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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Crow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Kos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Crow! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Kos! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Crow shoots for a takedown but Kos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Kos wants to clinch. Kos tries for a takedown but Crow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Crow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kos as he avoids it easily. Crow shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Crow. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kos shoots in looking for a takedown but Crow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Crow scores with a takedown into Kos's guard. Kos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crow. Crow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crow is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Kos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Crow content to stall in guard here.
Jack Crow has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Kos fails in his attempt to clinch. Kos closes the distance and pushes Crow back into the cage. Kos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Kos stops a takedown attempt from Crow.
Crow has clasped his hands together around Kos's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Crow taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Crow creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kos sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Crow 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. Sloppy strikes there by Crow. Crow happy to just control the position for now. Crow grinds an elbow into Kos's temple. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Crow is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kos's shoulder. That is not cool. Kos is looking to regain half guard here but Crow keeps moving and retains side control. Kos wants to control but Crow postures up. Crow cracks Kos with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Crow throws an elbow but Kos slips to the side and avoids it well. Crow staying calm. Crow lands a nice forearm strike. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Crow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Crow not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Crow throws a strike but Kos avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Crow is working Kos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Crow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Crow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Crow preventing the sweep. Crow scoring with punches to the head and body. Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Kos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Crow's corner is telling him to maintain position. Crow looking to sit in guard and control but Kos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Crow dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kos shoots in for a double leg but Crow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Kos lands a nice looking kick to the body. Crow takes a step back to recover. Kos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crow. Kos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Crow drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Crow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kos as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Crow. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kos throws a body kick that misses. Nice takedown defense from Kos. No joy for Crow on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice sprawl there from Crow as Kos shoots in. Kos shoots in but Crow avoids the takedown attempt easily. Crow shoots in but no luck this time. Crow shoots for a double leg takedown but Kos sprawls well. He's pushed Crow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Crow shoots in for a takedown but Kos shows good takedown defense. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Kos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Crow counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kos! Crow lands a nice shot to the head. Crow dominating with strikes here. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Crow looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Crow with a couple of short strikes. Kos is bucking up trying to escape but Crow cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Kos tries to lock up and control but Crow gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Crow lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kos hang on? Crow landing shots from mount. Crow is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kos can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Crow landing strikes from the mount and Kos is in trouble! Crow looking to control and managing it successfully. The referee warns Kos that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Crow with good strikes from the mount here! Crow looking to control and managing it successfully. Kos tries to get back to half guard but can't. Crow scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. BOOM! Crow connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Crow unloading with bombs! Kos is bucking up trying to escape but Crow cracks him with another couple of good strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Crow scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Crow working Kos over with strikes here. Kos is in a horrible position here. Crow smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Crow controlling his opponent. Crow unloading with bombs! Crow with a couple of short strikes. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Crow lands a big elbow. Kos is trying desperately to improve position. Crow landing strikes from the mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Crow dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Crow changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Kos on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Crow in side control, just content to control the action for now. Crow in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Crow landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Crow landing a few strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Crow is looking to take a break and control but Kos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Kos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Crow off and has taken his back! Kos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Crow manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kos's guard. Nice work there by Crow.
Kos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crow is controlling him. Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Kos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Crow chips away with some ground and pound. Crow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Crow sitting in guard, not really doing much. Crow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Crow not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Kos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Crow content to stall in guard here. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Crow forces his way into half guard. Crow trying to control the pace. Crow works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Crow controlling from the full mount. Crow landing strikes from the mount and Kos is in trouble! Crow with good strikes from the mount here! Crow controlling the pace for now. Crow is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kos can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jack Crow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Crow controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. BOOM! Crow connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Crow controlling his opponent. Crow postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kos looks a forlorn figure.
Crow landing strikes from the mount. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Crow raining down shots from the mount! Crow controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight! Jack Crow showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crow, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Crow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Butterworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James The Hit Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James The Hit Man will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Butterworth! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James The Hit Man! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Butterworth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in The Hit Man's half guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Butterworth is controlling the pace.
The Hit Man misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Butterworth with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. The Hit Man really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Butterworth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Butterworth uses his free foot to push down on The Hit Man's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for The Hit Man. The Hit Man keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The Hit Man is squirming around, avoiding Butterworth's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Hit Man regains half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Butterworth in particular looking to stall. The Hit Man is looking to improve his position.
Butterworth is figuring out what he wants to do next. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Butterworth is trying to control. The Hit Man wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Paul Butterworth has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Horrible takedown by Butterworth or perhaps it was just good defense by The Hit Man which made him look bad. The Hit Man avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Butterworth shoots in for a takedown but The Hit Man shows good takedown defense. Butterworth swats away the attempt to clinch by The Hit Man. The Hit Man shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Butterworth as he avoids it easily. The Hit Man shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Butterworth shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Hit Man manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Butterworth controls the pace of the fight for a moment. The Hit Man keeping moving, preventing Butterworth from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. The Hit Man can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Butterworth controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Paul Butterworth. Butterworth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. The Hit Man was covering up waiting for the punch and Butterworth finishes the takedown easily into guard. Butterworth sitting in guard, not really doing much. Butterworth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Hit Man swivels though and keeps the full guard. Butterworth trying to control but The Hit Man is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Butterworth passes The Hit Man's right leg, so he's now in half guard. The Hit Man is refusing to be controlled, as Butterworth sits in half guard. Butterworth content to control rather than advance. Butterworth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Hit Man defends it well. Butterworth stalling. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Butterworth dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The Hit Man throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Butterworth's waist but Butterworth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Hit Man off to one side. The Hit Man closes the distance and clinches up with Butterworth, looking for a takedown. The Hit Man pushes Butterworth against the cage but Butterworth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. The Hit Man looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Butterworth is fending him off so far but The Hit Man persists. Nope, Butterworth circles away and we're back to standing. Paul Butterworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James The Hit Man. The Hit Man with a lazy takedown attempt and Butterworth counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in The Hit Man's guard now. The Hit Man is trying to keep Butterworth in close.
The Hit Man keeping moving, preventing Butterworth from controlling successfully. Butterworth forces his way into half guard. Still in half guard, Butterworth seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Hit Man is refusing to be controlled, as Butterworth sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Paul Butterworth. The Hit Man changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Butterworth tries to avoid it but The Hit Man manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Butterworth to the ground. Butterworth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. The Hit Man is breathing heavily. Butterworth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in The Hit Man's half guard. Butterworth slows the pace down in half guard. The Hit Man has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Butterworth is working away from the top position though. Butterworth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Butterworth is trying to control the action in half guard but The Hit Man is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Paul Butterworth. The Hit Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Butterworth paws at him with a jab and circles away. The Hit Man misses with a straight left. A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Hit Man is defended easily by Butterworth. Butterworth forces The Hit Man back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Butterworth leaning his opponent against the cage. Butterworth tries a body shot but The Hit Man blocks it.
Butterworth is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. The Hit Man can't fight it off and eventually Butterworth manages to take the fight to the floor. The Hit Man looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. The Hit Man being controlled here, momentarily. Butterworth pushing down on The Hit Man's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Butterworth moves into full mount! The Hit Man won't be happy about that! Butterworth working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The Hit Man is squirming around, avoiding Butterworth's attempts to control the action. Butterworth looking to control and managing it successfully. Paul Butterworth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Butterworth wants to take The Hit Man's back but he can't do it this time. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Butterworth looking to control and managing it successfully. The Hit Man is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Butterworth dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Butterworth drives through with a takedown into The Hit Man's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Butterworth slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Butterworth has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Butterworth postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by James The Hit Man. Butterworth pushes The Hit Man up against the cage in a clinch. Butterworth turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Butterworth manages to end up in side control. Butterworth trying to control the position but The Hit Man is working away. The Hit Man can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Butterworth trying to control the position but The Hit Man is working away. The Hit Man is trying to get back to half guard. The Hit Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Butterworth is trying to get an arm triangle but The Hit Man is defending well. Butterworth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Butterworth advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Butterworth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Hit Man is looking to escape. Butterworth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. The Hit Man tries to reverse the position but Butterworth maintains control. The Hit Man looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Butterworth 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.
Butterworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Hit Man can do to turn this around? Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Butterworth punishes The Hit Man with strikes from the back mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Butterworth controls the position. Butterworth lands with a hammerfist to the side of The Hit Man's head. Butterworth has managed to slip his arm under The Hit Man's chin. This could be all over... yep, The Hit Man is tapping out! Submission win for Butterworth.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Butterworth!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drew Moksi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tucker Filkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drew Moksi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tucker Filkins! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Moksi wants to clinch up but Filkins keeps it at a distance. Filkins shoots in for a takedown but Moksi shows good takedown defense. Moksi is looking to clinch but Filkins is avoiding it.
Filkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Filkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Drew Moksi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tucker Filkins. Filkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Filkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moksi is fending him off so far but Filkins persists. Nope, Moksi circles away and we're back to standing. The fight stays on the outside here - Moksi looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Filkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moksi's waist but Moksi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Filkins off to one side. Filkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moksi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Filkins looks gassed! Filkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moksi circles away. Moksi is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Moksi tries to clinch but Filkins is having none of it. Moksi tries to close the distance and clinch but Filkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Moksi tries to clinch but Filkins is having none of it. Moksi could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Filkins keeps the fight on the outside. Moksi tries to clinch but Filkins is having none of it. Moksi tries to clinch but Filkins is having none of it. Filkins has a takedown stuffed. Moksi tries to clinch there but Filkins circles away.
Moksi clinches up against the cage. Moksi lands a body shot in the 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! Moksi scores with a hook to the body. Moksi breaks from the clinch.
Moksi gets in close and instigates a clinch. Filkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moksi lands a body punch in the clinch. A right hand to the body from Moksi.
Moksi cracks Filkins with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Moksi breaks from the clinch.
Moksi wants to clinch up but Filkins keeps it at a distance. Drew Moksi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Moksi darts in and clinches Filkins up against the cage. Filkins tries to score a body lock takedown but Moksi shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Moksi lands with a light punch inside. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moksi. Moksi lands a big right hand that sends Filkins to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Filkins!
It looks like Tucker Filkins has been cut. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Moksi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Filkins defends it well. Moksi is keen to just control but Filkins is a slippery customer. Filkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Moksi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Filkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moksi throwing strikes from guard but Filkins blocks nicely. Filkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moksi is one step ahead there. Moksi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Moksi preventing the sweep. Moksi wants to control from the top but Filkins keeps moving. Filkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Filkins, not yet. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Filkins can do anything to dispel that myth. Moksi prevents Filkins from getting back to his feet. Filkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moksi is one step ahead there. Moksi trying to control the position from guard on top but Filkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Drew Moksi. Moksi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Filkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Moksi is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Moksi stuffs the takedown attempt from Filkins. Filkins gets slowly back to his feet. Moksi is looking to clinch. Filkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Moksi. Filkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moksi defends it nicely. Moksi fails in his attempt to clinch. Filkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moksi's waist but Moksi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Filkins off to one side. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Moksi fails in his attempt to clinch. Moksi tries to close the distance and clinch but Filkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Moksi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Filkins keeps the fight on the outside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Moksi dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tucker Filkins's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Moksi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Moksi here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Moksi is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Filkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Moksi has managed to clinch.
Moksi is leaning against Filkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Moksi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Filkins backwards. Moksi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Filkins or not. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Moksi connects with a big uppercut there that sends Filkins tumbling to the ground! Moksi follows him down into his guard.
Filkins is rocked! Filkins tries to land a sweep but no joy. Filkins is still in real trouble! Can Moksi finish him? Moksi with a flurry of punches that miss. Moksi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Filkins tries to land a sweep but no joy. Filkins seems to have recovered his senses. Filkins is breathing heavily. Moksi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Moksi looking to pass the guard. Moksi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Filkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moksi.
That's one minute gone in the round. Moksi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filkins is keeping the position for now. Filkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moksi is one step ahead there. Moksi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Filkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Moksi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filkins can do to turn this around? Moksi trying to control but Filkins is working from the bottom. Filkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Moksi preventing the sweep. Filkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Moksi trying to control but Filkins is working from the bottom. Moksi stopping the sweep attempt from Filkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Moksi wants to stand but Filkins has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Filkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Filkins, not yet. Filkins pushes Moksi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Moksi has closed the distance and engaged Filkins in a clinch.
Drew Moksi has scored more points in the clinch so far. Moksi lands with a right to the head. Moksi lands with a right to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Moksi lands a nice shot to the body. Moksi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position. A left hand lands to the body for Moksi.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Moksi lands with a right to the head. Filkins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moksi pulls him back up using the underhooks. Moksi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Moksi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moksi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moksi leaves Filkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Drew Moksi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tucker Filkins. Moksi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Filkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Moksi wants to clinch. No luck with that takedown attempt from Filkins. Moksi doesn't manage to clinch there - Filkins circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Moksi tries to clinch there but Filkins circles away.
Moksi stuffs the takedown. Moksi closes the distance and clinches. Moksi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Filkins's efforts to push away. Moksi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Filkinss head. Filkins has had enough of the clinch but Moksi keeps him there for the moment. A nice left hand lands by Moksi.
A right hook to the body lands for Moksi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Moksi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Moksi tries a low kick but Filkins avoids it. Moksi wants to clinch up but Filkins keeps it at a distance. Moksi slaps away a takedown attempt from Filkins, before circling back to the center of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Moksi dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Tucker Filkins's cut. That's time! Moksi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Moksi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Filkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Moksi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Filkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moksi pinned against the cage. Moksi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Moksi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moksi wants to clinch. Moksi leaves Filkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Drew Moksi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tucker Filkins. Moksi has managed to clinch.
Filkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Moksi works on Filkins's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. A short body shot lands from Moksi as the two fighters clinch.
Moksi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Filkinss head. Moksi lands a shot to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice body punch from Moksi. Moksi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Filkins backwards. Moksi presses Filkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A left hand lands to the body for Moksi.
Moksi unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Filkins! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Moksi is unloading with more strikes now! Filkins drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drew Moksi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corey Cadile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Blain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey Cadile! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Blain! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Blain tries to clinch but fails miserably and Blain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Cadile throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blain sees it coming and avoids it easily. Blain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cadile throws out the jab. Blain tries to clinch and Cadile counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blain is rocked! Cadile cracks Blain on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Blain falls backwards against the cage. Cadile follows up with more strikes that drop Blain to his knees. Cadile keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Blain! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Cadile!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Relentless AD (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Relentless AD! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor Ryan! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! AD with a lazy takedown attempt so Ryan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. AD wants to hit a switch here but Ryan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for AD there! AD can't escape the position.
Ryan content just to control the position here. Ryan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. AD is desperately trying to improve his position but Ryan has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ryan wants to control the pace but AD is squirming around nicely. AD blocking the ground and pound. AD is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ryan unloading with bombs! AD wants to control but Ryan is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ryan landing shots from mount. 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. Ryan throws a sloppy strike and AD uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and AD has ended up in Ryan's guard.
AD throwing strikes but missing. Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy. AD trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom. AD drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ryan dives on top into guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ryan thows a big elbow that misses. AD is controlling Ryan's posture. Ryan wants to pass the guard but AD is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ryan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of AD is proving hard to escape from. Ryan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but AD is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Connor Ryan. Ryan misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A nice combination there by Ryan.
It looks like Relentless AD has been cut. Ryan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for AD! AD is squirming around, avoiding Ryan's attempts to control the action. AD is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ryan cracks AD with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. AD wants to hold on but Ryan pushes him away. Ryan punching from mount but AD doing a good job of avoiding damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Ryan dominated that round. The cut man is working on Relentless AD's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ryan wants to clinch up but AD keeps it at a distance. Ryan tries for a takedown but AD circles away easily and AD counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by AD. Ryan is looking to stand up but AD isn't so interested in that idea. Ryan keeping full guard, as AD tries to pass. AD wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving. Ryan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. AD advances position into side control! Ryan can't do much from the bottom here. AD is trying to get an arm triangle but Ryan is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Ryan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. AD is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ryan has escaped the position, nice work there. AD working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. AD wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working. Ryan is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. AD is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ryan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Ryan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, AD asserts his dominance and retains side control. AD goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ryan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in AD's guard! Nice work there by Ryan! Ryan trying to move into half guard but instead AD has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ryan 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. Ryan keeping moving, preventing AD from controlling successfully. Ryan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. AD pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now. AD trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ryan lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
AD might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. AD wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving. AD thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
AD missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. AD tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard. Connor Ryan has got the better of the ground game so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. AD drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ryan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now AD has Ryan in his guard. Ryan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. AD has an active guard here but Ryan has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Relentless AD dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Relentless AD's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch but AD swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ryan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ryan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Ryan content just to control the position here. Ryan stands up from mount. Strange move. Ryan misses with a head kick.
Ryan shoots in but AD avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. A telegraphed takedown attempt from AD is defended easily by Ryan. AD tries to clinch up but Ryan circles away and keeps his distance. Ryan moves into the clinch. AD tightens his grip and picks Ryan up, before dumping him to the ground. Ryan manages to land in guard. AD wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position. Ryan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. AD throws a strike but Ryan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ryan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but AD is retaining full guard. AD controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself. Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but AD is retaining full guard. AD keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. AD trying to keep a closed guard but Ryan is proving a slippery customer.
We're going to have a standup here because Relentless AD wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. AD displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryan. Ryan gets in close and instigates a clinch. Ryan tries to circle away but AD has him pinned against the cage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. AD has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ryan regains guard immediately.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ryan keeping moving, preventing AD from controlling successfully. AD tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard. Ryan 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. AD avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. AD trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Connor Ryan. Well Ryan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Ryan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atticus Finch Kill A Mocking Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Jackson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atticus Finch Kill A Mocking Bird! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jackson tries to clinch and Kill A Mocking Bird counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Kill A Mocking Bird is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Jackson is trying to escape and Kill A Mocking Bird transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Jackson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kill A Mocking Bird! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Atticus Finch Kill A Mocking Bird!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Spoons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirek Szymaniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rusty Spoons could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mirek Szymaniak's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rusty Spoons! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirek Szymaniak! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Spoons leaves Szymaniak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Spoons fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Szymaniak. Rusty Spoons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Spoons buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spoons.
Spoons gets caught flat footed, as Szymaniak shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Spoons has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Szymaniak has passed into side control.
Spoons is trying to improve his position. Spoons struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Szymaniak controlling from side mount. Szymaniak's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Spoons is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Szymaniak taking a breather here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mirek Szymaniak hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Spoons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Szymaniak takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Spoons tests Szymaniak's chin there with a solid looking shot. Szymaniak shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spoons manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Spoons trying to keep a closed guard but Szymaniak is proving a slippery customer.
Spoons looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Szymaniak puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Spoons is looking for a sweep. Szymaniak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Szymaniak sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rusty Spoons. Spoons lands a high kick!
Spoons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Szymaniak circles away quickly and effectively. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Szymaniak tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown by Szymaniak or perhaps it was just good defense by Spoons which made him look bad. Nice straight punches there by Spoons. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spoons. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Spoons dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Spoons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Spoons feints a jab promting Szymaniak to slip. Spoons then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Szymaniak slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Spoons misses with a head kick.
Spoons lands with a shot to the body. Spoons cracks a nice hook into Szymaniak's ribs. Spoons throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Spoons fakes the leg kick and cracks Szymaniak in the body. Szymaniak drives through with a takedown into Spoons's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Szymaniak tries to free his leg and advance position but Spoons is retaining full guard. Szymaniak postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Szymaniak looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Szymaniak drops his hands momentarily and Spoons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Rusty Spoons is winning the standup battle so far. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Szymaniak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Spoons throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Szymaniak moves in looking to clinch but Spoons pushes him off. Spoons scores with a three punch combo!
Spoons throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Szymaniak's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Spoons throws a series of punches but Szymaniak avoids them all with ease. Spoons keeps the fight on the outside. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Szymaniak takes a kick to the side of the head. Spoons leaves Szymaniak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Spoons keeps Szymaniak at a distance using the push kick. Szymaniak is breathing heavily. That kick from Spoons tenderised Szymaniak's leg. Szymaniak is trying to keep his angry face on. Szymaniak avoids the head kick by Spoons.
Spoons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spoons throws a right and a left that both miss. Szymaniak blocks a head kick by Spoons.
Spoons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Spoons throws a series of punches but Szymaniak avoids them all with ease. A thudding body kick lands there by Spoons!
Szymaniak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rusty Spoons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Spoons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Szymaniak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Szymaniak needs to keep his hands up - Spoons had a free shot at his head there. Spoons lands a two punch combo.
Spoons throws a series of punches but Szymaniak moves out of range. Szymaniak decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Szymaniak is figuring out what he wants to do next. Szymaniak wants to pass the guard but Spoons is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Spoons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Szymaniak. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Szymaniak content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rusty Spoons. Szymaniak shoots for a takedown but Spoons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Spoons dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Szymaniak looking to score a takedown here. Spoons is defending well but Szymaniak drives through and ends up in Spoons's guard. Szymaniak postures up.
Spoons is really struggling to control Szymaniak but he's trying to hold on to the position. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Spoons is looking to sweep but instead, Szymaniak has passed into half guard.
Szymaniak seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rusty Spoons has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Spoons moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Szymaniak throws a sloppy head kick and Spoons moves out of range easily. Szymaniak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Szymaniak slips a jab and a cross from Spoons.
Szymaniak fails with the takedown. Szymaniak fails with a takedown attempt. Spoons misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Szymaniak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spoons's waist but Spoons gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Szymaniak off to one side. Rusty Spoons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirek Szymaniak. Szymaniak shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Spoons's guard. Szymaniak advances to half guard. Spoons wants to get back to full guard. Well, if Szymaniak is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mirek Szymaniak has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Szymaniak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spoons's head. Szymaniak has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Rusty Spoons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Spoons wants to control but Szymaniak is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Spoons is trying to escape the mount.
Szymaniak avoids the attempt from Spoons to control. Mirek Szymaniak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Szymaniak scoring with strikes but Spoons is staying in there.
And that's the end of the fight! Mirek Szymaniak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Spoons has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusty Spoons!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chester Copperpot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chester Copperpot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chester Copperpot! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Green! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Copperpot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Green counters with a stiff right hand. Copperpot slips under a jab. Copperpot doesn't succeed with the takedown and Green cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Green misses with a looping left. Green throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Copperpot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Green counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chester Copperpot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice jab there from Green. Copperpot misses with a takedown attempt and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Copperpot is rocked! Green slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Oh Copperpot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Copperpot with a lazy takedown attempt and Green counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Copperpot leaves his chin hanging out and Green seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Copperpot crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Green! George Green is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tally Sedgewick (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Bader! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tally Sedgewick! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sedgewick throws a hook but Bader avoids it easily. Sedgewick closes the distance and pushes Bader back into the cage. Sedgewick controlling the action here for a moment.
Sedgewick utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Sedgewick stalls. Sedgewick misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Sedgewick.
Sedgewick stalls. Sedgewick throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sedgewick misses with a knee to the head. Sedgewick tries to land knees in the clinch but Bader avoids the damage to the body. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sedgewick. Bader on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sedgewick trying to land knees to the body.
Bader can't find room to land a body shot as Sedgewick controls the action.
Sedgewick prevents the takedown attempt.
Sedgewick controlling the action here for a moment.
Sedgewick tries to land knees in the clinch but Bader avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sedgewick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bader.
Bader tries for a takedown but Sedgewick manages to get underhooks.
Sedgewick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bader blocks it with crossed arms. Sedgewick managing to block the knees to the body from Bader.
Sedgewick will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bader up against the cage. Bader drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Bader. That's going to take a lot out of him. Good body shot from Sedgewick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sedgewick has Bader pressed against the cage, preventing Bader from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Sedgewick pressing his opponent against the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Sedgewick misses with a punch to the body.
Sedgewick trying to land knees to the body.
Sedgewick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Come on Sedgewick - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sedgewick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sedgewick misses with a knee to the head. Sedgewick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bader lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Bader tries to pass to full mount but Sedgewick defends it. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bader is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sedgewick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bader. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tally Sedgewick dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Sedgewick is looking to clinch but Bader is avoiding it.
Bader misses the shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good exchange - Bader coming out on top. Sedgewick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Bader avoids the body shot from Sedgewick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sedgewick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bader swats him away and circles back towards the center. Sedgewick is looking to clinch. Bader takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sedgewick is looking to clinch. Bader misses with a hook. Sedgewick ducked under it nicely. Sedgewick tries to clinch but Bader is having none of it. Bader misses the jab. Bader lands a head shot. Sedgewick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bader.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Sedgewick looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Sedgewick misses with an uppercut. Bader looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Bader stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sedgewick swivels though and keeps the full guard. Sedgewick trying to control the position.
Bader is looking to advance position but Sedgewick has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sedgewick avoids the attempt from Bader to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sedgewick landing strikes from the mount and Bader is in trouble! Sedgewick fails to advance to Bader's back. Sedgewick trying to control but he's not successful this time. Sedgewick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bader can't escape the position.
Sedgewick landing strikes from the mount and Bader is in trouble! Bader is squirming around, avoiding Sedgewick's attempts to control the action. Bader wants to hold on but Sedgewick pushes him away. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sedgewick stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tally Sedgewick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sedgewick blocks a jab. Sedgewick doesn't manage to clinch there - Bader circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bader. Sedgewick does a little dance to reset his feet. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sedgewick in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Sedgewick doesn't manage to clinch there - Bader circles away.
Tally Sedgewick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A slow jab from Bader misses its intended target. Sedgewick misses with a hook. Bader ducked under it nicely. Sedgewick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bader throws out the jab. Sedgewick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bader manages to avoid it. Sedgewick ducks under a wild hook from Bader.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bader misses the jab. Sedgewick tries to clinch but Bader is having none of it. Bader pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bader swats away the attempt to clinch by Sedgewick. Sedgewick wants to clinch up but Bader keeps it at a distance. Bader misses the jab. Bader circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sedgewick connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Tom Bader has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sedgewick swings for the body but Bader moves out of range.
Bader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sedgewick is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bader rather than just go for the knockout. Bader loads up on a big right hand but Sedgewick slips the punch. Bader loads up on a big right hand but Sedgewick slips the punch. Sedgewick tries to clinch but Bader is having none of it. Sedgewick tries to clinch there but Bader circles away.
Bader missing with a left hand there. Sedgewick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Sedgewick misses with an uppercut. Bader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sedgewick. Tally Sedgewick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sedgewick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bader. Sedgewick doesn't manage to clinch there - Bader circles away.
Bader throws a looping overhand right but Sedgewick ducks down to avoid it. Sedgewick lands with a good body shot. Bader just misses with a punch to the body.
Bader avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tally Sedgewick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bader shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sedgewick defends it nicely. Sedgewick wants to land a leg kick but Bader is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bader takes a body punch but keeps moving. Bader swats away the attempt to clinch by Sedgewick. Sedgewick tries to clinch there but Bader circles away.
Sedgewick scores to the head and body with a nice combination! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sedgewick walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bader checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sedgewick is looking to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tally Sedgewick really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tom Bader'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.
Sedgewick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bader circles away quickly and effectively. Sedgewick is looking to clinch. Bader doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Bader tries for a takedown but Sedgewick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Bader avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sedgewick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bader. Sedgewick wants to clinch up but Bader keeps it at a distance. Bader avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bader misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bader swings for the body but Sedgewick moves out of range.
Sedgewick avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sedgewick ducks under a wild hook from Bader. A good leg kick by Sedgewick. Sedgewick instigates a clinch. Sedgewick pushes off an throws an elbow but Bader leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Bader letting Sedgewick take a breather here. Sedgewick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sedgewick is pushing Bader up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Sedgewick misses with a knee to the head. Sedgewick tries to land knees in the clinch but Bader avoids the damage to the body. Sedgewick can't find room to land a body shot as Bader controls the action.
Sedgewick is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. The crowd are getting on Sedgewick's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Sedgewick tries to land knees in the clinch but Bader avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee is keeping an eye on Sedgewick - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sedgewick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bader.
Bader misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sedgewick.
Sedgewick trying to land knees to the body.
Bader throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bader breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sedgewick wants to clinch. Bader circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bader shoots for a double leg takedown but Sedgewick sprawls well. He's pushed Bader's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Sedgewick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. No joy there for Sedgewick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bader throws a jab but it's blocked by Sedgewick. Sedgewick tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bader is able to avoid easily. Bader shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sedgewick pinned against the cage. Sedgewick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tally Sedgewick dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Tom Bader's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sedgewick tries to clinch there but Bader circles away.
Sedgewick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bader moves away. Bader looks to land a left hand but Sedgewick moved out of range nicely. Bader is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Sedgewick tries to close the distance and clinch but Bader swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bader throws a hook but Sedgewick avoids it easily. Bader just misses with a punch to the body.
Sedgewick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sedgewick wants to clinch. Sedgewick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Sedgewick clinches up against the cage. Sedgewick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bader is defending well for now. Sedgewick presses Bader against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Sedgewick stalling against the cage.
Sedgewick presses Bader against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sedgewick is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sedgewick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sedgewick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sedgewick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bader tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Sedgewick is pushing Bader up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Sedgewick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bader.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sedgewick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bader blocks it with crossed arms. Sedgewick lands a damaging elbow. Bader tries to score a body lock takedown but Sedgewick shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Sedgewick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Sedgewick stalling.
Tally Sedgewick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Sedgewick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bader drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sedgewick pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Bader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sedgewick ducks under a wild hook from Bader. Sedgewick lands a body shot.
Sedgewick misses with a wild body shot. Sedgewick tries to clinch up. Sedgewick misses with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Tally Sedgewick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Sedgewick has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tally Sedgewick! Tally Sedgewick is the new heavyweight champion!
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