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MIFC Contenders 58 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Iztiar Berejemas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iztiar Berejemas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Newton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berejemas with a poor takedown
and Newton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Newton punishes Berejemas's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot by Newton.
Newton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Berejemas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Newton counters with a nice body kick.
Berejemas fails with the takedown
and Newton counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iztiar Berejemas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Newton.
Berejemas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berejemas misses with a takedown attempt
and Newton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Iztiar Berejemas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berejemas misses with a takedown attempt
and Newton counters with an outside leg kick.
Berejemas is breathing heavily.
Newton connects with a leg kick. Berejemas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good leg kick by Newton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Newton lands a big head kick that sends Berejemas tumbling to the mat! Newton takes a step backwards and waves Berejemas back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Berejemas is rocked!
It looks like Iztiar Berejemas has been cut.
Newton connects with a stiff jab that staggers Berejemas - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrew Newton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Bolden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devin Thomas acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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220 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Bolden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas tries to clinch but Bolden moves away
and Bolden counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bolden counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Thomas!
Thomas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bolden working the ground and pound effectively.
Bolden with shots to the head and body - Thomas looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thomas is looking to escape.
Bolden breaks from Thomas's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bolden lands a heavy elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Bolden.
Thomas tries to hold on but Bolden postures up.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bolden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bolden breaks from Thomas's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bolden lands a big shot to the head and Thomas winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Robert Bolden!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ender Wiggin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eks Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Prodigy 'Invaders Must Die' . Eks Man is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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217 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ender Wiggin!
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, Eks Man!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiggin throws a right hand that Man ducks under and follows up with a left that Man also avoids with ease.
Ender Wiggin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Wiggin. Beautiful body shot.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
Man lands a slapping body shot.
Man swings widly with a right hand
and Wiggin counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Wiggin does it's job there.
Wiggin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wiggin thuds a left hand into Man's body.
Wiggin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Wiggin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Man waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wiggin.
Wiggin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wiggin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wiggin throws out a powerful jab.
Man drops his hands momentarily and Wiggin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wiggin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Man misses the jab.
Man slips under a jab from Wiggin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggin throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target.
Man throws a jab when Wiggin was well out of range.
Wiggin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Man throws a hook but Wiggin avoids it easily.
Man shoots in but Wiggin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A punch combination from Wiggin misses.
Wiggin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ender Wiggin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wiggin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by Wiggin.
Man is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wiggin.
Wiggin lands a nice shot that snaps Man's head back.
Wiggin moves into the clinch.
Wiggin lands a nice shot to the body.
Wiggin lands an elbow just above Man 's eye.
Man takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wiggin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Wiggin.
Wiggin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wiggin digs a right hand underneath Man's ribcage. Man let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Man looks gassed!
Nice elbow from Wiggin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Wiggin.
Wiggin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Wiggin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wiggin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Man takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wiggin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Wiggin lands an elbow inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wiggin.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wiggin.
Wiggin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wiggin lands a damaging elbow.
Wiggin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Wiggin.
Wiggin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wiggin lands a nice elbow.
Wiggin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wiggin lands an elbow inside.
Wiggin scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
Wiggin lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wiggin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wiggin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wiggin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wiggin lands a body punch.
Wiggin crunches a lovely knee into Man's ribcage.
A short right from Wiggin.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wiggin.
Wiggin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wiggin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wiggin lands an elbow that stopped Man in his tracks for a moment.
Wiggin gets through Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Wiggin.
Man takes an elbow to the temple.
Wiggin lands an elbow just above Man 's eye.
Wiggin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Wiggin lands a right hand.
Wiggin lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wiggin.
Wiggin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mans head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wiggin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiggin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wiggin lands an elbow inside that Man shrugs off.
Man looking to slow down the pace here.
Wiggin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wiggin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wiggin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wiggin.
Wiggin lands a right hand.
Wiggin lands a damaging elbow.
Wiggin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Wiggin lands a nice elbow.
Man is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wiggin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wiggin lands a left hand.
Wiggin lands a nice elbow.
Wiggin lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ender Wiggin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Man takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ender Wiggin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Wiggin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wiggin misses with a double jab
and Man counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Man perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Man is trying to control. Wiggin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Man wants to free his trapped foot but Wiggin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wiggin tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
Man is breathing heavily.
Man stalling away here and it's allowed Wiggin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wiggin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Man on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wiggin controlling the position.
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Wiggin is retaining full guard.
Wiggin keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Man being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wiggin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Man circles away quickly and effectively.
Wiggin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wiggin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Wiggin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Man manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wiggin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Some wild striking there from Wiggin.
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.
Man fails with a takedown attempt.
Wiggin defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Man slips a jab from Wiggin.
Wiggin misses with a hook to the body
and Man decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wiggin's guard.
Wiggin wants to sweep but no luck.
Man throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wiggin wants to sweep but no luck.
Man seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin is trying to control the position but Man postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by Wiggin.
Man gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left lands for Man.
Nice defenses there by Man.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown but Wiggin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Man's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wiggin clinches up against the cage.
Wiggin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ender Wiggin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eks Man.
A right hook to the body lands for Wiggin.
Wiggin missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wiggin as Man tries to tie him up.
Wiggin lands a nice knee to the body.
Man takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wiggin lands an elbow just above Man 's eye.
Wiggin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wiggin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wiggin lands a good knee to the midsection. Man won't want to take too many of those.
Wiggin lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wiggin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wiggin lands a right hand.
Wiggin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wiggin lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Wiggin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ender Wiggin dominated that second round.
That's time! Wiggin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wiggin moves into the clinch successfully.
Wiggin lands a nice elbow.
Man takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wiggin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wiggin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Man.
Wiggin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Wiggin.
Wiggin lands an elbow that stopped Man in his tracks for a moment.
Wiggin lands a nice elbow.
Wiggin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wiggin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Man's defenses.
Wiggin lands a left hand.
Wiggin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wiggin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Wiggin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man is working for takedown but Wiggin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ender Wiggin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wiggin lands an uppercut.
Wiggin scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
Wiggin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
Wiggin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Wiggin.
Wiggin scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
Wiggin lands with a right to the head.
Wiggin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wiggin lands a left hand.
A short right from Wiggin.
Wiggin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Wiggin on the inside.
Wiggin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Man taking a breather.
Man tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wiggin smiles and moves away.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wiggin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wiggin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wiggin throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ender Wiggin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Wiggin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wiggin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Wiggin jabs at Man's body.
Man moves forwards but Wiggin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wiggin scores with a nice right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wiggin.
Man might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wiggin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Wiggin.
Man throws the left hand but Wiggin avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target.
Wiggin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wiggin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Man throws a lazy uppercut
and Wiggin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wiggin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin clobbers Man with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Man thows a body shot but no joy.
Man shoots in and drives through. Wiggin sprawls well.
Ender Wiggin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eks Man.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Wiggin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wiggin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wiggin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Wiggin.
Wiggin lands a nice shot to the body.
Wiggin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Wiggin.
Man's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wiggin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Man scrambles back to his feet.
Wiggin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Man takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice jab there from Wiggin.
Man rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wiggin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wiggin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wiggin is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Wiggin - just one landing.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Wiggin scores with a decent looking hook.
Eks Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wiggin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wiggin tries to clinch but Man moves out of range.
Wiggin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Man in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wiggin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wiggin lands with a straight right. Man didn't see that one coming.
Wiggin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ender Wiggin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wiggin, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ender Wiggin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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207 lbs
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BJJ White 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mauricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rua counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Tyson Dos Santos has been cut.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Rua to counter with a crisp jab.
Dos Santos takes one to the chin there.
Dos Santos misses with a head kick.
Dos Santos looks to land a left hand but Rua moved out of range nicely.
Dos Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rua throws out the jab.
Dos Santos moves away from the strike by Rua.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch but Rua is avoiding it.
Rua jabs Dos Santos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dos Santos tries to land a body kick
and Rua counters with a good low kick that Dos Santos was not able to check.
Tyson Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Rua.
Dos Santos tries a low kick but Rua avoids it.
That kick from Dos Santos tenderised Rua's leg. Rua is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Dos Santos misses
and Rua counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rua connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rua looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Santos is just out of range.
Rua circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dos Santos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua lands a leg kick that knocks Dos Santos off balance momentarily.
Rua connects with a leg kick. Dos Santos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Santos closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rua counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Dos Santos thows a leg kick but Rua checks it
and Rua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rua bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dos Santos's head.
Rua tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Santos darts in trying to clinch
and Rua counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dos Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, jab by Rua - just one landing.
Rua moves out of range as Dos Santos throws a body kick.
Rua scores with a nice head shot.
Tyson Dos Santos's cut is getting worse.
Dos Santos swings widly with a right hand
and Rua counters with a nice leg kick.
Rua misses with a few strikes there.
Dos Santos darts in trying to clinch
and Rua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Mauricio Rua has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick
and Rua counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rua darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Rua misses.
Rua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Santos moves away.
Dos Santos slips a straight right by Rua.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Rua misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Dos Santos misses
and Rua counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Rua dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick
and Rua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dos Santos throws an off balance right hand
and Rua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Rua.
Rua lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Rua.
Dos Santos tries to clinch
and Rua counters with a straight right hand.
Tyson Dos Santos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Rua moves away
and Rua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mauricio Rua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rua lands with a big right hook that stumbles Dos Santos - he's out on his feet here! Rua follows up with another monster hook that separates Dos Santos from consciousness! Dos Santos falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Rua stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mauricio Rua!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Mattos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heath Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen Night of the Hunter as his entrance music. Heath Miller acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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216 lbs
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213 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Mattos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heath Miller!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Heath Miller has been cut.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller walks into a stiff left hand from Mattos.
Mattos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Miller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mattos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
A punch combination from Miller misses.
Mattos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller tries to clinch up
and Mattos counters with a head kick that drops Miller to the mat! Miller scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Miller is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattos dances in with a quick combination. Miller is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Mattos snaps Miller's head back. Miller stumbles backwards against the cage. Mattos steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Miller's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Miller just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mario Mattos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny LEFT HOOKS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yunjiro Orca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lenny LEFT HOOKS has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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214 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lenny LEFT HOOKS!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yunjiro Orca!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orca throws a left and a right that both miss
and LEFT HOOKS counters with a straight right hand.
Orca throws a head kick that misses
and LEFT HOOKS connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orca throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and LEFT HOOKS counters with a straight right hand.
Orca falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling LEFT HOOKS to counter with a crisp jab.
LEFT HOOKS drops Orca with a beautiful combination! Orca stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - LEFT HOOKS is looking for the KO!
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!
Orca throws a head kick that misses
and Orca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orca is rocked!
LEFT HOOKS misses with a jab, cross combination.
LEFT HOOKS throws a nice looking combination but Orca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A low kick from Orca is predictable there
and LEFT HOOKS counters with a low kick, right behind Orca 's knee.
Orca throws a head kick that misses
and LEFT HOOKS counters with a crisp one two that drops Orca! LEFT HOOKS thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Orca to his feet! Orca is in big trouble!
Orca is still on wobbly legs! Can LEFT HOOKS finish him?
Orca looks gassed!
LEFT HOOKS swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orca seems to have recovered his senses.
Oooooh!!! LEFT HOOKS has knocked Orca down with a huge combo! LEFT HOOKS steps away and waves a wobbly Orca back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
That's one minute gone in the round.
LEFT HOOKS is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Orca hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lenny LEFT HOOKS!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wasil Wasilew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marley comes into the arena with The Specials - A Message To You Rudy 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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135 lbs
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132 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rudy Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wasil Wasilew!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wasilew misses with a combination
and Marley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marley misses with a left hand
and Wasilew counters with a stiff right hand.
Marley slips a straight right by Wasilew.
Marley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wasilew swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marley connects with a body shot.
Marley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wasilew throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wasilew misses with the combination.
Wasilew takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wasilew doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wasilew throws a series of strikes that have Marley backpedaling.
Marley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wasilew was well out of range. Poor timing from Marley.
Marley throws a sloppy body shot
and Wasilew counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wasilew works over Marley's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch combination from Wasilew misses.
Wasilew misses with a double jab.
Wasilew throws a combination that misses
and Marley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasilew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marley was well out of range. Poor timing from Wasilew.
Wasilew rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wasilew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wasilew shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Marley eats them both and turns towards Wasilew to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wasilew throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marley misses with a hook
and Wasilew counters with a series of strikes. Marley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Marley throws a jab but it's blocked by Wasilew.
Wasilew throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marley lands a right hook to the body.
Marley connects with a jab.
Wasilew falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wasilew connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wasilew's hands.
Marley's corner calls for a 1-2. Marley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wasilew misses with a combination
and Marley counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Marley.
Wasilew throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marley.
Wasilew throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wasilew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marley connects with a body shot that sends Wasilew's belly button to the back.
Wasilew looks gassed!
Marley digs a good hook to Wasilew's body.
Marley loads up on a big right hand but Wasilew slips the punch.
Marley connects with a right hand. Wasilew shakes it off.
Marley looks to score with a jab to the body but Wasilew is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Marley.
Wasilew should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Marley misses with an uppercut
and Wasilew counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marley lands with a hook. Wasilew tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marley lands the left hand.
Marley lunges at Wasilew with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wasilew's hand.
Marley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wasilew slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley scores with a shot to the body.
Wasilew steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marley.
Marley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marley jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marley jabs Wasilew to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marley scores with a nice right hand.
Marley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wasilew at a distance.
Marley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wasilew on the side of the head.
Marley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marley with a nice cross.
Marley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wasilew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marley.
Wasilew is working the combinations to good effect here.
Wasilew moves away from the strike by Marley.
Wasilew has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wasilew misses with a body shot
and Marley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wasilew drops his hands momentarily and Marley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley's corner calls for a 1-2. Marley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wasilew is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marley scores with a nice right hand.
Wasilew is rocked!
Wasilew on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wasilew is still on wobbly legs! Can Marley finish him?
Marley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marley.
Wasilew gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Marley gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rudy Marley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Calogero Anello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Handly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Handly comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bring the Noise kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Calogero Anello could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Charles Handly's chin.
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21
168 lbs
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21
161 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calogero Anello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Handly!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handly moves out of range of the body kick from Anello.
Handly tries to clinch
and Anello counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Handly moves into the clinch.
Handly struggles to land a body shot inside as Anello controls his hands.
Anello is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Handly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anello wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anello.
Anello breaks the clinch.
Handly wants to clinch but Anello slips to the side
and Anello makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Calogero Anello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handly tries to clinch
and Anello counters with a good low kick that Handly was not able to check.
Handly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Handly misses with a takedown attempt
and Anello counters with a nice uppercut.
Anello throws a body punch but Handly moves out of range.
Handly checks a low kick from Anello.
Handly misses with a takedown attempt
and Anello counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handly takes a jab right on the kisser.
Handly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anello throws the kick towards the body but Handly avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Anello. Handly shrugs it off though.
Handly has his takedown stuffed
and Anello makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Calogero Anello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Handly.
Handly tries to clinch but Anello moves away
and Anello counters with a straight right hand.
Anello connects with a leg kick. Handly looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Handly misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Anello to counter with a crisp jab.
Handly looks gassed!
Anello throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anello throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handly blocks a jab.
Anello misses with a combination
and Handly counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anello thinking.
Handly fails with the takedown
and Anello counters with a left to the body.
Anello moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Handly has his takedown stuffed
and Anello counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Handly darts in trying to clinch
and Anello counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anello misses with a wild combination.
Handly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anello scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anello.
Handly defending well as Anello loads up on a big left hand.
Anello works Handly's body with a nice hook.
Anello fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Handly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anello scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anello connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Handly tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anello counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handly has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Anello.
Anello moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Anello with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Handly moves to clinch but Anello breaks away
and Anello counters with a slapping leg kick.
Anello lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calogero Anello dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Handly shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anello counters with a straight right hand.
Handly tries for a takedown but Anello circles away easily
and Anello cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Handly shoots and misses
and Anello makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Calogero Anello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Handly.
Handly shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anello counters with a nice uppercut.
Anello lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anello jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Handly takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Handly is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handly slips a jab from Anello.
Anello throws a sloppy head kick and Handly moves out of range easily.
Anello bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Anello takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Anello fakes the leg kick and cracks Handly in the body.
Handly takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anello tests Handly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Handly misses with a takedown
and Anello counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Handly is rocked!
Anello cracks Handly with a hook to the temple - Handly is on wobbly legs here! Anello swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Handly falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Anello wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Calogero Anello!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Nieto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Quijivix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nieto might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bullet the Blue Sky. Quijivix is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by In The Morning. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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162 lbs
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170 lbs
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexandre Nieto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Quijivix!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Quijivix misses the target.
Nieto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nieto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nieto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Quijivix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nieto thinking.
Nieto fails with the takedown
and Quijivix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Quijivix looks to land a left hand but Nieto moved out of range nicely.
Nieto drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieto looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nieto wants to control from the top but Quijivix keeps moving.
Quijivix is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nieto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nieto content to stall in guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quijivix. Nieto does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nieto shoots and misses
and Quijivix counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandre Nieto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quijivix misses with a right hand
and Nieto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Quijivix working for a triangle but Nieto defends it easily.
Nieto trying to control but Quijivix is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quijivix working a defensive guard here.
Nieto passes Quijivix's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nieto is looking for a kimura but Quijivix is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nieto to get the leverage.
Nieto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Quijivix!
Quijivix tries to reverse the position but Nieto maintains control.
Nieto wants to control but instead Quijivix manages to regain half guard.
Nieto trying to control from half guard but Quijivix is working away.
Nieto wants to free his trapped foot but Quijivix is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quijivix keeps working.
Nieto throwing shots but Quijivix is blocking nicely.
Nieto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Quijivix sees it coming and defends easily.
Nieto is trying to control. Quijivix wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Quijivix is looking for a sweep. Nieto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nieto working over Quijivix with some ground and pound. Quijivix looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nieto trying to control from half guard but Quijivix is working away.
Nieto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Quijivix trying to control here.
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 Alexandre Nieto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Quijivix throws the left hand but Nieto avoids the punch easily.
Nieto fails with the takedown
and Quijivix counters with a straight right hand.
Quijivix throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nieto counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Quijivix!
Nieto landing punches.
Quijivix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nieto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Quijivix is looking to escape.
Nieto looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieto wants to finish this one by submission but Quijivix is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nieto.
Nieto avoids the attempt from Quijivix to control.
Nieto cracks Quijivix with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Quijivix wants to hold on but Nieto pushes him away.
Quijivix is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nieto landing punches.
Nieto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nieto throws some wild stikes that Quijivix manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieto wants to control the pace but Quijivix is squirming around nicely.
Nieto is landing with some decent strikes but Quijivix is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Quijivix tries to control Nieto's body but Nieto pushes him off. Quijivix squirms to his side and now Nieto has his back!
You can see the frustration on Quijivix's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Quijivix just trying to survive but Nieto is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Nieto throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Quijivix!
Nieto looking to break Quijivix's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Quijivix remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nieto will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Nieto looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieto is not going to allow Quijivix to sit and survive in this position.
Nieto looking for the RNC.
Nieto seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Quijivix's chin but Quijivix turns very nicely into Nieto's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Quijivix.
Quijivix wants to control from the top but Nieto keeps moving.
Quijivix is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nieto looking for a sweep. Not yet Nieto, not yet.
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.
Nieto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Quijivix throwing strikes from guard but Nieto blocks nicely.
Nieto controls Quijivix momentarily but Quijivix frees himself.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Quijivix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nieto moves out of range as Quijivix throws a body kick.
Quijivix misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandre Nieto dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Quijivix looks to land a left hand but Nieto moved out of range nicely.
Quijivix lands with a cross.
Quijivix misses with a wild body shot.
Nieto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Quijivix makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nieto tries for a takedown but Quijivix circles away easily
and Quijivix counters with a nice body shot.
Nieto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Quijivix!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieto throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Quijivix has his hands clasped together but Nieto breaks the hold and Quijivix is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Nieto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexandre Nieto!
Alexandre Nieto is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DrZawi Hawass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DrZawi Hawass had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DrZawi Hawass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Jr!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Hawass connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hawass throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jr moves into the clinch.
Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawass.
Hawass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jr tries to clinch up.
Hawass lands a nice looking body shot.
DrZawi Hawass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawass misses with a two punch combination.
Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hawass swivels and escapes.
Hawass fails to land with a series of punches.
Hawass ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hawass swinging wildly here.
Hawass pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jr back to the cage. Hawass follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hawass darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hawass loads up on a big right hand but Jr slips the punch.
Jr wants to clinch.
Hawass scores with a nice right hand.
Jr thows a body kick. Hawass tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawass circles away.
Donk. Hawass catches Jr right on the button with a cross.
Jr lands with a hook. Hawass tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hawass's corner calls for a 1-2. Hawass obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hawass is out of range and Jr settles back down.
No joy there for Hawass, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawass lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jr backs up against the cage.
Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hawass.
Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hawass as he avoids it easily.
DrZawi Hawass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Jr.
Hawass lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Hawass scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A punch combination from Hawass misses.
Hawass throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawass scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jr is rocked!
Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawass looks to land a combination but Jr avoids it well.
Hawass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawass fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jr on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawass throws a series of punches but Jr moves out of range.
Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawass.
Jr tries to clinch but Hawass moves out of range.
Hawass throws a nice looking combination but Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DrZawi Hawass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawass misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawass lands with a nice combination. Jr backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawass swats away the attempt to clinch by Jr.
Hawass looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Hawass sprawls well. He's pushed Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hawass tests Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawass connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jr's hands.
Jr is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hawass is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jr.
Hawass clobbers Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hawass misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Hawass, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jr ducks under a wild hook from Hawass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr walks into a straight right hand from Hawass.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hawass.
Hawass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawass paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jr wants to clinch up but Hawass keeps it at a distance.
Hawass is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hawass misses with a lunging right hand
and Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jr has managed to clinch.
Hawass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hawass falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawass is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hawass misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Hawass.
Hawass lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hawass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawass goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Hawass throws a nice looking combination but Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Hawass does no damage.
Jr with a nice cross.
Hawass goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Hawass throws a nice looking combination but Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A right-left combo lands from Hawass.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jr tries to clinch up but Hawass circles away and keeps his distance.
Hawass swinging wildly here.
Jr misses with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Hawass, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jr moves in looking to clinch but Hawass pushes him off.
A jab from Hawass does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DrZawi Hawass dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jab, jab by Jr - just one landing.
A combination from Hawass does no damage.
Hawass misses with a kick to the body.
Hawass looks to land a combination but Jr avoids it well.
Hawass misses with a combination
and Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hawass's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hawass pushes Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jr fails to land.
Hawass stops a takedown attempt from Jr.
Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hawass gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jr tries to pull guard but Hawass holds him up against the cage and eventually Jr drops back down to his feet.
DrZawi Hawass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Jr.
Jr prevents Hawass from breaking the clinch.
Hawass gets underhooks to prevent Jr's takedown attempt.
Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawass backwards.
Hawass tries to circle away but Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Hawass breaks the clinch.
Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hawass swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jr slips a jab and a cross from Hawass.
Jr shoots in for a takedown but Hawass shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawass swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jr.
Hawass throws a poor cross that misses
and Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Hawass.
Hawass throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Hawass misses.
Hawass thuds a left hand into Jr's body.
Hawass swats away the attempt to clinch by Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jr. Hawass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jr tries to clinch but Hawass moves out of range.
Hawass misses with a hook.
Hawass lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hawass swats away the attempt to clinch by Jr.
Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
DrZawi Hawass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hawass lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hawass is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hawass has escaped and now he's on top!
Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hawass defends well.
Jr is breathing heavily.
Hawass drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hawass jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hawass decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawass is just out of range.
Hawass looks to score with a jab to the body but Jr is just out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jr.
Hawass looks to land a combination. Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hawass.
Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hawass is able to avoid easily.
Hawass circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice cross by Hawass.
Hawass throws a nice looking combination but Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawass.
Hawass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Hawass. Those never looked like landing.
Hawass fails to land with a series of punches.
Jr is looking to clinch.
Jr walks into a jab.
Hawass misses with a two punch combination.
Hawass fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawass circles away.
Hawass lands a nice shot that snaps Jr's head back.
Hawass throws a combination that misses
and Jr counters with a series of strikes. Hawass will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jr is looking to clinch but Hawass is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawass throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hawass manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawass swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jr ducks under a wild hook from Hawass.
Hawass throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jr wants to clinch up but Hawass keeps it at a distance.
Hawass works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hawass will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hawass stuffs the takedown.
Hawass lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawass finish him?
Hawass's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hawass duly obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Hawass catches Jr right on the button with a cross.
Jr is looking to clinch but Hawass is avoiding it.
Hawass throws a right hand that Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Jr also avoids with ease.
Hawass throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DrZawi Hawass dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hawass slaps away a takedown attempt from Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hawass throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jr counters with a nice kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jr.
Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheers as Hawass lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Some wild striking there from Hawass.
Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawass paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to the body from Jr misses
and Hawass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawass throws out the jab.
A nice combination there by Hawass.
Hawass throws a combination that misses
and Jr counters with a body kick.
Hawass scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawass misses with a series of wild punches.
Jr tries to clinch up but Hawass circles away and keeps his distance.
Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawass circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawass. Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawass falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hawass won't be happy with that.
Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hawass on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hawass tries to get out of the position.
Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hawass has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jr goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hawass rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jr's guard! Nice work there by Hawass!
Hawass stands up from Jr's guard - Hawass perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawass throws a right hand that Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Jr also avoids with ease.
Hawass swats away the attempt to clinch by Jr.
Hawass lands a nice shot that snaps Jr's head back.
Jr tries to clinch but Hawass moves out of range.
Hawass throws a series of punches but Jr moves out of range.
Hawass showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jr.
Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawass throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Jr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hawass manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jr has Hawass in his guard.
Eric Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawass decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jr, up you get!
Hawass is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sloppy strikes from Hawass. Those never looked like landing.
Jr shoots in for a double leg but Hawass sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
DrZawi Hawass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Jr.
Jr is looking to clinch but Hawass is avoiding it.
A clash of legs there as Hawass blocks the low kick.
Hawass throws a series of punches but Jr moves out of range.
Hawass throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jr.
Hawass lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jr backs up against the cage.
Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hawass swivels and escapes.
Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hawass throws a right hand that Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Jr also avoids with ease.
Hawass lands with an overhand left.
Hawass scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr jabs at Hawass's body.
Hawass lands a head shot.
Jr is looking to chop away at Hawass's legs.
Hawass fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hawass scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jr wants to clinch.
Hawass misses with the combination.
Jr is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hawass throws a right and a left that both miss.
DrZawi Hawass is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jr dodges the punch combination from Hawass.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eric Jr.
I think Hawass 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DrZawi Hawass!
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