Mickles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Killsbrough throws a nice looking combination but Mickles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Tyler Killsbrough comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Killsbrough 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Killsbrough!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Chavalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes into the arena with Hurt blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Smith! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Chavalo! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chavalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. Chavalo sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Chavalo looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely. Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Chavalo drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chavalo. Chavalo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Chavalo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands. Donk. Chavalo catches Smith right on the button with a cross. Chavalo throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chavalo. Chavalo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts. A slow jab from Chavalo misses its intended target. Chavalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith. Chavalo throws an off balance right hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Chavalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith misses with a hook. Chavalo ducked under it nicely. Good shot there by Chavalo. Smith misses with a hook. Chavalo ducked under it nicely. Chavalo shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well. Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing. George Chavalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Good exchange - Chavalo coming out on top. Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Austin Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Smith throws a hook but Chavalo blocks it. Chavalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Chavalo throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body. Chavalo misses with a hook
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Chavalo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage! Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chavalo. A big right from Chavalo misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chavalo throws a leg kick letting Smith counter with a right hand. Chavalo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. A swing and a miss from Chavalo. Smith swings for the body but Chavalo moves out of range.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavalo manages to avoid it. Chavalo gets a takedown into half guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Chavalo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chavalo is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chavalo to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chavalo wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chavalo is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Smith is looking to improve his position.
Chavalo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Smith dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Smith scores with a nice body kick.
Austin Smith is winning the standup battle so far. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Chavalo misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. Chavalo misses with a left hand and Smith counters with a nice leg kick. Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Chavalo throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand! Smith misses with a hook. Chavalo ducked under it nicely. Chavalo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice leg kick lands there from Smith. Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavalo moves away. Chavalo misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target. Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Chavalo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chavalo cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Chavalo sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing. No luck for Chavalo with that takedown attempt. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Chavalo has a takedown stuffed. Smith throws a head kick that misses. Chavalo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chavalo under the eye. Chavalo tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chavalo slips under a jab. Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chavalo is breathing heavily. Chavalo misses with a wild body shot. Chavalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith. Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Chavalo. Chavalo misses with a hook
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chavalo throws a big shot that misses. Jab by Chavalo. Smith misses with a leg kick letting Chavalo counter with a right hand. Chavalo misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chavalo thinking. Chavalo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chavalo.
Chavalo with a hook. Chavalo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith keeping full guard, as Chavalo tries to pass. Chavalo throws a big right hand that misses. Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Austin Smith wasn't doing enough on the ground. Chavalo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith. Chavalo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away. Austin Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Chavalo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Chavalo's shoulder, as Chavalo tries to avoid the shot. A slapping body kick lands there for Chavalo. Chavalo ducks under a wild hook from Smith. Chavalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Chavalo misses with a hook
letting Smith counter with a right hand. Chavalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a head kick but Chavalo moves out of range.
A big right from Smith misses. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Chavalo misses with a low kick. Chavalo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks. Chavalo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Smith dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chavalo tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot. Chavalo misses with a kick to the body.
Chavalo doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Chavalo moves into the clinch. Chavalo misses with a body punch.
Smith tries to circle away but Chavalo has him pinned against the cage. Smith is trying to push Chavalo away but Chavalo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Chavalo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
A battle for position here, against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith has had enough of the clinch but Chavalo keeps him there for the moment. Chavalo misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Chavalo.
Chavalo digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected. Nice body punch from Chavalo. Chavalo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Chavalo is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chavalo. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Chavalo lands with a right to the head. A hook to the body from Chavalo.
Chavalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Chavalo looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely. A cross from Chavalo lands. Smith throws a hook but Chavalo avoids it easily. Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chavalo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Chavalo lands a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chavalo. Chavalo scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Chavalo. Smith cracks Chavalo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Chavalo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith misses with a hook
and Chavalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Smith moves forwards but Chavalo connects with a nice, crisp jab. Smith defending well as Chavalo loads up on a big left hand. Smith misses with a hook. Chavalo ducked under it nicely. Nice shot by Chavalo. Chavalo loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch. Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Chavalo takes the fight into the clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage. Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Smith moves out of range as Chavalo strikes. Chavalo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chavalo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Chavalo tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
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. Smith tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chavalo has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Smith is trying desperately to improve position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Chavalo really dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters circling - Chavalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Chavalo closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Chavalo pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Chavalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Chavalo staying out of range there. Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Chavalo throws a leg kick and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Chavalo fails with a takedown attempt. Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chavalo on the side of the head. Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Chavalo lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into rage. Smith blocks a low kick nicely. Smith defending well as Chavalo loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith with a jab. Smith cracks Chavalo with a right hand to the side of the head. Chavalo throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it. Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Chavalo connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Chavalo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand. Chavalo looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range. Nice cross by Chavalo. Chavalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith. Chavalo misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Chavalo slips under a jab from Smith. Chavalo misses with a looping right. Smith lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smith slips under a jab from Chavalo. Chavalo slips a straight right by Smith. Chavalo misses the jab. Chavalo throws a right hand that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chavalo. Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Chavalo tries a low kick but Smith avoids it. Chavalo misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back. Chavalo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Chavalo misses with a low kick. Chavalo ducks under a wild hook from Smith. Chavalo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A big left from Chavalo misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chavalo lands with a shot to the body. Smith throws a leg kick and Chavalo counters with a leg kick. Chavalo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. A good leg kick by Chavalo. Chavalo throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well. Chavalo moves out of range as Smith strikes. Chavalo scores with a shot to the body.
Chavalo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Chavalo thows a body shot but no joy. Chavalo misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Chavalo backing up. Chavalo nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes. A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Chavalo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Smith struggling a bit here. George Chavalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chavalo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Smith tries to buck Chavalo off but Chavalo is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Smith had his way with George Chavalo in that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Smith misses with a hook
and Chavalo counters with an outside leg kick.
Smith tries to bum rush Chavalo with a series of wild strikes but Chavalo uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Chavalo. Chavalo gets slowly back to his feet. Chavalo punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch. Chavalo misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely. Chavalo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chavalo on the ground. Chavalo prevents Smith from improving his position. Chavalo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chavalo is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chavalo to get the leverage. Smith is trying to maintain the position but Chavalo is very close to passing his half guard. Austin Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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. Chavalo is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Chavalo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chavalo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chavalo. Smith is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
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. Chavalo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith! Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Chavalo looking to ground and pound but Smith is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! George Chavalo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47 Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Smith! Austin Smith retains his light heavyweight title!
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