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EFC 11: Guetzlaff vs Agustin PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Travis Koenig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Bubba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koenig comes to the cage accompanied by Du Hast. Bubba Bubba will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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147 lbs
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175 cm
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Koenig!
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, Bubba Bubba!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bubba moves into the clinch.
Koenig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bubba tries to sprawl but Koenig drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Koenig will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bubba tries to kick Koenig off but Koenig keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Koenig winds up and cracks Bubba with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bubba is trying to maintain the position but Koenig is very close to passing his half guard.
Bubba is trying to stand back up but Koenig is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koenig wants to pass to mount but Bubba is defending the position.
Koenig in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bubba tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Koenig!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Travis Koenig!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Swarowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Preuss Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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300 lbs
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290 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Chris Swarowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Preuss Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swarowski tries for a takedown but Belfort sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Belfort keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Swarowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belfort as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Swarowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belfort throws a poor cross that misses
and Swarowski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Belfort thinking.
Belfort throws a combination that misses
and Swarowski counters with a shoot takedown. Belfort fights it but they end up in guard.
Belfort thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Swarowski won't allow Belfort to get back to his feet.
Belfort is trying to keep Swarowski in close.
Swarowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Belfort is retaining full guard.
Belfort has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Swarowski stops Belfort from standing up.
Belfort looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Belfort can do anything to dispel that myth.
Swarowski controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Belfort misses with a left hand
and Swarowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Preuss Belfort is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swarowski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Belfort quickly recovers to half guard.
Belfort looks gassed!
Belfort tries to kick Swarowski off but Swarowski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Swarowski throwing shots but Belfort is blocking nicely.
Swarowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belfort keeps working.
Swarowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Swarowski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Belfort misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swarowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Swarowski trying to control from half guard but Belfort is working away.
Belfort has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Swarowski is working away from the top position though.
Swarowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Swarowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Belfort controlling the position well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Swarowski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Belfort tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Swarowski is in Belfort's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Swarowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belfort swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Swarowski trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Swarowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belfort on the ground.
Swarowski won't allow Belfort to get back to his feet.
Swarowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Belfort tries to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Swarowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Swarowski stands up over Belfort, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Swarowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belfort is keeping the position for now.
Swarowski trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Swarowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Swarowski trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Swarowski 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.
Swarowski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Belfort sprawls well initially but Swarowski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swarowski misses with a head shot. Belfort uses the momentum to regain guard.
Swarowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belfort swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Swarowski trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Swarowski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Swarowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Swarowski stands up and waves to Belfort to follow him.
Swarowski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Belfort is looking to stand up but Swarowski isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Swarowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swarowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Swarowski could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Swarowski throwing strikes from guard but Belfort blocks nicely.
Swarowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Swarowski throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swarowski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Swarowski from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Chris Swarowski just wasn't active enough.
Swarowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Belfort was covering up waiting for the punch and Swarowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Swarowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort tries to strike from the bottom.
Swarowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swarowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Swarowski thows a big elbow that misses.
Belfort preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Swarowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chris Swarowski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Swarowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Belfort manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Swarowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Swarowski dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Swarowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Belfort's half guard.
Belfort is staying active underneath Swarowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Belfort has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Swarowski is working away from the top position though.
Swarowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Belfort takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chris Swarowski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Swarowski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swarowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belfort doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Swarowski throwing strikes but missing.
Belfort looking to control.
Swarowski chips away with some ground and pound.
Swarowski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Swarowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Belfort is retaining full guard.
Swarowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swarowski postures up in Belfort's guard and throws a big left but Belfort blocks it.
Swarowski wants to control from the top but Belfort keeps moving.
Belfort preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Swarowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belfort works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Belfort has a closed guard, preventing Swarowski from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Swarowski postures up in Belfort's guard and throws a big left but Belfort blocks it.
Swarowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chris Swarowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Swarowski from controlling successfully.
Swarowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chris Swarowski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Swarowski looking to score a takedown here. Belfort is defending well but Swarowski drives through and ends up in Belfort's guard.
Swarowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Belfort is retaining full guard.
Preuss Belfort has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swarowski wants to get up but he can't break Belfort's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Swarowski stays in close to Belfort's body and controls the position.
Swarowski prevents Belfort from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swarowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Swarowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Swarowski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Swarowski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Richmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Richmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronaldo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but Richmond shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Souza defending well as Richmond loads up on a big left hand.
Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richmond.
Souza shoots for a takedown but Richmond saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oooooh!!! Richmond has knocked Souza down with a huge combo! Richmond steps away and waves a wobbly Souza back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Ronaldo Souza has been cut.
Souza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Richmond is fending him off so far but Souza persists. Nope, Richmond circles away and we're back to standing.
James Richmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Souza.
Souza slips a jab and a cross from Richmond.
Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richmond rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Souza decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Richmond's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Richmond is retaining full guard.
Souza stands and throws Richmond's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza tries to move into full mount but can't pass Richmond's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza moves into full mount!
Richmond is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Souza is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Richmond has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Souza is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Richmond to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Richmond shrugs it off.
Souza is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Richmond is surviving well by controlling Souza's body position as best he can.
Souza working for a guillotine from mount but Richmond is in no mood to give up.
Souza has control of Richmond's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Richmond regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza has control of Richmond's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Richmond regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richmond throwing hammer fists to the chest of Souza. What's that going to do exactly?
Souza is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Richmond to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Richmond shrugs it off.
Richmond tries to reverse the position but Souza maintains control.
Souza has control of Richmond's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Richmond regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Souza is working for a guillotine from mount but Richmond frees his head quite easily.
Souza looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza looking for a guillotine from mount but Richmond is having none of it.
Souza is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Richmond to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Richmond shrugs it off.
Richmond is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Richmond regains half guard.
Richmond gets full guard.
Richmond looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Souza passes into half guard.
Souza is looking to advance position but Richmond won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza passes the guard and advances to mount!
Souza looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Souza avoids the attempt from Richmond to control.
Souza is working for a guillotine from mount but Richmond frees his head quite easily.
Souza looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richmond really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Souza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronaldo Souza's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Richmond throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Richmond feints a jab promting Souza to slip. Richmond then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Souza slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Richmond throws a jab but it's blocked by Souza.
Richmond lands with a nice body punch.
Souza moves out of range as Richmond strikes.
Richmond lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Souza 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!
Souza slips a jab from Richmond.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richmond drops Souza with a naaaaasty hook - Souza is in real trouble here! Richmond dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Richmond!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Stalit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Stalit has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Stalit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stalit looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stalit avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Stalit counters with a head kick.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
and Stalit counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stalit is working away from the top position though.
Johnson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stalit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stalit has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Stalit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalit looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Stalit is very close to passing his half guard.
Stalit seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson is looking to control Stalit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Stalit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stalit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
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.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Stalit is controlling him well.
Johnson is controlling Stalit's trapped leg to prevent Stalit from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Stalit has control of the leg.
Stalit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stalit slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson controls Stalit momentarily but Stalit frees himself.
Stalit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stalit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stalit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stalit working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stalit postures up.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stalit.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Stalit postures up.
Stalit throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Stalit postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Stalit throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stalit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stalit drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Stalit off! Stalit jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Stalit slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stalit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Stalit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick misses from Stalit.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Stalit back into the cage.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Johnson is trying to drag Stalit to the mat but Stalit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalit wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson tries to break free but Stalit pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stalit walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ryan Stalit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Johnson.
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Stalit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stalit has his takedown stuffed
and Stalit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson throws a head kick that Stalit semi-blocks.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Stalit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Stalit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stalit with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stalit looking for submissions off his back.
Stalit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalit actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Stalit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stalit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stalit is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Stalit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stalit looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalit actively working from the bottom here.
Stalit actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is keen to just control but Stalit is a slippery customer.
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stalit is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stalit actively working from the bottom here.
Stalit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Stalit to stand up.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Stalit pushes him off.
Stalit throws a head kick that half lands.
Johnson clinches up with Stalit and pushes him back against the cage.
Stalit tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Stalit drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ryan Stalit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Stalit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stalit wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Stalit backpedaling.
Stalit misses with a head kick.
Stalit misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Stalit blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson avoiding damage as Stalit throws knees to the body.
Stalit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalit tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Stalit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson decides to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalit stops Johnson from standing up.
Stalit is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johnson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johnson has escaped and now he's on top!
Stalit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Johnson stands and steps away. Stalit gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalit throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stalit is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A lazy body kick from Johnson
and Stalit holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stalit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Stalit.
Stalit wants to clinch.
Stalit throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stalit's guard now.
Stalit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson wants to stand but Stalit has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Stalit is working from the bottom.
Stalit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stalit is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson stands up from Stalit's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stalit lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stalit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Stalit throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson gets control of Stalit's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johnson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson is pulling down on Stalit's head. It's preventing any offense from Stalit, at least for the moment.
Stalit with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Johnson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Renton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiago Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Renton!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
Renton is controlling Silva's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Silva is pressing down on Renton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Renton is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Renton gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Renton keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Renton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tiago Silva.
Silva defending well as Renton loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renton tries to sprawl but Silva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Silva prevents Renton from improving his position.
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Renton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Renton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva trying to pass the guard but Renton defending well.
Renton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Renton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Renton 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Renton trying to control the position.
Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Renton dives on top into guard.
Silva has his foot on Renton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Renton works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva looking for subs off his back but Renton has passed one foot through into half guard.
Silva wants to improve his position but Renton is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to stand.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Renton stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Renton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Renton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Silva has one foot on Renton's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
so Renton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Renton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Renton is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Silva.
Silva tries to buck Renton off but Renton is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Renton will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Renton counters with a nice body shot.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Renton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Renton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Renton manages to get himself to full guard.
Renton wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Renton is on top in guard.
Renton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Renton's guard.
Silva trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Renton manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Renton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva is looking for a triangle here but Renton uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mark Renton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva is trying to control Renton's posture but Renton avoids it.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Renton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Renton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Renton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Renton.
Renton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Renton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Renton preventing the sweep.
Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Renton is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Silva seems a little lost for a moment, as Renton dominates the positioning.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Silva is trying to control Renton's posture but Renton avoids it.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Renton trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Renton throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Renton.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Renton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva wants to get up but he can't break Renton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Renton wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Renton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Renton is keeping the position.
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Renton is proving hard to escape from.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Renton is pulling down on Silva's head to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Renton finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head.
Silva fails with the takedown
and Renton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Renton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Renton really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Renton swings widly with a right hand
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Renton wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Renton is working away.
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Silva passes the guard and advances to mount!
Silva postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Renton looks a forlorn figure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Renton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Renton is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Renton avoid being mounted?
Renton tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Renton trying to control here.
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Renton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Renton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Renton is defending well.
Renton gets full guard.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Renton is keeping the position.
Silva 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.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws and elbow that misses. Renton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Renton!
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Renton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Renton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Renton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Renton stops Silva from standing up.
Renton wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Silva had his way with Mark Renton in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Renton just misses with a punch to the body.
Renton misses the jab.
Silva tries for a takedown but Renton circles away easily
and Renton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Renton defends easily.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Renton from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva working for a triangle but Renton defends it easily.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Renton defends it easily.
Silva has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Renton has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A lull in the action here as Renton stalls from top position.
Renton prevents Silva from escaping the position.
Mark Renton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva is trying to control Renton's posture but Renton avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Renton keeps moving and retains side control.
Renton is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Silva's shoulder. That is not cool.
Silva wants to control but Renton postures up.
Silva is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Renton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tiago Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Renton staying calm.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Renton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Silva!
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Renton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Renton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Renton!
Mark Renton is the new welterweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Draybil Guetzlaff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Limuel Agustin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Limuel Agustin has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Draybil Guetzlaff!
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, Limuel Agustin!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agustin checks a leg kick nicely.
Guetzlaff swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Agustin with a poor takedown
and Guetzlaff counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Guetzlaff.
Agustin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Guetzlaff trying to control the position from guard on top but Agustin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Agustin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guetzlaff not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Guetzlaff 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.
Guetzlaff trying to control but Agustin is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agustin looking for a sweep. Not yet Agustin, not yet.
Agustin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Guetzlaff looking to pass the guard.
Guetzlaff is working hard here to advance position.
Guetzlaff is pushing down on Agustin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Agustin is fighting to maintain full guard but Guetzlaff has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Agustin wants to get back to full guard.
Agustin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Agustin.
Agustin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Guetzlaff puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Agustin wants to get back to full guard.
Agustin wants to control the action here but instead Guetzlaff manages to pass to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agustin can't escape the position.
Agustin looks gassed!
Guetzlaff controlling the position easily from mount.
Guetzlaff stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agustin has his takedown stuffed
and Guetzlaff counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Guetzlaff.
Guetzlaff won't allow Agustin to sweep him here.
Guetzlaff slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Agustin can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Draybil Guetzlaff just wasn't active enough.
Some bone on bone action there as Agustin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Guetzlaff wants to land a leg kick but Agustin is out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Guetzlaff.
Agustin is trying to control Guetzlaff's posture but Guetzlaff avoids it.
Guetzlaff stands up and beckons Agustin to his feet.
Guetzlaff takes the fight into the clinch.
Guetzlaff is looking to control Agustin's arms but Agustin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Guetzlaff has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Draybil Guetzlaff dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Guetzlaff shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Guetzlaff tries to pass to full mount but Agustin defends it.
Agustin wants to control but Guetzlaff is keeping busy.
Agustin wants to get back to full guard.
Guetzlaff controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guetzlaff is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Agustin flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Agustin regains half guard.
Agustin is breathing heavily.
Agustin tries to roll over but Guetzlaff keeps him under control.
Guetzlaff passes to full mount!
Guetzlaff looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guetzlaff is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Agustin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Agustin shoots and misses
and Guetzlaff counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Agustin's guard now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agustin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Guetzlaff controls the pace.
Guetzlaff wants to control from the top but Agustin keeps moving.
Guetzlaff forces his way into half guard.
Guetzlaff controlling the action here.
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.
Guetzlaff trying to control the action but Agustin is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Draybil Guetzlaff just wasn't active enough.
A good leg kick by Guetzlaff.
Agustin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Guetzlaff misses with a low kick as Agustin jumps back.
Guetzlaff decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Guetzlaff is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Draybil Guetzlaff dominated that second round.
That's time! Guetzlaff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Guetzlaff gets a clinch.
Guetzlaff trying to stall but Agustin improves his position.
Agustin gets underhooks to prevent Guetzlaff's takedown attempt.
Agustin wants a takedown.
Guetzlaff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Agustin is defending well for now.
Agustin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Guetzlaff gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Guetzlaff tries to score a body lock takedown but Agustin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Guetzlaff misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Agustin.
Guetzlaff is looking to control Agustin's arms but Agustin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Guetzlaff has his back to the cage.
Agustin avoiding damage as Guetzlaff throws knees to the body.
Guetzlaff trying to land knees to the body.
Agustin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Guetzlaff avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Draybil Guetzlaff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Limuel Agustin.
Guetzlaff has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Agustin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Guetzlaff misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Agustin.
Agustin wants a takedown but no success here.
Guetzlaff missing with knees to the body.
Agustin tries to score a body lock takedown but Guetzlaff shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Guetzlaff tries to land knees in the clinch but Agustin avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Agustin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Agustin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agustin avoiding damage as Guetzlaff throws knees to the body.
Guetzlaff misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Agustin.
Guetzlaff missing with knees to the body.
Agustin gets underhooks to prevent Guetzlaff's takedown attempt.
Agustin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Guetzlaff is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Guetzlaff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Agustin is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Guetzlaff misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Agustin.
Guetzlaff has Agustin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Guetzlaff pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Agustin tumbling to the mat - Guetzlaff dives into Agustin's guard.
Guetzlaff trying to control but Agustin is working from the bottom.
Agustin trying to keep a closed guard but Guetzlaff is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guetzlaff trying to control but Agustin is working from the bottom.
Draybil Guetzlaff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guetzlaff tries to free his leg and advance position but Agustin is retaining full guard.
Agustin wants to sweep here but Guetzlaff controlling him for the moment.
Guetzlaff tries to stand but Agustin is controlling from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Draybil Guetzlaff wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Guetzlaff misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guetzlaff tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Agustin is able to avoid easily.
Guetzlaff throws a front kick aimed at Agustin's knee but Agustin avoids it well.
Limuel Agustin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guetzlaff throws a leg kick but Agustin moved away.
Guetzlaff motions for Agustin to come forward. Guetzlaff throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Guetzlaff looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Agustin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Agustin is looking to sweep but instead, Guetzlaff has passed into half guard.
Agustin wants to improve his position but Guetzlaff is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guetzlaff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Agustin keeps working.
Guetzlaff performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Guetzlaff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Agustin is just riding it out for now. Guetzlaff eventually gives up the hold.
Limuel Agustin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Draybil Guetzlaff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guetzlaff blocks the strikes from Agustin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Draybil Guetzlaff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Guetzlaff has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Draybil Guetzlaff!
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