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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waz Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggs comes to the ring accompanied by Lupe Fiasco - Words I Never Said. The key to victory for Reggie Diggs 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reggie Diggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Waz Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jitsu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diggs sprawls well. Diggs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jitsu gets slowly back to his feet.
Diggs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diggs throws a combination. Jitsu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Diggs tries to clinch up but Jitsu circles away and keeps his distance.
Diggs lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jitsu backs up against the ropes.
Diggs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jitsu sprawls well. Jitsu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diggs gets slowly back to his feet.
Diggs closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diggs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jitsu is defended easily by Diggs.
Diggs scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Diggs moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diggs tries to clinch but Jitsu moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diggs is looking to clinch but Jitsu is avoiding it.
Nice body kick from Diggs.
Diggs tries to close the distance and clinch but Jitsu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diggs is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jitsu swats away the attempt to clinch by Diggs.
Jitsu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diggs.
Diggs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jitsu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diggs scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Reggie Diggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Danga de danga de dang - Diggs scores with a four punch combination!
Diggs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jitsu swats away the attempt to clinch by Diggs.
Diggs lands with a straight right. Jitsu didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs forces Jitsu back against the ropes and clinches.
Diggs can't find room to land a body shot as Jitsu controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Jitsu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jitsu stalling in the clinch but Diggs improves position.
A right handed body shot lands from Diggs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diggs gets a clinch.
Jitsu wants a takedown.
Reggie Diggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waz Jitsu.
Diggs just leaning against Jitsu, taking a breather.
Diggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jitsu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diggs has Jitsu up against the ropes in a clinch.
Diggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jitsu or not.
Jitsu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diggs looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diggs lands a body punch.
Knees to the body from Diggs.
Jitsu looks gassed!
Diggs is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Diggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Jitsu backwards.
A body shot lands from Diggs.
Diggs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jitsu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Diggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jitsu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diggs defends it nicely.
Good leg kick by Diggs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jitsu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jitsu is trying desperately to land a takedown but Diggs is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jitsu.
A right-left combo lands from Diggs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Diggs wants to clinch up but Jitsu keeps it at a distance.
Diggs tries to close the distance and clinch but Jitsu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diggs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diggs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Diggs wants to clinch up but Jitsu keeps it at a distance.
Diggs doesn't manage to clinch there - Jitsu circles away.
Diggs pushes Jitsu up against the ropes in a clinch.
Diggs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jitsu.
Diggs breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diggs lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jitsu backs up against the ropes.
Jitsu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diggs moves into the clinch.
Jitsu has Diggs pressed against the ropes, preventing Diggs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Diggs 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.
Diggs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jitsu has a takedown stuffed.
Diggs closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Diggs - that landed with a thud.
Diggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jitsu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diggs moves out of range of the body kick.
Diggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jitsu can do to turn this around?
Diggs tries to clinch but Jitsu is having none of it.
Diggs stuns Jitsu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diggs tries to clinch but Jitsu moves out of range.
Diggs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jitsu shoots in looking for a takedown but Diggs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jitsu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diggs is looking to clinch but Jitsu is avoiding it.
Reggie Diggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jitsu is breathing heavily.
Jitsu tries to keep at a distance but Diggs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diggs scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs is working Jitsu over against the ropes.
Diggs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diggs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jitsu uses from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Diggs has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jitsu doesn't defend quickly enough and Diggs has managed to lock this one up! Can Jitsu escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Diggs on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Reggie Diggs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balboa comes to the ring accompanied by Eye of the Tiger. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocky Balboa!
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, Jon Head!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head misses with a few strikes there.
Head plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Head keeps the fight on the outside.
Head takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Head throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Balboa slips under a jab from Head.
Head is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Balboa.
Head tries a head kick but it misses.
Head wants to clinch.
Head is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balboa.
Head lands with a nice combination. Balboa backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Head defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head throws a leg kick which misses Balboa's front leg but catches the back leg as Balboa tries to avoid it.
Head lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jon Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Head there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Balboa defending well as Head loads up on a big left hand.
Head moves into the clinch successfully.
Head escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab by Balboa.
Head closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Head escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping body kick lands there for Head.
Jon Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa tries to close the distance and clinch but Head swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Head on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa is looking to chop away at Head's legs.
Balboa tries to clinch up but Head circles away and keeps his distance.
Balboa misses with a double jab.
Head works the jab nicely.
Head pushes Balboa up against the ropes in a clinch.
Head gets underhooks to prevent Balboa's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head stalling in the clinch.
Head pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Balboa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Head throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Head.
Head avoids a punch combination nicely.
Head looks to throw the jab but Balboa is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balboa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Head. That's going to slow Balboa down.
Balboa fails with a takedown attempt.
Head pushes Balboa up against the ropes in a clinch.
Balboa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Head is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Head breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Head swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Head defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Balboa.
Head lands a lovely overhand right.
Head cracks Balboa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Balboa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Balboa tries to clinch but Head is having none of it.
Balboa fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Head moves in looking to clinch but Balboa pushes him off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Head.
Head rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balboa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Head is looking to clinch.
Head is looking to slow Balboa down with leg kicks.
Head swinging wildly here.
Balboa shoots for a double leg takedown but Head sprawls well. He's pushed Balboa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Head.
Balboa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Head dominated that round.
That's time! Balboa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Head with a jab.
Balboa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Balboa is looking to clinch but Head is avoiding it.
Balboa avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Balboa. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Head moves his leg out of the way.
Head misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balboa.
Head fails to land with a series of punches.
Head throws a half hearted mid kick.
Balboa dodges the punch combination from Head.
Balboa blocks a head kick by Head.
Balboa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Head counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head misses with a series of wild punches.
Head is looking to slow Balboa down with leg kicks.
Head throws a nice looking combination but Balboa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Head is breathing heavily.
Head keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Balboa closes the distance and clinches up with Head, looking for a takedown. Balboa pushes Head against the ropes but Head circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head circles away from the clinch attempt.
Balboa shoots in but no luck this time.
Head pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Balboa back to the ropes. Head follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Head gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Balboa breaks the clinch.
Good leg kick by Head there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Head is fending him off so far but Balboa persists. Nope, Head circles away and we're back to standing.
Head fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Balboa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head throws a right and a left that Balboa avoids nicely.
Head comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Head fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Balboa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Head jabs Balboa right on the nose. Balboa blinks but takes it well.
Balboa is looking to clinch but Head is avoiding it.
Balboa 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.
Balboa shoots in looking for a takedown. Head tries to sprawl out of it but Balboa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Head manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Head misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa throws a looping overhand right but Head ducks down to avoid it.
Balboa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Head is fending him off so far but Balboa persists. Nope, Head circles away and we're back to standing.
Head throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Balboa.
A punch combination from Head misses.
Nice sprawl there from Head as Balboa shoots in.
Head keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rocky Balboa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Head wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Head feints and then cracks Balboa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Balboa down.
Head has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Head.
Head scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Balboa.
Head rushes Balboa and presses him up against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Balboa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Head manages to break the clinch.
Balboa dodges the punch combination from Head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Head scores with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Head. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Head showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Balboa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Head fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Head fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Balboa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Head connects with the punch.
Balboa scores with a takedown into Head's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Balboa prevents Head from getting back to his feet.
Head pushes Balboa off and gets back to his feet.
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt - Head sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Head chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Balboa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jon Head seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Head keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Head.
Head lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Head lands a jab.
Head moves into the clinch.
Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Head throws a right hand that Balboa ducks under and follows up with a left that Balboa also avoids with ease.
Head displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Balboa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Head. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Head tries to bum rush Balboa with a series of wild strikes but Balboa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Head misses with a double jab.
Balboa tries to clinch up.
Head looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Head is able to avoid easily.
Head keeps Balboa at a distance using the push kick.
Balboa moves in looking to clinch but Head pushes him off.
Jon Head is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Head throws a series of punches but Balboa avoids them all with ease.
Head is looking to clinch but Balboa is avoiding it.
Balboa is looking to clinch but Head is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Balboa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Head stuffs the takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Balboa tries to pull guard but Head won't allow it.
Head breaks from the clinch.
Head keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Head tries to clinch but Balboa moves out of range.
Head takes the fight into the clinch.
Balboa wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Head lands with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Head. That's going to slow Balboa down.
Head turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Head lands with a thumping leg kick.
Balboa throws a combination that misses
and Head counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Head.
Head keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balboa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Head, right into the meat.
Rocky Balboa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Head tries to clinch but Balboa is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Head comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Head 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Head!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodimus Prime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vitor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Belfort.
A low kick from Belfort misses
and Prime counters with a takedown into side control.
Prime tries for a kimura but Belfort is defending well.
Belfort is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Prime is controlling him well.
Prime goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Belfort has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Prime but great work by Belfort.
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.
Prime is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Belfort off and has taken his back!
Prime is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belfort looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Prime is looking for the choke from the back position but Belfort is controlling his hands well.
Prime looking for the RNC.
Prime is persistently looking for the submission but Belfort is defending it well.
Prime tries to get the hooks in deep but Belfort pushed the leg off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Prime.
Prime is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Belfort has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Belfort really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prime. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Belfort wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Belfort staying busy and making it hard for Prime to control.
Belfort defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Belfort holding both Prime 's hands and preventing any damage.
Belfort showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Belfort defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Prime's arms.
Belfort looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belfort is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Belfort looks gassed!
Belfort is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime looking for the choke but no joy.
Belfort is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Prime gets his way!
Belfort trying to get back to his feet but Prime is in full control for now.
Prime working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Prime is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Belfort has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Belfort looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Prime's arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prime tightening his grip on Belfort, looking for the choke.
Belfort avoids the strikes from Prime.
Prime looking for the RNC.
Belfort wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodimus Prime 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.
Prime takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Belfort throws a series of punches but Prime avoids them all with ease.
Belfort throws a right hand that Prime ducks under and follows up with a left that Prime also avoids with ease.
Belfort misses with a double jab
and Prime decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Belfort's guard.
Prime won't allow Belfort to get back to his feet.
Belfort keeping full guard, as Prime tries to pass.
Prime is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
Prime won't allow Belfort to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime looking to pass the guard.
Prime working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Prime throwing strikes but missing.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Prime from controlling successfully.
Prime drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Prime jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Prime pushes down on Belfort's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rodimus Prime overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Prime seems to be looking for submissions.
Prime not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Belfort tries to kick Prime off but Prime keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Belfort keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Belfort is trying to stand back up but Prime is controlling him
Prime works his way into full mount!
Prime wants to finish this one by submission but Belfort is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Prime.
Prime postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Belfort looks a forlorn figure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belfort in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Prime working for a guillotine from mount but Belfort is in no mood to give up.
Prime thowing shots but they're missing.
Prime working for a submission but Belfort is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Belfort has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Belfort is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Prime is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Belfort is surviving well by controlling Prime's body position as best he can.
Prime wants to control the pace but Belfort is squirming around nicely.
Prime looking to secure an arm triangle but Belfort defends it well.
Prime throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prime scoring with strikes but Belfort is staying in there.
You get the feeling that Belfort really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Prime looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Belfort's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Prime landing shots from mount.
Prime working for a submission but Belfort is keeping him at bay.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prime looking to secure an arm triangle but Belfort defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belfort is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodimus Prime dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Prime fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Prime slips a jab and a cross from Belfort.
Belfort gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Prime drops back looking for a leg! Belfort is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Belfort manages to kick Prime off! Prime jumps back into Belfort's guard.
Belfort wants to get back to his feet but Prime is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Prime drops back looking for a leg! Belfort is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Belfort manages to kick Prime off! Prime jumps back into Belfort's guard.
Prime works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Belfort takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime wants to pass the guard but Belfort is defending well.
Prime is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belfort can do to turn this around?
Belfort looks like he's trying to stand up.
Prime 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.
Belfort is defending against the submission attempts here by Prime.
Belfort is trying to stand back up but Prime is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Belfort is just riding it out for now. Prime eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Prime missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Prime is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Belfort has managed to free his arm - good work.
Belfort blocking the ground and pound attempt from Prime.
Prime is working for a submission of some sort.
Prime is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belfort doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Prime.
Prime seems to be working for a kimura but Belfort defends the submission attempt.
Prime is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Prime prevents Belfort from standing back up.
Prime lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort tries to kick Prime off but Prime keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Prime is working for a kimura but Belfort is defending it quite comfortably.
Prime is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belfort doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Prime.
Prime is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Belfort is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodimus Prime showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Prime, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodimus Prime!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delco Vance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snow comes to the ring accompanied by Ron Artest - Champions. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Delco Vance!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vance uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snow.
Snow looks to land a combination but Vance avoids it well.
Snow looks to land a left hand but Vance moved out of range nicely.
Vance shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Snow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Snow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vance manages to avoid it.
A combination from Snow does no damage.
Snow swings for the body but Vance moves out of range.
Vance fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snow manages to avoid it.
Vance gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snow counters with a left and a right that stings Vance.
Vance doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Snow counters with a left and a right that stings Vance.
John Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Delco Vance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vance tries for a takedown but Snow circles away easily
and Snow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Snow tries to bum rush Vance with a series of wild strikes but Vance uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Snow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vance counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vance misses with a takedown
and Snow counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Snow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snow jabs Vance to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vance fails with the takedown
and Snow counters with a nice uppercut.
Snow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vance stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snow throws a right hand that misses
letting Vance counter with a right hand.
Vance with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snow counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vance misses with a hook to the body
and Snow counters with a one-two to the body.
Vance cracks Snow with a big right hand and Snow goes down!
Snow is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vance postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oh Snow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vance tries to stand but Snow is controlling from the bottom.
Vance trying to control but Snow is working from the bottom.
Snow seems to have got his legs back now.
Vance looking to pass the guard.
Vance throws and elbow that misses. Snow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vance's guard. Nice move by Snow!
Vance keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vance isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Snow stacks Vance on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Snow!
Vance regains half guard.
Vance is looking to improve his position.
Snow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vance actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Delco Vance dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vance doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Snow counters with a straight right hand.
Vance takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vance slips a jab and a cross from Snow.
Vance shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Snow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Snow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vance misses with a takedown attempt
and Snow counters with a stiff right hand.
John Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Delco Vance.
Vance shoots and misses
and Snow counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Snow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow misses with a body shot.
Snow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Snow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vance was well out of range. Poor timing from Snow.
Snow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vance shoots and misses
and Snow counters with a three punch combo that has Vance backing up. Vance nods at Snow to acknowledge the strikes.
Snow is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vance takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vance doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Snow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow just misses with a punch to the body.
Snow thows a body shot but no joy.
Delco Vance seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vance with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snow counters with a straight right hand.
Snow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vance momentarily.
Vance throws a body punch but Snow moves out of range.
Vance with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John Snow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vance is breathing heavily.
Vance looks to land a right hand but Snow moved out of range.
Vance gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snow counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow connects with a body shot that sends Vance's belly button to the back.
Vance fails with the takedown
and Snow counters with a nice body shot.
Snow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vance on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Snow misses the shot to the body.
Snow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Snow just misses with a punch to the body.
Vance gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
John Snow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snow throws a right and a left that Vance avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow just misses with a punch to the body.
Vance tries to clinch
and Snow counters with a three punch combo that has Vance backing up. Vance nods at Snow to acknowledge the strikes.
Snow throws a looping overhand right but Vance ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Snow, as that shot connected.
Snow scores with a three punch combo!
Vance tries for a takedown but Snow circles away easily
and Snow counters with a stiff right hand.
Snow misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Snow 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vance misses with a takedown attempt
and Snow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vance gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snow counters with a nice uppercut.
Snow lands a jab to Vance's midsection.
Snow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vance has time to react.
Snow misses with a series of wild punches.
Vance uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vance shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Snow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vance uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snow.
Vance misses with an uppercut.
Snow misses with a series of wild punches.
Vance misses with a takedown attempt
and Snow counters with a lovely shot to the body.
John Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Delco Vance.
Snow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Snow scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Snow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vance lands a jab to the head.
Vance gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snow counters with a left and a right that stings Vance.
Nice shot lands for Snow.
Vance shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Snow counters with a three punch combo that has Vance backing up. Vance nods at Snow to acknowledge the strikes.
Vance takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vance with a poor takedown
and Snow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow throws a right hand that Vance ducks under and follows up with a left that Vance also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vance fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Snow slips under a jab from Vance.
Snow swings for the body but Vance moves out of range.
Vance fails with the takedown
and Snow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Snow connects with a body shot.
Snow looks to land a combination but Vance avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow stuns Vance with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vance with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Snow scores with a hook to the body. Vance takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vance just misses with a punch to the body.
Vance doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Snow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Snow scores with a three punch combo!
Snow lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snow throws a series of punches but Vance avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Snow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Snow 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Snow!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklyn Vass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vass is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Highway to Hell (AC/DC). Rocky Balboa had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocky Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franklyn Vass!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vass.
Balboa is trying to control Vass's posture but Vass avoids it.
Balboa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vass wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Balboa is working hard here to advance position.
Balboa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Balboa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Balboa manages to get to full guard.
Balboa wants to stand and escape but Vass is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa has his feet on Vass's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown but Vass shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vass will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vass slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vass looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Balboa wants to stand and escape but Vass is having none of it.
Vass controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vass stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balboa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vass is pushing down on Balboa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Balboa is fighting to maintain full guard but Vass has managed to sneak the leg through.
Balboa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vass is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vass stops Balboa from getting back to his feet.
Vass stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vass stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vass wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
Vass closes the distance and pushes Balboa back into the ropes.
Balboa is trying to break free.
Vass has Balboa pressed against the ropes, preventing Balboa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Balboa tries to circle away but Vass has him pinned against the ropes.
Vass lands with a left to the head.
Balboa wants to get back to striking at distance but Vass won't allow it.
Vass prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vass can't get the takedown.
Balboa prevents the takedown attempt.
Balboa looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa is trying to break free.
Vass has Balboa pressed against the ropes, preventing Balboa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vass swings wildly with an uppercut but Balboa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vass fails to pull guard.
Vass breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vass shoots in and drives through. Balboa sprawls well.
Balboa tries to close the distance and clinch but Vass swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vass tries to score a power double leg takedown but Balboa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vass somewhat.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Balboa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vass's waist but Vass gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Balboa off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklyn Vass dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vass wants to clinch up but Balboa keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Balboa misses.
Balboa throws a body kick that misses.
Balboa tries to close the distance and clinch but Vass swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vass instigates a clinch.
Balboa wants to break free but Vass has control.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Balboa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balboa moves out of range of the body kick from Vass.
Vass looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Balboa!
Vass wants to control the pace but Balboa is squirming around nicely.
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.
You get the feeling that Balboa really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa can't escape the position.
Balboa tries to lock up and control but Vass gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vass landing strikes from the mount.
Vass controlling from mount.
Balboa is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Balboa is trying desperately to improve position.
Vass controlling from mount.
Balboa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Balboa is looking to get to half guard.
Vass lands a big shot there that rocks Balboa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vass can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balboa is looking to escape.
Vass is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Balboa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Balboa shrugs it off.
Balboa is desperately trying to improve his position but Vass has a good base and remains in mount.
Vass fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Vass has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Balboa's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Franklyn Vass has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vass looking to finish Balboa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Balboa!
A nice elbow there by Vass.
Balboa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vass trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Balboa can't escape the position.
Vass tries to control but Balboa wriggling away.
Vass takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Balboa regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vass is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balboa really wants to buck Vass off and get back to his feet.
Vass lands a big shot there that rocks Balboa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Balboa is bucking up trying to escape but Vass cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Vass lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vass scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Balboa?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklyn Vass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vass drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vass trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balboa 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.
Vass drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vass jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Balboa is looking to stand up but Vass isn't so interested in that idea.
Vass wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balboa pushes Vass off and scrambles back to his feet.
A combination from Balboa does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vass fails with an attempt to clinch.
Balboa misses with a series of wild punches.
Balboa throws a hook but Vass avoids it easily.
Vass changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balboa tries to avoid it but Vass manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balboa to the ground. Balboa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vass fails with a takedown attempt.
Vass misses with a takedown attempt - Balboa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rocky Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklyn Vass.
Vass scores with a jab. Balboa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Balboa fails with a takedown attempt.
Balboa has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vass shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Balboa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vass is controlling him.
Vass won't allow Balboa to sweep him here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vass slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Balboa wants to sweep here but Vass controlling him for the moment.
Vass trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Franklyn Vass was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Vass will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Balboa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vass sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Balboa somewhat.
Vass tries to clinch but Balboa is having none of it.
Vass tries to close the distance and clinch but Balboa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vass throws a leg kick but Balboa moved away.
Vass fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rocky Balboa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vass fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Balboa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa thows a big elbow that misses.
Balboa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vass working a defensive guard here.
Vass working for a triangle but Balboa defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Balboa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franklyn Vass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vass 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franklyn Vass!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward comes to the ring accompanied by I will not bow. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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185 lbs
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butch Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Knuckles showed some decent athleticism there.
Ward is staying active underneath Knuckles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ward trying to hold on to Knuckles's head to control him but Knuckles postures up.
Knuckles is looking for a kimura but Ward is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Knuckles to get the leverage.
Ward tries to roll over but Knuckles keeps him under control.
Ward looks like he's trying to stand up.
Knuckles decides to stand and escape the position.
Knuckles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ward paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knuckles scores with a takedown into Ward's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knuckles wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Knuckles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knuckles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ward is tightening it up a little... Knuckles has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Knuckles reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Knuckles taps out! nice BJJ there by Ward!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jordan Ward!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mogul Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mogul Khan had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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, Mogul Khan!
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, Big Daddy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daddy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Daddy fails with a takedown attempt.
Khan jabs at Daddy's body.
Daddy misses with a takedown attempt
and Khan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mogul Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Daddy.
Khan scores with a shot to the body.
Daddy shoots for a takedown but Khan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Daddy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khan pinned against the ropes. Khan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Daddy looks gassed!
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Khan looks to land a combination. Daddy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan lands with an overhand left.
Khan jabs Daddy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daddy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khan pinned against the ropes. Khan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Khan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mogul Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan lands a body shot.
Daddy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Khan looks to land a combination but Daddy avoids it well.
Khan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Daddy slips a jab and a cross from Khan.
Khan lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daddy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A cross from Khan lands.
Nice body punch from Khan.
Daddy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Khan lands a jab-cross combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan scores with a body shot.
Khan connects with a body shot that sends Daddy's belly button to the back.
Khan lands with an overhand left.
Daddy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khan.
Daddy is trying desperately to land a takedown but Khan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Daddy.
Daddy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daddy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Khan punishes Daddy's body with a nice straight punch.
Khan works Daddy's body with a nice hook.
Khan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Khan throws a shot to the body.
Khan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Khan duly obliges.
Daddy misses with a takedown attempt
and Khan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Khan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Khan scores with a hook.
Daddy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan lands a body shot.
Khan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Khan.
Khan cracks Daddy with a good jab.
Khan lands a nice hook to Daddy's body. Daddy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch combination from Khan misses.
Khan throws a series of punches but Daddy avoids them all with ease.
Khan throws a combination. Daddy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Khan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Daddy fails with the takedown
and Khan counters with a three punch combo that has Daddy backing up. Daddy nods at Khan to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Big Daddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Khan stuffs the takedown.
Khan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Daddy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good exchange - Khan coming out on top.
Khan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daddy.
Khan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Khan scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Khan both land. Nice combination.
Khan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice straight punches there by Khan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khan.
Daddy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Khan counters with a left and a right that stings Daddy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mogul Khan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Khan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Daddy eats them both and turns towards Khan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Khan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Daddy.
Nice shot lands for Khan.
Khan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Daddy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daddy can do to turn this around?
Daddy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Khan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Khan lands a really nice looking cross but Daddy seems unphased.
Daddy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khan.
Daddy is breathing heavily.
Khan stuffs the takedown.
Mogul Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Daddy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daddy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Khan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Khan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Daddy.
Khan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Daddy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Khan's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Daddy prevents Khan from getting back to his feet.
Daddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan wants to stand up but Daddy is controlling him.
Daddy scoring with some ground and pound.
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!
Daddy wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Khan wants to get back to his feet but Daddy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Daddy lands a couple of elbows.
Daddy throws a big right hand that misses.
Khan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy passes Khan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Daddy there.
Daddy is looking for a kimura but Khan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Daddy to get the leverage.
Khan is trying to stand.
Daddy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Daddy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Daddy working the head and body with strikes.
Khan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Khan tries to get out of the position.
Daddy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daddy trying to control from half guard but Khan is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Daddy in particular looking to stall.
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!
Daddy stops Khan from getting back to his feet.
Daddy content to control rather than advance.
Khan tries to kick Daddy off in order to stand up. Daddy Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daddy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Daddy is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Daddy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Daddy is just out of range.
Daddy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Khan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daddy.
Khan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Daddy.
Daddy shoots in but no luck this time.
Mogul Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Daddy.
Khan tests Daddy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daddy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Daddy fails with the takedown.
Khan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daddy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Daddy dodges the punch combination from Khan.
Khan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan lands with a shot to the body.
Daddy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daddy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Khan swinging wildly here.
Mogul Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daddy looks to land a left hand but Khan moved out of range nicely.
Daddy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Khan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daddy doesn't seem phased though.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Daddy has his takedown stuffed
and Khan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khan throws a body punch but Daddy moves out of range.
Khan scores with the left hand. Daddy knows he should have avoided that one.
Daddy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Khan to the ground. Daddy is now in Khan's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan is looking to stand up but Daddy isn't so interested in that idea.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daddy chips away with some ground and pound.
Daddy scoring with some ground and pound.
Daddy trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
Khan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Daddy on the ground.
Khan wants to stand and escape but Daddy is having none of it.
Daddy wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Daddy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daddy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Daddy stops Khan from standing up.
Daddy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Daddy is looking to work some ground and pound but Khan has wrist control.
Daddy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Big Daddy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daddy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully.
Daddy with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daddy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Daddy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Khan is looking to stand back up but Daddy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Khan.
Daddy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Khan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan has hold of Daddy's hands but Daddy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Daddy is nestled in close to Khan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Daddy lands strikes from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Daddy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Daddy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shaunn Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fennil Rutabega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Fennil Rutabega enters the ring!
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaunn Chen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fennil Rutabega!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutabega loads up on a big right hand but Chen slips the punch.
Fennil Rutabega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chen swinging wildly here.
Rutabega connects with a jab.
Rutabega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rutabega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rutabega tries to bum rush Chen with a series of wild strikes but Chen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rutabega falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutabega misses with a right hand
and Chen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rutabega.
Rutabega throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Chen.
Rutabega throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chen counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutabega misses with a head kick.
Chen throws a right hand that Rutabega ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutabega also avoids with ease.
Rutabega tries to bum rush Chen with a series of wild strikes but Chen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Rutabega.
Rutabega throws a poor cross that misses
and Chen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chen staying out of range there.
Chen dodges the punch combination from Rutabega.
Rutabega connects with a right hand. Chen shakes it off.
Rutabega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rutabega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutabega is just out of range.
A combination from Rutabega does no damage.
Chen is looking to score with low kicks.
Chen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutabega is just out of range.
Rutabega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rutabega misses with a combination
and Chen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chen moves out of range of the body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rutabega.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutabega thows a body shot but no joy.
Rutabega throws a right and a left that both miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rutabega.
Rutabega misses with a hook. Chen ducked under it nicely.
Chen misses the shot to the body.
Chen throws a series of punches but Rutabega moves out of range.
Chen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rutabega fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutabega throws a leg kick but Chen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rutabega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chen.
Chen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rutabega.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutabega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutabega throws a series of strikes that have Chen backpedaling.
Rutabega darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rutabega misses with a combination
and Chen counters with a right hand to the body.
Rutabega looks gassed!
Chen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutabega ducks under a wild hook from Chen.
Rutabega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rutabega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Rutabega.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fennil Rutabega will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rutabega connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chen. Chen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chen duly obliges.
Shaunn Chen is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutabega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rutabega slips a jab and a cross from Chen.
Rutabega misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rutabega.
A cross from Chen lands.
Chen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rutabega misses with a two punch combination.
Rutabega connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chen's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutabega throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rutabega.
Rutabega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rutabega throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rutabega is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Rutabega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rutabega looks to land a left hand but Chen moved out of range nicely.
Chen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rutabega looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rutabega throws a combination that misses
and Chen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chen swinging wildly here.
Chen throws a series of punches but Rutabega avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen blocks a head kick by Rutabega.
Chen throws a right hand that Rutabega ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutabega also avoids with ease.
Chen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rutabega circles away quickly and effectively.
Rutabega bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chen's 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!
Rutabega throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chen counters with a left to the body.
Rutabega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chen lands a jab to Rutabega's midsection.
Rutabega walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shaunn Chen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutabega walks into a straight right hand from Chen.
Chen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chen drops Rutabega with a beautiful combination! Rutabega stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chen is looking for the KO!
Rutabega is rocked!
It looks like Fennil Rutabega has been cut.
Chen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rutabega checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rutabega is still on wobbly legs! Can Chen finish him?
Rutabega swinging wildly here.
A jab lands there for Chen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutabega throws a combination that misses
and Chen counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Rutabega. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rutabega.
Chen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutabega misses with a two punch combination.
Rutabega seems to have recovered his senses.
Rutabega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutabega throws the left hand but Chen avoids the punch easily.
Chen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rutabega back to the ropes. Chen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chen throws out a powerful jab.
Chen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rutabega.
Rutabega lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chen throws a solid leg kick but Rutabega takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chen cracks Rutabega with a good jab.
Rutabega misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaunn Chen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fennil Rutabega's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rutabega jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chen slips a jab and a cross from Rutabega.
Rutabega falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chen counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Rutabega falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shaunn Chen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wirm Kness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chen comes to the ring accompanied by Oasis - Wonderwall. Shawn Chen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn 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, Wirm Kness!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kness 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.
A short left from Chen.
Chen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kness tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
Kness looks gassed!
Chen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kness backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Chen.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
Chen cracks Kness with a nice body shot.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
Chen is working Kness over against the ropes.
Chen is leaning against Kness and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chen lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Chen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Chen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chen is leaning against Kness and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Chen on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
A hook to the body from Chen.
Chen lands an uppercut.
Chen lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chen cracks Kness with a nice body shot.
Chen lands a body punch.
Chen works on Kness's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
A short left from Chen.
Chen holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chen.
Chen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chen lands a left hand.
Chen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chen works on Kness's body with a couple of short punches.
Chen lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
Chen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen digs a right hand into Kness's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kness's gas tank.
Chen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chen lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Chen digs a right hand into Kness's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kness's gas tank.
Chen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Chen digs a right hand into Kness's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kness's gas tank.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Chen.
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
Chen lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen works on Kness's body with a couple of short punches.
Chen controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Chen pushes Kness back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Chen.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
A nice left hand lands by Chen.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kness backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Chen dominated that round.
That's time! Chen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chen clinches.
Chen cracks Kness with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Chen.
Kness is rocked!
Chen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kness or not.
Kness is still on wobbly legs! Can Chen finish him?
Nice body punch from Chen.
Nice body punch from Chen.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Kness's ribcage. Kness let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Chen on the inside.
Chen holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Shawn Chen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Kness's ribcage. Kness let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chen stalling the fight.
Kness is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shawn Chen.
Chen has Kness up against the ropes in a clinch.
Chen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
Kness seems to have recovered his senses.
Chen lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Chen.
A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
Chen lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Chen.
Chen leaning against his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kness.
Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chen lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kness.
Chen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kness backwards.
Chen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kness or not.
Chen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chen is working Kness over against the ropes.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Chen.
A right handed body shot lands from Chen.
Chen is leaning against Kness and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
Chen digs a right hand into Kness's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kness's gas tank.
Chen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen is leaning against Kness and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chen slowing the pace effectively.
Chen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chen has Kness pressed against the ropes.
Chen pushes Kness back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Chen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kness backwards.
Chen effectively controlling the action here.
Chen pushes Kness back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands a hook that snaps the head of Kness backwards.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Chen.
Chen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chen is leaning against Kness and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Chen.
Chen leaning against his opponent.
Chen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kness being controlled against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Chen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Chen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chen.
Kness closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chen circles away.
Kness takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chen has Kness up against the ropes in a clinch.
Chen lands a body punch.
Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Chen for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Kness takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Chen.
Chen cracks Kness with a nice body shot.
Chen taking a breather.
Chen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chen stalling.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
Chen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Chen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kness.
Chen scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Chen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chen.
A right hand to the body from Chen.
Chen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Kness's ribcage. Kness let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
Chen works on Kness's body with a couple of short punches.
Chen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chen stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
Chen lands a hook that snaps the head of Kness backwards.
Chen leaning against his opponent.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
Chen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Chen.
Good body shot from Chen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chen.
Chen scores with a shot to the side of Kness's head.
Chen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kness backwards.
Chen lands a body shot.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
Chen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chen just leaning against Kness, taking a breather.
Chen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chen is working Kness over against the ropes.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shawn Chen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chen lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:24
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Chen!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Tugarinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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228 lbs
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223 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sasha Tugarinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tugarinov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tugarinov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hank Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rhodes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tugarinov.
Rhodes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tugarinov is defended easily by Rhodes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tugarinov has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasha Tugarinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tugarinov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tugarinov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rhodes with a nice cross.
Rhodes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Rhodes.
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!
Rhodes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tugarinov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rhodes throws a leg kick but Tugarinov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rhodes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rhodes wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes forces Tugarinov back against the ropes and clinches.
Tugarinov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rhodes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rhodes lands a lovely overhand right.
Rhodes instigates a clinch.
Tugarinov takes a shot to the head.
Tugarinov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tugarinov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rhodes smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes connects with a single shot there.
Rhodes moves into the clinch successfully.
Rhodes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tugarinov backwards.
Tugarinov tries to pull guard but Rhodes won't allow it.
Tugarinov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tugarinov keeps control of Rhodes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes is trying to force a seperation but Tugarinov has the dominant position.
Tugarinov fails to pull guard.
Rhodes has had enough of the clinch but Tugarinov keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Rhodes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rhodes manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rhodes throws a good cross that connects.
Rhodes cracks Tugarinov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Rhodes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Rhodes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tugarinov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tugarinov shoots in for a takedown but Rhodes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rhodes tries to clinch but Tugarinov moves out of range.
Rhodes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tugarinov's head.
Rhodes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhodes cracks Tugarinov with an uppercut from hell and Tugarinov crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Rhodes's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Tugarinov is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rhodes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oh Tugarinov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rhodes trying to control but Tugarinov is working from the bottom.
Rhodes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rhodes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tugarinov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rhodes.
Tugarinov seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes throwing strikes but missing.
Rhodes throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rhodes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tugarinov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rhodes with a nice head shot there.
Rhodes throwing strikes but missing.
Rhodes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rhodes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rhodes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rhodes wants to pass the guard but Tugarinov is keeping the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rhodes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tugarinov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rhodes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rhodes landing some decent shots from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhodes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rhodes scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tugarinov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rhodes defends it easily.
Rhodes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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.
Rhodes chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rhodes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tugarinov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rhodes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rhodes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rhodes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tugarinov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tugarinov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rhodes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rhodes landing some decent shots from guard.
Rhodes chips away with some ground and pound.
Tugarinov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rhodes cracks Tugarinov with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rhodes throwing strikes from guard but Tugarinov blocks nicely.
Rhodes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rhodes trying to control but Tugarinov is working from the bottom.
Rhodes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rhodes looking to pass the guard.
Rhodes chips away with some ground and pound.
Rhodes tries to free his leg and advance position but Tugarinov is retaining full guard.
Rhodes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rhodes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tugarinov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rhodes has managed to get both his arms back between Tugarinov's legs - danger averted.
Rhodes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rhodes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rhodes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tugarinov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhodes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rhodes thows a big elbow that misses.
Rhodes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rhodes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rhodes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rhodes distracts Tugarinov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rhodes scoring with some ground and pound.
Rhodes thows a big elbow that misses.
Tugarinov has his foot on Rhodes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rhodes works his way back into a safe position though.
Tugarinov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rhodes defends well.
Rhodes trying to control but Tugarinov is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rhodes landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rhodes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Rhodes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tugarinov has a takedown stuffed.
Rhodes tries to clinch but Tugarinov is having none of it.
Decent striking displayed by Rhodes there.
Rhodes connects with a looping right hand.
Horrible takedown by Tugarinov or perhaps it was just good defense by Rhodes which made him look bad.
Rhodes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rhodes closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Tugarinov! Rhodes dives in looking to finish! Tugarinov is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Rhodes!
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