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MIFC Contenders 75 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Patino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Procheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigo Patino is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodrigo Patino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Procheck!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Procheck gets caught flat footed, as Patino shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Patino thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Patino drops back looking for a leg! Procheck is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Procheck manages to kick Patino off! Patino jumps back into Procheck's guard.
Patino wants to control from the top but Procheck keeps moving.
Patino won't allow Procheck to get back to his feet.
Patino works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patino seems to be working for a kimura but Procheck defends the submission attempt.
Procheck is trying to stand up here but Patino is controlling him well.
Patino missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Procheck is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Patino is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Procheck is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodrigo Patino!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Hands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cleon Warlord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cleon Warlord has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Hands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cleon Warlord!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warlord thows a leg kick but Hands checks it
enabling Hands to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Cleon Warlord has been cut.
Hands closes the distance and clinches up with Warlord, looking for a takedown. Hands pushes Warlord against the cage but Warlord circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hands moves out of range of the body kick.
Warlord lands a big head kick that sends Hands tumbling to the mat! Warlord takes a step backwards and waves Hands back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hands is rocked!
It looks like Eddie Hands has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Warlord tenderised Hands's leg. Hands is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oh Hands is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Warlord avoids a punch combination nicely.
Warlord scores with a spinning back kick!
Hands is breathing heavily.
Warlord throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hands seems to have got his legs back now.
Warlord throws a quick inside leg kick.
Warlord and Hands are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Warlord throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Hands into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Warlord knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cleon Warlord!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Granger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamichel Oucee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Granger is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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265 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
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Granger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamichel Oucee!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oucee is fending him off so far but Granger persists. Nope, Oucee circles away and we're back to standing.
Granger with a poor takedown
and Oucee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oucee scores with a jab to the body.
Granger is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oucee throws a shot to the body.
Oucee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oucee scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Shane Granger has been cut.
Granger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Granger tumbles to the floor! Oucee threw a big shot that dropped him and now Oucee is on top looking to finish! Granger has guard but can he survive?!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oucee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Granger's guard.
Oucee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Granger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Granger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oucee defends well.
Oucee wants to stand but Granger has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oucee is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Granger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oucee is aware though and is defending well.
Granger has a closed guard, preventing Oucee from standing up.
Oucee is posturing up here but Granger has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Oucee tries to roll out but it's too tight and Oucee has to tap! Slick submission there by Granger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane Granger!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brayden Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen In The Morning as his entrance music. Brayden Lee acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brayden Lee!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Kozlov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Kozlov is out of range.
Kozlov missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kozlov looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kozlov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kozlov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Kozlov throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Kozlov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kozlov looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Kozlov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kozlov throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Kozlov shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kozlov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Kozlov's ribs.
Kozlov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good work by Kozlov as he checks the leg kick.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kozlov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kozlov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kozlov throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Igor Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Lee blocks the low kick.
Kozlov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Kozlov wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kozlov lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kozlov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kozlov scrambles back to his feet.
Kozlov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Kozlov misses with a head kick.
Kozlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee scores with a head kick. Kozlov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kozlov manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kozlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee lands an elbow just above Kozlov 's eye.
Kozlov stalls.
Lee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Igor Kozlov has been cut.
Lee is looking to control Kozlov's arms but Kozlov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lee has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Kozlov - that landed with a thud.
Kozlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kozlov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kozlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kozlov pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kozlov as Lee tries to tie him up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kozlov's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kozlov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kozlov lands with a light punch inside.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Kozlov scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Kozlov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Kozlov tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kozlov.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kozlov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kozlov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kozlov throws a head punch that misses.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kozlov tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Kozlov back against the cage.
Kozlov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kozlov lands a shoulder strike.
Lee wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brayden Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Igor Kozlov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kozlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kozlov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kozlov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kozlov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kozlov.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kozlov checks the leg kick.
Kozlov misses with a looping left.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Kozlov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lee lands a head kick. Kozlov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kozlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Kozlov.
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Check out the look on Kozlov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kozlov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lee sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lee is trying to control Kozlov's posture but Kozlov avoids it.
Lee parries the strikes from Kozlov easily there. Kozlov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lee to escape.
Kozlov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Lee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kozlov's best efforts.
Lee trying to control here.
Kozlov trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Kozlov trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but Kozlov postures up.
Kozlov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee keeping control of the position.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kozlov.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Brayden Lee.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kozlov lands with a nice body punch.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Kozlov avoids it.
Brayden Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kozlov cracks Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lee.
Kozlov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kozlov looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Kozlov circles away.
Kozlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kozlov checks a leg kick.
Kozlov shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Kozlov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kozlov throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Brayden Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kozlov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kozlov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lee counters with a big head kick but Kozlov shrugs it off.
Lee rushes Kozlov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Igor Kozlov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lee prevents a body shot from Kozlov.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lee throws an elbow but misses.
Kozlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee blocks a body shot from Kozlov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kozlov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Lee stalling the fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lee.
Kozlov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Kozlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kozlov blocks an elbow strike.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee landing knees to the body.
Lee lands a damaging elbow.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kozlov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brayden Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Igor Kozlov's cut.
That's time! Kozlov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Kozlov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kozlov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kozlov misses with a looping left.
Kozlov throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Kozlov coming out on top.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kozlov misses with a looping left.
Kozlov throws a big shot that misses.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kozlov moves away.
Kozlov swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Lee blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kozlov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kozlov.
Kozlov checks a leg kick.
Kozlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kozlov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kozlov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kozlov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Kozlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee looks for the body kick but Kozlov saw that one coming.
Kozlov misses with an uppercut
and Lee counters with an outside leg kick.
Brayden Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kozlov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Kozlov wants to slow Lee down by chopping away at his legs.
Kozlov misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Kozlov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kozlov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee tries to lock up and control but Kozlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kozlov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lee really wants to buck Kozlov off and get back to his feet.
Lee tries to hold on but Kozlov pushes him away.
Kozlov landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kozlov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lee looks a forlorn figure.
Lee wants to hold on but Kozlov pushes him away.
Kozlov is landing with some decent strikes but Lee is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lee taking shots to the head.
Kozlov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kozlov scoring with strikes but Lee is staying in there.
Lee is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozlov has control of Lee's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lee regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kozlov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lee is still in real trouble! Can Kozlov finish him?
Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but Kozlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Kozlov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kozlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov landing strikes from the mount.
Igor Kozlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kozlov 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.
Kozlov lands a big elbow - Lee is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Lee is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Igor Kozlov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Simba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prince Simba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vincent Zero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Prince Simba!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simba misses with a body shot.
Zero wants to clinch up but Simba keeps it at a distance.
Zero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Vincent Zero has been cut.
Zero ducks under a wild hook from Simba.
Zero lands a really nice looking cross but Simba seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Simba.
Simba throws a shot to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Simba enables Zero to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Simba manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Simba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Simba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zero.
Zero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zero throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simba can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zero postures up in Simba's guard and throws a big left but Simba blocks it.
Simba seems keen to control Zero's posture.
Zero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zero throwing strikes from guard but Simba blocks nicely.
Simba looking to control.
Zero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero looking to pass the guard.
Zero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Simba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zero with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simba is keeping the position for now.
Zero 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.
Simba controls Zero momentarily but Zero frees himself.
Zero looking to pass the guard.
Zero throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero won't allow Simba to get back to his feet.
Simba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zero.
Zero with a nice head shot there.
Simba keeping moving, preventing Zero from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zero throws a strike but Simba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero is pulling down on Simba's head. It's preventing any offense from Simba, at least for the moment.
Zero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simba wants to stand but Zero is controlling his posture from full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zero wants to sweep here but Simba controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Zero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Zero's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Simba throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zero connects with the punch.
Zero lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Simba misses.
A big right from Zero misses.
Simba checks a leg kick.
Simba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zero looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zero working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero won't allow Simba to get back to his feet.
Simba 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.
Zero might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zero.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zero advances to half guard.
Zero trying to control from half guard but Simba is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Simba is trying to stand up here but Zero is controlling him well.
Zero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simba's head.
Zero looks to land a strike but Simba avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Zero with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zero working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simba's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zero is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simba looking to control.
Zero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zero postures up in Simba's guard and throws a big left but Simba blocks it.
Zero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zero throws a strike but Simba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Simba being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simba's guard.
Zero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zero controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zero working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zero chips away with some ground and pound.
Zero thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Zero dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Zero's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zero scores with the left hand. Simba knows he should have avoided that one.
Zero throws a lazy uppercut
and Simba counters with a stiff right hand.
Zero misses with a looping right.
Simba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zero.
Zero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zero shoots in looking for a takedown. Simba tries to sprawl out of it but Zero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Zero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zero lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Simba lands a slapping body shot.
Simba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zero moves out of range as Simba strikes.
Simba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zero.
Simba lunges at Zero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zero's hand.
Simba digs a good body shot into Zero's ribs.
Zero shoots in looking for a takedown but Simba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zero's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simba throws a jab but it's blocked by Zero.
Vincent Zero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vincent Zero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Simba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vincent Zero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zero shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simba lands with a hook. Zero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zero dives in and grabs Simba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simba pushes down on Zero's head and hops out.
Zero tries to clinch up but Simba circles away and keeps his distance.
Simba drops his hands momentarily and Zero takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Simba catches Zero right on the button with a cross.
Simba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Simba cracks Zero with a right hand to the side of the head.
Simba jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zero misses with a hook.
Zero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simba circles away.
Simba takes a swing at Zero's ribcage but misses.
Simba misses with an uppercut.
Simba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zero.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simba moves away.
Simba is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Simba.
Zero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simba throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simba misses with a hook. Zero ducked under it nicely.
Zero slips a straight right by Simba.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simba swings for the body but Zero moves out of range.
Prince Simba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prince Simba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zero 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Zero!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien McFly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien McFly!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFly throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a leg kick
and McFly counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee.
Jackson tries to clinch up but McFly circles away and keeps his distance.
McFly checks a low kick from Jackson.
McFly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Jackson misses with a leg kick
and McFly counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and McFly counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McFly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McFly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and McFly moves out of range easily.
McFly plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson tries to clinch but McFly is having none of it.
McFly throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
McFly connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head kick but McFly moves out of range.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but McFly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McFly blocks a leg kick.
McFly moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.
McFly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from McFly.
A nice inside leg kick there by McFly. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and McFly counters with a good low kick that Jackson was not able to check.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by McFly.
Jackson looks to throw a body kick
and McFly counters with a slapping leg kick.
McFly lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFly lands with a slapping head kick.
Jackson wants to clinch
and McFly counters with a head kick. That will keep Jackson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McFly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McFly counters with an inside leg kick.
Chris Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Good work by McFly as he checks the leg kick.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and McFly counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jackson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A chopping leg kick lands by McFly.
McFly checks the leg kick.
McFly lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McFly has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McFly and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and McFly counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee.
McFly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McFly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
McFly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by McFly. That's going to slow Jackson down.
McFly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McFly.
McFly scores with a leg kick.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McFly connects with a solid leg kick.
McFly scores with a leg kick.
McFly scores with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McFly.
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!
McFly throws a nice head kick!
McFly connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for McFly.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
McFly throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
McFly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
A low kick from Jackson is predictable there
and McFly counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by McFly there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good leg kick by McFly there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
McFly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and McFly counters with a good low kick that Jackson was not able to check.
McFly thumps Jackson with a low kick.
McFly throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Jackson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McFly, right into the meat.
McFly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McFly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by McFly. That's going to slow Jackson down.
McFly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McFly cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
McFly throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien McFly dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McFly, right into the meat.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and McFly counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McFly scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and McFly counters with an inside leg kick.
Jackson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McFly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackson tries to clinch there but McFly circles away.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McFly can pounce on him.
McFly checks a leg kick.
Jackson motions for McFly to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McFly cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and McFly counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jackson's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from McFly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFly connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson misses with the body kick
and McFly counters with an inside leg kick.
McFly lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFly throws a nice outside leg kick.
McFly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McFly throws a head kick that half lands.
Jackson thows a leg kick but McFly checks it
and McFly counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McFly.
McFly lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McFly, right into the meat.
McFly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McFly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McFly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McFly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McFly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and McFly counters with an outside leg kick.
McFly lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McFly throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFly plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McFly.
Damien McFly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McFly connects with a high kick.
Jackson thows a leg kick but McFly checks it
and McFly counters with a leg kick.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and McFly counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee.
That kick from McFly tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
McFly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and McFly counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jackson's knee momentarily.
McFly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from McFly.
McFly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
McFly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McFly lands with a thumping leg kick.
McFly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by McFly there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McFly plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jackson throws a leg kick
and McFly counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jackson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McFly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McFly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but McFly pushes him off.
McFly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McFly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFly throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
McFly cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
McFly lands with a slapping head kick.
McFly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
McFly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by McFly.
Jackson thows a leg kick but McFly checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McFly lands with a slapping head kick.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McFly.
McFly throws a nice head kick!
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and McFly counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McFly can pounce on him.
McFly feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
McFly is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McFly lands with a slapping head kick.
McFly throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
McFly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien McFly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McFly connects with a high kick.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
McFly throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson throws out a leg kick but McFly moves out of range and Jackson only half commits.
McFly lands with a thumping leg kick.
McFly cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson thows a leg kick but McFly checks it
and McFly counters with an outside leg kick.
Jackson tries to clinch but McFly is having none of it.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McFly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McFly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
McFly throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
McFly throws a head kick that half lands.
Jackson misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jackson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McFly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and McFly counters with a good low kick that Jackson was not able to check.
McFly lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McFly throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from McFly.
McFly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
A low kick from Jackson is predictable there
and McFly counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McFly throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
McFly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
McFly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McFly scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from Jackson is predictable there
and McFly counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee.
McFly throws a head kick that half lands.
A good leg kick by McFly.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McFly. McFly obviously looking to wear him down.
McFly scoring well with a low kick there.
McFly throws a nice outside leg kick.
McFly fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
McFly throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jackson throws a push kick but McFly slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for McFly.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McFly. McFly obviously looking to wear him down.
McFly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body
and McFly counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee.
McFly blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McFly. McFly obviously looking to wear him down.
McFly lands with a slapping head kick.
McFly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and McFly counters with a head kick. That will keep Jackson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McFly connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McFly. McFly obviously looking to wear him down.
McFly throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
McFly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFly circles away from the clinch attempt.
McFly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFly lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
McFly scoring well with a low kick there.
McFly feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
Jackson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McFly blocks a head kick by Jackson.
McFly lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McFly thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McFly scores with a leg kick.
McFly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but McFly moved away.
Chris Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien McFly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McFly 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 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien McFly!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mazaa Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent Squires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mazaa Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mazaa Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brent Squires!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Squires moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Squires throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Squires misses.
Squires wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Squires closes the distance and clinches.
Squires breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Squires takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Squires throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Squires misses with a body shot.
Squires moves into the clinch successfully.
Squires taking a breather.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Squires pulls his leg out and moves away.
Squires swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squires misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Squires looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Squires.
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Squires closes the distance and clinches.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Squires breaks the clinch.
Squires fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva slips under a jab from Squires.
Squires misses with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Squires. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mazaa Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Squires.
Silva slips under a jab.
A combination from Squires does no damage.
Squires throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Squires tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Squires.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brent Squires seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Silva blocks the low kick.
Squires closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Squires missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva tries to roll over but Squires keeps him under control.
Squires throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squires is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Squires throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Squires is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Squires chips away with some ground and pound.
Squires wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Squires stands up and waves to Silva to follow him.
Squires misses with a two punch combination.
Silva walks into a jab.
Squires throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Squires. Squires maintains the clinch.
Squires manages to break the clinch.
Squires doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Squires avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Squires looking to control.
Silva chips away with some ground and pound.
Squires wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silva thows a big elbow that misses.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brent Squires dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Squires pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silva is out of range and Squires settles back down.
Squires looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Squires dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Squires clinches with his opponent.
Silva lands a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Squires holds on and takes a little breather.
Squires pushes Silva off and scrambles back to his feet.
Squires misses with an attempted mid kick.
Squires swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squires leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Squires throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Squires throws a chopping leg kick but Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Squires will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Squires will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Squires fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Squires misses with a straight left.
Squires fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva checks a low kick from Squires.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Squires connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
Squires loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Squires throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Squires misses.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Squires shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Squires throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Squires throws a low kick but Silva moves out of range easily.
Squires lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Squires misses the target.
Squires misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Squires throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva blocks a head kick by Squires.
Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva checks a low kick from Squires.
A bone on bone clash there as Silva blocks the leg kick.
A big right from Squires misses.
Squires shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Squires has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Squires is defending well. Silva quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Squires has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Silva celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mazaa Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Balaur Bondoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Mungo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bondoc's entrance music is Pastor Troy - Vica Versa. A fine choice. Greg Mungo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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160 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Balaur Bondoc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Mungo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mungo misses with an uppercut.
Bondoc moves out of range as Mungo strikes.
Bondoc shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mungo jabs at Bondoc's body.
Mungo fails to land with a series of punches.
Bondoc slips a jab from Mungo.
Mungo misses with a wild combination.
Mungo misses with a hook
and Bondoc holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mungo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bondoc wants a takedown.
Bondoc is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mungo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balaur Bondoc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mungo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bondoc.
Bondoc wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mungo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mungo controlling the action here for a moment.
Mungo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mungo has Bondoc pushed against the cage.
Bondoc is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mungo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bondoc goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mungo prevents it.
Mungo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mungo throws out a loose jab but Bondoc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mungo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mungo throws a lazy uppercut
and Bondoc counters with a left and a right that stings Mungo.
Mungo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bondoc circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bondoc shoots in and bounces Mungo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bondoc trying to control the position from guard on top but Mungo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mungo trying to control the position.
Bondoc trying to control but Mungo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bondoc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mungo is keeping the position for now.
Bondoc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bondoc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mungo is keeping the position for now.
Mungo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bondoc trying to control but Mungo is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Balaur Bondoc wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bondoc doesn't manage to clinch there - Mungo circles away.
Mungo misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mungo misses with a lunging right hand
and Bondoc counters by clinching up.
Bondoc can't get the takedown.
Mungo lands a hook that snaps the head of Bondoc backwards.
Mungo breaks from the clinch.
Mungo throws a jab but it's blocked by Bondoc.
Bondoc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mungo.
Greg Mungo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bondoc shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mungo sprawls well. Mungo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bondoc gets slowly back to his feet.
Mungo throws out a loose jab but Bondoc uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mungo tries to bum rush Bondoc with a series of wild strikes but Bondoc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mungo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bondoc manages to avoid it.
Mungo throws a hook but Bondoc blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Greg Mungo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bondoc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mungo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bondoc.
Mungo 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.
Bondoc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mungo throws out the jab.
Mungo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mungo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mungo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mungo misses with a right hand
and Bondoc counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mungo throws a poor cross that misses
and Bondoc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bondoc gets the takedown into side control.
Bondoc working the ground and pound but Mungo is defending the strikes.
Mungo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bondoc. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bondoc creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bondoc is looking to take a break and control but Mungo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mungo stops Bondoc from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mungo is trying to control Bondoc's posture but Bondoc avoids it.
Bondoc trying to control the action but Mungo is working from the bottom.
Mungo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bondoc.
Bondoc is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bondoc creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mungo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bondoc 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.
Bondoc wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mungo, who protects the arm well.
Bondoc is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mungo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bondoc throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mungo is looking to regain half guard here but Bondoc keeps moving and retains side control.
Bondoc working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mungo is not content to let Bondoc control the position.
Bondoc tries for a kimura but Mungo is defending well.
Bondoc trying to control the action but Mungo is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Bondoc seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bondoc trying to control the position but Mungo is working away.
Mungo is looking to regain half guard here but Bondoc keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bondoc fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Balaur Bondoc dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A slow jab from Mungo misses its intended target.
Mungo throws a hook but Bondoc blocks it.
Bondoc closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Mungo fails to land.
Mungo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bondoc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mungo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mungo throws a right and a left that Bondoc avoids nicely.
Mungo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bondoc counters with a big head kick but Mungo shrugs it off.
Mungo swings widly with a right hand
and Bondoc counters with a shoot takedown. Mungo fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bondoc thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bondoc trying to control but Mungo is working from the bottom.
Bondoc is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mungo can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bondoc pushes down on Mungo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bondoc trying to control the action but Mungo is working from the bottom.
Bondoc is trying to work for a kimura but Mungo is defending well.
Mungo wants to control but Bondoc is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bondoc seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mungo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mungo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bondoc.
Mungo wants to control but Bondoc is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bondoc is trying to control the action in half guard but Mungo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A big right from Mungo misses.
Mungo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bondoc moves into the clinch.
Mungo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bondoc is trying to drag Mungo to the mat but Mungo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mungo scores with a shot to the side of Bondoc's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bondoc tries for a takedown but Mungo manages to get underhooks.
Bondoc can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balaur Bondoc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bondoc drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mungo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mungo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bondoc backwards.
Mungo manages to break the clinch.
Greg Mungo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mungo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Mungo misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Mungo. That snapped Bondoc's head back.
Mungo throws a lazy right hand but Bondoc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bondoc misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mungo stalks Bondoc and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bondoc's face. Bondoc staggers backwards, shaken.
Balaur Bondoc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Mungo connects with a nice looking jab.
Bondoc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mungo lands with a straight right. Bondoc didn't see that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bondoc.
Mungo swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mungo lands with an overhand left.
Bondoc walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mungo throws a jab but it's blocked by Bondoc.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Greg Mungo.
I think Mungo 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Greg Mungo!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ej Resparzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ennio Morricone - For a Few Dollars more. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Ej Resparzo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Luke Johnson's chin.
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21
178 lbs
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ej Resparzo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson dives in and grabs Resparzo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Resparzo pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Resparzo.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Resparzo.
Johnson dives in and grabs Resparzo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Resparzo pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Johnson checks a low kick from Resparzo.
Resparzo throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Resparzo stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ej Resparzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Johnson.
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Resparzo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Resparzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resparzo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Resparzo seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
Resparzo controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Resparzo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Resparzo looking for a triangle here. Johnson is fighting it but it looks tight! Resparzo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Johnson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ej Resparzo!
Ej Resparzo retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Britt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Rain will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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195 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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Britt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Rain!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Britt misses with a straight left.
Rain scores with a body shot.
Rain cracks Britt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Britt staying out of range there.
Britt slips under a jab from Rain.
Britt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Johnny Rain has been cut.
Johnny Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain misses with an uppercut
and Britt counters with a crisp one two that drops Rain! Britt thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rain to his feet! Rain is in big trouble!
Rain throws an overhand right that lands on Britt's shoulder, as Britt tries to avoid the shot.
Britt staying out of range there.
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!
Rain lands a glancing blow to the side of Britt's head.
Rain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Britt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Britt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rain looks to land a combination but Britt avoids it well.
Britt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Britt throws a nice looking combination but Rain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Britt misses with an uppercut
and Rain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Britt lands an overhand right.
Britt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rain moves out of range as Britt strikes.
Britt swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rain avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Rain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Britt's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Britt does no damage.
Britt ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rain misses with a left hand
and Britt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Britt throws a lazy right hand but Rain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 Eric Britt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Rain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Britt lands with a cross.
That has opened up Johnny Rain's cut even more.
Eric Britt is winning the standup battle so far.
Rain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rain misses with a straight left.
Rain misses with a double jab
and Britt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rain throws a jab when Britt was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rain misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rain throws a jab but it's blocked by Britt.
Britt throws an off balance right hand
and Rain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Rain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rain.
Britt is rocked!
Britt throws a series of punches but Rain moves out of range.
Rain is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Rain shuts the power down on Britt. Lights out, game over! Rain is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnny Rain!
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