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EUFC 131 Night Of Champions PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slimbo Kice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kice comes to the cage accompanied by F**k The Other Side. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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274 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slimbo Kice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kice wants to clinch.
Kice tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thompson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kice misses with a left hand
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kice darts in trying to clinch
and Kice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kice closes the distance but Thompson moves to the side
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Kice takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Kice misses with a left hand
and Thompson counters with a two punch combo.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kice scores with a jab.
It looks like Henry Thompson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kice misses with a double jab
and Kice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kice tries to clinch
and Thompson counters with a one-two to the body.
Kice is rocked!
Thompson dances in with a quick combination. Kice is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Thompson snaps Kice's head back. Kice stumbles backwards against the cage. Thompson steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Kice's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Kice just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henry Thompson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quandu Zornach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Harrikari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zornach comes to the cage accompanied by Man Of The Year by Drake. Harrikari has chosen Tool - Forty Six & 2 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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184 lbs
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186 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quandu Zornach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jari Harrikari!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrikari throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zornach throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Harrikari to counter with a crisp jab.
Zornach throws a lazy head kick
and Harrikari counters by clinching up.
A hook to the body from Harrikari.
Harrikari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harrikari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harrikari connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zornach's face.
It looks like Quandu Zornach has been cut.
Harrikari is working Zornach over against the cage.
Harrikari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zornach backwards.
Harrikari lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harrikari with a knee to the head.
Zornach is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harrikari is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Harrikari lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zornach or not.
Harrikari lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zornach's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harrikari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zornach takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zornach throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harrikari counters with a straight right hand.
Zornach is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zornach takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Zornach is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harrikari lands a big head kick that sends Zornach to the canvas! Harrikari follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jari Harrikari!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snabbo Smido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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182 lbs
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Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snabbo Smido!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre slips a jab from Smido.
Pierre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smido looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pierre digs a good hook to Smido's body.
Smido throws an overhand right that lands on Pierre's shoulder, as Pierre tries to avoid the shot.
Pierre just misses with a punch to the body.
Smido throws a big shot that misses.
Pierre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pierre tests Smido's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pierre throws a sloppy body shot
and Smido counters with a nice uppercut.
Donk. Smido catches Pierre right on the button with a cross.
Smido throws a right hand that misses
and Smido takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pierre misses with a hook
letting Smido counter with a right hand.
Smido throws an off balance right hand
letting Pierre counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smido looks to land a left hand but Pierre moved out of range nicely.
Pierre misses with a wild combination.
Smido throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pierre misses with a left hand
and Smido counters with a nice uppercut.
Smido lands the left hand.
Smido misses the shot to the body.
Smido bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Snabbo Smido seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smido. Pierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smido lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smido. Pierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
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.
Smido shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smido takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pierre moves out of range of the leg kick from Smido.
Pierre throws an overhand right that lands on Smido's shoulder, as Smido tries to avoid the shot.
Smido changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pierre looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pierre avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Smido.
Smido connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pierre some visible discomfort.
Smido is working Pierre over with some ground and pound from side control.
Smido misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Smido fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pierre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre prevents Smido from moving into mount.
Check out the look on Smido's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pierre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smido wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smido working the strikes but Pierre uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Smido not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smido lands a nice short elbow.
Pierre is looking to control Smido's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pierre avoid being mounted?
Pierre gets back to full guard.
Smido trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smido trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smido is one step ahead there.
Smido chips away with some ground and pound.
Pierre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smido's guard.
Smido keeping moving, preventing Pierre from controlling successfully.
Smido can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pierre controls the pace.
Smido has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smido looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smido lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pierre!
Pierre tries to reverse the position but Smido maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snabbo Smido dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pierre ducks right into an uppercut from Smido.
Pierre slips a jab from Smido.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smido.
Smido changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pierre tries to avoid it but Smido manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pierre to the ground. Pierre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smido looking to score a takedown here. Pierre is defending well but Smido drives through and ends up in Pierre's guard.
Smido postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pierre is on top in guard.
Smido keeping full guard, as Pierre tries to pass.
Pierre wants to control from the top but Smido keeps moving.
Pierre is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre trying to control but Smido is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
George Pierre has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smido throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pierre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pierre slips a straight right by Smido.
Pierre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smido.
Smido misses with a hook
and Pierre counters with a low kick, right behind Smido 's knee.
Smido throws a right hand that misses
and Pierre counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smido thinking.
Smido shoots for a double leg takedown but Pierre sprawls well. He's pushed Smido's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smido swings for the body but Pierre moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smido walks into a stiff left hand from Pierre.
Smido listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pierre throws a lazy body kick
enabling Smido to counter with a crisp jab.
Pierre misses with an uppercut.
Smido throws an overhand right that lands on Pierre's shoulder, as Pierre tries to avoid the shot.
Pierre throws a right hand that misses
and Smido cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pierre misses the body punch
and Smido counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smido throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smido throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pierre throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pierre throws a head kick that misses
letting Smido counter with a right hand.
Smido misses with a hook
and Pierre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smido throws a head kick that Pierre semi-blocks.
Smido staying out of range there.
Smido uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pierre.
Smido with a hook.
Pierre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smido throws a looping overhand right but Pierre ducks down to avoid it.
Smido thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smido misses with an uppercut. Pierre saw that one coming.
Smido throws a right hand that misses
and Pierre counters with a low kick, right behind Smido 's knee.
Smido thows a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Pierre misses
and Smido counters with a stiff right hand.
Pierre misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick from Smido misses.
Smido fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pierre manages to avoid it.
Smido scores with a one two! Pierre had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pierre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smido.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Pierre dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Pierre.
Nice body punch from Pierre.
Smido misses with an uppercut
and Pierre counters with a nice uppercut.
Pierre misses with a body shot
letting Smido counter with a right hand.
Smido misses with an uppercut
and Pierre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pierre. Smido does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smido misses with a right hand
and Pierre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pierre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smido counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Pierre misses.
Smido misses with a hook
and Pierre counters with a stiff right hand.
Smido keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pierre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre throws a right hand that misses
and Smido counters with a left and a right that stings Pierre.
Smido looks to land a right hand but Pierre moved out of range.
Pierre throws out a leg kick but Smido moves out of range and Pierre only half commits.
George Pierre is winning the standup battle so far.
Pierre looks to throw the jab but Smido is out of range.
Smido misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pierre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smido lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pierre moves out of range of the strikes.
Smido throws a lazy uppercut
and Pierre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smido misses with a lunging right hand
and Pierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pierre lands a nice shot that snaps Smido's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smido misses with a leg kick.
Smido throws a shot from downtown. Pierre moves away and avoids it.
Pierre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smido circles away quickly and effectively.
Pierre misses with a shot to the body
letting Smido counter with a right hand.
Pierre looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smido scores with a nice strike.
Pierre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pierre ducks under a wild hook from Smido.
Smido fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smido throws a push kick but Pierre slaps the foot to one side.
Pierre throws a sloppy head kick and Smido moves out of range easily.
Pierre throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smido counters with a takedown into side control.
Smido working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Snabbo Smido has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pierre is trying to control Smido's posture but Smido avoids it.
Smido tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smido throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pierre tries to escape but Smido is in control.
Pierre is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Pierre dodges the ground and pound from Smido.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smido misses with the ground and pound.
Smido throwing strikes but Pierre manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Pierre has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Smido!
Pierre tries to control but Smido wriggling away.
Smido tries to hold on but Pierre postures up.
Smido is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pierre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pierre controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Pierre showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pierre has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Pierre!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nolan Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punishment Cruel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin comes to the cage accompanied by War - The Sick Puppies. Cruel has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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179 lbs
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nolan Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Punishment Cruel!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Martin misses with a hook
and Cruel counters with a stiff right hand.
Martin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Martin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cruel can pounce on him.
Cruel looks to land a combination but Martin avoids it well.
Martin misses with a right hand
and Cruel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Martin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruel fails with a takedown attempt.
Martin misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Martin throws a lazy uppercut
and Cruel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cruel loads up on a big right hand but Martin slips the punch.
Punishment Cruel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin avoids the head kick by Cruel.
Cruel throws a jab but it's blocked by Martin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruel throws a sloppy head kick
and Martin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Martin stops Cruel from standing up.
Martin advances to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin wants to pass to mount but Cruel is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Martin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cruel trying to control but Martin postures up.
Martin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Martin controlling the action here.
Martin 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.
Cruel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruel wants to get back to full guard.
Martin drops an elbow to the side of Cruel's head.
Cruel gets full guard.
Martin stands up over Cruel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Martin throwing strikes but missing.
Martin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Martin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Martin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruel is keeping the position for now.
Cruel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruel pushes Martin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cruel lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin misses with a body shot.
Cruel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cruel misses with a right hand
and Martin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martin avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punishment Cruel 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.
Cruel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruel misses with a combination
and Cruel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martin but Martin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cruel misses with a head kick.
Punishment Cruel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martin catches Cruel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruel ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
Martin throws a shot to the body.
Cruel is breathing heavily.
Cruel throws a combination that misses
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Punishment Cruel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruel misses with a hook
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruel throws a hook to the side of Martin's head but Martin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruel has managed to clinch.
A hook to the body from Martin.
Martin digs a right hand into Cruel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cruel's gas tank.
Martin digs a right hand into Cruel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cruel's gas tank.
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin misses with a looping left.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruel was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
Cruel throws a right hand that misses
and Martin counters with a shoot takedown. Cruel fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin wants to pass the guard but Cruel is keeping the position.
Martin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruel keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Martin stands and throws Cruel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cruel stops Martin from passing to mount.
Martin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruel keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cruel wants to get back to his feet.
Martin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cruel is avoiding damage well.
Martin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Martin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cruel some visible discomfort.
Cruel wants to control but Martin postures up.
Cruel takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Martin working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Martin controlling the position from side mount.
Martin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Martin cracks Cruel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Martin throws a strike aimed at the side of Cruel's head but Cruel avoids it well.
Martin moves into full mount!
Martin wants to control the pace but Cruel is squirming around nicely.
Cruel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cruel's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Martin dominated that second round.
That's time! Martin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cruel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruel is rocked!
Martin throws an overhand right that lands on Cruel's shoulder, as Cruel tries to avoid the shot.
Cruel is still on wobbly legs! Can Martin finish him?
Martin throws a looping overhand right but Cruel ducks down to avoid it.
Cruel seems to have recovered his senses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruel is defended easily by Martin.
Cruel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Martin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cruel misses with a body shot
and Martin counters with a takedown into side control.
Martin lands some shots froms side control.
Cruel seems a little lost for a moment, as Martin dominates the positioning.
Martin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Martin prevents Cruel from escaping the position.
Cruel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cruel is not content to let Martin control the position.
Cruel can't do much from the bottom here.
Martin trying to control the action but Cruel is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin grinds an elbow into Cruel's temple.
Cruel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cruel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Martin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruel keeps working.
Cruel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Martin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Martin postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Cruel in real trouble here! The ref calls for Cruel to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nolan Martin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amsterdam Vallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Manuawillie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manuawillie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lil Wayne Feat. Eminem - Drop The World! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Amsterdam Vallon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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204 lbs
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221 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amsterdam Vallon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willie Manuawillie!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manuawillie connects with a leg kick. Vallon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a leg kick.
Manuawillie misses with a wild combination.
Vallon throws a head kick that misses
and Manuawillie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vallon's knee momentarily.
A low kick from Vallon misses
and Manuawillie counters with a two punch combo.
Vallon throws a head kick that misses
and Manuawillie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Manuawillie.
Manuawillie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manuawillie.
Vallon is trying to push Manuawillie away but Manuawillie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vallon trying to stall but Manuawillie improves his position.
Manuawillie tries to land a knee to the head but Vallon blocks with his arms.
Manuawillie throws a punch but it's blocked by Vallon.
Vallon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Manuawillie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vallon being controlled against the cage.
Manuawillie misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Manuawillie.
Manuawillie misses with some punches.
Vallon tries to circle away but Manuawillie has him pinned against the cage.
Vallon tries to break the clinch but Manuawillie is controlling the position.
Vallon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Manuawillie.
Manuawillie scores a nice knee to the body.
Vallon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Manuawillie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vallon tries to break the clinch but Manuawillie is controlling the position.
Vallon avoiding damage as Manuawillie throws knees to the body.
Manuawillie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick by Vallon misses
and Manuawillie counters with a left and a right that stings Vallon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Vallon misses
and Manuawillie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Vallon is predictable there
and Manuawillie counters with a three punch combo that has Vallon backing up. Vallon nods at Manuawillie to acknowledge the strikes.
Vallon throws a sloppy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Vallon misses
and Manuawillie makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Vallon really felt that one!
A head kick by Vallon misses
and Manuawillie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Amsterdam Vallon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Manuawillie misses with a looping left.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a nice uppercut.
Vallon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Manuawillie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vallon throws a leg kick
and Manuawillie counters with an outside leg kick.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vallon throws a head kick that misses
and Manuawillie counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a low kick, right behind Vallon 's knee.
Vallon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manuawillie.
Vallon throws a sloppy head kick
and Manuawillie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vallon throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Manuawillie counters with an inside leg kick.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manuawillie motions for Vallon to come forward. Manuawillie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vallon thows a leg kick but Manuawillie checks it
and Manuawillie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Manuawillie misses
and Vallon counters with a big head kick but Manuawillie shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vallon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manuawillie.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a nice leg kick.
Manuawillie connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick by Vallon misses
letting Manuawillie counter with a right hand.
Vallon misses with a double jab
and Manuawillie counters with a three punch combo that has Vallon backing up. Vallon nods at Manuawillie to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Manuawillie is predictable there
and Vallon counters with a nice leg kick.
Vallon throws a head kick that misses
and Manuawillie counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vallon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manuawillie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vallon throws a head kick that misses
letting Manuawillie counter with a right hand.
Vallon misses with a shot to the body
and Manuawillie counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Manuawillie dominated that round.
That's time! Vallon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Manuawillie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vallon throws a head kick that misses
and Manuawillie counters with a right hand to the body.
Vallon throws a sloppy head kick
and Manuawillie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vallon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Manuawillie will feel that in the morning.
Manuawillie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vallon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Manuawillie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vallon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a thumping low kick.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vallon blocking some punches.
Manuawillie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vallon tries to break the clinch but Manuawillie is controlling the position.
Manuawillie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Manuawillie.
Manuawillie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Manuawillie breaks from the clinch.
Vallon throws a sloppy head kick
and Vallon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vallon throws a head kick that misses
and Manuawillie counters with a leg kick.
Manuawillie throws a front kick aimed at Vallon's knee but Vallon avoids it well.
Vallon misses with a hook
and Manuawillie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manuawillie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vallon throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vallon throws a head kick that misses
and Manuawillie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vallon thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
enabling Manuawillie to counter with a crisp jab.
Vallon throws a sloppy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vallon throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Manuawillie in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Vallon misses with a body shot
and Manuawillie counters with a right hand to the body.
Manuawillie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vallon.
Manuawillie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vallon was well out of range. Poor timing from Manuawillie.
Vallon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vallon throws a leg kick
enabling Manuawillie to counter with a crisp jab.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a good low kick that Vallon was not able to check.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vallon throws a head kick that misses
and Manuawillie counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vallon throws a head kick that misses
and Manuawillie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vallon thinking.
Manuawillie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vallon moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vallon.
Nice body kick there by Vallon.
Vallon throws a head kick that misses
and Manuawillie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick by Vallon misses
and Manuawillie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick by Vallon misses
and Manuawillie counters with a thumping low kick.
Manuawillie connects with a body shot.
A head kick by Vallon misses
and Manuawillie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vallon throws a leg kick
and Manuawillie counters with a low kick, right behind Vallon 's knee.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
letting Manuawillie counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Vallon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with an outside leg kick.
Manuawillie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vallon checks it well.
A shot to the body from Vallon misses
and Manuawillie makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Vallon really felt that one!
Vallon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manuawillie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vallon thuds his right hand into Manuawillie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Manuawillie takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vallon is trying to break free.
Vallon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manuawillie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Manuawillie misses with the head strike.
Manuawillie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vallon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vallon wants to break free but Manuawillie has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Manuawillie 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! This is the final round!
Manuawillie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vallon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manuawillie misses with a hook. Vallon ducked under it nicely.
Manuawillie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vallon throws a head kick that misses
and Manuawillie counters with a right hand to the body.
Manuawillie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manuawillie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vallon throws a head kick that misses
and Manuawillie counters with a nice body shot.
Vallon throws a sloppy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vallon throws a head kick that misses
and Manuawillie counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vallon throws a combination that misses
letting Manuawillie counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vallon looks to throw a body kick
and Manuawillie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Manuawillie doesn't manage to clinch there - Vallon circles away.
Vallon throws a sloppy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a big head kick but Vallon shrugs it off.
Manuawillie throws out a powerful jab.
Willie Manuawillie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vallon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vallon misses with a low kick.
Manuawillie throws a shot from downtown. Vallon moves away and avoids it.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Manuawillie jabs at Vallon's body.
A head kick by Vallon misses
and Manuawillie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Manuawillie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Manuawillie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vallon or not.
Vallon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vallon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Manuawillie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manuawillie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Vallon misses
and Manuawillie counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vallon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Manuawillie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick by Vallon misses
and Manuawillie counters with a nice leg kick.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a stiff right hand.
Manuawillie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vallon throws a head kick that misses
and Manuawillie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manuawillie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vallon ducks under a wild hook from Manuawillie.
Vallon misses with an uppercut
and Manuawillie counters with a nice uppercut.
Vallon throws a lazy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vallon defending well as Manuawillie loads up on a big left hand.
Vallon throws a sloppy head kick
and Manuawillie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vallon throws a sloppy head kick
and Manuawillie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Manuawillie.
Willie Manuawillie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vallon wants to slow Manuawillie down by chopping away at his legs.
Manuawillie moves into the clinch.
Amsterdam Vallon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manuawillie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vallon blocks an elbow strike from Manuawillie.
Manuawillie scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuawillie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vallon is keeping busy.
Manuawillie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Manuawillie putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vallon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Manuawillie breaks from the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Manuawillie.
Vallon throws a head kick that misses
and Manuawillie counters with a one-two to the body.
Vallon throws an off balance right hand
and Manuawillie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick by Vallon misses
and Vallon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manuawillie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vallon is out of range.
Vallon throws a head kick that misses
and Manuawillie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Manuawillie sizes up Vallon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willie Manuawillie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manuawillie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Manuawillie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Tentotlon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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26
203 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Tentotlon!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tentotlon throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kelly counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tentotlon's guard now.
Tentotlon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kelly sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kelly postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kelly slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kelly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tentotlon is trying to control the position but Kelly postures up.
Kelly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tentotlon is keeping the position for now.
Kelly passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tentotlon's head.
Kelly throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tentotlon won't allow Kelly to pass to mount.
Kelly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kelly throwing shots but Tentotlon is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Kelly.
Kelly 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.
Kelly 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tentotlon!
Kelly connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tentotlon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tentotlon is rocked!
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!
Kelly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Kelly! Tentotlon is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ken Kelly!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blixt Boxlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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165 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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30
161 lbs
21 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blixt Boxlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustav Graves!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxlund misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a thumping low kick.
Boxlund closes the distance and pushes Graves back into the cage.
Graves tries for a takedown but Boxlund manages to get underhooks.
Boxlund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boxlund can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Graves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boxlund scores with a hook to the body.
Graves lands a body punch.
Graves is leaning against Boxlund and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxlund lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boxlund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boxlund takes a shot to the head.
Boxlund is breathing heavily.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves has Boxlund pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boxlund manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Graves lands a shot to the body.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Boxlund.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boxlund tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Graves lands a left hand.
Boxlund throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boxlund backwards.
Graves blocks a body shot from Boxlund.
Graves lands a shot to the body.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boxlund backwards.
Boxlund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boxlund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Graves.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graves presses Boxlund against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves.
Graves goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boxlund prevents it.
Blixt Boxlund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustav Graves.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves misses with some punches.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boxlund is rocked!
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oh Boxlund is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boxlund.
Boxlund blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxlund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves is leaning against Boxlund and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxlund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxlund blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxlund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boxlund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxlund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxlund seems to have got his legs back now.
Graves lands a right hand.
Boxlund cracks Graves with a nice body shot.
Graves tries a body shot but Boxlund blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Boxlund.
Boxlund works on Graves's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxlund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boxlund throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boxlund lands a body shot.
Boxlund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boxlund lands a right hand.
A short right from Boxlund on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxlund works on Graves's body with a couple of short punches.
Boxlund lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Boxlund.
Boxlund lands a right hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Boxlund.
Still in the clinch, Boxlund scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boxlund creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Boxlund.
Boxlund lands a body punch.
Boxlund pushes Graves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boxlund misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boxlund creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boxlund creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boxlund's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boxlund missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boxlund.
Boxlund throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Graves counters with a left to the body.
Blixt Boxlund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boxlund gets a clinch.
Boxlund lands a shot to the body.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxlund uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Boxlund.
Boxlund lands a right hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Boxlund.
Graves drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Boxlund pushes Graves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boxlund escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boxlund throws a right hand that misses
and Graves counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves trying to control the action but Boxlund is working from the bottom.
Boxlund is trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Graves working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Graves dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boxlund fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Graves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Graves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boxlund but Boxlund pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boxlund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxlund cracks a nice hook into Graves's ribs.
Boxlund fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Graves.
Boxlund has Graves up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves has clasped his hands together around Boxlund's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Graves is breathing heavily.
Boxlund gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boxlund manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxlund looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Graves not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boxlund trying to control the position.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boxlund swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boxlund keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graves slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gustav Graves was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Boxlund throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Graves moves into the clinch.
Boxlund working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Boxlund works on Graves's body with a couple of short punches.
Boxlund pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boxlund throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boxlund misses with a combination
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boxlund connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boxlund.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxlund misses with a left hand
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
Graves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boxlund swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graves throws a hook to the side of Boxlund's head but Boxlund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boxlund stuffs the takedown.
Boxlund rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Graves gets tackled into the cage by Boxlund. Boxlund maintains the clinch.
Boxlund lands a right hand.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves misses with some punches.
Boxlund misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
Graves digs a right hand into Boxlund's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boxlund's gas tank.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxlund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Boxlund on the inside.
Boxlund blocking some punches.
Boxlund misses with a punch to the body.
Boxlund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
Boxlund is leaning against Graves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Graves lands a big right hand that drops Boxlund! The killer instinct kicks in and Graves finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Graves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustav Graves!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chucky Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahn has chosen Tibetan Song.2010.[ 21 ] 完玛三智.新歌 as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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184 lbs
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chucky Kahn!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark lands a head shot.
Kahn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clark throws a looping overhand right but Kahn ducks down to avoid it.
Kahn throws a head kick that misses
and Clark counters with a nice uppercut.
Kahn swings widly with a right hand
and Clark makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick from Clark misses
and Kahn counters with a leg kick.
Kahn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clark moves away.
A lazy body kick from Kahn
and Clark counters with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick from Clark misses.
Clark throws a leg kick
and Kahn counters with a head kick that drops Clark to the mat! Clark scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Clark is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Clark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kahn scoring well with a low kick there.
Clark seems to have got his legs back now.
Kahn thows a leg kick but Clark checks it
and Clark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clark shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kahn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clark makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A solid body kick from Clark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn throws a leg kick
and Clark counters with a nice leg kick.
Kahn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Clark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kahn misses with a head kick.
Clark cracks the inside of Kahn's front leg.
Kahn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clark lands with an uppercut that bounces Kahn off the cage and back into rage.
Kahn throws a lazy uppercut
and Clark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clark.
Kahn tries to clinch there but Clark circles away.
A low kick from Kahn misses
and Clark makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kahn throws an off balance right hand
and Clark counters with an outside leg kick.
A low kick from Kahn misses
and Clark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kahn throws a leg kick
and Clark counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark lands a jab-cross combination.
Kahn thows a leg kick but Clark checks it
and Clark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kahn throws a leg kick
and Clark counters with an inside leg kick.
Kahn throws a leg kick
and Clark makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kahn really felt that one!
A low kick from Kahn misses
and Clark counters with a nice body shot.
Kahn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clark working hard to break the clinch.
Kahn tries to circle away but Clark has him pinned against the cage.
Kahn missing with knees to the body.
Clark tries to circle away but Kahn has him pinned against the cage.
Kahn tries to break free but Clark pushes him back against the cage.
Kahn breaks the clinch.
Kahn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clark connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kahn scrambles back to his feet.
Clark lands a head kick. Kahn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kahn blocks a head kick by Clark.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn throws a sloppy head kick
and Clark counters with a good, hard body kick but Kahn shrugs it off.
Kahn looks gassed!
Kahn throws a leg kick
and Clark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clark circles away from the clinch attempt
and Clark counters with a nice uppercut.
Kahn closes the distance but Clark moves to the side
and Clark counters with an inside leg kick.
Clark lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kahn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Clark. That one must have hurt.
Kahn misses with a hook
and Clark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kahn throws a sloppy head kick
and Clark counters with a head kick. That will keep Kahn thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kahn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kahn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Clark counters with a nice uppercut.
Kahn throws a body kick the misses
and Clark counters with a good low kick that Kahn was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark jabs at Kahn's body.
Kahn blocks a head kick by Clark.
That kick from Clark tenderised Kahn's leg. Kahn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kahn walks into a jab.
Clark throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clark lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kahn takes a step back to recover.
Clark lands with an uppercut that bounces Kahn off the cage and back into rage.
Clark is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kahn throws an off balance right hand
and Clark counters with a straight right hand.
Clark feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kahns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahn misses with a leg kick
and Clark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clark, right into the meat.
A head kick by Kahn misses
and Clark counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kahn's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Clark dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Clark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Kahn is predictable there
and Clark counters with a straight right hand.
Clark slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kahn throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Clark throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kahn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Clark counter with a right hand.
Kahn misses with a left hand
and Clark counters with a left to the body.
A good leg kick by Clark.
Kahn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Clark.
A low kick from Kahn misses
and Clark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kahn throws a body kick the misses
and Clark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taylor Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
Kahn throws a lazy head kick
and Clark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kahn is breathing heavily.
Kahn throws a leg kick
and Clark counters with a slapping leg kick.
Clark throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Clark lands a head shot.
Chucky Kahn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark scores with a push kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Clark.
Kahn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Clark buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kahn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Clark throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clark lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clark pushes Kahn away with a front kick.
Clark scores with a spinning back kick!
Clark lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kahn's sensitive parts.
Clark lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Clark.
Clark connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn walks into a stiff left hand from Clark.
Kahn misses with a double jab
and Clark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clark throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clark moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by Clark.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clark.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahn misses with a hook
enabling Clark to counter with a crisp jab.
Kahn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clark throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Clark explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Clark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clark cracks a nice hook into Kahn's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a head kick that Kahn semi-blocks.
Clark thuds his right hand into Kahn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kahn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Clark connects with a solid leg kick.
Clark lands a glancing blow to the side of Kahn's head.
Clark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kahn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kahn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Clark - the referee stops the clock and Kahn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Clark. Kahn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Clark feints and then cracks Kahn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kahn down.
A low kick from Kahn is predictable there
and Clark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kahn looks to clinch
and Clark counters with an outside leg kick.
Kahn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Clark scores with a head kick.
Clark throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark thows a body kick. Kahn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Clark cracks Kahn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kahn throws a poor cross that misses
and Clark counters with a head kick.
Kahn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clark counters with a slapping leg kick.
Clark feints and then cracks Kahn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kahn down.
Clark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clark scores with a hook to the body. Kahn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Clark works Kahn's body with a nice hook.
Clark dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kahn. That did some damage!
Clark delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clark throws a front kick that sends Kahn stumbling back into the cage.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kahn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Clark dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kahn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A lazy left from Clark finds it's target.
Kahn misses with a hook
and Clark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kahn moves to clinch but Clark breaks away
and Clark counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick by Kahn misses
and Clark counters with an outside leg kick.
Clark connects with a solid leg kick.
Clark lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Clark throws a front kick that sends Kahn stumbling back into the cage.
Kahn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Clark sizes up Kahn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clark lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Clark lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kahn takes a step back to recover.
Kahn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick by Kahn misses
and Clark counters with an outside leg kick.
Chucky Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark pushes Kahn away with a front kick.
Clark looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Clark scores with a nice right hand.
Clark throws a head kick that Kahn semi-blocks.
Clark with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clark feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kahn's calf.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clark.
Clark fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kahn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clark lands a head kick. Kahn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Clark tenderised Kahn's leg. Kahn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kahn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Clark counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kahn's knee momentarily.
Clark fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kahn.
Kahn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clark finds it's way round the side to connect with Kahn's head.
Clark misses with a head kick.
Kahn misses with a right hand
and Clark counters with an inside leg kick.
Clark cracks Kahn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Clark connects with an inside leg kick.
Clark fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kahn.
Clark with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clark lands a head shot.
Kahn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clark.
Clark throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kahn throws a body kick the misses
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
Kahn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clark lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A lazy body kick from Kahn
and Clark counters with a nice body kick.
Kahn throws an off balance right hand
and Clark counters with a nice kick to the body.
Clark looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Clark lands with a kick to the ribs.
Clark buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kahn tries to move into range but Clark moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Clark lands with a kick to the temple. Kahn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Clark connects with the punch.
Chucky Kahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark scores with a spinning back kick!
Clark swinging wildly here.
Clark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kahn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kahn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Clark counters with a nice uppercut.
Clark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kahn can do to turn this around?
Kahn throws a leg kick
and Clark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Kahn misses
and Clark counters with a solid body kick.
Clark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kahn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Clark. That one must have hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clark, right into the meat.
Clark thuds his shin into the meat of Kahn's side.
A low kick from Kahn is predictable there
and Clark counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clark, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taylor Clark!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Happy Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slinky McDougle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDougle has chosen 25 Minutes to go as his entrance music. Slinky McDougle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Happy Day!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slinky McDougle!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDougle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDougle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Day fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McDougle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Day throws a lazy head kick
letting McDougle counter with a right hand.
Day tries to clinch
enabling McDougle to counter with a crisp jab.
Happy Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Day lands but McDougle takes it in his stride.
Day rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDougle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Day throws a predictable looking body shot
and McDougle counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Day's guard now.
Day avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McDougle is controlling him.
Day has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Day manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day prevents McDougle from getting the reversal.
McDougle regains half guard.
Day tries to stand but can't do so whilst McDougle controls his leg.
McDougle trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Day manages to pass to mount!
McDougle is desperately trying to improve his position but Day has a good base and remains in mount.
McDougle is trying to reverse the position but instead Day has taken his back - oops!
McDougle showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day gets his hands free as McDougle looks to control.
Day looking for the choke from the back.
McDougle is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Day doesn't have the hooks in and McDougle manages to turn into his guard.
McDougle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDougle wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.
McDougle is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McDougle throws and elbow that misses. Day uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McDougle's guard. Nice move by Day!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDougle has an active guard here but Day has managed to pass into half guard.
McDougle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Day won't allow McDougle to sweep him here.
McDougle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McDougle slips a nice elbow through Day's hands, connecting with Day's forehead.
McDougle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Day doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDougle.
Day pushes McDougle off looking to stand but McDougle dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDougle trying to control from Day's half guard. Day has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Day looking for a sweep. Not yet Day, not yet.
McDougle postures up and lands a big shot to Day's brow.
McDougle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McDougle wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.
McDougle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McDougle trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slinky McDougle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Day takes a swing at McDougle's ribcage but misses.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch but McDougle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Day tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Day fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDougle punishes Day's body with a nice straight punch.
McDougle misses with a left hand
and Day counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDougle tries to work over Day's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDougle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDougle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Day is keeping busy.
Day misses with a short punch on the inside.
Day throws a head punch that misses.
Day blocks an uppercut.
McDougle is trying to maintain a safe position but Day gets an underhook and turns McDougle into the cage.
McDougle blocking some punches.
Day presses McDougle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougle throws a punch but it's blocked by Day.
Day lands a shot to the body.
McDougle swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Day as the two fighters clinch.
McDougle is breathing heavily.
Day throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDougles head.
McDougle wants to get back to striking at distance but Day won't allow it.
A short right from Day.
Day lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Day working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Day works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Day lands a left hand.
Day softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Day lands a body shot in the clinch.
Day lands a left hand.
Day lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDougle backwards.
Day lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Day.
Nice body punch from Day.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day scores with a nice hook to the head.
Day digs a right hand into McDougle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDougle's gas tank.
Day lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Day throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Day.
Day lands with a left to the head.
Day lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Day.
Day lands a body punch in the clinch.
Day lands a shot to the body.
Day works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Day on the inside.
Day lands a right hand.
Day lands an uppercut.
Day lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDougle backwards.
A short body shot lands from Day as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Day scores with a nice short uppercut.
Day scores with a nice hook to the head.
Day works on McDougle's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Day.
Day digs a right hand underneath McDougle's ribcage. McDougle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDougle blocking some punches.
Day lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDougle is working Day over against the cage.
McDougle breaks from the clinch.
Day throws a body kick the misses
and McDougle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Day dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Day connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Day throws a right hand that misses
letting McDougle counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day scores with a body shot.
Day goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Day misses with a straight right.
McDougle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Day counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick by Day misses
and McDougle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Day throws a sloppy head kick
and McDougle counters with a left to the body.
McDougle ducks under a wild hook from Day.
A swing and a miss from McDougle.
Day slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Day throws a head kick that misses.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDougle lands with a nice body punch.
Day stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Day wants it to stay on the feet.
McDougle avoids the head kick by Day.
McDougle throws a right hand that misses
and Day counters with a slapping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Day tries to land a leg kick but McDougle saw it coming and moves away.
McDougle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Day.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Day dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Crunch! Day slams his shin into McDougle's torso.
Day misses with a lunging right hand
and McDougle counters with a good, hard body kick but Day shrugs it off.
Day gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDougle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Day lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDougle tries to work over Day's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDougle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Day pulls his leg out and moves away.
McDougle punishes Day's body with a nice straight punch.
Day throws a sloppy body shot
and McDougle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Day keeping moving, preventing McDougle from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougle won't allow Day to get back to his feet.
Day lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McDougle!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDougle is wriggling around trying to escape.
McDougle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Day goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McDougle is on top in guard.
McDougle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Day dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day wants to get up but he can't break McDougle's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McDougle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Day's guard.
McDougle trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
McDougle preventing the sweep.
Day keeping moving, preventing McDougle from controlling successfully.
McDougle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Day trying to control the position.
Day is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McDougle is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day looking for a sweep. Not yet Day, not yet.
McDougle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDougle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Day bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDougle's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDougle is on top in guard.
Day escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDougle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDougle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Day works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDougle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Day has momentary wrist control but McDougle slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day wants to sweep but no luck.
McDougle throws a big right hand that misses.
McDougle is looking to work some ground and pound but Day has wrist control.
McDougle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McDougle prevents Day from getting back to his feet.
Day utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDougle pushes down on Day's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Day has hold of McDougle's hands but McDougle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McDougle lands strikes from half guard.
McDougle is trying to control. Day wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Day pushes McDougle off looking to stand but McDougle dives back in and keeps control.
McDougle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Day!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slinky McDougle really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McDougle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Day enables McDougle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Day manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McDougle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Day wants to sweep but no luck.
McDougle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Day keeping full guard, as McDougle tries to pass.
McDougle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Day has momentary wrist control but McDougle slips an elbow through the middle.
McDougle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McDougle won't allow Day to get back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McDougle lands a couple of elbows.
McDougle throwing strikes from guard but Day blocks nicely.
McDougle lands a couple of elbows.
Day wriggles free and stands up.
Day is looking to wear down McDougle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McDougle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
McDougle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Day sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDougle somewhat.
Day tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McDougle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day loads up on a big right hand but McDougle slips the punch.
Day throws a sloppy head kick and McDougle moves out of range easily.
McDougle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Day counters with a thumping low kick.
Day is looking to clinch but McDougle is avoiding it.
Day does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Day throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Day connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day shoots in for a takedown but McDougle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Day ducks under a wild hook from McDougle.
Day darts in trying to clinch
and McDougle counters with a nice low kick that buckles Day's knee momentarily.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDougle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Day.
Day throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McDougle counters with a single leg into guard. Day didn't expect that.
McDougle thows a big elbow that misses.
McDougle throwing strikes from guard but Day blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDougle scoring with some ground and pound.
Day has momentary wrist control but McDougle slips an elbow through the middle.
McDougle thows a big elbow that misses.
McDougle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slinky McDougle has got the better of the ground game so far.
McDougle stops Day from standing up.
Day utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDougle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDougle wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.
McDougle is working Day over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McDougle is looking to work some ground and pound but Day has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slinky McDougle dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Day tries to clinch there but McDougle circles away.
McDougle blocks a low kick nicely.
Day misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Day misses
and McDougle counters with a nice kick to the body.
Day ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDougle moves away.
McDougle misses with a left hand
and Day counters with an outside leg kick.
Day misses with a hook
and McDougle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDougle. McDougle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick by Day misses
and McDougle counters with a stiff right hand.
Day swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDougle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougle passes Day's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McDougle seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Day manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Day utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Day wants to stand and escape but McDougle is having none of it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
McDougle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Day keeping moving, preventing McDougle from controlling successfully.
Day has his feet on McDougle's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Day throws a lazy uppercut
and McDougle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day moves out of range of the body kick from McDougle.
Day throws a solid leg kick but McDougle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Day.
McDougle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Day connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDougle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Happy Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day misses with a head kick.
Day lands with a nice body punch.
Day tries to clinch up but McDougle circles away and keeps his distance.
Day misses with an uppercut
and McDougle counters with a nice uppercut.
McDougle lands a nice hook to Day's body. Day takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day wants to clinch up but McDougle keeps it at a distance.
Day is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDougle misses with a wild body shot.
McDougle moves out of range of the body kick.
Day thuds his shin into the meat of McDougle's side.
Day throws a head kick that misses
and McDougle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDougle scores with a body shot.
McDougle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDougle throws a solid leg kick but Day takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDougle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDougle looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
McDougle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Day throws a leg kick that is checked
and McDougle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Day misses with a right hand
and McDougle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McDougle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Day has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDougle is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
McDougle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Day has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDougle has managed to get both his arms back between Day's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slinky McDougle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDougle 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 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... Slinky McDougle! Slinky McDougle retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jericho Marquardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Striker Grappling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marquardt comes into the arena with Welcome to the TerrorDome blaring out of the sound system. Striker Grappling has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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World class MT
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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
18 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jericho Marquardt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Striker Grappling!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquardt motions for Grappling to come forward. Marquardt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marquardt throws a sloppy head kick
and Marquardt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marquardt checks a leg kick.
Grappling does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappling throws a poor cross that misses
and Marquardt counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grappling prevents Marquardt from improving position.
Marquardt wants to control but Grappling is keeping him busy.
Marquardt swings around for an armbar but Grappling sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Marquardt's guard.
Marquardt looking for a sweep. Not yet Marquardt, not yet.
Grappling slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marquardt 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.
Grappling wants to pass the guard but Marquardt is keeping the position.
Marquardt is looking for a triangle here but Grappling uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Marquardt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt is looking for a sweep. Grappling is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marquardt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marquardt is trying to get back to full guard.
Grappling is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Marquardt!
Grappling avoids the attempt from Marquardt to control.
Grappling looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grappling's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marquardt sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Grappling controlling the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Marquardt wants to improve his position but Grappling is controlling well.
Grappling controlling the action here.
Marquardt is looking for a sweep. Grappling is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marquardt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grappling content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Striker Grappling wasn't active enough on the ground.
Grappling throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marquardt on the side of the head.
Grappling throws a jab when Marquardt was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jericho Marquardt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Marquardt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marquardt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Marquardt staying out of range there.
Marquardt throws a sloppy head kick and Grappling moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquardt connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquardt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marquardt misses with a low kick.
Marquardt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grappling.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marquardt.
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.
Marquardt slips under a jab from Grappling.
Marquardt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Marquardt looking to control but Grappling is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grappling can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marquardt punching from mount but Grappling doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Marquardt looking to finish Grappling with some ground and pound. This is bad for Grappling!
Grappling blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grappling gets back to half guard.
Marquardt prevents Grappling from improving his position.
Marquardt is working for a submission of some sort.
Marquardt is looking for a kimura but Grappling is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marquardt to get the leverage.
Marquardt is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Grappling is wriggling around but Marquardt manages to pass to half guard.
Marquardt looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Grappling on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt prevents Grappling from standing back up.
Marquardt controlling the action here.
Marquardt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grappling!
Marquardt wants to finish this one by submission but Grappling is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Marquardt.
Grappling is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Marquardt working the ground and pound effectively.
Grappling avoids a series of strikes thrown by Marquardt.
Marquardt throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jericho Marquardt dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No luck for Marquardt with that takedown attempt.
Marquardt swats away the attempt to clinch by Grappling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappling lands a nice hook to Marquardt's body. Marquardt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquardt throws the kick towards the body but Grappling avoids it.
Grappling connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Striker Grappling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marquardt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marquardt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grappling avoids it really well and circles away.
Marquardt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jericho Marquardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquardt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grappling is able to avoid easily.
Marquardt throws a lazy body kick
and Grappling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
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.
Grappling misses with a body shot
and Marquardt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Grappling won't be happy with that.
Grappling defending against the ground and pound.
Marquardt tries to score with some ground and pound. Grappling controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Marquardt throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Grappling's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grappling wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grappling sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Marquardt seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jericho Marquardt did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marquardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Striker Grappling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grappling thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquardt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grappling, right into the meat.
Grappling throws a push kick but Marquardt slaps the foot to one side.
Grappling tries to land a body kick
and Marquardt counters with an outside leg kick.
Grappling leaves Marquardt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Grappling will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Grappling misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grappling misses with a body shot.
Marquardt throws a leg kick but Grappling sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marquardt shoots in for a takedown but Grappling shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grappling slaps away a takedown attempt from Marquardt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jericho Marquardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marquardt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marquardt misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Striker Grappling dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A decent looking cross lands there for Grappling.
Grappling checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marquardt throws a leg kick
and Grappling counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappling is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grappling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marquardt.
Grappling throws an overhand right that lands on Marquardt's shoulder, as Marquardt tries to avoid the shot.
Marquardt swats away the attempt to clinch by Grappling.
Grappling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Striker Grappling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grappling!
Marquardt scores with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grappling throws an off balance right hand
and Marquardt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A leg kick checked by Marquardt.
Marquardt staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Grappling.
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.
Grappling misses with a body shot.
Grappling moves to clinch but Marquardt breaks away
and Marquardt counters with a low kick, right behind Grappling 's knee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A low kick from Grappling misses
and Marquardt counters with a body kick.
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 Jericho Marquardt.
I think Marquardt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jericho Marquardt!
Jericho Marquardt is the new welterweight champion!
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