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MIFC Contenders 71 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Filo Bedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zak Mckracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Filo Bedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zak Mckracken!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mckracken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bedo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bedo misses with a left hand
and Mckracken counters with a left and a right that stings Bedo.
Bedo takes one to the side of the head.
Bedo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mckracken swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bedo blocks a jab.
Mckracken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bedo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mckracken, pushing him back against the cage.
Bedo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bedo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mckracken avoids the head kick by Bedo.
Bedo misses with an uppercut
and Mckracken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bedo throws a combination that misses
and Mckracken counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckracken fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mckracken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bedo.
Bedo looks to clinch
and Mckracken counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bedo connects with a body shot.
Bedo connects with a high kick.
Bedo works the jab nicely.
Mckracken throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheers as Mckracken lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bedo doesn't seem phased though.
Bedo moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bedo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mckracken lands with a nice combination. Bedo backs away looking to recover.
Bedo is looking to clinch but Mckracken is avoiding it.
Mckracken misses with a hook to the body
letting Bedo counter with a right hand.
Mckracken misses with a body shot.
Bedo lands a body shot.
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!
Mckracken misses the shot to the body.
Bedo misses with a shot to the body
and Mckracken counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mckracken throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bedo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bedo.
Bedo tries to clinch up
and Mckracken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mckracken throws a right hand that misses
and Bedo counters with a nice body kick.
Mckracken clobbers Bedo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slow jab from Mckracken misses its intended target.
Bedo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mckracken digs a good body shot into Bedo's ribs.
Bedo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Filo Bedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bedo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bedo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bedo misses with a right hand
and Mckracken counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bedo slips under a jab.
Bedo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mckracken.
Mckracken lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filo Bedo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bedo throws a sloppy head kick and Mckracken moves out of range easily.
Mckracken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mckracken throws a sloppy body shot
and Bedo counters with a head kick. That will keep Mckracken thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mckracken is rocked!
Mckracken is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Bedo Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Mckracken is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Filo Bedo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Boishuizen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Peter Boishuizen!
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, Urijah Faber!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boishuizen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Faber counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Boishuizen is looking to escape.
Boishuizen kicks Faber off and gets back to his feet.
Boishuizen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice sprawl there from Boishuizen as Faber shoots in.
Boishuizen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Faber takes one to the side of the head.
Boishuizen connects with a body shot.
Boishuizen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Faber manages to avoid it.
Faber slips a jab and a cross from Boishuizen.
Faber slips a jab from Boishuizen.
Boishuizen throws a combination that misses
and Faber decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boishuizen's guard.
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!
Boishuizen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Faber is controlling him.
Boishuizen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Faber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boishuizen wants to stand up but Faber is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faber is working Boishuizen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boishuizen keeping moving, preventing Faber from controlling successfully.
Faber cracks Boishuizen with a solid left hand.
Faber tries to free his leg and advance position but Boishuizen is retaining full guard.
Faber stops Boishuizen from standing up.
Boishuizen keeping moving, preventing Faber from controlling successfully.
Faber stops Boishuizen from standing up.
Boishuizen is breathing heavily.
Faber throwing strikes but missing.
Boishuizen keeping moving, preventing Faber from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Faber is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Faber trying to control the position from guard on top but Boishuizen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faber is in close to Boishuizen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Faber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boishuizen wants to stand but Faber is controlling the position.
Faber postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Faber lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boishuizen wants to stand and escape but Faber is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Faber lands a couple of elbows.
Boishuizen wants to stand and escape but Faber is having none of it.
Boishuizen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Faber landing some decent shots from guard.
Boishuizen pushes Faber off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Faber shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boishuizen but Boishuizen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Peter Boishuizen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boishuizen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Faber shoots in for a takedown but Boishuizen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Peter Boishuizen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Urijah Faber.
Boishuizen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Faber's head.
Boishuizen gets caught flat footed, as Faber shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boishuizen kicks Faber off and gets to his feet.
Boishuizen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Faber takes a kick to the side of the head.
Boishuizen throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boishuizen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Faber. That did some damage!
Faber fails with the takedown.
Boishuizen scores with a head kick.
Faber dives in and grabs Boishuizen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boishuizen pushes down on Faber's head and hops out.
Boishuizen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boishuizen throws a nice looking combination but Faber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Faber takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Faber shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boishuizen's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boishuizen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boishuizen kicks Faber off and gets to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Boishuizen. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urijah Faber dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boishuizen looks to land a combination but Faber avoids it well.
A nice combination there by Boishuizen.
Boishuizen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Faber.
Boishuizen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Peter Boishuizen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boishuizen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faber moves away.
Boishuizen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Faber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Faber gets a double leg takedown into Boishuizen's guard.
Faber wants to pass the guard but Boishuizen is keeping the position.
Faber lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Faber stops Boishuizen from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boishuizen keeping moving, preventing Faber from controlling successfully.
Boishuizen is looking to stand up but Faber isn't so interested in that idea.
Faber wants to pass the guard but Boishuizen is keeping the position.
Boishuizen has momentary wrist control but Faber slips an elbow through the middle.
Urijah Faber has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boishuizen wants to get back to his feet but Faber is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Faber trying to control but Boishuizen is working from the bottom.
Faber looking to sit in guard and control but Boishuizen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boishuizen wants to get up but he can't break Faber's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boishuizen won't allow Faber to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber wants to get back to his feet but Boishuizen passes into half guard.
Boishuizen decides to stand up.
Faber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boishuizen throws a shot to the body.
Boishuizen scores with a head kick.
Peter Boishuizen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faber takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boishuizen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick from Boishuizen lands but Faber takes it in his stride.
Boishuizen stuns Faber with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boishuizen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Faber dodges the punch combination from Boishuizen.
Boishuizen lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boishuizen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boishuizen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Boishuizen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boishuizen scores with a jab to the body.
Peter Boishuizen is winning the standup battle so far.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Boishuizen.
Faber chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boishuizen can pounce on him.
Faber takes a kick to the side of the head.
Boishuizen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boishuizen!
Boishuizen feints a jab promting Faber to slip. Boishuizen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Faber slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Boishuizen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Faber if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boishuizen misses with a series of wild punches.
Faber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Faber shoots in for a double leg but Boishuizen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Boishuizen 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Boishuizen lands a jab.
Boishuizen lands a nice looking body kick.
Faber closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boishuizen circles away.
Boishuizen lands with a slapping head kick.
Boishuizen scores with a head kick. Faber tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Boishuizen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boishuizen throws a head kick that half lands.
Boishuizen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Faber is rocked!
Boishuizen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boishuizen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Faber is still on wobbly legs! Can Boishuizen finish him?
A head kick misses from Boishuizen.
Boishuizen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Faber seems to have recovered his senses.
Boishuizen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boishuizen lands a high kick!
Boishuizen misses with an uppercut. Faber saw that one coming.
Boishuizen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boishuizen looks to land a combination but Faber avoids it well.
Boishuizen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Faber lands in his opponent's guard.
Boishuizen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boishuizen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Boishuizen wants to get back to striking at distance but Faber won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Boishuizen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boishuizen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boishuizen digs a right hand into Faber's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Faber's gas tank.
Faber drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boishuizen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boishuizen lands a high kick!
Faber's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice sprawl there from Boishuizen as Faber shoots in.
Peter Boishuizen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Urijah Faber.
A thudding body kick lands there by Boishuizen!
Boishuizen scores with a one two! Faber had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boishuizen misses with a series of wild punches.
Boishuizen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boishuizen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boishuizen scores with a head kick. Faber tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Boishuizen tries to bum rush Faber with a series of wild strikes but Faber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Faber gets a takedown into half guard.
Boishuizen wants to get back to his feet.
Boishuizen has hold of Faber's hands but Faber slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boishuizen pushes Faber off looking to stand but Faber dives back in and keeps control.
Faber trying to control from Boishuizen's half guard. Boishuizen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boishuizen keeping moving, preventing Faber from controlling successfully.
Boishuizen is looking to stand up but Faber isn't so interested in that idea.
Faber wants to control from the top but Boishuizen keeps moving.
Boishuizen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Faber off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Faber shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boishuizen but Boishuizen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Faber takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boishuizen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Faber takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boishuizen throws a head kick that half lands.
Boishuizen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Faber counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Faber looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Faber not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boishuizen is trying to stand back up but Faber is controlling him
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faber is nestled in close to Boishuizen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Faber landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Boishuizen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boishuizen 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Boishuizen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Rich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Tuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuna is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sharky + George. The key to victory for Jay Rich has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Rich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doug Tuna!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuna doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tuna tries for a takedown but Rich circles away easily
and Rich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rich catches Tuna with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tuna bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich dodges the ground and pound from Tuna.
Rich can't do much from the bottom here.
Rich wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tuna on the ground.
Rich is trying to get back to half guard.
Tuna controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Rich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rich is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tuna asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rich parries the strikes from Tuna easily there. Tuna is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rich to escape.
Rich trying his best to control but Tuna has mounted him.
Rich tries to reverse the position but Tuna maintains control.
Tuna has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tuna tries to control but Rich wriggling away.
Tuna lands a big elbow.
Tuna is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rich can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Rich throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Tuna wants to control the pace but Rich is squirming around nicely.
Rich in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tuna tries to control but Rich wriggling away.
Rich on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rich tries to get out of the position.
Tuna prevents Rich from getting the reversal.
Tuna lands a heavy elbow.
Rich is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tuna raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tuna with the ground and pound from mount.
Rich is squirming around, avoiding Tuna's attempts to control the action.
Tuna unloading with bombs!
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!
You get the feeling that Rich really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Tuna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tuna scoring with strikes but Rich is staying in there.
Rich wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuna landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rich wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The referee warns Rich that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Tuna dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tuna tries for a takedown but Rich circles away easily
and Rich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tuna tries for a takedown but Rich circles away easily
and Rich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuna with a poor takedown
and Rich counters with a straight right hand.
Jay Rich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Tuna.
Rich swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tuna counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rich won't be happy with that.
Rich looking for a sweep but Tuna has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rich is working to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Tuna connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rich tries to hold on but Tuna pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rich is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tuna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rich is looking to escape.
Tuna controlling the position easily from mount.
Rich wants to hold on but Tuna pushes him away.
Tuna trying to control but he's not successful this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tuna raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich can't escape the position.
Tuna controlling his opponent.
Rich is working to get back to half guard.
Doug Tuna has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rich tries to hold on but Tuna postures up.
Rich is in a horrible position here. Tuna smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tuna with a couple of short strikes.
Tuna trying to control but Rich is having none of it.
Tuna is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rich can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuna lands a heavy elbow.
Rich really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tuna trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rich wants to hold on but Tuna pushes him away.
Rich is working to get back to half guard.
Tuna controlling the position easily from mount.
Tuna postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rich looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Tuna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tuna with a poor takedown
and Rich counters with a three punch combo that has Tuna backing up. Tuna nods at Rich to acknowledge the strikes.
Tuna gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tuna with a poor takedown
and Rich counters with a stiff right hand.
Jay Rich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Tuna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuna gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rich moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tuna tries for a takedown but Rich manages to get underhooks.
Tuna wants a takedown.
Tuna blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tuna has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rich is trying to break the clinch but Tuna is controlling him.
Rich manages to break the clinch.
Tuna with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Rich to counter with a crisp jab.
Rich lands with an overhand left.
Tuna staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tuna misses with a takedown
and Rich counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tuna's head.
Tuna wants to control but Rich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rich is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Rich is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich wanted to stand there but Tuna had control of the position.
Rich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tuna wriggles free and stands up.
Rich has his takedown stuffed
and Tuna counters with a shoot takedown. Rich fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuna pushes down on Rich's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tuna content to control rather than advance.
Tuna is stalling here. Rich is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tuna seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rich has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jay Rich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rich throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jay Rich.
I think Tuna 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug Tuna!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Orpik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anders Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Orpik could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anders Eriksson's chin.
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190 lbs
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199 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Orpik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anders Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Eriksson.
Eriksson misses with a two punch combination.
Orpik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eriksson counters with a straight right hand.
Anders Eriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eriksson looks to land a right hand but Orpik moved out of range.
Good exchange - Eriksson coming out on top.
Orpik fails with the takedown
and Eriksson counters with a left to the body.
Orpik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eriksson counters with a three punch combo that has Orpik backing up. Orpik nods at Eriksson to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Orpik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orpik is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eriksson misses with a looping right.
Eriksson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orpik moves away from the strike by Eriksson.
Eriksson scores with a punch to the head.
Eriksson lands a left and a right that send Orpik crashing to the mat, dazed. Eriksson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Jason Orpik has been cut.
Orpik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eriksson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Orpik misses with a takedown
and Eriksson counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Eriksson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orpik walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Eriksson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Eriksson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orpik fails with the takedown
and Eriksson counters with a one-two to the body.
Eriksson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orpik. Orpik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orpik takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orpik has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orpik there as he acknowledges the shot.
Eriksson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Eriksson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Eriksson lands with a good body shot.
Oooooh!!! Eriksson has knocked Orpik down with a huge combo! Eriksson steps away and waves a wobbly Orpik back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Orpik is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orpik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eriksson.
Eriksson cracks Orpik with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Eriksson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Orpik to stand back up!
Oh Orpik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eriksson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Orpik backs up against the cage.
Jason Orpik's cut is getting worse.
A big left from Eriksson misses.
Orpik seems to have got his legs back now.
Eriksson lands a glancing blow to the side of Orpik's head.
Eriksson lands a big head kick that sends Orpik tumbling to the mat! Eriksson takes a step backwards and waves Orpik back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Eriksson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Orpik fails with the takedown
and Eriksson counters with a nice right hand that sends Orpik toppling to the canvas! Orpik scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Eriksson finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Eriksson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orpik misses with a takedown attempt
and Eriksson counters with a right hand to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Orpik. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Orpik's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Eriksson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Orpik scrambles back to his feet.
Eriksson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Eriksson lands a jab to the head.
Orpik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eriksson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eriksson with a jab.
Jason Orpik's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eriksson jabs Orpik right on the nose. Orpik blinks but takes it well.
Eriksson scores with a jab to the head.
Eriksson's corner calls for a 1-2. Eriksson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Eriksson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Orpik's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Eriksson lands a nice shot to the body.
Eriksson scores with a jab to the jaw.
A left lands for Eriksson.
Anders Eriksson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orpik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eriksson counters with a right hand to the body.
Eriksson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Eriksson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eriksson lands an overhand right.
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!
Eriksson tests Orpik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Eriksson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab by Eriksson.
Jason Orpik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eriksson misses with a body shot.
Eriksson with a hook.
Eriksson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eriksson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Orpik sprawling to the canvas! Orpik rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Eriksson finish him?!
Jeez, Jason Orpik's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Eriksson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Eriksson scores with a nice strike.
Eriksson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orpik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eriksson lands with a straight right. Orpik didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orpik with a poor takedown
and Eriksson counters with a nice body shot.
Eriksson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Orpik.
Eriksson is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Orpik like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Orpik from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anders Eriksson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Stann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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201 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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199 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Stann!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matthews doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stann counters with a stiff right hand.
Matthews moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Stann misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews takes one to the side of the head.
Matthews doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stann misses with the combination.
Stann misses with a looping left.
Matthews staying out of range there.
Matthews gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stann counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stann keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matthews walks into a stiff left hand from Stann.
Stann throws a looping overhand right but Matthews ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Stann misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stann misses with an uppercut. Matthews saw that one coming.
Matthews needs to keep his hands up - Stann had a free shot at his head there.
Matthews slips a jab from Stann.
Stann lands with a right hand.
Stann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stann connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matthews doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthews drops his hands momentarily and Stann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stann lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Stann dominated that round.
That's time! Matthews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stann slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matthews with a poor takedown
and Stann counters with a nice uppercut.
Stann throws a shot to the body.
Dan Stann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews tries for a takedown but Stann circles away easily
letting Stann counter with a right hand.
Matthews walks into a stiff left hand from Stann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dan Stann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stann bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matthews's head backwards.
Matthews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matthews tries for a takedown but Stann circles away easily
and Stann counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stann throws a jab but it's blocked by Matthews.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stann scores with a jab to the body.
Stann might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Matthews walks into a stiff left hand from Stann.
The fighters circling - Stann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stann doesn't manage to clinch there - Matthews circles away.
Stann lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews walks into a stiff left hand from Stann.
Jab by Stann.
Matthews takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matthews.
Stann lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stann misses with a two punch combination.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Matthews. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Stann scores with a nice head shot.
Matthews shoots and misses
and Stann counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Matthews misses with a takedown
and Stann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matthews looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews misses with a takedown attempt
and Stann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Stann 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. This is the final round!
Matthews steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stann.
Matthews with a poor takedown
and Stann counters with a nice uppercut.
Stann scores with a one two! Matthews had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Stann lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matthews doesn't seem phased though.
Matthews ducks under a wild hook from Stann.
Matthews walks into a stiff left hand from Stann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stann counters with a two punch combo.
Matthews with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stann counters with a stiff right hand.
Stann tests Matthews's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews has his takedown stuffed
enabling Stann to counter with a crisp jab.
Stann misses with an uppercut.
Matthews with a poor takedown
and Stann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dave Matthews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stann cracks a nice hook into Matthews's ribs.
Stann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matthews moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stann tests Matthews's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stann pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Matthews back to the cage. Stann follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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.
Stann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stann cracks Matthews with a good jab.
Dan Stann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matthews tries for a takedown but Stann circles away easily
and Matthews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews has his takedown stuffed
and Stann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Stann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stann has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Stann!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shinji Kagawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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145 lbs
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20
143 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shinji Kagawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to clinch
and Kagawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson tries to clinch
and Kagawa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson moves to clinch but Kagawa breaks away
and Kagawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Kagawa counter with a right hand.
Johnson closes the distance but Kagawa moves to the side
and Kagawa counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson looks to clinch
and Kagawa counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson closes the distance but Kagawa moves to the side
and Kagawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Kagawa counters with a left to the body.
Johnson moves to clinch but Kagawa breaks away
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson wants to clinch but Kagawa slips to the side
and Kagawa counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kagawa counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson moves to clinch but Kagawa breaks away
and Kagawa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
letting Kagawa counter with a right hand.
Johnson moves to clinch but Kagawa breaks away
letting Kagawa counter with a right hand.
Kagawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kagawa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kagawa misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson tries to clinch but Kagawa moves away
and Kagawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Kagawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kagawa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kagawa counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kagawa dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Johnson tries to clinch but Kagawa moves away
and Kagawa counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Kagawa tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Johnson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kagawa.
Kagawa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kagawa.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Kagawa's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kagawa moves to back control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson covering up well under a series of strikes from Kagawa.
Johnson showing good submission defense here.
Kagawa looking to break Johnson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johnson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kagawa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson 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 Kagawa gets his way!
Johnson is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinji Kagawa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson closes the distance but Kagawa moves to the side
and Kagawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kagawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Kagawa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson looks to clinch
and Kagawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kagawa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson tries to clinch but Kagawa moves away
and Kagawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kagawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kagawa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kagawa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson looks to clinch
and Kagawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson tries to clinch but Kagawa moves away
and Kagawa counters with a straight right hand.
Kagawa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kagawa off to one side.
Kagawa connects with the punch.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Kagawa counters with a straight right hand.
Kagawa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the cage.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Kagawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kagawa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kagawa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson looks to clinch
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson looks to clinch
and Kagawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kagawa.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Kagawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kagawa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Kagawa counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Kagawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson looks to clinch
and Kagawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Kagawa counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kagawa misses with the combination.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kagawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Kagawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks to clinch
enabling Kagawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson closes the distance but Kagawa moves to the side
and Kagawa counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kagawa counters with a left to the body.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Kagawa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson closes the distance but Kagawa moves to the side
and Kagawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson wants to clinch but Kagawa slips to the side
and Kagawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kagawa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson tries to clinch
and Kagawa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shinji Kagawa is winning the standup battle so far.
Kagawa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kagawa counters with a big head kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Kagawa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch
and Kagawa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kagawa wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Kagawa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kagawa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kagawa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Johnson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kagawa, into his guard.
Kagawa pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinji Kagawa dominated that second round.
That's time! Kagawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Johnson tries to clinch but Kagawa moves away
letting Kagawa counter with a right hand.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Kagawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kagawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson wants to clinch but Kagawa slips to the side
and Kagawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kagawa works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Johnson looks to clinch
and Kagawa counters with a left to the body.
Johnson wants to clinch but Kagawa slips to the side
enabling Kagawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Kagawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson wants to clinch but Kagawa slips to the side
and Kagawa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson moves to clinch but Kagawa breaks away
and Kagawa counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Kagawa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson moves to clinch but Kagawa breaks away
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Kagawa counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson closes the distance but Kagawa moves to the side
and Kagawa counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Kagawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kagawa counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Kagawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kagawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to clinch but Kagawa slips to the side
and Kagawa counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson tries to clinch but Kagawa moves away
and Kagawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson tries to clinch but Kagawa moves away
and Kagawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shinji Kagawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kagawa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kagawa counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson closes the distance but Kagawa moves to the side
and Kagawa counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Kagawa counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson wants to clinch but Kagawa slips to the side
and Kagawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kagawa scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnson wants to clinch
and Kagawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Kagawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Kagawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kagawa lands a two punch combo.
Johnson moves to clinch but Kagawa breaks away
and Kagawa counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kagawa counters with a stiff right hand.
Kagawa tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch but Kagawa moves away
and Kagawa counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson looks to clinch
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson tries to clinch but Kagawa moves away
and Kagawa counters with a nice uppercut.
Kagawa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kagawa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Kagawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shinji Kagawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Kagawa counters with a right hand to the body.
Kenny Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kagawa dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Kagawa lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into rage.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kagawa counters with a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinji Kagawa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kagawa 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinji Kagawa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andres Bernardini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Acevedes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Acevedes comes into a darkened arena with his song building. California Love kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Andres Bernardini could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marcus Acevedes's chin.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andres Bernardini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Acevedes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernardini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Acevedes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bernardini scores with a crisp jab that stopped Acevedes in his tracks.
Andres Bernardini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bernardini misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Acevedes counters with a nice uppercut.
Bernardini misses with a hook
and Acevedes counters with a takedown into side control.
Bernardini parries the strikes from Acevedes easily there. Acevedes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bernardini to escape.
Bernardini stops Acevedes from passing to mount.
Bernardini is trying to get back to his feet.
Acevedes tries for a kimura but Bernardini is defending well.
Bernardini is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernardini is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Acevedes asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acevedes working the ground and pound.
Acevedes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bernardini's legs.
Bernardini is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Acevedes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bernardini trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bernardini throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Andres Bernardini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Acevedes with a poor takedown
and Bernardini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bernardini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Acevedes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bernardini is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardini scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bernardini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Acevedes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Acevedes tries for a takedown but Bernardini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Acevedes.
Andres Bernardini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Acevedes.
Bernardini misses with a hook
and Acevedes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Acevedes checks a leg kick.
Bernardini misses with a hook
and Acevedes counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bernardini!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Acevedes lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bernardini hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernardini'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.
Acevedes has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bernardini's face.
You get the feeling that Bernardini really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Acevedes working Bernardini over with strikes here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bernardini is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Acevedes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Acevedes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bernardini'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.
Acevedes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bernardini has worked his arm free - good work by Bernardini!
Acevedes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acevedes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bernardini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Acevedes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bernardini has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Acevedes but great work by Bernardini.
Acevedes looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernardini decides to stand up, so the ref orders Acevedes to his feet.
Bernardini misses with a hook
and Acevedes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bernardini's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bernardini scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bernardini misses with a body shot
and Acevedes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bernardini won't be happy with that.
Bernardini is pushing Acevedes's head away, looking to escape. Acevedes manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Acevedes 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bernardini.
Acevedes ducks under a wild hook from Bernardini.
Bernardini's corner calls for a 1-2. Bernardini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Acevedes slips a jab and a cross from Bernardini.
Bernardini swings widly with a right hand
and Acevedes counters with a stiff right hand.
Bernardini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bernardini moves forwards but Acevedes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernardini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Acevedes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bernardini wants to get back to his feet.
Acevedes seems to be working for a kimura but Bernardini defends the submission attempt.
Acevedes stops Bernardini from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acevedes seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Bernardini has recovered full guard.
Bernardini is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Acevedes wants to pass the guard but Bernardini is keeping the position.
Bernardini wants to get back to his feet but Acevedes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Acevedes tries to free his leg and advance position but Bernardini is retaining full guard.
Bernardini pushes Acevedes off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bernardini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Acevedes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bernardini wants to slow Acevedes down by chopping away at his legs.
Bernardini misses with a right hand
and Acevedes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bernardini is trying to stand up here but Acevedes is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Acevedes.
Bernardini is looking to get back to is feet but Acevedes passes into side control.
Acevedes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Marcus Acevedes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bernardini tries to escape but Acevedes is in control.
Acevedes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bernardini to see if he's OK.
Bernardini pushes Acevedes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Acevedes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acevedes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bernardini!
Bernardini taking shots to the head.
Acevedes lands a heavy elbow.
Acevedes working the ground and pound effectively.
Acevedes with a couple of short strikes.
Bernardini wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Acevedes cracks Bernardini with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bernardini wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Acevedes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Acevedes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bernardini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bernardini misses with a left hand
and Acevedes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bernardini's guard now.
Acevedes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bernardini is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bernardini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bernardini misses with a right hand
and Acevedes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Acevedes.
Acevedes won't allow Bernardini to get back to his feet.
Bernardini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Acevedes lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acevedes stands up over Bernardini, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Acevedes throws a strike but Bernardini rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Acevedes 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.
Bernardini wants to stand but Acevedes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bernardini wants to stand and escape but instead Acevedes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bernardini is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Acevedes is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Acevedes stands and throws Bernardini's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Acevedes lands an elbow.
Acevedes is chipping away with strikes.
The strikes coming from Acevedes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Acevedes tries for a kimura but Bernardini is defending well.
Acevedes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bernardini is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Acevedes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernardini throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Acevedes throws a series of punches but Bernardini moves out of range.
Acevedes moves forwards but Bernardini connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Acevedes scores a takedown into full mount!
Bernardini is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acevedes punishing his opponent with strikes.
Acevedes dominating with strikes here.
Acevedes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bernardini is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Acevedes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bernardini has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Acevedes is landing with some decent strikes but Bernardini is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Acevedes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Acevedes won't let Bernardini get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Andres Bernardini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bernardini throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Acevedes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Acevedes 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Acevedes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DrZawi Hawass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mazaa Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DrZawi Hawass!
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, Mazaa Silva!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hawass swivels and escapes.
A punch combination from Hawass misses.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawass tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawass fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Hawass manages to break the clinch.
Hawass rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hawass tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DrZawi Hawass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Hawass, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left and a right from Hawass both land. Nice combination.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hawass.
Hawass pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawass breaks from the clinch.
Hawass tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Hawass.
Hawass scores with a three punch combo!
Hawass throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawass throws a right and a left that both miss.
DrZawi Hawass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Hawass. Those never looked like landing.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Hawass.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Hawass sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawass. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawass goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hawass fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawass throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hawass.
Hawass misses with a series of wild punches.
Hawass blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawass throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawass has managed to clinch.
Hawass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Hawass does no damage.
Hawass tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hawass wants to get back to his feet.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hawass taking some punishment here, with Silva in his half guard.
Silva thows a huge punch but Hawass dodges it nicely.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hawass on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hawass tries to get out of the position.
Silva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Hawass is working away.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hawass wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva thows a huge punch but Hawass dodges it nicely.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hawass defending well though.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hawass is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hawass's head.
Hawass is trying to stand.
Silva is working for a kimura but Hawass is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva moves into full mount! Hawass won't be happy about that!
Hawass knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva breaks from Hawass's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawass is in a horrible position here. Silva smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hawass'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.
Silva scoring with strikes but Hawass is staying in there.
Silva cracks Hawass with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Silva is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hawass can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hawass is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hawass regains half guard.
Silva prevents Hawass from standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva working over Hawass with some ground and pound. Hawass looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Hawass trying to control but Silva postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mazaa Silva will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawass looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawass wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawass circles away.
Hawass will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Hawass.
A punch combination from Hawass misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hawass misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Silva prevents Hawass from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hawass doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Hawass is trying to stand up here but Silva is controlling him well.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hawass defends it well.
Silva prevents Hawass from standing back up.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva drops an elbow to the side of Hawass's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva lands strikes from half guard.
Hawass is looking to escape.
Hawass is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Hawass pushes Silva off looking to stand but Silva dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hawass is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Silva.
Silva slips a nice elbow through Hawass's hands, connecting with Hawass's forehead.
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hawass is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Hawass kicks off Silva and gets to his feet.
A cross from Hawass lands.
Hawass misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawass misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawass tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawass throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawass fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Hawass does no damage.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hawass sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hawass swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Hawass.
DrZawi Hawass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hawass tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
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.
Hawass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hawass throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Hawass stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hawass wants it to stay on the feet.
DrZawi Hawass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mazaa Silva.
Hawass throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Hawass throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hawass misses with a series of wild punches.
Hawass throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Hawass looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawass doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Hawass misses with a series of wild punches.
Hawass looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mazaa Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Hawass gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hawass avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hawass breaks the clinch.
Hawass looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Hawass.
Hawass scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hawass fails to land with a series of punches.
Hawass throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hawass.
Hawass throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Hawass.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawass looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawass works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
No joy there for Hawass, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawass swinging wildly here.
Hawass misses with a few strikes there.
Hawass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawass tries to clinch up
and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Hawass is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hawass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva postures up in Hawass's guard and throws a big left but Hawass blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva passes into half guard.
Hawass is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hawass's head.
Hawass on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Silva 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.
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Hawass defends the submission attempt.
Hawass is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Silva throwing shots but Hawass is blocking nicely.
Hawass is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawass tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hawass trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Mazaa Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva wants to control but Hawass is keeping him busy.
Silva is looking for a kimura but Hawass is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
Silva is trying to control. Hawass wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hawass kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hawass wants to get back to his feet.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Hawass wants to get back to his feet.
Hawass is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Hawass is defending well.
Hawass blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Silva stops Hawass from getting back to his feet.
DrZawi Hawass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hawass with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Silva wants to take a breather but Hawass is having none of it.
Silva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hawass wants to get back to his feet.
Hawass flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hawass tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mazaa Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mazaa Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Gillmeister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Deadpool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trevor Gillmeister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Deadpool!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gillmeister throws an off balance right hand
and Deadpool counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gillmeister's guard now.
Gillmeister on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gillmeister tries to get out of the position.
Deadpool trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gillmeister is pulling down on Deadpool's head. It's preventing any offense from Deadpool, at least for the moment.
Deadpool trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gillmeister not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deadpool drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Deadpool seems to have locked his on tight now - Gillmeister screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Deadpool, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Wade Deadpool!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brent Squires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ej Resparzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ej Resparzo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brent Squires's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brent Squires!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ej Resparzo!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Squires shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Resparzo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Squires misses with a right hand
and Resparzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Squires doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Resparzo counters with a nice leg kick.
Resparzo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Resparzo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice straight punches there by Resparzo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Resparzo.
Squires lands a really nice looking cross but Resparzo seems unphased.
Resparzo drives through and clinches with Squires against the cage.
Resparzo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Squires in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Resparzo is stalling here.
Squires tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent Squires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Resparzo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Resparzo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Resparzo crunches a lovely knee into Squires's ribcage.
Squires is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Resparzo.
Resparzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Resparzo lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Resparzo as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resparzo crunches a lovely knee into Squires's ribcage.
Resparzo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Resparzo lands a shoulder strike.
Resparzo has Squires pressed against the cage.
Resparzo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Brent Squires has been cut.
Resparzo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Resparzo.
Squires takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right hand to the body from Resparzo.
Resparzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Squires backwards.
Resparzo lands a nice knee to the body.
Resparzo lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Resparzo - that landed with a thud.
Resparzo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Resparzo lands a good knee to the midsection. Squires won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Squires takes a knee right on the jaw!
Resparzo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Resparzo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Squires backwards.
Squires is rocked!
Resparzo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Resparzo stalling in the clinch.
Resparzo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Resparzo.
Resparzo connects with a knee to the head.
Resparzo is stalling here.
Resparzo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Resparzo gets underhooks to prevent Squires's takedown attempt.
Resparzo breaks from the clinch.
Squires misses with a takedown
and Resparzo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Squires thinking.
Ej Resparzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Resparzo cracks the inside of Squires's front leg.
Squires shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Resparzo counters with a head kick. That will keep Squires thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Resparzo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Squires gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Resparzo counters with a good low kick that Squires was not able to check.
Resparzo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Resparzo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Resparzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resparzo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Resparzo.
Resparzo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Squires takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Squires stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Resparzo.
Resparzo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Squires's calf.
That kick from Resparzo tenderised Squires's leg. Squires is trying to keep his angry face on.
Resparzo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Squires on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Squires takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Squires takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Resparzo connects with a high kick.
Resparzo scores with a three punch combo!
Oh Squires is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Resparzo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brent Squires's cut is getting worse.
Squires is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Resparzo scores with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Squires blocks the low kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Squires. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Resparzo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Resparzo scoring well with a low kick there.
Squires seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resparzo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Resparzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Squires has his takedown stuffed
and Resparzo counters with a leg kick.
Brent Squires seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Squires chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Resparzo can pounce on him.
Resparzo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Squires gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Resparzo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Squires has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Resparzo.
Resparzo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Squires has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Resparzo.
Resparzo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Squires. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Resparzo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Resparzo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Squires takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Resparzo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Resparzo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Resparzo lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ej Resparzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brent Squires's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Resparzo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Squires doesn't seem bothered though.
Resparzo scores with a hook.
Resparzo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A good leg kick by Resparzo.
Resparzo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Resparzo scores with a jab.
Resparzo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Resparzo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Resparzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Squires's sensitive parts.
Resparzo connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Resparzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Squires's sensitive parts.
Resparzo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Resparzo jabs Squires to the body, keeping him at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Resparzo.
Resparzo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Resparzo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Squires has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Resparzo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body kick there by Resparzo.
Squires gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Resparzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resparzo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Resparzo scores with a leg kick.
Resparzo throws a head kick that Squires semi-blocks.
Resparzo scores with a body shot.
Squires 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.
Resparzo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Resparzo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Resparzo.
Resparzo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Resparzo digs a right hand underneath Squires's ribcage. Squires let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Resparzo.
Resparzo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Squires.
Resparzo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Resparzo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Resparzo.
Resparzo lands a shoulder strike.
Resparzo working Squires over with knees to the body.
Resparzo lands a knee to the head.
Resparzo working Squires over with knees to the body.
Ej Resparzo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Resparzo scores a nice knee to the body.
Resparzo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Squires has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resparzo scores with a shot to the side of Squires's head.
Resparzo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Resparzo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Resparzo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Resparzo tries a knee to the head but Squires blocks it.
Resparzo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Resparzo.
Squires being controlled against the cage.
Squires tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Resparzo smiles and moves away.
Squires has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Resparzo.
Squires tries for a takedown but Resparzo circles away easily
and Resparzo counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent Squires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Squires goes for a takedown in the clinch but Resparzo prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resparzo stalls.
Squires tries for a takedown but Resparzo manages to get underhooks.
Resparzo scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Resparzo.
Resparzo scores a nice knee to the body.
Resparzo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Resparzo.
A right handed body shot lands from Resparzo.
Resparzo slowing the pace effectively.
Resparzo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Resparzo is leaning against Squires and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Resparzo lands a hook that snaps the head of Squires backwards.
Resparzo stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resparzo tries a knee to the head but Squires blocks it.
Resparzo lands with a light punch inside.
Resparzo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Resparzo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Squires works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Resparzo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Resparzo wants to get back to his feet but Squires is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Resparzo is pulling down on Squires's head. It's preventing any offense from Squires, at least for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Resparzo has momentary wrist control but Squires slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ej Resparzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brent Squires's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Resparzo.
Ej Resparzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Squires dives in and scores a takedown into Resparzo's guard.
Resparzo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Squires can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Squires won't allow Resparzo to sweep him here.
Resparzo working a defensive guard here.
Squires throws a strike but Resparzo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Resparzo trying to control but Squires is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squires looking to hit a scissor sweep but Resparzo is one step ahead there.
Resparzo postures up in Squires's guard and throws a big left but Squires blocks it.
Resparzo throws and elbow that misses. Squires uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Resparzo's guard. Nice move by Squires!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Squires throws and elbow that misses. Resparzo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Squires's guard. Nice move by Resparzo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Squires 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.
Squires is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Squires is trying to control the action in half guard but Resparzo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Squires working the head and body with strikes.
Resparzo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Squires scores with a couple of nice shots.
Resparzo actively working from the bottom here.
Squires misses with a head shot. Resparzo uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squires in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Resparzo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Squires with a flurry of punches that miss.
Resparzo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Resparzo managing to control the position.
Resparzo is trying to control the position but Squires postures up.
Resparzo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Squires kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Squires throwing strikes from guard but Resparzo blocks nicely.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ej Resparzo.
Squires checks the leg kick.
Resparzo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Squires shoots and misses
and Resparzo counters with an inside leg kick.
Squires gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Resparzo counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Squires gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Resparzo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent Squires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Resparzo, right into the meat.
Resparzo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Resparzo throws a sloppy head kick and Squires moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Resparzo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Squires has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Squires and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Resparzo scores with a sloppy right hand. Squires should have avoided that one.
Squires with a poor takedown
and Resparzo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Resparzo scoring well with a low kick there.
Resparzo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ej Resparzo really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brent Squires's cut.
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.
Resparzo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Squires. That did some damage!
Squires chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Resparzo can pounce on him.
A low kick from Squires misses
and Resparzo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Resparzo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Resparzo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Resparzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Resparzo lands a right hook to the body.
Jab by Resparzo.
Resparzo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Squires on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Resparzo. Resparzo obviously looking to wear him down.
Resparzo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Resparzo scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Resparzo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Resparzo lands but Squires takes it in his stride.
Resparzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Squires's sensitive parts.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Resparzo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Squires shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Resparzo scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squires walks into a straight right hand from Resparzo.
Good leg kick by Resparzo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Resparzo lands with a right hand.
Resparzo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Resparzo clinches with his opponent.
Squires will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Resparzo tries to land a knee to the head but Squires blocks with his arms.
Resparzo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Resparzo, right into the meat.
Squires chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Resparzo can pounce on him.
Resparzo lands a leg kick that knocks Squires off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Resparzo.
Resparzo connects with a solid leg kick.
Resparzo throws a head kick that Squires semi-blocks.
Resparzo lands with a good body shot.
Resparzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Resparzo thumps Squires with a low kick.
Squires takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Squires walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Resparzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Resparzo.
Squires tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Resparzo scoring well with a low kick there.
Resparzo lands a leg kick that knocks Squires off balance momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Resparzo. Beautiful body shot.
Resparzo cracks the inside of Squires's front leg.
Resparzo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Squires rather than just go for the knockout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Resparzo - that will leave a mark!
Resparzo connects with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Resparzo. That's going to slow Squires down.
Resparzo is looking to slow Squires down with leg kicks.
Squires takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Resparzo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Squires takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Resparzo lands a head kick. Squires smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice uppercut lands for Resparzo. That snapped Squires's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resparzo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Resparzo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Squires. That did some damage!
Resparzo lands a leg kick that knocks Squires off balance momentarily.
Resparzo scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the liver by Resparzo. Beautiful body shot.
Resparzo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from Resparzo tenderised Squires's leg. Squires is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body kick from Resparzo.
Resparzo jabs at Squires's body.
Squires sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Resparzo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Resparzo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Squires doesn't seem bothered though.
Resparzo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Resparzo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Squires tries to keep at a distance but Resparzo has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Resparzo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resparzo with a knee to the head.
Resparzo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Resparzo lands a big right hand that drops Squires! The killer instinct kicks in and Resparzo finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Resparzo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ej Resparzo! Ej Resparzo retains his welterweight title!
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