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Nexus - Where da Big Boys Bang PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Faze Wrecker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wrecker is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: AC/DC - Chase the Ace. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Boyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Faze Wrecker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyd throws a body punch but Wrecker moves out of range.
Good exchange - Boyd coming out on top.
Boyd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wrecker finds it's way round the side to connect with Boyd's head.
Wrecker tries to clinch there but Boyd circles away.
Wrecker throws a chopping leg kick but Boyd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boyd misses the shot to the body.
Boyd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wrecker moves into the clinch.
Boyd tries a body shot but Wrecker blocks it.
Boyd is trying to maintain a safe position but Wrecker gets an underhook and turns Boyd into the cage.
Boyd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wrecker clinches with his opponent.
Boyd tries to work over Wrecker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wrecker blocking some punches.
Boyd is trying to maintain a safe position but Wrecker gets an underhook and turns Boyd into the cage.
Boyd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boyd tries to break the clinch but Wrecker is controlling the position.
Wrecker lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wrecker missing with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Boyd.
Boyd wants to break free but Wrecker has control.
Wrecker misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Wrecker.
Boyd tries to stall but Wrecker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boyd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boyd struggles to land a body shot inside as Wrecker controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyd leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wrecker misses with a body punch.
Wrecker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boyd backwards.
Boyd trying to control the position but instead, Wrecker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Boyd into the cage.
Wrecker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boyd is breathing heavily.
Wrecker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Boyd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wrecker lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wrecker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boyd blocks it with crossed arms.
A hook to the body from Wrecker.
Wrecker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wrecker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Boyd in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wrecker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wrecker lands a nice knee to the body.
Wrecker is pushing Boyd up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wrecker is working Boyd over against the cage.
Wrecker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wrecker can't find room to land a body shot as Boyd controls the action.
Wrecker lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Wrecker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Wrecker.
Wrecker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boyd.
Wrecker is struggling to control the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Wrecker.
Nice body punch from Wrecker.
Wrecker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knees to the body from Wrecker.
Wrecker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A right handed body shot lands from Wrecker.
A hook to the body from Wrecker.
Wrecker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boyd up against the cage.
Wrecker lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Wrecker.
Boyd takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wrecker lands a knee to the body.
The referee calls for Wrecker to work.
Wrecker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boyd is rocked!
Wrecker unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Boyd! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Wrecker is unloading with more strikes now! Boyd drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Faze Wrecker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Faure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker has chosen AC/DC - D.T. as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 lbs
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Faure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Walker!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faure avoids the head kick by Walker.
Walker stuffs the takedown.
Faure fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walker avoids it really well and circles away.
Walker takes the fight into the clinch.
Walker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Faure on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Walker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Faure wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Faure. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Walker is pressed up against the cage. Faure has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Walker down to the mat. Walker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Faure tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walker swivels and escapes.
Faure stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Walker.
Faure shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Walker but Walker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Faure avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Walker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Faure. That did some damage!
Walker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Faure.
Travis Faure seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faure is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faure fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faure takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Faure takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice uppercut there from Walker.
Faure stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Walker.
Faure takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker scores with a kick to the body.
Walker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Walker - that will leave a mark!
Walker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Walker has Faure up against the cage in a clinch.
Walker connects with a knee to the head.
Walker landing knees to the head.
Walker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Walker lands a nice knee to the body.
Faure takes a knee to the side of the body.
Walker with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries to land a knee to the head but Faure blocks with his arms.
Walker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Faure has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Walker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Walker.
Walker scores with a knee to the head.
Walker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Walker is fighting off a takedown attempt but Faure is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Walker to the mat. Walker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Faure thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Faure drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Faure jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Faure is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Walker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Walker has escaped and now he's on top!
Faure has a closed guard, preventing Walker from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Faure is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker is posturing up here but Faure has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Walker tries to roll out but it's too tight and Walker has to tap! Slick submission there by Faure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Travis Faure!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Filip Decapovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jing Ya Xu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Decapovic comes into the arena with You Want Blood (You Got It) - AC/DC blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Filip Decapovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jing Ya Xu!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ya Xu tries for a takedown but Decapovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Decapovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decapovic tries to clinch but Ya Xu is having none of it.
Decapovic throws out a leg kick but Ya Xu moves out of range and Decapovic only half commits.
Decapovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Ya Xu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Decapovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Filip Decapovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jing Ya Xu.
Ya Xu misses with a hook. Decapovic ducked under it nicely.
Decapovic throws a combination that misses
and Ya Xu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ya Xu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Decapovic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Decapovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ya Xu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ya Xu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decapovic is pulling down on Ya Xu's head to control his posture.
Ya Xu postures up in Decapovic's guard and throws a big left but Decapovic blocks it.
Decapovic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ya Xu defends it easily.
Decapovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ya Xu manages to get himself to full guard.
Decapovic throwing strikes from guard but Ya Xu blocks nicely.
Decapovic prevents Ya Xu from getting back to his feet.
Decapovic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decapovic postures up in Ya Xu's guard and throws a big left but Ya Xu blocks it.
Ya Xu keeping moving, preventing Decapovic from controlling successfully.
Decapovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Ya Xu is retaining full guard.
Ya Xu wants to stand up but Decapovic is controlling him.
Ya Xu pushes Decapovic off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ya Xu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Decapovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ya Xu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Decapovic.
Nice takedown defense from Decapovic. No joy for Ya Xu on that attempt.
Decapovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ya Xu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Decapovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ya Xu pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decapovic manages to get to full guard.
Ya Xu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Decapovic's head.
Ya Xu tries to free his leg and advance position but Decapovic is retaining full guard.
Ya Xu stopping the sweep attempt from Decapovic.
Ya Xu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Decapovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ya Xu is aware though and is defending well.
Ya Xu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ya Xu with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decapovic keeping full guard, as Ya Xu tries to pass.
Ya Xu is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Decapovic has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ya Xu is looking to defend but Decapovic has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ya Xu! Decapovic pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ya Xu taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Filip Decapovic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magus Arbenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Brian Robertson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Brian Robertson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magus Arbenson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson misses with a hook.
Arbenson throws a head kick that misses
and Robertson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Robertson lands a jab to the head.
Robertson 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.
A shot to the liver by Robertson. Beautiful body shot.
Arbenson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Arbenson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robertson.
Arbenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Robertson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arbenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robertson manages to avoid it.
Arbenson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson connects with the punch.
Robertson throws out a loose jab but Arbenson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arbenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robertson.
Robertson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arbenson.
Arbenson throws out a powerful jab.
Arbenson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robertson thumps Arbenson with a low kick.
Arbenson connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson misses with a straight left.
Brian Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robertson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arbenson.
Arbenson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robertson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arbenson ducks under a wild hook from Robertson.
Robertson lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robertson throws a leg kick but Arbenson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Robertson checks a leg kick.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robertson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arbenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Robertson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson misses with a series of wild punches.
Arbenson thows a leg kick but Robertson checks it
and Robertson counters with a good low kick that Arbenson was not able to check.
Robertson has Arbenson up against the cage in a clinch.
Arbenson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robertson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Arbenson.
Arbenson trying to stall but Robertson improves his position.
Robertson has Arbenson pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robertson.
Arbenson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robertson avoids it.
Robertson misses with the head strike.
Robertson prevents the takedown attempt.
Arbenson lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Arbenson.
Robertson tries to work over Arbenson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is trying to drag Arbenson to the mat but Arbenson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Arbenson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robertson's elbow.
Arbenson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robertson.
Arbenson connects with a knee to the head.
Robertson is stalling here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arbenson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Robertson is keeping busy.
Robertson avoiding damage as Arbenson throws knees to the body.
Robertson fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arbenson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arbenson as Robertson tries to tie him up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arbenson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robertson tries a body shot but Arbenson blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arbenson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robertson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Robertson tries to throw a body punch but Arbenson avoids it by throwing Robertson back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robertson struggles to land a body shot inside as Arbenson controls his hands.
Robertson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arbenson backwards.
Robertson takes a shot to the head.
Arbenson can't find room to land a body shot as Robertson controls the action.
Arbenson lands with a light punch inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arbenson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brian Robertson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Robertson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Robertson lands with an overhand left.
Arbenson misses with an uppercut.
Arbenson tests Robertson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arbenson checks a leg kick nicely.
Arbenson misses with a two punch combination.
Robertson throws a leg kick
and Arbenson counters with an outside leg kick.
Robertson closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arbenson blocking some punches.
Robertson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arbenson cracks Robertson with a nice body shot.
Robertson tries to stall but Arbenson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Arbenson lands with a left to the head.
Robertson misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Arbenson.
Robertson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robertson misses with the head strike.
Arbenson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arbenson misses with a body punch.
Robertson misses with some punches.
Magus Arbenson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The referee calls for Arbenson to work.
Arbenson crunches a lovely knee into Robertson's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robertson has Arbenson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arbenson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Arbenson landing knees to the head.
Arbenson crunches a lovely knee into Robertson's ribcage.
Arbenson stalling in the clinch.
Arbenson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Arbenson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arbenson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arbenson works on Robertson's body with a couple of short punches.
Arbenson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson lands with a left to the head.
Arbenson dodges an elbow strike from Robertson.
Arbenson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arbenson landing knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Arbenson - that landed with a thud.
Arbenson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Arbenson.
Arbenson crunches a lovely knee into Robertson's ribcage.
Arbenson scores a nice knee to the body.
Arbenson stalls.
Arbenson pushes Robertson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arbenson lands a shot to the body.
Arbenson trying to control the position but instead, Robertson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Arbenson into the cage.
Arbenson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robertson backwards.
Arbenson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arbenson with a knee to the head.
Arbenson tries a body shot but Robertson blocks it.
Arbenson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Robertson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arbenson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Robertson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson blocks a body shot from Arbenson.
Arbenson tries to land knees in the clinch but Robertson avoids the damage to the body.
Arbenson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Robertson's face.
Robertson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Robertson stalling in the clinch.
Robertson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Robertson.
Robertson lands a hook that snaps the head of Arbenson backwards.
Arbenson stalling against the cage.
Arbenson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arbenson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robertson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robertson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arbenson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Robertson tries to work over Arbenson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arbenson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robertson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arbenson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Arbenson lands a damaging elbow.
Robertson scores with a shot to the side of Arbenson's head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Arbenson obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arbenson blocks a body shot from Robertson.
Robertson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arbenson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robertson backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robertson.
Robertson looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robertson.
Arbenson tries to land knees in the clinch but Robertson avoids the damage to the body.
Arbenson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arbenson scores with a hook to the body.
Arbenson tries to throw a body punch but Robertson avoids it by throwing Arbenson back against the cage.
Arbenson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Robertson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Arbenson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arbenson tries for a takedown but Robertson manages to get underhooks.
Robertson misses with the head strike.
Arbenson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robertson avoids it.
Robertson takes an elbow to the temple.
Arbenson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Arbenson tries to work over Robertson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arbenson has a couple of punches blocked by Robertson.
Robertson throws a punch but it's blocked by Arbenson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robertson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Arbenson or not.
Arbenson looking to throw knees to the head but Robertson is blocking nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Arbenson.
Arbenson struggles to land a body shot inside as Robertson controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Robertson.
Arbenson is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magus Arbenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Robertson misses with a left hand
and Arbenson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Arbenson.
Arbenson slips under a jab from Robertson.
Robertson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Arbenson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Robertson sprawls well initially but Arbenson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Arbenson controlling the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robertson tries to get to full guard but Arbenson has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arbenson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arbenson is pressing down on Robertson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robertson is holding on for now.
Arbenson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Robertson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tries to reverse the position but Arbenson maintains control.
Robertson is working hard here to advance position.
Arbenson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Arbenson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Robertson tries to lock up and control but Arbenson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Robertson tries to control Arbenson's body but Arbenson pushes him off. Robertson squirms to his side and now Arbenson has his back!
Arbenson misses with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Robertson can't escape the position.
Arbenson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Robertson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Robertson is controlling an arm, preventing Arbenson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magus Arbenson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arbenson 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magus Arbenson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fort Minor - Petrified (Gracie Remix). Peterson has chosen Diamond as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Peterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Peterson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Peterson misses with a body shot.
Peterson shoots in looking for a takedown but Gracie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Peterson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Peterson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gracie's guard now.
Gracie wants to stand and escape but Peterson is having none of it.
Gracie is trying to keep Peterson in close.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Peterson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peterson preventing the sweep.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peterson moves away.
Gracie tries to clinch
and Peterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Peterson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gracie counters with a good low kick that Peterson was not able to check.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Peterson shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Peterson shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but Peterson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Christopher Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Peterson.
Peterson misses with a straight right.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gracie duly obliges.
It looks like Victor Peterson has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson thows a body shot but no joy.
Peterson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Peterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gracie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gracie throws a head kick but Peterson moves out of range.
Peterson wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Peterson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Peterson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Peterson off to one side.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side.
Christopher Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie connects with a leg kick. Peterson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson takes one to the side of the head.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Peterson's head but Peterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie tries to clinch but Peterson is having none of it.
Peterson scores with a takedown into Gracie'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!
Peterson looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Peterson trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Victor Peterson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Victor Peterson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Peterson avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie lands a head kick!
Peterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peterson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gracie back to the cage. Peterson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gracie throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Peterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peterson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gracie.
Gracie connects with a high kick.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peterson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Peterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie throws a head kick that half lands.
Peterson punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Peterson dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Peterson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Gracie throws a head kick that half lands.
Gracie scoring well with a low kick there.
Gracie scores with a hook to the body. Peterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Peterson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Peterson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie throws a front kick aimed at Peterson's knee but Peterson avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to bum rush Peterson with a series of wild strikes but Peterson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peterson misses with a few strikes there.
Peterson loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice straight punches there by Peterson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Peterson.
Nice shot by Gracie.
Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peterson fails to land the takedown.
Christopher Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Peterson.
Gracie pushes Peterson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Peterson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Peterson.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Peterson lands a right hook to the body.
Christopher Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Peterson shoots in.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
Gracie scores with a hook to the body. Peterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Peterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Peterson shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie lands a front kick.
Christopher Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Peterson is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Peterson. That did some damage!
Gracie with a hook.
Gracie with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie tries to clinch up but Peterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie connects with a nice looking jab.
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie throws a head kick that misses
and Peterson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Peterson tries to circle away but Gracie has him pinned against the cage.
Gracie looking to throw knees to the head but Peterson is blocking nicely.
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Gracie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Victor Peterson'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.
Nice defenses there by Peterson.
Peterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie stuffs the takedown attempt from Peterson. Peterson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peterson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peterson throws a body kick that misses.
Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Peterson counters with a straight right hand.
Peterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Peterson.
Peterson misses the jab.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Peterson circles away.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie stuffs the takedown attempt from Peterson. Peterson gets slowly back to his feet.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Christopher Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Peterson.
Peterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gracie darts in and clinches Peterson up against the cage.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peterson is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson tries to stall but Gracie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Peterson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie kicks off Peterson and gets to his feet.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie lands with a kick to the temple. Peterson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
Gracie connects with a body shot.
Peterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Peterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peterson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gracie can pounce on him.
Peterson loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Peterson throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peterson throws out the jab.
Gracie moves out of range as Peterson strikes.
Peterson throws a head kick that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Peterson thinking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Peterson dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Peterson's head and hops out.
Gracie scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gracie. That's going to slow Peterson down.
Gracie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Peterson. Peterson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie drives through and clinches with Peterson against the cage.
Gracie stops a takedown attempt from Peterson.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peterson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gracie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie misses with the combination.
A good leg kick by Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Gracie clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Peterson's cut.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson.
Peterson avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Peterson catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Peterson misses with an uppercut.
Peterson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gracie pinned against the cage. Gracie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peterson's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Peterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peterson throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peterson shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
Peterson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Peterson shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but Peterson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Christopher Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Peterson.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Peterson.
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Peterson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie cracks the inside of Peterson's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie lands with a good body shot.
Gracie throws a shot to the body.
Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peterson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Peterson. That did some damage!
Gracie tries to clinch but Peterson is having none of it.
Gracie lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Peterson back into the cage.
Gracie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie cracks a nice hook into Peterson's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Peterson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie lands a nice knee to the body.
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peterson misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a head kick. That will keep Peterson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Peterson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Peterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Gracie connects with a body shot that sends Peterson's belly button to the back.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gracie.
Gracie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Peterson has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
Peterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice leg kick.
Peterson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gracie. Gracie obviously looking to wear him down.
Gracie connects with a single shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peterson misses with a hook.
Gracie connects with an inside leg kick.
Gracie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Gracie had his way with Victor Peterson in that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Peterson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie scores with a sloppy right hand. Peterson should have avoided that one.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peterson manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Peterson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Peterson misses.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peterson can do to turn this around?
Peterson swinging wildly here.
Peterson gets a takedown into half guard.
Peterson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Peterson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Peterson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peterson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Peterson is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peterson to get the leverage.
Peterson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Victor Peterson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Peterson trying to work for an americana but Gracie has managed to regain full guard.
Gracie has his hands on Peterson's head, controlling the position.
Peterson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Peterson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Christopher Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Gracie doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Peterson paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Gracie - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Christopher Gracie!
Christopher Gracie is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brent Caerdinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Wheeler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caerdinn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dr. Feelgood. Wheeler has chosen If you want blood(You got it) by AC/DC as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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269 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brent Caerdinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Axel Wheeler!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caerdinn tries to keep at a distance but Wheeler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wheeler blocks a body shot from Caerdinn.
Wheeler looking to throw knees to the head but Caerdinn is blocking nicely.
Wheeler blocks a body shot from Caerdinn.
Wheeler misses with some punches.
Caerdinn tries to throw a body punch but Wheeler avoids it by throwing Caerdinn back against the cage.
Caerdinn struggles to land a body shot inside as Wheeler controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Caerdinn.
Wheeler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wheeler.
Wheeler tries a body shot but Caerdinn blocks it.
Caerdinn has Wheeler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wheeler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wheeler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Caerdinn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Caerdinn blocking some punches.
Wheeler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Caerdinn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wheeler prevents a body shot from Caerdinn.
Caerdinn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wheeler prevents it.
Wheeler takes a shot to the head.
Wheeler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wheeler prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent Caerdinn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Caerdinn.
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!
Caerdinn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wheeler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Caerdinn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wheeler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wheeler throws a punch but it's blocked by Caerdinn.
A right handed body shot lands from Caerdinn.
Wheeler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Caerdinn.
Wheeler looks gassed!
Caerdinn lands a shot to the body.
Caerdinn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Caerdinn lands a nice shot to the body.
Caerdinn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Caerdinn blocks an uppercut.
Caerdinn lands a nice uppercut.
Caerdinn jumps guard.
Caerdinn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wheeler is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caerdinn is working hard here to advance position.
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!
Caerdinn pulls Wheeler in close to prevent any damage.
Wheeler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wheeler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Caerdinn controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caerdinn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wheeler's guard.
Caerdinn working some strikes from top position.
Caerdinn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Caerdinn postures up in Wheeler's guard and throws a big left but Wheeler blocks it.
Wheeler wants to stand but Caerdinn is controlling the position.
Caerdinn chips away with some ground and pound.
Wheeler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Caerdinn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Caerdinn stays in close to Wheeler's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caerdinn postures up and lands a big shot to Wheeler's brow.
Caerdinn thows a big elbow that misses.
Caerdinn stops Wheeler from standing up.
Caerdinn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Caerdinn wants to control from the top but Wheeler keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Caerdinn won't allow Wheeler to get back to his feet.
Caerdinn controlling from the top position.
We're going to have a standup here because Brent Caerdinn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Caerdinn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wheeler's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caerdinn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wheeler avoids it really well and circles away.
Caerdinn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wheeler. Wheeler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wheeler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caerdinn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brent Caerdinn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wheeler works the jab nicely.
Wheeler moves into the clinch successfully.
Wheeler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Caerdinn blocking some punches.
Wheeler misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Caerdinn.
Caerdinn is working for takedown but Wheeler is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wheeler stops a takedown attempt from Caerdinn.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Caerdinn here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Caerdinn lands a nice uppercut.
Caerdinn misses with a punch to the body.
Wheeler throws a head punch that misses.
Wheeler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wheeler tries to throw a body punch but Caerdinn avoids it by throwing Wheeler back against the cage.
Caerdinn lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wheeler stops a takedown attempt from Caerdinn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent Caerdinn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caerdinn can't find room to land a body shot as Wheeler controls the action.
Wheeler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caerdinn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wheeler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Caerdinn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wheeler backwards.
Caerdinn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caerdinn misses with a punch to the body.
Wheeler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Caerdinn blocks it with crossed arms.
Caerdinn has Wheeler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wheeler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wheeler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wheeler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wheeler misses with a knee strike.
Caerdinn tries a body shot but Wheeler blocks it.
Nice body punch from Wheeler.
Caerdinn has clasped his hands together around Wheeler's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wheeler wants to get back to his feet but Caerdinn drags him back down.
Caerdinn happy to just control the position for now.
Wheeler taking punishment in the form of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wheeler bucks up and tries to throw Caerdinn off but instead Caerdinn has got his back!
Wheeler is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Caerdinn.
Caerdinn lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Wheeler hold on?!
Caerdinn throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Wheeler!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caerdinn struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wheeler is trapped and Caerdinn is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Caerdinn lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Wheeler is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Caerdinn off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Caerdinn throwing damaging strikes from the back! Wheeler could be in trouble here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler is covering up but some of the strikes from Caerdinn are getting through and doing damage.
Wheeler grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Wheeler is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Caerdinn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
What can Wheeler do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Caerdinn lands punches and elbows.
Wheeler holding both Caerdinn 's hands and preventing any damage.
Caerdinn scores with punches from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caerdinn is raining down hard shots and and Wheeler has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brent Caerdinn!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Russian Experiment V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksi Hihnavaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hihnavaara comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kallio Vice kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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28
158 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksi Hihnavaara!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment V lands an overhand right.
Experiment V throws a wild body kick that Hihnavaara sees coming a mile off.
Hihnavaara jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Experiment V keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hihnavaara lands the left hand.
Hihnavaara throws a looping overhand right but Experiment V ducks down to avoid it.
Hihnavaara just misses with a punch to the body.
Hihnavaara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Experiment V throws a body kick that misses.
Hihnavaara lands a nice hook to Experiment V's body. Experiment V takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hihnavaara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment V lands a nice shot that snaps Hihnavaara's head back.
Hihnavaara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment V.
Experiment V takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Russian Experiment V is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hihnavaara tries for a takedown but Experiment V circles away easily
and Experiment V counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Experiment V.
Experiment V has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hihnavaara finds it's way round the side to connect with Experiment V's head.
Hihnavaara loads up on a big right hand but Experiment V slips the punch.
Experiment V staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hihnavaara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hihnavaara scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Experiment V throws a lazy right hand but Hihnavaara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Experiment V darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hihnavaara scores with a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hihnavaara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Experiment V was well out of range. Poor timing from Hihnavaara.
Experiment V avoids the body shot from Hihnavaara.
Experiment V doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Experiment V cracks Hihnavaara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Experiment V ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hihnavaara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hihnavaara swings for the body but Experiment V moves out of range.
Hihnavaara looks to land a right hand but Experiment V moved out of range.
Hihnavaara misses with a shot to the body
and Experiment V counters with a nice leg kick.
Experiment V swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Experiment V jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Experiment V moves away from the strike by Hihnavaara.
Hihnavaara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment V.
Experiment V connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hihnavaara's hands.
Hihnavaara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hihnavaara misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters circling a little - Experiment V finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hihnavaara looks gassed!
Hihnavaara just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hihnavaara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment V.
Experiment V looks to land a body kick but Hihnavaara moved away.
Hihnavaara throws an off balance right hand
and Experiment V counters with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Experiment V will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hihnavaara takes a swing at Experiment V's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Russian Experiment V will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Experiment V fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hihnavaara. Experiment V does a little dance to reset his feet.
Russian Experiment V is winning the standup battle so far.
Experiment V lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hihnavaara needs to keep his hands up - Experiment V had a free shot at his head there.
Experiment V scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Experiment V keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aleksi Hihnavaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hihnavaara misses with a looping right.
Experiment V connects with a nice looking jab.
Hihnavaara is rocked!
Hihnavaara digs a good body shot into Experiment V's ribs.
Hihnavaara is still on wobbly legs! Can Experiment V finish him?
Experiment V uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hihnavaara.
Hihnavaara seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment V scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hihnavaara takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hihnavaara takes a swing at Experiment V's ribcage but misses.
Hihnavaara throws a jab when Experiment V was well out of range.
Experiment V swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Experiment V throws a body punch but Hihnavaara moves out of range.
Hihnavaara ducks right into an uppercut from Experiment V.
Sloppy strikes from Experiment V. Those never looked like landing.
Experiment V walks into a stiff left hand from Hihnavaara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hihnavaara.
A clash of legs there as Experiment V blocks the low kick.
Hihnavaara looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment V is just out of range.
Hihnavaara thuds his shin into the meat of Experiment V's side.
Experiment V uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hihnavaara.
Hihnavaara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Experiment V stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Experiment V wants it to stay on the feet.
Hihnavaara is breathing heavily.
Hihnavaara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hihnavaara misses with a hook. Experiment V ducked under it nicely.
Experiment V fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hihnavaara manages to avoid it.
Experiment V slips a straight right by Hihnavaara.
Experiment V scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Experiment V scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hihnavaara in his tracks.
Hihnavaara throws a one two combo.
Hihnavaara misses with a body punch
and Experiment V makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hihnavaara throws a lazy right hand but Experiment V sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Experiment V looks to land a body kick but Hihnavaara moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V throws a chopping leg kick but Hihnavaara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hihnavaara darts in and clinches Experiment V up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hihnavaara.
Hihnavaara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hihnavaara misses with some punches.
Experiment V tries to work over Hihnavaara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Experiment V scores with a shoulder strike.
Experiment V tries to work over Hihnavaara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment V misses with a punch to the body.
Hihnavaara throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment V.
Experiment V throws a punch but it's blocked by Hihnavaara.
Experiment V tries a body shot but Hihnavaara blocks it.
Experiment V lands a right hand.
Experiment V lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hihnavaara or not.
Hihnavaara blocks a body shot from Experiment V.
A hook to the body from Experiment V.
Hihnavaara misses with the head strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Experiment V lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Experiment V blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Experiment V lands with a left to the head.
Experiment V misses with a body punch.
Hihnavaara blocks a body shot from Experiment V.
A head punch on the inside from Hihnavaara fails to land.
Hihnavaara blocks a body shot from Experiment V.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Experiment V dominated that second round.
That's time! Experiment V's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Experiment V connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hihnavaara momentarily.
Experiment V feints and then cracks Hihnavaara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hihnavaara down.
Hihnavaara ducks right into an uppercut from Experiment V.
Experiment V avoids the body shot from Hihnavaara.
Experiment V throws a push kick but Hihnavaara slaps the foot to one side.
Hihnavaara misses with the combination.
Hihnavaara loads up on a big right hand but Experiment V slips the punch.
Experiment V tries to score with a low kick but Hihnavaara moves his leg out of the way.
Hihnavaara fails to land the takedown.
Hihnavaara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hihnavaara misses with an uppercut
and Experiment V counters with a right hand to the body.
Hihnavaara on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Experiment V digs a good hook to Hihnavaara's body.
Experiment V goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hihnavaara takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Experiment V lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Experiment V connects with the punch.
Experiment V jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hihnavaara has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Experiment V.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V connects with a nice looking jab.
Hihnavaara throws out a loose jab but Experiment V uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hihnavaara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Experiment V misses with a looping left.
Hihnavaara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Experiment V misses the jab.
Aleksi Hihnavaara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Experiment V lands a nice looking body kick.
Experiment V lands a big right hand that sends Hihnavaara crashing to the mat! Experiment V stays standing though and waves Hihnavaara back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hihnavaara tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hihnavaara has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Experiment V.
A solid leg kick lands there for Experiment V.
Experiment V connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hihnavaara. Hihnavaara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Experiment V defending well as Hihnavaara loads up on a big left hand.
and Experiment V counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Hihnavaara! He's just covering up as Experiment V starts to tee off till referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russian Experiment V!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logen Glotka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by Slayer - Jesus Saves. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
255 lbs
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252 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logen Glotka!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glotka defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Glotka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanchez counters with a low kick, right behind Glotka 's knee.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Glotka 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.
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.
Glotka taking some punishment here, with Sanchez in his half guard.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Glotka defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez slips a nice elbow through Glotka's hands, connecting with Glotka's forehead.
Glotka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Glotka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanchez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sanchez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Glotka is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Glotka sees it coming and defends easily.
Glotka wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Glotka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanchez.
Sanchez trying to control from Glotka's half guard. Glotka has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez thows a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Glotka is retaining full guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Glotka keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glotka wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Glotka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sanchez pushes down on Glotka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sanchez 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.
Glotka tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sanchez working for a guillotine from mount but Glotka is in no mood to give up.
Sanchez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Glotka is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glotka in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Glotka is trying to escape the mount.
Glotka regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glotka is trying is best to control the position here.
Sanchez seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Glotka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez is stalling here. Glotka is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sanchez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Glotka has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sanchez is not content to let Glotka control the position.
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Glotka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Sanchez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Glotka sprawls well.
Glotka keeps the fight on the outside.
Glotka misses with a looping left.
Sanchez scores with a hook.
Glotka just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glotka.
Sanchez wants to clinch.
Glotka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Glotka misses.
Sanchez works the jab nicely.
Glotka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Glotka thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
Glotka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Logen Glotka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glotka manages to avoid it.
Glotka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Glotka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glotka takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez taking a breather.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Glotka trying to land knees to the body.
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maybe Sanchez would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
A shot in the inside from Glotka.
Sanchez is looking to control Glotka's arms but Glotka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanchez has his back to the cage.
Sanchez can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Glotka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sanchez's brow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jesus Sanchez.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glotka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Glotka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Glotka missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A right-left combo lands from Glotka.
It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Glotka avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Glotka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glotka loads up on a big right hand but Sanchez slips the punch.
Glotka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanchez doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheers as Glotka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanchez doesn't seem phased though.
Glotka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanchez on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.
Glotka throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Glotka.
Glotka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glotka.
Glotka missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Logen Glotka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sanchez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glotka staying out of range there.
Glotka scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanchez should have avoided that one.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Glotka throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Glotka scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice shot lands for Glotka.
Glotka throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanchez 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.
Logen Glotka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Glotka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Glotka tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glotka.
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Glotka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glotka manages to avoid it.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Glotka misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glotka throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Glotka stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Glotka.
Glotka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Glotka misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Glotka.
Glotka thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Glotka is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Glotka circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glotka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glotka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanchez's head backwards.
Glotka misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Glotka just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez slips a straight right by Glotka.
Glotka throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Glotka misses the jab.
Sanchez has closed the distance and engaged Glotka in a clinch.
Sanchez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Glotka smiles and moves away.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glotka throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Glotka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Glotka 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.
Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
and Glotka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horrible takedown by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Glotka which made him look bad.
Glotka throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Glotka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a hook but Glotka avoids it easily.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Glotka misses with a body shot
so Sanchez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glotka keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Glotka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jesus Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez controlling Glotka's posture.
Sanchez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Glotka is desperately trying to improve his position but Sanchez has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Logen Glotka.
I think Glotka 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Logen Glotka!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Angus Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Nose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AC/DC - Live Wire. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angus Young!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronnie Nose!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nose ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Young tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nose paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Young misses with a leg kick.
Young swings for the body but Nose moves out of range.
Young throws a body kick that misses.
Young tries to clinch but Nose is having none of it.
Nose throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Young is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nose.
Young throws the kick towards the body but Nose avoids it.
Young misses with a low kick.
Nose lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nose takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Young throws a leg kick but Nose sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nose lands a jab-cross combination.
Young looks for the body kick but Nose saw that one coming.
Nose avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Young clinches with his opponent.
Nose tries for a takedown but Young manages to get underhooks.
Young lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Young tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nose avoids it.
Young misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Young lands an uppercut.
Young misses with a knee strike.
Young using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nose has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nose blocks a body shot from Young.
Nose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nose on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nose looking to stall.
Young throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nose blocks it with crossed arms.
Nose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young lands an uppercut.
Nose tries to pull guard but Young won't allow it.
Nose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nose misses with some punches.
Nose fails to pull guard.
Angus Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie Nose.
Young lands a hook to the side of the head.
Young throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nose blocks it with crossed arms.
Nose gets control of Young's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nose will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Young trying to control but Nose is working from the bottom.
Young is really struggling to control Nose but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Young tries to free his leg and advance position but Nose is retaining full guard.
Nose looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Angus Young wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Young throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good work by Nose as he checks the leg kick.
Young chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Young keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Young lands a leg kick that knocks Nose off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Nose blocks the low kick.
Nose shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Young counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nose has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Young.
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nose.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Young.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Young lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Young dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Young with a hook.
Nose checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nose tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Young misses with a hook. Nose ducked under it nicely.
Nose steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Good leg kick by Young there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nose gets tackled into the cage by Young. Young maintains the clinch.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Young throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Noses head.
Nose lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Young.
Young trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Young.
Young misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nose.
A short body shot lands from Young as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Young lands a shot to the body.
Nose is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Young softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Young.
Young lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Young tries a body shot but Nose blocks it.
Young lands a nice uppercut.
Nose swings wildly with an uppercut but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young landing knees to the head.
Young digs a right hand underneath Nose's ribcage. Nose let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nose prevents a body shot from Young.
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!
Young lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nose or not.
Young goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Young unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Young stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Young tries a body shot but Nose blocks it.
Young lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nose or not.
Nose takes a knee to the side of the body.
Young lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nose or not.
Young lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nose takes a knee right on the jaw!
Young landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nose takes a shot to the head.
Young scores with a knee to the head.
Nose is rocked!
Young unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nose is still on wobbly legs! Can Young finish him?
Young with a knee to the head.
Young scores a nice knee to the body.
Young presses Nose against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Young obliges.
Young gets through Nose's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Young using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Young as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Young.
Young working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Young lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Young.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Young landing knees to the head.
Young leaning his opponent against the cage.
Young lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nose backwards.
A short right from Nose.
Young is leaning against Nose and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Young manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Young - that landed with a thud.
Nose seems to have recovered his senses.
Young landing knees to the head.
Nose trying to stall but Young improves his position.
Young looking to throw knees to the head but Nose is blocking nicely.
Nose jumps guard but Young stands there with Nose around his waist. Nose gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nose's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nose goes for a takedown in the clinch but Young prevents it.
Young landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Young lands a good knee to the midsection. Nose won't want to take too many of those.
A body shot lands from Young.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Young with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Young.
Young digs a right hand underneath Nose's ribcage. Nose let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nose takes a knee to the side of the body.
Young using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nose has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nose avoiding damage as Young throws knees to the body.
Young tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nose's elbow.
Young is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nose can do to turn this around?
Young lands a hook that snaps the head of Nose backwards.
Young is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nose is keeping busy.
Nose fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Angus Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie Nose.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nose.
Still in the clinch, Young scores with a nice short uppercut.
Young unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice left hand lands by Young.
Young throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Noses head.
Young is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Young lands a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Young as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young scores with a hook to the body.
Young digs a right hand underneath Nose's ribcage. Nose let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knees in the clinch landing for Young.
Young stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Young throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nose blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nose is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Young pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Young misses with a body punch.
Young crunches a lovely knee into Nose's ribcage.
Nose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nose takes a knee to the side of the body.
Young misses with a punch to the body.
Young makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Young lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nose backwards.
Young lands a hook to the side of the head.
Young misses with a hook to the ribs.
Angus Young has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Young is leaning against Nose and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young stalling in the clinch.
Young is working Nose over against the cage.
A knee to the head by Young.
Young slows down the pace here.
Nose looking to stall.
Young stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nose has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Young clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Young has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Young dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nose takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nose takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nose takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Young is looking to chop away at Nose's legs.
Young lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nose's sensitive parts.
Young tried to score with a low kick but Nose checks it.
Nose just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Young.
A slapping leg kick lands for Young.
Nose takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nose takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nose takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Young connects with a solid leg kick.
Nose misses with a leg kick
and Young connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nose is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Young.
Young connects with an inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Young!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Young chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ronnie Nose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nose throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Young.
Young with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Young is predictable there
and Nose counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nose rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Young moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nose moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young scores with a decent looking hook.
Nose shoots in and drives through. Young sprawls well.
Young paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Young throws the kick towards the body but Nose avoids it.
Nose on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Young scores with a four punch combination!
Young moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Young connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Young misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Young. Nose shrugs it off though.
Nose keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young tries to score with a low kick but Nose moves his leg out of the way.
Nose moves out of range as Young throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Young tried to score with a low kick but Nose checks it.
Nose checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Young clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nose checks a low kick from Young.
Nose will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Young lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Young thumps Nose with a low kick.
Young wants to clinch.
Young scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Young, right into the meat.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Young attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Young throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nose shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Young but Young pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Young lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nose circles away quickly and effectively.
Young lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nose circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young wants to land a leg kick but Nose is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Young looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Young.
Young lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Young is looking to score with low kicks.
Young darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Young scores with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Nose coming out on top.
Young throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Angus Young is winning the standup battle so far.
Nose misses with a looping left.
Young throws a body kick that misses.
Nose throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nose.
Nose takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
Nose takes one to the side of the head.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nose.
Angus Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young fails to land with a series of punches.
Young tries to clinch there but Nose circles away.
Young misses with a straight right.
Young scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice straight punches there by Young. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Young.
Nose throws a nice looking combination but Young bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nose takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nose's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nose takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Young had his way with Ronnie Nose in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Young misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nose.
Nose displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
Young tries to clinch
and Nose counters with a nice double leg into side control. Young won't be happy with that.
The strikes coming from Nose are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Young is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nose working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nose is looking to take a break and control but Young is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Young tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nose wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nose landing strikes.
Nose tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Young gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nose is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nose is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nose prevents Young from improving his position.
Ronnie Nose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nose lands strikes from half guard.
Young wants to get back to full guard.
Young is refusing to be controlled, as Nose sits in half guard.
Nose has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Young trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Nose there.
Young keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nose lands with a punch from half guard.
Ronnie Nose has got the better of the ground game so far.
Young trying to hold on to Nose's head to control him but Nose postures up.
Nose lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Young is looking to escape.
Nose lands strikes from half guard.
Young wants to get back to his feet.
Young moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Angus Young is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nose postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nose pushing down on Young's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nose uses his free foot to push down on Young's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Young.
Nose with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young is trying desperately to improve position.
Nose pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nose with a couple of short strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Nose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Young has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus Young!
Angus Young retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marius Metropolis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr iLL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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209 lbs
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217 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marius Metropolis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dr iLL!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
iLL goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
iLL lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Marius Metropolis has been cut.
Metropolis swings for the body but iLL moves out of range.
iLL misses with a head kick.
iLL misses with a low kick.
Metropolis moves out of range as iLL throws a body kick.
Metropolis blocks a head kick by iLL.
iLL buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
iLL stuffs the takedown attempt from Metropolis. Metropolis gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Metropolis finds it's way through iLL's defenses.
Metropolis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from iLL.
iLL attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
iLL tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Metropolis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
iLL digs a good body shot into Metropolis's ribs.
iLL attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Metropolis blocks a leg kick.
iLL keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metropolis.
iLL pulls out of a head kick attempt.
iLL throws out a leg kick but Metropolis moves out of range and iLL only half commits.
iLL fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Metropolis.
Dr iLL seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metropolis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. iLL tries to avoid it but Metropolis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag iLL to the ground. iLL escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Metropolis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metropolis checks the leg kick.
iLL motions for Metropolis to come forward. iLL throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dr iLL is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
iLL scores with a nice body kick.
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!
iLL wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Metropolis is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Metropolis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
iLL connects with a high kick.
Metropolis avoids a punch combination nicely.
iLL throws a head kick that half lands.
Metropolis walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
iLL wants to land a leg kick but Metropolis is out of range.
iLL throws a head kick that half lands.
Metropolis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
iLL pivots, looking for a leg kick but Metropolis is out of range and iLL settles back down.
Metropolis misses with a body shot.
iLL pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metropolis scores with a decent looking hook.
iLL connects with a high kick.
Metropolis looks for a takedown but iLL sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marius Metropolis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
iLL walks into a jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Metropolis. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
iLL throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - iLL throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Metropolis scores with a jab to the head.
Metropolis shoots in looking for a takedown but iLL manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Metropolis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Metropolis throws a body punch but iLL moves out of range.
Metropolis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metropolis. iLL does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Metropolis dives in and scores a takedown into iLL's guard.
Metropolis postures up.
iLL looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr iLL dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marius Metropolis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Metropolis gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on iLL's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
iLL takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Metropolis working the ground and pound.
iLL tries to buck Metropolis off but Metropolis is having none of it.
Metropolis working the head and body with strikes.
Metropolis remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sloppy strikes there by Metropolis.
Metropolis in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
iLL gets back to half guard.
iLL gets back to full guard.
Metropolis stands up over iLL, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
iLL is trying to control the position from the bottom.
iLL 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.
Metropolis wants to control from the top but iLL keeps moving.
iLL really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Metropolis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Metropolis cracks iLL with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Metropolis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
iLL pulls Metropolis in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metropolis looking to sit in guard and control but iLL gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
iLL is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metropolis working for a triangle but iLL defends it easily.
iLL is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
iLL is sitting in close to Metropolis's body. Metropolis has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! iLL is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, iLL is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Metropolis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marius Metropolis!
Marius Metropolis retains his light heavyweight title!
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