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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shaunn Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Sofistieras (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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaunn Chen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fernando Sofistieras!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sofistieras shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chen but Chen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Sofistieras with that takedown attempt.
Sofistieras shoots in but no luck this time.
Shaunn Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Sofistieras.
Chen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sofistieras looks for a takedown but Chen sprawls well.
Sofistieras fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chen avoids it really well and circles away.
Sofistieras misses with a takedown attempt - Chen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sofistieras doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chen counters with a stiff right hand.
Sofistieras shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chen as he jumps to the side.
Chen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Chen. No joy for Sofistieras on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Chen as Sofistieras shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Chen. No joy for Sofistieras on that attempt.
Chen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sofistieras.
Sofistieras looks gassed!
Sofistieras tries for a takedown but Chen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sofistieras fails with the takedown
and Chen counters with a nice body shot.
Sofistieras is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chen scores with a jab.
Chen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sofistieras.
Sofistieras fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fernando Sofistieras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen digs a good body shot into Sofistieras's ribs.
Chen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chen lands a nice hook to Sofistieras's body. Sofistieras takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sofistieras takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sofistieras shoots in for a takedown but Chen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chen scores with a body shot.
Chen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab lands there for Chen.
Sofistieras fails with the takedown.
Chen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sofistieras. Sofistieras circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sofistieras looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen digs a good body shot into Sofistieras's ribs.
Sofistieras shoots in for a takedown but Chen shows good takedown defense.
Chen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaunn Chen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Chen lands.
Chen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chen stuffs the takedown.
Chen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sofistieras takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chen digs a good body shot into Sofistieras's ribs.
Sofistieras throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chen's waist but Chen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sofistieras off to one side.
Sofistieras walks into a straight right hand from Chen.
Nice uppercut there from Chen.
Chen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sofistieras looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sofistieras takes one to the chin there.
Sofistieras doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chen counters with a nice body shot.
Chen punishes Sofistieras's body with a nice straight punch.
Sofistieras fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chen digs a good hook to Sofistieras's body.
Chen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sofistieras.
Chen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sofistieras momentarily.
Sofistieras closes the distance and clinches up with Chen, looking for a takedown. Sofistieras pushes Chen against the cage but Chen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sofistieras under the eye.
Chen digs a good hook to Sofistieras's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaunn Chen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chen sizes up Sofistieras with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sofistieras fails with a takedown attempt.
Sofistieras is trying desperately to land a takedown but Chen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sofistieras.
Chen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sofistieras.
Chen lands a right hook to the body.
Sofistieras shoots in for a double leg but Chen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shaunn Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Sofistieras.
Chen stuffs the takedown attempt from Sofistieras. Sofistieras gets slowly back to his feet.
Sofistieras has a takedown stuffed.
Sofistieras takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chen lands with a good body shot.
Sofistieras is breathing heavily.
Sofistieras shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chen sprawls well. Chen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sofistieras gets slowly back to his feet.
Chen scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen jabs Sofistieras right on the nose. Sofistieras blinks but takes it well.
Chen cracks Sofistieras with a good jab.
Sofistieras gets a takedown into half guard.
Chen is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen is trying to maintain the position but Sofistieras is very close to passing his half guard.
Chen is trying to escape back to his feet but Sofistieras uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Sofistieras in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Chen is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fernando Sofistieras!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Bahamonde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bahamonde comes into the arena with Cantando blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eduardo Bahamonde!
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, Hank Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes thows a leg kick but Bahamonde checks it
and Bahamonde counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rhodes misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhodes throws a head punch that misses.
Rhodes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rhodes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bahamonde has him pressed against the cage.
Rhodes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bahamonde connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rhodes's face.
It looks like Hank Rhodes has been cut.
Rhodes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bahamonde prevents Rhodes from breaking the clinch.
Rhodes stalling against the cage.
Rhodes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhodes throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rhodes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bahamonde - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bahamonde connects with a knee to the head.
Bahamonde has Rhodes pushed against the cage.
Rhodes is trying to push Bahamonde away but Bahamonde has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhodes gets through Bahamonde's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bahamonde drops Rhodes with a big knee straight up the middle! Rhodes is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Bahamonde moves to clinch but Rhodes breaks away
and Rhodes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bahamonde wants to clinch but Rhodes slips to the side
and Rhodes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bahamonde closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rhodes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rhodes throws out a leg kick but Bahamonde moves out of range and Rhodes only half commits.
Bahamonde closes the distance but Rhodes moves to the side
enabling Rhodes to counter with a crisp jab.
Bahamonde tries to clinch but Rhodes moves away
and Rhodes counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bahamonde tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Rhodes counter with a right hand.
Bahamonde wants to clinch but Rhodes slips to the side
and Rhodes counters with a straight right hand.
Bahamonde tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rhodes counters with a stiff right hand.
Bahamonde doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bahamonde closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rhodes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bahamonde tries to clinch
letting Rhodes counter with a right hand.
Rhodes circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Rhodes counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhodes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rhodes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bahamonde had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bahamonde defending well as Rhodes loads up on a big left hand.
Bahamonde moves to clinch but Rhodes breaks away
and Rhodes counters with a one-two to the body.
Bahamonde with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rhodes to score with a decent uppercut.
Bahamonde wants to clinch
and Rhodes counters with a stiff right hand.
Bahamonde looks to clinch
and Rhodes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bahamonde closes the distance but Rhodes moves to the side
and Rhodes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rhodes 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.
Bahamonde tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rhodes counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bahamonde closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Rhodes to counter with a crisp jab.
Bahamonde closes the distance but Rhodes moves to the side
and Rhodes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhodes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rhodes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Rhodes. Those never looked like landing.
Bahamonde moves into the clinch.
Bahamonde slows down the pace here.
Rhodes tries to circle away but Bahamonde has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Rhodes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hank Rhodes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rhodes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rhodes scores with a hook.
Bahamonde looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bahamonde tries to clinch
enabling Rhodes to counter with a crisp jab.
Bahamonde closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rhodes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bahamonde looks to clinch
and Rhodes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bahamonde tries to clinch
and Rhodes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bahamonde darts in trying to clinch
and Bahamonde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bahamonde moves to clinch but Rhodes breaks away
and Rhodes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bahamonde moves to clinch but Rhodes breaks away
and Rhodes counters with a stiff right hand.
Rhodes throws a series of punches but Bahamonde avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Rhodes.
A punch lands to the side of Bahamonde 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bahamonde wants to clinch
enabling Rhodes to counter with a crisp jab.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rhodes. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bahamonde tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rhodes counters with a nice uppercut.
Rhodes connects with a body shot.
Bahamonde blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhodes throws a hook but Bahamonde blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Bahamonde.
Rhodes throws a lazy uppercut
and Bahamonde counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rhodes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rhodes wants to break free but Bahamonde has control.
Rhodes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bahamonde up against the cage.
Rhodes throws a punch but it's blocked by Bahamonde.
Rhodes has had enough of the clinch but Bahamonde keeps him there for the moment.
Rhodes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Rhodes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rhodes throws a head punch that misses.
Rhodes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bahamonde blocks a body shot from Rhodes.
Rhodes is trying to break the clinch but Bahamonde has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bahamonde breaks from the clinch.
Bahamonde darts in trying to clinch
and Rhodes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bahamonde dodges the punch combination from Rhodes.
Bahamonde ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Bahamonde tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rhodes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rhodes misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Rhodes.
Bahamonde ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Bahamonde looks to clinch
and Rhodes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bahamonde tries to clinch up
and Bahamonde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bahamonde tries to clinch but Rhodes moves away
and Rhodes counters with a straight right hand.
Bahamonde closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Rhodes counter with a right hand.
Bahamonde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhodes.
Bahamonde wants to clinch but Rhodes slips to the side
enabling Rhodes to counter with a crisp jab.
Bahamonde looks to clinch
and Rhodes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bahamonde tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rhodes 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.
Hank Rhodes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hank Rhodes'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!
Rhodes circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Rhodes counter with a right hand.
Rhodes tried to score with a low kick but Bahamonde checks it.
Bahamonde looks to clinch
and Rhodes counters with a stiff right hand.
Bahamonde closes the distance but Rhodes moves to the side
and Rhodes counters with a nice uppercut.
Bahamonde tries to clinch but Rhodes moves away
and Rhodes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bahamonde tries to clinch up
and Rhodes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rhodes scores with a punch to the head.
Rhodes misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bahamonde tries to clinch up
and Rhodes counters with a stiff right hand.
Bahamonde tries to clinch but Rhodes moves away
and Rhodes counters with a left to the body.
Rhodes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhodes scores with a nice strike.
Hank Rhodes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bahamonde gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Danga de danga de dang - Rhodes scores with a four punch combination!
Rhodes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rhodes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bahamonde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eduardo Bahamonde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bahamonde ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rhodes throws a looping overhand right but Bahamonde ducks down to avoid it.
Bahamonde tries to clinch but Rhodes moves away
and Rhodes counters with a nice uppercut.
Bahamonde closes the distance but Rhodes moves to the side
and Rhodes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bahamonde tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rhodes counters with a left and a right that stings Bahamonde.
Bahamonde closes the distance but Rhodes moves to the side
and Rhodes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bahamonde tries to clinch but Rhodes moves away
enabling Rhodes to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bahamonde tries to clinch up
and Rhodes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bahamonde thinking.
Bahamonde darts in trying to clinch
and Rhodes counters with a nice uppercut.
Bahamonde darts in trying to clinch
and Rhodes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bahamonde tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rhodes counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes throws a leg kick
and Bahamonde counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bahamonde.
Bahamonde blocks an uppercut.
Rhodes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rhodes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rhodes is trying to push Bahamonde away but Bahamonde has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rhodes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rhodes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rhodes stalling.
Rhodes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rhodes is trying to break the clinch but Bahamonde is controlling him.
Rhodes misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhodes lands a hook that snaps the head of Bahamonde backwards.
Rhodes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Rhodes.
Rhodes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bahamonde has him pressed against the cage.
Eduardo Bahamonde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hank Rhodes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bahamonde working Rhodes over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bahamonde keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rhodes's efforts to push away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Rhodes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rhodes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Rhodes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kenny Page has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Shields!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page throws a nice looking combination but Shields bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shields loses concentration momentarily and Page pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Shields crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Page finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kenny Page!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Joyce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for James Joyce has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Joyce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Jason!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jason checks a leg kick.
Jason looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joyce.
Joyce is looking to land body kicks.
Joyce misses with a low kick.
Joyce lands with a hook. Jason tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Joyce misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joyce.
Danga de danga de dang - Joyce scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Jack Jason has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joyce cracks Jason with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jason looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Joyce finish him?
Jason is rocked!
Joyce knocks out Jason with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Joyce before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Joyce picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Joyce!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane MacLain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacLain's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane MacLain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Stone!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone tries a head kick but it misses.
MacLain has his takedown stuffed
and Stone counters with a two punch combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stone!
Stone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stone wants to stand but MacLain is controlling his arm.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stone is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacLain sneaks out the side door and pushes Stone away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and MacLain moves out of range easily.
MacLain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shane MacLain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacLain has his takedown stuffed
and Stone counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacLain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacLain throws a combination that misses
and Stone counters with a left to the body.
Stone throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. MacLain was covering up waiting for the punch and Stone finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stone wants to stand but MacLain has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLain is trying to control the position but Stone postures up.
Stone stands up and waves to MacLain to follow him.
MacLain fails with the takedown
and Stone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacLain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
MacLain is breathing heavily.
MacLain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stone counters with a series of strikes. MacLain will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stone moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stone moves into the clinch.
Stone breaks the clinch.
Stone misses with the combination.
MacLain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
MacLain fails with the takedown
and Stone counters with a big head kick but MacLain shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stone moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacLain tries for a takedown but Stone circles away easily
and Stone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone is looking to take a break and control but MacLain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stone stands up and beckons MacLain to join him on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Stone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stone.
Stone is working the combinations to good effect here.
Stone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stone darts in and clinches MacLain up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacLain tries to clinch up
and Stone counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stone wants to pass the guard but MacLain is keeping the position.
Stone with a nice head shot there.
Stone content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of MacLain's head.
Stone cracks MacLain with a solid left hand.
MacLain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacLain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stone defends well.
MacLain keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stone lands a couple of elbows.
MacLain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stone stands up over MacLain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacLain keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
Stone stands up from guard. Let's bang!
MacLain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacLain there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Stone dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stone misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacLain misses with a takedown attempt
and Stone counters with a two punch combo.
Stone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
MacLain closes the distance but Stone moves to the side
and Stone counters with a series of strikes. MacLain will be more careful next time no doubt.
MacLain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
MacLain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stone counters with a left and a right that stings MacLain.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacLain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone throws a combination. MacLain tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
MacLain misses with a takedown
and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stone throws a one two combo.
Stone throws a series of strikes that have MacLain backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone clinches up with MacLain and pushes him back against the cage.
MacLain prevents Stone from breaking the clinch.
MacLain has Stone pressed against the cage, preventing Stone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stone tries to land knees in the clinch but MacLain avoids the damage to the body.
Stone is looking to break free of the clinch but MacLain has double underhooks.
Stone breaks the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stone!
MacLain has his takedown stuffed
and Stone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stone.
Stone preventing the sweep.
Stone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stone wanted to stand there but MacLain had control of the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stone trying to stand up but can't free himself from MacLain's guard.
Stone chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stone is aware though and is defending well.
MacLain looking for a guillotine here but Stone defends easily.
MacLain is trying to control the position but Stone postures up.
Stone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
MacLain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stone wanted to stand there but MacLain had control of the position.
Stone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacLain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stone gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stone clinches up with MacLain and pushes him back against the cage.
Stone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stone has closed the distance and engaged MacLain in a clinch.
Stone prevents the takedown attempt.
Stone is trying to break the clinch but MacLain has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLain is trying to drag Stone to the mat but Stone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
MacLain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stone gets control of MacLain's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stone will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stone unloading with bombs!
Stone with shots to the head and body - MacLain looks very uncomfortable down there.
MacLain tries to lock up and control but Stone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacLain is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stone is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
MacLain in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands a big elbow.
Stone content just to control the position here.
Stone landing strikes, looking to finish!
MacLain tries to reverse the position but Stone maintains control.
Stone trying to control but MacLain is having none of it.
MacLain is bucking up trying to escape but Stone cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
MacLain bucks Stone off and manages to get back to his feet!
Stone has MacLain up against the cage in a clinch.
MacLain wants a takedown but no success here.
MacLain misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stone lands a jab-cross combination.
MacLain has his takedown stuffed
and MacLain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacLain fails with the takedown
and Stone counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stone wants to break free but MacLain has control.
Stone has clasped his hands together around MacLain's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Stone stands up and beckons MacLain to his feet.
Stone rushes MacLain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stone prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacLain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone wants to break free but MacLain has control.
Stone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacLain has his takedown stuffed
and Stone counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacLain tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stone.
Stone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacLain.
Stone moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
MacLain tries for a takedown but Stone circles away easily
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stone.
Keith Stone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stone lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Stone stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Shane MacLain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacLain misses with a takedown attempt
and MacLain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacLain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
MacLain has his takedown stuffed
and Stone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacLain tries for a takedown but Stone circles away easily
and Stone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a combination. MacLain tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
MacLain throws a head kick that misses
and Stone counters with a left and a right that stings MacLain.
MacLain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stone moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stone.
Some wild striking there from Stone.
Stone closes the distance and pushes MacLain back into the cage.
Stone lands a nice uppercut.
Stone pulls guard.
Stone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacLain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacLain with a nice head shot there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stone can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLain advances position into side control!
MacLain working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
MacLain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
MacLain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stone is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLain has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Stone is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. MacLain yanks on the arm and Stone is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by MacLain.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane MacLain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michal Bicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Barreda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bicki's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Entrance. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michal Bicki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Barreda!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barreda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bicki misses with a takedown attempt
and Barreda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bicki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barreda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barreda drops Bicki with a beautiful combination! Bicki stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barreda is looking for the KO!
Bicki is rocked!
It looks like Michal Bicki has been cut.
Bicki is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barreda throws a shot to the body.
Oh Bicki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bicki backs away from a small jab...but Barreda lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Bicki crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Barreda with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jesus Barreda!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Horace Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wirm Kness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Horace Gracie has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Horace Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wirm Kness!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kness napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gracie trying to control the position but Kness is working away.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kness is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kness is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control the action but Kness is working from the bottom.
Kness is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kness keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie trying to control but Kness is having none of it.
Gracie manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kness to take his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Kness tries to break free.
Gracie is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Kness is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Horace Gracie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iggy Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerrero has chosen La Bamba as his entrance music. The key to victory for Donald Patterson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iggy Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson tries to clinch up
and Guerrero counters with a good low kick that Patterson was not able to check.
Patterson darts in trying to clinch
and Guerrero moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero avoiding damage as Patterson throws knees to the body.
Guerrero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Patterson.
Patterson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guerrero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero checks a leg kick.
Patterson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Guerrero counters by moving into the clinch.
Patterson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Guerrero avoids the elbow strike from Patterson, against the cage.
Guerrero goes for a takedown in the clinch but Patterson prevents it.
Guerrero lands a right hand.
Patterson keeps control of Guerrero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Patterson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Guerrero takes an elbow to the forehead.
Guerrero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Patterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Patterson misses with a body shot.
Patterson tries to clinch but Guerrero moves away
and Guerrero counters with a two punch combo.
Patterson closes the distance looking to clinch
so Guerrero counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guerrero tries to free his leg and advance position but Patterson is retaining full guard.
Patterson wants to stand up but Guerrero is controlling him.
Guerrero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Patterson wants to stand and escape but Guerrero is having none of it.
Guerrero drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Patterson dives on top into guard.
Patterson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Patterson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Guerrero, up you get!
Sloppy strikes from Patterson. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guerrero lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Guerrero throws a nice inside leg kick.
Patterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patterson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Patterson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iggy Guerrero will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Patterson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Guerrero makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Patterson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Patterson tries to clinch
and Guerrero counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Guerrero.
Guerrero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guerrero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Guerrero trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom.
Guerrero thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Guerrero slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero is pressing down on Patterson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Patterson is holding on for now.
Patterson has one foot on Guerrero's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Patterson tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Guerrero is predictable there
and Patterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guerrero lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Guerrero.
Patterson tries to clinch up
and Guerrero counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Patterson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero controlling from mount.
Guerrero tries to control but Patterson wriggling away.
Patterson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Guerrero controlling the position easily from mount.
Patterson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson has given up his back. Will we see Guerrero going for some submissions?
Guerrero trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Patterson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Guerrero's arms.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guerrero is looking for a rear naked choke here but Patterson reverses the position brilliantly into Guerrero's guard!
Patterson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Guerrero's guard.
Guerrero is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson wants to stand and escape but instead Guerrero has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Guerrero trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom.
Guerrero drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Patterson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Guerrero has Patterson in his guard.
Patterson stopping the sweep attempt from Guerrero.
Guerrero pulls Patterson in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iggy Guerrero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Guerrero blocks a head kick by Patterson.
A punch lands to the side of Patterson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Guerrero swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Patterson darts in trying to clinch
and Guerrero counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Guerrero.
It looks like Iggy Guerrero has been cut.
Patterson wants to clinch
and Guerrero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donald Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guerrero misses the shot to the body.
Patterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Guerrero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guerrero avoids the head kick by Patterson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guerrero scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Patterson doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Guerrero sizes up Patterson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Patterson moves to clinch but Guerrero breaks away
and Guerrero counters with a nice uppercut.
Patterson looks to clinch
and Guerrero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guerrero lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Patterson tries to clinch up
and Guerrero counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Patterson tries to clinch
and Guerrero counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Guerrero throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Patterson counters with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Patterson.
Guerrero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Patterson.
Good leg kick by Guerrero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Patterson tries to clinch up
and Guerrero counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Guerrero.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Donald Patterson.
I think Guerrero has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iggy Guerrero!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Malurky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Roza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malurky comes to the cage accompanied by I'm On a Boat. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Malurky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Roza!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malurky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Malurky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roza staying out of range there.
Roza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malurky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Malurky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roza fails with the takedown.
Malurky connects with a right hand. Roza shakes it off.
Roza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Justin Roza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roza fails with the takedown
and Malurky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Roza throws a poor cross that misses
and Malurky counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malurky digs a good body shot into Roza's ribs.
Roza swings away with a body shot that misses
and Malurky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malurky swivels and escapes.
Dan Malurky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Roza.
Roza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roza throws a combination that misses
and Malurky counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roza thinking.
Roza looks gassed!
Roza throws a right hand that misses
letting Malurky counter with a right hand.
Roza misses with a takedown attempt
and Malurky counters with a straight that turns Roza's legs to rubber! Malurky pushes forward with more strikes and Roza goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Malurky!
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