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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keith Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tashiro Mangara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tashiro Mangara!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone lands the left hand.
Stone pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mangara back to the ropes. Stone follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sloppy strikes from Mangara. Those never looked like landing.
Mangara misses with a few strikes there.
Mangara moves into range and clinches up with Stone.
Stone tries to break the clinch but Mangara is controlling the position.
A short uppercut from Stone.
Stone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mangara pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stone misses with a double jab
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tashiro Mangara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Mangara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mangara is looking to clinch but Stone is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Stone as Mangara shoots in.
Mangara moves in looking to clinch but Stone pushes him off.
Mangara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mangara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mangara. Mangara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangara swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
Mangara throws a series of punches but Stone moves out of range.
Mangara closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mangara shoots in and bounces Stone off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Mangara decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mangara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stone.
Mangara doesn't manage to clinch there - Stone circles away.
Stone misses with a series of wild punches.
Mangara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stone lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mangara eats them both and turns towards Stone to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tashiro Mangara will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangara. Stone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangara misses with an uppercut
and Stone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mangara.
Stone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mangara throws a one two combo.
It looks like Keith Stone has been cut.
Stone staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangara slips a jab and a cross from Stone.
Stone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mangara's head.
Mangara lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stone backs up against the ropes.
Mangara tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Stone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tashiro Mangara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mangara closes the distance and clinches up with Stone, looking for a takedown. Mangara pushes Stone against the ropes but Stone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mangara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stone misses with a two punch combination.
Stone dodges the punch combination from Mangara.
Mangara throws a series of punches but Stone moves out of range.
Mangara is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Mangara is predictable there
and Stone counters with a series of strikes. Mangara will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mangara throws a one two combo.
A head kick by Stone misses
and Mangara counters with a one-two to the body.
Keith Stone's cut is getting worse.
Stone shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mangara napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mangara is looking to regain half guard here but Stone keeps moving and retains side control.
Stone is looking to take a break and control but Mangara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stone stands up and beckons Mangara to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone tries to clinch but Mangara is having none of it.
Stone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mangara.
Stone scores with the left hand. Mangara knows he should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mangara's waist but Mangara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stone off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tashiro Mangara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keith Stone's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mangara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mangara shoots in for a takedown but Stone shows good takedown defense.
Mangara fails with a takedown attempt.
Stone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mangara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mangara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stone tries to bum rush Mangara with a series of wild strikes but Mangara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mangara misses with a series of wild punches.
Mangara dodges the punch combination from Stone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mangara shoots in for a takedown but Stone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Keith Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tashiro Mangara.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mangara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mangara.
Stone throws a combination that misses
and Mangara counters with a single leg into guard. Stone didn't expect that.
Mangara wants to stand but Stone has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mangara is looking to stand up but Stone won't let him.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tashiro Mangara.
Stone misses with a wild combination.
Stone works over Mangara's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mangara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keith Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tashiro Mangara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangara manages to avoid it.
Stone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stone fails to land with a series of punches.
Mangara tries to close the distance and clinch but Stone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tashiro Mangara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mangara winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tashiro Mangara!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Albright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Magdziak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Adrian Magdziak enters the ring!
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Albright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adrian Magdziak!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magdziak closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Albright quickly recovers to half guard.
Albright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Albright controlling the position for now.
Albright wants to control but Magdziak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Albright avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magdziak.
Magdziak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Albright knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Magdziak trying to control from half guard but Albright is working away.
Albright keeping hold of Magdziak's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Vladimir Albright wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Magdziak shoots in but no luck this time.
Magdziak fails with the takedown
and Albright counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Albright controls from within his opponent's guard.
Albright has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Albright wants to control from the top but Magdziak keeps moving.
Magdziak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Albright controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Vladimir Albright wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Albright fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magdziak, pushing him back against the ropes.
Magdziak prevents the takedown attempt.
Magdziak trying to stall but Albright improves his position.
Albright jumps guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albright wants to control the position but Magdziak says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Albright wants to control but Magdziak is keeping busy.
Albright knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magdziak on the ground.
Magdziak is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Albright has managed to free his arm - good work.
Magdziak is keen to just control but Albright is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albright tries to get to full guard but Magdziak has control of the leg.
Magdziak moves into full mount! Albright won't be happy about that!
Albright regains half guard.
Albright gets full guard.
Magdziak tries to stand but Albright is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Albright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magdziak defends well.
Magdziak trying to control the position from guard on top but Albright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Albright dominated that round.
That's time! Albright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Albright tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Magdziak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Albright closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Magdziak quickly recovers to half guard.
Magdziak is looking to improve his position.
Magdziak wants to control but Albright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Albright stalling.
Magdziak gets back to full guard.
Magdziak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Albright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magdziak keeping moving, preventing Albright from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albright sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Magdziak trying to control the position.
Albright tries to free his leg and advance position but Magdziak is retaining full guard.
Magdziak keeping moving, preventing Albright from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Vladimir Albright.
Albright shoots for a takedown but Magdziak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Albright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Magdziak wants a takedown but no success here.
Albright with a knee to the head.
Albright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Magdziak fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albright tries for a takedown but Magdziak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Albright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magdziak stuffs the takedown.
Magdziak rushes Albright and presses him up against the ropes.
Magdziak stalling in the clinch but Albright improves position.
Magdziak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Albright.
Albright looking for a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magdziak is trying to push Albright away but Albright has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Magdziak with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Magdziak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Albright gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Albright drops down looking for an ankle pick but Magdziak pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magdziak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Albright but Albright pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Magdziak is breathing heavily.
Albright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Magdziak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Albright with that takedown attempt.
Vladimir Albright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albright keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Albright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Albright as Magdziak shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magdziak throws a wild body kick that Albright sees coming a mile off.
Magdziak gets caught napping as Albright dives in and scores a takedown. Magdziak manages to retain guard.
Albright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Albright wants to control from the top but Magdziak keeps moving.
Albright is stalling in the full guard.
Albright is in close to Magdziak's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Albright might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Albright wants to control from the top but Magdziak keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albright looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Albright dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Albright fails to pull guard.
Albright with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Magdziak throws a punch but it's blocked by Albright.
Albright fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Magdziak jumps into guard, dragging Albright to the mat.
Magdziak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Albright is controlling him.
Magdziak wants to sweep but no luck.
Magdziak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magdziak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Albright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magdziak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magdziak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Albright is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magdziak is trying to keep Albright in close.
Albright controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Albright wants to control from the top but Magdziak keeps moving.
Vladimir Albright has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Albright drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Albright looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Albright passes Magdziak's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Albright content to control rather than advance.
Magdziak trying to control but Albright postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albright is looking to take a break and control but Magdziak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Vladimir Albright wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Albright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Albright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Albright closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Magdziak did well to prevent Albright getting side control.
Albright prevents Magdziak from improving his position.
Albright sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Magdziak is staying active underneath Albright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Albright seems content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vladimir Albright wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Albright.
Magdziak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Albright.
Albright fails with the takedown.
Magdziak wants to land a leg kick but Albright is out of range.
Albright displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magdziak.
Albright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magdziak.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Albright showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Albright has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Albright!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Spaseski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raigor Stonehoof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raigor Stonehoof has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Spaseski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raigor Stonehoof!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stonehoof fails to land the takedown.
Spaseski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Spaseski lands in his opponent's guard.
Stonehoof looking for a guillotine here but Spaseski defends easily.
Spaseski is posturing up here but Stonehoof has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Spaseski tries to roll out but it's too tight and Spaseski has to tap! Slick submission there by Stonehoof!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raigor Stonehoof!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Sofistieras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernando Sofistieras is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaun Chen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fernando Sofistieras!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chen rushes Sofistieras and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sofistieras prevents a body shot from Chen.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Good body shot from Chen.
Chen trying to control the position but instead, Sofistieras has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chen into the ropes.
Chen tries to work over Sofistieras's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chen tries a body shot but Sofistieras blocks it.
Chen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sofistieras tries for a takedown but Chen manages to get underhooks.
Chen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Sofistieras controls his hands.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Sofistieras avoids it by throwing Chen back against the ropes.
Chen tries to work over Sofistieras's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Sofistieras avoids it by throwing Chen back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sofistieras's elbow.
Chen tries to work over Sofistieras's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chen lands a body punch.
Chen scores with a hook to the body.
Chen is looking to control Sofistieras's arms but Sofistieras gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chen has his back to the ropes.
Chen seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Sofistieras is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Sofistieras has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands a body shot.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
Chen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sofistieras backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
Chen prevents the takedown attempt.
Shaun Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Sofistieras.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
Sofistieras tries to score a body lock takedown but Chen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chen lands a body shot.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sofistieras's elbow.
Chen tries to work over Sofistieras's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sofistieras as Chen tries to tie him up.
Chen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chen stops a takedown attempt from Sofistieras.
Chen works on Sofistieras's body with a couple of short punches.
Chen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sofistieras looking for a takedown.
Chen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sofistieras has Chen pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Chen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sofistieras's elbow.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Sofistieras's ribcage. Sofistieras let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sofistieras drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chen tries a body shot but Sofistieras blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands with a short shot to the head.
Chen cracks Sofistieras with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chen avoiding damage.
Chen tries a body shot but Sofistieras blocks it.
Chen gets through Sofistieras's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sofistieras tries for a takedown. No joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
Chen is looking to control Sofistieras's arms but Sofistieras gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chen has his back to the ropes.
Chen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Chen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sofistieras shoots in and drives through. Chen sprawls well.
Sofistieras throws a head kick but Chen moves out of range.
Chen misses with a wild combination.
Sofistieras rushes Chen and presses him up against the ropes.
Chen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sofistieras.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Sofistieras controls his hands.
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as Sofistieras controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen is looking to control Sofistieras's arms but Sofistieras gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chen has his back to the ropes.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Sofistieras avoids it by throwing Chen back against the ropes.
Sofistieras prevents a body shot from Chen.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Sofistieras controls his hands.
Shaun Chen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sofistieras is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chen tries a body shot but Sofistieras blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Chen.
Chen tries a body shot but Sofistieras blocks it.
Chen misses with a body punch.
Chen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chen lands a body punch.
Chen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Sofistieras avoids it by throwing Chen back against the ropes.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
Chen is pressed up against the ropes. Sofistieras has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chen down to the mat. Chen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shaun Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Sofistieras.
Sofistieras takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chen stuffs the takedown attempt from Sofistieras. Sofistieras gets slowly back to his feet.
Chen moves into the clinch.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
Sofistieras goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chen prevents it.
Chen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands a shoulder strike.
Chen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sofistieras is breathing heavily.
Sofistieras looking for a takedown.
Good body shot from Chen.
Nice body punch from Chen.
Chen tries to stall but Sofistieras uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chen.
A short uppercut from Chen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sofistieras is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chen tries to work over Sofistieras's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Chen.
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sofistieras as Chen tries to tie him up.
Chen works on Sofistieras's body with a couple of short punches.
Chen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sofistieras backwards.
Chen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Chen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chen taking a breather.
Chen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sofistieras up against the ropes.
Chen looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Chen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sofistieras shoots in for a double leg but Chen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sofistieras.
Sofistieras shoots in for a takedown but Chen shows good takedown defense.
Shaun Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Sofistieras.
Chen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
Chen is trying to maintain a safe position but Sofistieras gets an underhook and turns Chen into the ropes.
Sofistieras takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chen lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sofistieras or not.
Chen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chen scores with a hook to the body.
Chen lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sofistieras can't get the takedown.
Chen pushes Sofistieras back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen cracks Sofistieras with a nice body shot.
Chen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sofistieras up against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shaun Chen.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chen!
Chen closes the distance and clinches.
Chen misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sofistieras tries to score a body lock takedown but Chen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chen tries to work over Sofistieras's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sofistieras is keeping busy.
Chen can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
Chen is stalling here.
Chen tries to stall but Sofistieras uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sofistieras or not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sofistieras can do to turn this around?
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shaun Chen.
Sofistieras fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen scores with a shot to the body.
Chen scores with a one two! Sofistieras had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chen takes the fight into the clinch.
Shaun Chen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun Chen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Chen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Thiago Rua has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hunt is desperately trying to improve his position but Rua has a good base and remains in mount.
Rua is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hunt takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hunt takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hunt is trying desperately to improve position.
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt tries to lock up and control but Rua gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hunt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hunt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rua with shots to the head and body - Hunt looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Rua connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hunt is rocked!
Hunt is trying desperately to improve position.
Hunt is still in real trouble! Can Rua finish him?
Rua postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Hunt bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Rua and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago Rua!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Barreda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesus Barreda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Barreda!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Page changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barreda tries to avoid it but Page manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barreda to the ground. Barreda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Page shoots in looking for a takedown. Barreda tries to sprawl out of it but Page keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Barreda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barreda thuds a left hand into Page's body.
Barreda stuns Page with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Page fails to land the takedown.
Jab from Barreda.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barreda throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Page's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Barreda dives in looking to finish as Page flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Barreda's strikes! Barreda is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Page's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Page was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Barreda!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Brewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Paxio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitch Brewer has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitch Brewer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Paxio!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paxio shoots in but Brewer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paxio fails with a takedown attempt.
Paxio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paxio tries to clinch up but Brewer circles away and keeps his distance.
Brewer scores with a head kick.
Paxio shoots in and gets a takedown into Brewer's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Paxio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brewer wants to sweep here but Paxio controlling him for the moment.
Paxio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paxio slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paxio seems to be working for a kimura but Brewer defends the submission attempt.
Brewer tries to roll over but Paxio keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paxio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brewer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paxio.
Brewer is looking for a sweep. Paxio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paxio is trying to work for a kimura but Brewer is defending well.
Paxio seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Brewer is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thiago Paxio!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kolliver Reign (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kolliver Reign has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kolliver Reign!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazushi Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reign darts in and clinches Sakuraba up against the ropes.
Reign avoids a wild elbow strike from Sakuraba.
Reign can't get the takedown.
Reign drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sakuraba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sakuraba looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reign goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sakuraba prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kolliver Reign. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakuraba pushes off an throws an elbow but Reign leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Reign tries for a takedown but Sakuraba manages to get underhooks.
Sakuraba gets underhooks to prevent Reign's takedown attempt.
Reign looking for a takedown.
Reign is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Sakuraba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Reign's brow.
Reign tries for a takedown but Sakuraba manages to get underhooks.
Reign is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sakuraba pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sakuraba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sakuraba throws a nice looking combination but Reign bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reign manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Reign. Those never looked like landing.
Sakuraba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sakuraba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reign's hands.
Sakuraba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sakuraba leaves Reign with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reign is breathing heavily.
Reign fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakuraba manages to avoid it.
Sakuraba misses with the combination.
Sakuraba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reign counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Reign.
Sakuraba misses with a kick to the body.
Kolliver Reign seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakuraba tries to clinch but Reign moves out of range.
Reign tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakuraba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reign was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakuraba.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reign takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reign looks for a takedown but Sakuraba sprawls well.
Sakuraba throws a body kick that misses.
Reign fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sakuraba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reign takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sakuraba darts in and clinches Reign up against the ropes.
Sakuraba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reign can't get the takedown.
Sakuraba stalling.
Sakuraba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reign circles away quickly and effectively.
Reign fails to land with a series of punches.
Sakuraba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reign looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sakuraba misses the body punch
and Reign counters with a right hand to the body.
Reign clinches with his opponent.
Sakuraba looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sakuraba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reign looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sakuraba is fending him off so far but Reign persists. Nope, Sakuraba circles away and we're back to standing.
Reign throws a body punch but Sakuraba moves out of range.
Reign tries to clinch but Sakuraba is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Reign.
Sakuraba misses with a looping left.
Reign takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Reign does no damage.
Reign slips a jab and a cross from Sakuraba.
Reign looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sakuraba forces Reign back against the ropes and clinches.
Sakuraba pushes off an throws an elbow but Reign leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Sakuraba creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sakuraba manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuraba tries a low kick but Reign avoids it.
Sakuraba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakuraba lands a nice looking kick to the body. Reign takes a step back to recover.
Sakuraba throws a series of punches but Reign avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Sakuraba dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Sakuraba misses with a jab to the body
and Reign counters with a straight right hand.
Reign fails with the takedown.
Reign fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reign scores with a punch to the head.
Kazushi Sakuraba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reign scores with the left hand. Sakuraba knows he should have avoided that one.
Sakuraba is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reign rather than just go for the knockout.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakuraba misses the target.
Reign is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reign throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reign fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reign shoots for a takedown but Sakuraba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kolliver Reign. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakuraba lands a head shot.
Sakuraba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Sakuraba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sakuraba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reign connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reign tries for a takedown but Sakuraba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sakuraba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reign throws a head kick but Sakuraba moves out of range.
Reign shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sakuraba as he avoids it easily.
Reign is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sakuraba throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Reign shoots in looking for a takedown but Sakuraba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reign's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sakuraba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sakuraba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Sakuraba misses.
Sakuraba goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reign avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reign fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakuraba manages to avoid it.
Reign throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakuraba.
Kolliver Reign is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reign is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba misses with the combination.
Sakuraba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Reign blocks the leg kick.
Sakuraba throws a body kick that misses.
Reign dives in and grabs Sakuraba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sakuraba pushes down on Reign's head and hops out.
Sakuraba throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sakuraba misses with a double jab.
Reign slips a jab and a cross from Sakuraba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba swinging wildly here.
Sakuraba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reign.
Sakuraba lands with a kick to the temple. Reign shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reign checks a leg kick.
Sakuraba misses with a two punch combination.
Reign fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sakuraba avoids it really well and circles away.
Sakuraba swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reign walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sakuraba checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reign slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reign shoots in but no luck this time.
Sakuraba has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reign.
Reign blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sakuraba displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reign up against the ropes.
Sakuraba looking to slow down the pace here.
Reign is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sakuraba pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sakuraba prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sakuraba lands an elbow just above Reign 's eye.
Sakuraba breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Sakuraba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Sakuraba swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good work by Sakuraba as he checks the leg kick.
Sakuraba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sakuraba misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sakuraba throws a right and a left that Reign avoids nicely.
Reign shoots in for a double leg but Sakuraba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sakuraba tries to clinch there but Reign circles away.
Sakuraba rushes Reign and presses him up against the ropes.
Sakuraba misses with an elbow strike.
Reign tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sakuraba smiles and moves away.
Sakuraba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reign, pushing him back against the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reign wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kolliver Reign. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reign tries for a takedown but Sakuraba manages to get underhooks.
Sakuraba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kazushi Sakuraba seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sakuraba is pressed up against the ropes. Reign has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sakuraba down to the mat. Sakuraba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sakuraba misses with a hook. Reign ducked under it nicely.
Reign slips a jab and a cross from Sakuraba.
Reign misses with a low kick.
Sakuraba swinging wildly here.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Reign. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sakuraba tries to clinch up but Reign circles away and keeps his distance.
Reign fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sakuraba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
An inside leg kick lands from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba leaves Reign with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sakuraba missing with a left hand there. Reign was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba throws a right hand that Reign ducks under and follows up with a left that Reign also avoids with ease.
Reign throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reign blocks the body kick.
Sakuraba misses with a wild combination.
Sakuraba slips a jab from Reign.
Reign fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakuraba lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reign tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Reign.
Sakuraba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reign avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba darts in and clinches Reign up against the ropes.
Reign dodges an elbow strike from Sakuraba.
Reign goes for a takedown attempt but Sakuraba pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sakuraba scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Reign lands a two punch combo.
Sakuraba lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba tests Reign's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reign avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sakuraba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reign.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sakuraba needs to keep his hands up - Reign had a free shot at his head there.
Sakuraba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reign misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reign jabs Sakuraba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kolliver Reign has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reign misses with a head kick.
Reign shoots for a takedown but Sakuraba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kazushi Sakuraba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sakuraba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakuraba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reign. Reign circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reign takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reign closes the distance and clinches up with Sakuraba, looking for a takedown. Reign pushes Sakuraba against the ropes but Sakuraba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazushi Sakuraba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sakuraba 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazushi Sakuraba!
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