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400:World Series HW/LHW RND 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Masdival (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Banana Split (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banana Split is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Jorge Masdival!
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, Banana Split!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masdival throws a sloppy head kick and Split moves out of range easily.
Split on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masdival. Masdival obviously looking to wear him down.
Split looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Masdival pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Split closes the distance and clinches up with Masdival, looking for a takedown. Split pushes Masdival against the cage but Masdival circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Masdival fails to land with a series of punches.
Split shoots in but Masdival avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jorge Masdival has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Banana Split.
Split misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masdival stalks Split and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Split's face. Split staggers backwards, shaken.
Split changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masdival tries to avoid it but Split manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masdival to the ground. Masdival escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Split doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Masdival connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Masdival as Split shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Masdival. No joy for Split on that attempt.
Crunch! Masdival slams his shin into Split's torso.
Split looks gassed!
No luck for Split with that takedown attempt.
Masdival throws a head kick that Split semi-blocks.
Split takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Split gets a double leg takedown into Masdival's guard.
Masdival trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masdival tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masdival is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masdival looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Split puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Masdival keeping hold of Split's head, controlling as best he can.
Masdival tries to roll over but Split keeps him under control.
Split works his way into side control.
Masdival prevents Split from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masdival manages to work his way to half guard, despite Split's best efforts.
Masdival trying to hold on to Split's head to control him but Split postures up.
Masdival wants to improve his position but Split is controlling well.
Masdival trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Masdival is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Masdival is working hard here to advance position.
Split is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Masdival is trying desperately to improve position.
Masdival wants to control but Split is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Masdival dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Split.
Masdival pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Split misses with a takedown
and Masdival counters with a two punch combo.
Masdival throws a head kick that half lands.
Masdival throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Split's head.
Masdival connects with a solid leg kick.
Masdival lands with a hook. Split tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Split fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jorge Masdival has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Banana Split.
Split is breathing heavily.
Masdival goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masdival lands a high kick!
Masdival throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Split.
Masdival misses with a series of wild punches.
Jorge Masdival is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masdival plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Masdival tries a head kick but it misses.
Split looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Masdival looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Split works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Masdival trying to control but Split postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masdival scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Split manages to mount him!
Split looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Masdival is trying desperately to improve position.
Split has hold of Masdival's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Masdival manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masdival is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Split is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Masdival is surviving well by controlling Split's body position as best he can.
Masdival tries to lock up and control but Split gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Masdival is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Masdival tries to hold on but Split postures up.
Masdival keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Masdival is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Masdival is working to get back to half guard.
Masdival throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jorge Masdival will probably get the nod.
That's time! Masdival's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Masdival lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Split fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Masdival avoids it really well and circles away.
Split avoids the head kick by Masdival.
Masdival lands with a kick to the temple. Split shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Masdival leaves Split with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Split throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Masdival's waist but Masdival gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Split off to one side.
Jorge Masdival has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Banana Split.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masdival throws a sloppy head kick and Split moves out of range easily.
Split swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Masdival counters with a nice body kick.
Split takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That kick from Masdival tenderised Split's leg. Split is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masdival throws a head kick that half lands.
Masdival scores with a one two! Split had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jorge Masdival is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masdival uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Split takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Masdival lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Split bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Masdival tries to bench press Split off him but Split keeps the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Masdival on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Masdival tries to get out of the position.
Masdival tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Split tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Split working away.
Masdival is looking for a sweep.
Split tries to move into full mount but can't pass Masdival's legs.
Masdival is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Split has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masdival is trying to improve his position.
Masdival is trying to control Split's posture but Split avoids it.
Split looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Split prevents Masdival from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Masdival stops Split from passing to mount.
Masdival is looking to reverse the position.
Split tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Split has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Masdival struggling a bit here.
Banana Split has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jorge Masdival is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Split prevents Masdival from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Masdival showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Masdival, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Masdival!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between BJ Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Space Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BJ Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Space Boy's chin.
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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, BJ Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Space Boy!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Boy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Silva is not content to let Boy control the position.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boy cracks Silva with a big right hand but Silva just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Boy has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Boy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Boy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boy with the ground and pound from mount.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Boy's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boy has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Silva is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Space Boy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riko Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Liddell will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riko Rodriguez!
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, Chuck Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell misses with a takedown
and Rodriguez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rodriguez stops a takedown attempt from Liddell.
Liddell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rodriguez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Riko Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Liddell.
Rodriguez stalling in the clinch.
Liddell tries to pull guard but Rodriguez won't allow it.
Rodriguez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Liddell taking some punishment here, with Rodriguez in his half guard.
Rodriguez stalling.
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Liddell wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liddell keeps working.
Liddell is trying to stand back up but Rodriguez is controlling him
Liddell wants to improve his position but Rodriguez is controlling well.
Rodriguez controlling the action here.
Liddell keeping control of the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Riko Rodriguez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Liddell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rodriguez counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell tries to bench press Rodriguez off him but Rodriguez keeps the position.
Liddell struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liddell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rodriguez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Liddell looks gassed!
Liddell is trying to escape the position but Rodriguez is controlling the position.
Rodriguez moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Liddell has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Rodriguez controlling the position well here. Liddell rolled but Rodriguez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Liddell is doing well to defend. Rodriguez seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Liddell is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Riko Rodriguez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Spoons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rusty Spoons could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to George Green's chin.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rusty Spoons!
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, George Green!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spoons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Green.
Spoons misses with a combination
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spoons misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
Spoons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Spoons misses with a low kick.
Spoons looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Spoons as Green shoots in.
Green connects with a single shot there.
Spoons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Green counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Spoons!
Green fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Green scoring with strikes but Spoons is staying in there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice elbow there by Green.
Spoons is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Green! Spoons is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). George Green!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirek Szymaniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chester Copperpot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirek Szymaniak!
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, Chester Copperpot!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copperpot has his takedown stuffed
and Szymaniak counters with a nice double leg into side control. Copperpot won't be happy with that.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Szymaniak taking a break here but Copperpot is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's one minute 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.
Szymaniak trying to mount his opponent but Copperpot defends it.
Copperpot is trying is best to control the position here.
We're going to have a standup here because Mirek Szymaniak wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Szymaniak scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szymaniak is looking to advance position but Copperpot won't allow it.
Copperpot slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Szymaniak seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Copperpot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Szymaniak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Copperpot is tightening it up a little... Szymaniak has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Szymaniak reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Szymaniak taps out! nice BJJ there by Copperpot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chester Copperpot!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tally Sedgewick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Can't Be Touched kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Brandon Williams is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tally Sedgewick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Williams!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams moves to clinch but Sedgewick breaks away
and Sedgewick holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from Sedgewick.
Sedgewick tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
Williams working hard to break the clinch.
Sedgewick has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Williams clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Williams looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Will Sedgewick go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Williams takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Sedgewick is cranking Williams's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Williams! He's tightened the choke and Williams is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tally Sedgewick!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jo Resta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler Brown has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jo Resta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Brown!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a left that rocks Resta and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Brown dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Resta regain composure!
Resta is rocked!
It looks like Jo Resta has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown lands a strong strike to the head of Resta. That's dazed him! Brown looking to finish here. Resta is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Brown lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Brown!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Slocum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tucker Filkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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272 lbs
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25
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Slocum!
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, Tucker Filkins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slocum tries to sprawl but Filkins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Slocum is looking for a sweep. Filkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Filkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slocum defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slocum is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Filkins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Filkins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Filkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Filkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slocum defending well though.
Ground and pound from Filkins.
Filkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slocum with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Filkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Filkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slocum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Filkins.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Slocum's head.
Filkins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Filkins working over Slocum with some ground and pound. Slocum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Filkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Filkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slocum has hold of Filkins's hands but Filkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Slocum wants to get back to full guard.
Slocum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Filkins.
Nice strikes from Filkins there.
Slocum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Filkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Filkins lands with a punch from half guard.
Slocum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Filkins on the ground.
Filkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Slocum is breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Filkins lands a nice short elbow.
Slocum has hold of Filkins's hands but Filkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Filkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Slocum is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Filkins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Filkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Filkins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filkins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Slocum taking some punishment here, with Filkins in his half guard.
Filkins working over Slocum with some ground and pound. Slocum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Filkins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Filkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Filkins lands strikes from half guard.
Filkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Slocum has hold of Filkins's hands but Filkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Filkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slocum with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Filkins lands strikes from half guard.
Filkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Slocum taking some punishment here, with Filkins in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Filkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filkins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Filkins lands strikes from half guard.
Slocum wants to improve his position but Filkins is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Filkins lands a nice short elbow.
Filkins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Filkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slocum with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Filkins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Slocum is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Filkins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Filkins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Filkins working Slocum over with strikes.
Filkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slocum with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Filkins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filkins is nestled in close to Slocum, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Filkins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Filkins drops an elbow to the side of Slocum's head.
Filkins winds up and cracks Slocum with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Filkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Filkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Filkins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Filkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Slocum's head.
Filkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slocum with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Filkins drops an elbow to the side of Slocum's head.
Filkins winds up and cracks Slocum with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Filkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slocum with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tucker Filkins 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.
Filkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Filkins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Slocum counters with a three punch combo that has Filkins backing up. Filkins nods at Slocum to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice body punch from Slocum.
Dick Slocum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slocum tries to bum rush Filkins with a series of wild strikes but Filkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slocum lands a jab-cross combination.
Filkins fails with the takedown.
Dick Slocum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tucker Filkins.
Slocum lands a jab to Filkins's midsection.
Tucker Filkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slocum lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Tucker Filkins has been cut.
Slocum getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Slocum lands a left and a right that send Filkins crashing to the mat, dazed. Slocum thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Filkins is rocked!
Slocum looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Slocum backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Filkins's temple! It sends Filkins violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Slocum celebrates and the doctors try to help Filkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Dick Slocum!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Nukem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Alfedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Nukem had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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24
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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25
205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Nukem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trent Alfedo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alfedo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nukem sprawls well. Nukem wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alfedo gets slowly back to his feet.
Chris Nukem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nukem gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alfedo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nukem keeping moving, preventing Alfedo from controlling successfully.
Nukem has his feet on Alfedo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Alfedo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alfedo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nukem leaves Alfedo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alfedo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nukem manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nukem is breathing heavily.
Nukem wants to stand and escape but Alfedo is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alfedo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nukem is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nukem has escaped and now he's on top!
Nukem is looking to work some ground and pound but Alfedo has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukem trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nukem stands and throws Alfedo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ground and pound from Nukem seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nukem looks up at the clock and then as Alfedo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nukem smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nukem throwing strikes but Alfedo manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Alfedo wants to stand but Nukem has his arm trapped.
Nukem defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alfedo wants to stand but Nukem has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Nukem pushes Alfedo off and scrambles back to his feet.
Alfedo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nukem is fending him off so far but Alfedo persists. Nope, Nukem circles away and we're back to standing.
Chris Nukem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Alfedo.
Nukem lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chris Nukem will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nukem shoots in for a double leg but Alfedo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alfedo fails to land the takedown.
Nukem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alfedo counters with a takedown into side control.
Alfedo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Alfedo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nukem throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nukem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No joy there for Alfedo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nukem tries to score with a low kick but Alfedo moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alfedo shoots in for a takedown but Nukem shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nukem throws a series of punches but Alfedo avoids them all with ease.
Nukem misses with the combination.
Alfedo shoots for a takedown but Nukem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chris Nukem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Alfedo.
Alfedo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nukem manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Chris Nukem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alfedo is defended easily by Nukem.
Alfedo keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukem throws a right hand that Alfedo ducks under and follows up with a left that Alfedo also avoids with ease.
Alfedo shoots in and drives through. Nukem sprawls well.
Nukem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nukem shoots in looking for a takedown. Alfedo tries to sprawl out of it but Nukem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alfedo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alfedo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nukem's waist but Nukem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alfedo off to one side.
Alfedo dives in and grabs Nukem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nukem pushes down on Alfedo's head and hops out.
Nukem closes the distance and clinches up with Alfedo, looking for a takedown. Nukem pushes Alfedo against the cage but Alfedo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice combination there by Nukem.
Nukem stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nukem keeps the fight on the outside.
Alfedo dodges the punch combination from Nukem.
Nukem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alfedo.
Alfedo fails with a takedown attempt.
Alfedo shoots for a double leg takedown but Nukem sprawls well. He's pushed Alfedo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nukem throws a head kick that misses.
Nukem throws a series of punches but Alfedo avoids them all with ease.
Alfedo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nukem.
Alfedo shoots in looking for a takedown but Nukem manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alfedo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nukem tries to clinch there but Alfedo circles away.
Nukem fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alfedo shoots in but no luck this time.
Nukem throws a sloppy head kick and Alfedo moves out of range easily.
Alfedo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nukem is fending him off so far but Alfedo persists. Nope, Nukem circles away and we're back to standing.
Nukem with a poor takedown
and Alfedo counters with a shoot takedown. Nukem fights it but they end up in guard.
Alfedo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alfedo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nukem pushes Alfedo off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Alfedo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nukem looks to land a combination but Alfedo avoids it well.
Nukem fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alfedo avoids it really well and circles away.
Alfedo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alfedo shoots in for a takedown but Nukem shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Nukem.
Alfedo dives in and grabs Nukem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nukem pushes down on Alfedo's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alfedo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Alfedo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nukem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nukem creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Alfedo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nukem misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nukem tries to score with some ground and pound. Alfedo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nukem scoring with punches from side control.
Nukem working the strikes but Alfedo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nukem missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alfedo is positioning himself well to prevent Nukem advancing to mount.
Nukem is thwarting Alfedo's attempts to control the position.
Nukem throws a strike but Alfedo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Alfedo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nukem. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alfedo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nukem advances position into side control!
Nukem decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nukem instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nukem jumps guard but Alfedo stands there with Nukem around his waist. Nukem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alfedo throws a head punch that misses.
Nukem drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alfedo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Nukem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alfedo misses with the head strike.
Alfedo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alfedo throws a head punch that misses.
Nukem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alfedo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Nukem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nukem has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Nukem!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hank Tank was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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21
280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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25
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Bader!
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, Hank Tank!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tank misses with a takedown
and Bader counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tank won't be happy with that.
Bader wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tank, who protects the arm well.
A lull in the action here as Bader stalls from top position.
Tank manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bader's best efforts.
Tank wants to get back to full guard but Bader has mounted him!
Bader lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tank hang on?
Bader tries to control but Tank wriggling away.
Tank sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bader is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tank misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bader is looking to advance position but Tank won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tank can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tank wants to improve his position but Bader is controlling well.
Bader is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tank is staying active underneath Bader, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tank is looking for a sweep. Bader is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tank blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bader.
Tank is trying to stand up here but Bader is controlling him well.
Bader keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tank tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bader manages to move to mount!
Bader throwing strikes here but Tank is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bader raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tank is squirming around, avoiding Bader's attempts to control the action.
Bader is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tank is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tank wants to control but Bader is having none of it.
Bader can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tank is looking to escape.
Bader throws some wild stikes that Tank manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tank is trying desperately to improve position.
Tank avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bader.
Bader has hold of Tank's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tank manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tank is trying to escape the mount.
Bader trying to control but Tank is having none of it.
Bader is really struggling to control Tank but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tank tries to reverse the position but Bader maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bader blocks Tank's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Tank is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bader looking to land elbow strikes but Tank uses the position to regain half guard.
Bader is looking for a kimura here.
Tank tries to get to full guard but Bader has control of the leg.
Tank blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bader.
Bader passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bader looking to control but Tank is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Bader dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tank bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bader has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tank wants to take a breather but Bader manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tank.
Tank is looking to work some ground and pound but Bader has wrist control.
Tank must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tank lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tank makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bader is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tank is aware though and is defending well.
Bader working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tank.
Tank connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tank stacks Bader 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 Tank!
Tank creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bader managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tank.
Tank scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bader to see if he's OK.
Tank lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Bader's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tank working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tank is trying to ground and pound but Bader uses the momentary lack of control by Tank to regain half guard.
Tank thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bader to regain full guard.
Tank working some strikes from top position.
Tank pushes down on Bader's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bader looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tank looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bader with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hank Tank has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tank scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bader looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bader tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tank has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tank pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bader has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Tank's lack of action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tank throws a strike but Bader avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tank working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bader bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tank's guard.
Tank scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tank doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bader counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tank is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tank has momentary wrist control but Bader slips an elbow through the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tank bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bader's guard.
Tank got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bader has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tank has managed to get both his arms back between Bader's legs - danger averted.
Tank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Tank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Tank tries for a takedown but Bader circles away easily
and Bader counters with a takedown into side control.
Bader wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tank keeps working.
Tank looking for a sweep but Bader has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tank is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bader throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bader is landing with some decent strikes but Tank is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tank defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bader.
Tank tries to reverse the position but Bader maintains control.
Tank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader lands a nice shot to the head.
Tank is trying to stand.
Bader tries to control but Tank wriggling away.
Bader scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tank?
Tank is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Tank blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tank wants to control but Bader is having none of it.
Bader raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tank working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bader is landing with some decent strikes but Tank is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bader working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bader lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bader can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tank is looking to escape.
Bader prevents Tank from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader is working for a guillotine from mount but Tank frees his head quite easily.
Bader cracks Tank with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bader has control of Tank's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tank regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bader lands a big elbow.
Bader content just to control the position here.
Bader dominating with strikes here.
Tank is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bader misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bader looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bader jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tank manages to avoid the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tank tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Bader showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bader 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Bader!
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