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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Liddrop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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255 lbs
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270 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Great elbows
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BJJ White 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Hughes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Liddrop! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Liddrop gets caught flat footed, as Hughes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Hughes trying to control but Liddrop is working from the bottom. Liddrop 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. Liddrop not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Liddrop really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hughes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Hughes stands up from guard. Let's bang! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hughes. Hughes has closed the distance and engaged Liddrop in a clinch.
Liddrop tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hughes just stands there and leans against the cage. Hughes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Mick Liddrop has been cut. Liddrop is working for takedown but Hughes is calmly controlling the position for now. Liddrop is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Ryan Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Liddrop. A frustrated look appears on Liddrop's face as he tries to break the clinch. Hughes crunches a lovely knee into Liddrop's ribcage. Hughes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Liddrop fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but Liddrop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Liddrop stuffs the takedown. Hughes jabs Liddrop right on the nose. Liddrop blinks but takes it well. Liddrop fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Liddrop looks gassed! Liddrop looks to clinch and Hughes counters with a nice double leg into guard. Hughes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Liddrop is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Hughes stands up over Liddrop, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Hughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liddrop is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hughes scoring with some ground and pound. Hughes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Liddrop can do anything to dispel that myth. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hughes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hughes 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. Hughes stands up from Liddrop's guard - Hughes perhaps looking for a knockout. Liddrop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Liddrop wants it to stay on the feet. Hughes clinches with his opponent.
Hughes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hughes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Liddrop should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Hughes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Liddrop is one step ahead there. Hughes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hughes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hughes clinches up against the cage. Hughes drags the fight down to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hughes is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hughes wants to control from the top but Liddrop keeps moving. Hughes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hughes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Liddrop's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hughes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Hughes stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Liddrop to get to his feet. Hughes scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Hughes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. 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! Hughes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That has opened up Mick Liddrop's cut even more. Hughes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hughes lands in his opponent's guard. Hughes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Liddrop, up you get! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Hughes dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mick Liddrop's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hughes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hughes lands in his opponent's guard. Hughes throwing strikes from guard but Liddrop blocks nicely. Liddrop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hughes showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Ryan Hughes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Liddrop keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully. Liddrop is breathing heavily. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hughes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round. Liddrop has momentary wrist control but Hughes slips an elbow through the middle. Hughes stands up and waves to Liddrop to follow him. Hughes scores with a push kick. Hughes fails with a takedown attempt. Hughes closes the distance and clinches. Hughes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Hughes scores with a couple of short elbows. Hughes scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hughes lands a nice forearm strike. 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! Hughes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liddrop keeps working. Hughes lands an elbow.
The cut above Mick Liddrop's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Hughes lands a few punches from side control.
Mick Liddrop's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mick Liddrop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ryan Hughes!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Chikatilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and lee kiesel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chikatilo comes into the arena with Love? blaring out of the sound system. Andrei Chikatilo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to lee kiesel's chin.
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152 lbs
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155 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrei Chikatilo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, lee kiesel! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chikatilo moves into range and clinches up with kiesel. kiesel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chikatilo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Chikatilo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chikatilo misses the jab. Chikatilo wants to clinch. Chikatilo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps kiesel's head backwards. kiesel wants to clinch enabling Chikatilo to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. kiesel fails with the takedown and Chikatilo counters by clinching up. Chikatilo lands a body shot. Chikatilo works on kiesel's body with a couple of short punches. Nice body punch from Chikatilo - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Chikatilo.
Chikatilo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt kiesel or not. Chikatilo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chikatilo scores with a decent looking hook. kiesel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. kiesel looks gassed! Chikatilo gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chikatilo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down kiesel. Chikatilo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Good exchange - Chikatilo coming out on top. Chikatilo catches kiesel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Chikatilo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
kiesel is rocked! Chikatilo fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked kiesel out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Andrei Chikatilo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raul Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El BiJay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raul Cabrera! 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, El BiJay! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! BiJay avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
Raul Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cabrera fails with a takedown attempt. Cabrera throws a head kick that BiJay semi-blocks.
Cabrera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cabrera misses with an uppercut. BiJay saw that one coming. BiJay drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. BiJay throwing strikes but missing, from side control. BiJay working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Cabrera regains half guard, as BiJay was trying to land strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cabrera regains full guard. Nicely done. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cabrera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. BiJay in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. BiJay lands a couple of elbows. BiJay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cabrera works some decent striking defense from the bottom. BiJay throws and elbow that misses. Cabrera uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in BiJay's guard. Nice move by Cabrera! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cabrera wanted to stand there but BiJay had control of the position. BiJay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cabrera is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. BiJay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cabrera decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on BiJay, up you get! Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cabrera throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cabrera doesn't succeed with the takedown and BiJay counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cabrera's guard now. Cabrera is breathing heavily. BiJay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. BiJay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. BiJay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. BiJay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. BiJay throws and elbow that misses. Cabrera uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in BiJay's guard. Nice move by Cabrera! BiJay tries to land a sweep but no joy. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Cabrera would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. BiJay lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cabrera! Cabrera in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. BiJay is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cabrera has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cabrera! Cabrera trying to control but BiJay is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cabrera has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of BiJay is proving hard to escape from. BiJay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. BiJay striking off his back but it's not causing Cabrera any problems. Cabrera got a little sloppy there for a moment and BiJay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cabrera has managed to get both his arms back between BiJay's legs - danger averted. BiJay is looking for a triangle but Cabrera pushes his legs off easily.
Cabrera wants to get up but he can't break BiJay's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. BiJay is striking from the bottom but Cabrera uses the opportunity to pass into half guard. Cabrera tries to stand but his hand is stuck under BiJay. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. BiJay looking for submissions off his back. Cabrera works his way into full mount! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but El BiJay will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cabrera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but BiJay paws at him with a jab and circles away. Cabrera tries for a takedown but BiJay circles away easily so BiJay counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. BiJay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. BiJay won't allow Cabrera to get back to his feet. BiJay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. BiJay chips away with some ground and pound. Cabrera wants to stand but BiJay is controlling the position. El BiJay has got the better of the ground game so far. BiJay content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. BiJay is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. BiJay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. BiJay is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. BiJayis looking to pass into half guard but Cabrera pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cabrera is in guard. Cabrera trying to stand up but can't free himself from BiJay's guard. BiJay is looking for a triangle but Cabrera pushes his legs off easily.
BiJay trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Cabrera wanted to stand there but BiJay had control of the position. Cabrera has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Cabrera trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round. BiJay looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Cabrera wants to stand but BiJay has a closed guard, so he can't escape. BiJay striking from the bottom here. Cabrera stands up out of BiJay's guard for a moment - BiJay manages to land a nice upkick.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Cabrera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Cabrera. Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and BiJay moves out of range easily. BiJay slips under a jab from Cabrera. Cabrera wants to clinch. Cabrera throws a right hand that BiJay ducks under and follows up with a left that BiJay also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round. BiJay blocks a jab. A head kick misses from Cabrera. BiJay shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cabrera is trying to defend but BiJay finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. BiJay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cabrera has managed to free his arm - good work. Cabrera is defending against the submission attempts here by BiJay.
BiJay lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cabrera has hold of BiJay's hands but BiJay slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Cabrera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. BiJay throwing shots but Cabrera is blocking nicely. Cabrera is looking for a sweep. BiJay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. BiJay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. BiJay misses with a head shot. Cabrera uses the momentum to regain guard. BiJay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El BiJay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Cabrera goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Cabrera scoring well with a low kick there.
BiJay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
BiJay avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
Cabrera lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cabrera doesn't manage to clinch there - BiJay circles away.
BiJay blocks a head kick by Cabrera.
BiJay walks into a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice leg kick lands there from Cabrera. Cabrera connects with a high kick. Cabrera throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Cabrera tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cabrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cabrera tries to close the distance and clinch but BiJay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Cabrera pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Cabrera misses with a takedown attempt and BiJay counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Cabrera is looking to control BiJay's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cabrera avoid being mounted? BiJay is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cabrera is just riding it out for now. BiJay eventually gives up the hold. BiJay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. BiJay seems to be looking for submissions.
BiJay is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Cabrera is looking to escape. Cabrera regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from BiJay. BiJay throwing strikes but missing. Raul Cabrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. BiJay prevents Cabrera from getting back to his feet. BiJay postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Cabrera fails with the takedown and BiJay counters with a nice double leg into half guard. BiJay sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cabrera defending well though. BiJay thows a huge punch but Cabrera dodges it nicely.
BiJay seems to be working for a kimura but Cabrera defends the submission attempt. Cabrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but BiJay pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cabrera wants to improve his position but BiJay is controlling well.
Cabrera is trying to defend against the ground and pound but BiJay scores with a couple of nice shots. Cabrera blocking the ground and pound attempt from BiJay. BiJay not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. BiJay avoids the head kick by Cabrera.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Cabrera lands a head kick!
Cabrera throws the kick towards the body but BiJay avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Raul Cabrera. I think BiJay has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El BiJay!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randall Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Dunc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Dunc is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randall Johnson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Dunc! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Johnson throws a series of punches but Dunc avoids them all with ease. Johnson throws a hook to the side of Dunc's head but Dunc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Johnson shoots in and drives through. Dunc sprawls well. Johnson stuffs the takedown. Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Dunc looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Dunc escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dunc swivels though and keeps the full guard. Dunc escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Dunc is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Dunc is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dunc looks gassed! Johnson trying to control but Dunc is working from the bottom. Dunc tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dunc has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though. Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dunc, up you get! Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there. Johnson uses his free foot to push down on Dunc's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dunc. Johnson tries to control but Dunc wriggling away. Johnson working for a submission but Dunc is keeping him at bay. Dunc gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dunc looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Johnson controlling the action here. Dunc looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Johnson wants to take a breather but Dunc is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow. Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dunc keeps working. Johnson uses his free foot to push down on Dunc's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dunc. Johnson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Dunc pushes him off. Johnson with a poor takedown and Dunc counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Dunc wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. Dunc postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it. Johnson scores with a short punch from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Johnson dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Dunc in a clinch.
Johnson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dunc uses from the top position. Dunc throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely. Dunc trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. Dunc thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Dunc wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dunc thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Dunc is breathing heavily. Johnson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dunc manages to pass to side control. Johnson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dunc seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Dunc avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Dunc blocks a leg kick. Dunc gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard. Johnson passes Dunc's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Johnson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dunc, who protects the arm well. Dunc tries to improve position but can't. Johnson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dunc some visible discomfort.
Johnson stands up. Johnson misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson throws a head kick but Dunc moves out of range.
Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Dunc wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is dominant here and he's now got Dunc's back! Johnson is looking to control Dunc but Dunc is wriggling around and keeping busy. Randall Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Dunc won't enjoy being in this position. Johnson looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Dunc is tapping - it's over boys! Johnson picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Randall Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Diesel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Crew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Cameron Diesel has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cameron Diesel! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Crew! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Crew is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diesel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Diesel connects with the punch.
It looks like John Crew has been cut. Excellent takedown into side control there by Diesel. Diesel lands an elbow. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Diesel working the ground and pound but Crew is defending the strikes. The ground and pound from Diesel seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Crew parries the strikes from Diesel easily there. Diesel is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Crew to escape.
Diesel with the ground and pound but Crew regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Nice strikes from Diesel there. Diesel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Crew wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Crew really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diesel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Diesel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Diesel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Crew keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diesel prevents Crew from improving his position. Diesel thows a huge punch but Crew dodges it nicely.
Diesel thows a huge punch but Crew dodges it nicely.
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort.
Crew is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Diesel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Diesel misses with an uppercut. Cameron Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diesel is defended easily by Crew. Diesel is breathing heavily. Diesel darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Crew misses with a series of wild punches.
Crew slips a straight right by Diesel. Crew throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Crew looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diesel is fending him off so far but Crew persists. Nope, Diesel circles away and we're back to standing. Diesel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Crew ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Crew moves away from the strike by Diesel. Diesel sizes up Crew with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Crew blocks a jab. Crew shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diesel sprawls well. Diesel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crew gets slowly back to his feet. Cameron Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Crew. Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crew sees it coming and avoids it easily. Diesel takes a swing at Crew's ribcage but misses. Diesel throws a hook but Crew blocks it. Diesel misses with an uppercut. Crew saw that one coming. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Crew fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diesel avoids it really well and circles away. Diesel thuds a left hand into Crew's body. Diesel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Diesel lands a nice looking body shot.
Diesel lands a jab. Diesel looks to land a left hand but Crew moved out of range nicely. Crew stuffs the takedown attempt from Diesel. Diesel gets slowly back to his feet. No luck for Diesel with that takedown attempt. Crew drives through and clinches with Diesel against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Crew wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Diesel tries to score a body lock takedown but Crew shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Crew is trying desperately to land a takedown but Diesel is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Crew. Diesel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crew fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diesel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crew throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diesel's waist but Diesel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crew off to one side. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Crew takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crew clinches with his opponent.
Crew is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Diesel dominated that round. The cut man is working on John Crew's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diesel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Crew gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Crew has a takedown stuffed. Diesel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Diesel lands a nice shot that snaps Crew's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action! Diesel misses the jab. Diesel misses with a body shot.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crew as he avoids it easily. Crew dodges the punch combination from Diesel.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crew sees it coming and avoids it easily. Diesel misses with an uppercut. Crew throws a head kick that misses. Diesel missing with a left hand there. Crew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Diesel lands a lovely overhand right. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Crew is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diesel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Crew takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Crew walks into a stiff left hand from Diesel. John Crew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nice jab there from Diesel. Diesel throws a shot from downtown. Crew moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Crew slips under a jab from Diesel. Crew takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diesel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crew moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Diesel slips a jab and a cross from Crew.
Diesel throws the left hand but Crew avoids the punch easily. Crew's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Crew duly obliges. Diesel misses with a hook. Crew ducked under it nicely. Diesel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Diesel misses its intended target. Diesel tests Crew's chin there with a solid looking shot. Crew slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Crew avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Crew swinging wildly here.
Jab by Diesel. Crew tries a head kick but it misses.
Crew tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diesel paws at him with a jab and circles away. Crew slips under a jab from Diesel. Diesel misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Diesel throws an overhand right that lands on Crew's shoulder, as Crew tries to avoid the shot. Crew moves away from the strike by Diesel. Diesel misses with a hook. Crew ducked under it nicely. Diesel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crew lands with a nice combination. Diesel backs away looking to recover. Diesel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crew is defended easily by Diesel. Cameron Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Crew. Crew throws a shot to the body.
Diesel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crew's head backwards. Diesel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Nice defenses there by Crew. Diesel looks to land a right hand but Crew moved out of range. Crew drives through and clinches with Diesel against the cage.
Crew tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diesel is pressed up against the cage. Crew has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diesel down to the mat. Diesel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diesel is defended easily by Crew. A slow jab from Diesel misses its intended target. Crew throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diesel was covering up waiting for the punch and Crew finishes the takedown easily into guard. Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Crew is proving a slippery customer.
Diesel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crew can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Diesel thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Crew drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crew jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Crew postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Crew looking to pass the guard. Diesel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crew is aware though and is defending well. Diesel thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Crew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard. Crew trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Diesel is looking for a triangle but Crew pushes his legs off easily.
Diesel trying to strike off his back.
Crew trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel 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. Crew wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position. Diesel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crew doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crew manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Diesel dominated that second round. The cut man is working on John Crew'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. This is the final round!
A left and a right from Crew both land. Nice combination. Crew shoots in and drives through. Diesel sprawls well. Crew misses with a two punch combination.
Crew ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Crew steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diesel. Diesel scores with a hook to the body. Crew takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Crew takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Diesel lands a body shot.
Diesel lands a nice hook to Crew's body. Crew takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Diesel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Crew takes a body punch but keeps moving. Crew ducks under a wild hook from Diesel. Crew misses with a head kick.
Diesel stalks Crew and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Crew's face. Crew staggers backwards, shaken. Diesel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crew.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Diesel throws a jab but it's blocked by Crew. Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Crew. Crew steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crew sees it coming and avoids it easily. Crew wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Crew ducks under a wild hook from Diesel. Crew keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diesel. Nice shot lands for Diesel. Crew throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Diesel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Crew misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crew closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Crew wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diesel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crew gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. With the fighters up against the cage, Crew throws an elbow but misses. Crew has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diesel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Diesel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crew is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Crew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crew moves away from the strike by Diesel. Diesel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Diesel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crew. Crew just misses with a punch to the body.
Crew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crew is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diesel. Diesel stuffs the takedown attempt from Crew. Crew gets slowly back to his feet. Cameron Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Crew. Crew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Diesel loads up on a big right hand but Crew slips the punch. Diesel throws a right hand that Crew ducks under and follows up with a left that Crew also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Crew throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Diesel. Crew misses with a combination
and Diesel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Diesel lands a glancing blow to the side of Crew's head. Cameron Diesel is winning the standup battle so far. Crew lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Crew ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A head kick misses from Crew. Diesel lands a jab to the nose. Diesel connects with a single shot there. Diesel walks into a stiff left hand from Crew. Cameron Diesel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Diesel misses with a looping left. Crew has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A slow jab from Crew misses its intended target. Diesel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Diesel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Crew taking shots to the head. Crew is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Diesel scoring with strikes but Crew is staying in there. Cameron Diesel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Crew really wants to buck Diesel off and get back to his feet. A nice elbow there by Diesel. Diesel 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. Diesel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Diesel working the ground and pound effectively.
Crew is trying desperately to improve position. Diesel has control of Crew's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Crew regains control of the situation pretty easily.
John Crew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Diesel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crew can do to turn this around? The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Diesel goes for an armbar but Crew turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Crew.
And that's the end of the fight! Cameron Diesel showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diesel, 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 30:27 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron Diesel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dickie Thon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fallin' - Judgment Night Soundtrack. Dickie Thon had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dickie Thon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lester Hayes! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Thon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hayes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hayes moves into the clinch. Thon blocks the elbow strike.
Thon tries for a takedown but Hayes manages to get underhooks.
Hayes pushes off an throws an elbow but Thon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hayes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thon's brow. With the fighters up against the cage, Hayes throws an elbow but misses. Thon avoids the elbow strike from Hayes, against the cage.
Hayes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hayes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Hayes looks to throw an elbow but misses. Thon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Thon dodges an elbow strike from Hayes.
Thon tries to break free but Hayes pushes him back against the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Hayes throws an elbow but misses. Thon blocks an elbow strike. Hayes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Thon blocks an elbow strike from Hayes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hayes keeps control of Thon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. With the fighters up against the cage, Hayes throws an elbow but misses. Thon avoids a wild elbow strike from Hayes. Thon avoids the elbow strike from Hayes, against the cage.
Hayes looks to throw an elbow but misses. Thon breaks from the clinch.
Thon looks to land a combination but Hayes avoids it well. Thon scores with the left hand. Hayes knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round. A jab lands there for Thon. Hayes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hayes is rocked! Thon misses with a straight left. Thon throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hayes doesn't manage to clinch there - Thon circles away.
Hayes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Thon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Dickie Thon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. No joy there for Thon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thon scores with a jab to the jaw. A decent looking body kick lands there for Hayes. Jab from Thon. Hayes is still on wobbly legs! Can Thon finish him? Hayes throws a push kick but Thon slaps the foot to one side. Hayes seems to have recovered his senses. Thon missing with a left hand there. Hayes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hayes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Thon throws a right and a left that Hayes avoids nicely. Thon throws a looping overhand right but Hayes ducks down to avoid it. Hayes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hayes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thon throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thon throws a looping overhand right but Hayes ducks down to avoid it. Hayes forces Thon back against the cage and clinches. Hayes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Thon blocks an elbow strike. Thon wants to get back to striking at distance but Hayes won't allow it.
Hayes misses with an elbow over the top. Thon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hayes has him pressed against the cage. Hayes misses with an elbow over the top. Thon avoids the elbow strike from Hayes, against the cage.
Thon avoids the elbow strike from Hayes, against the cage.
Hayes misses with an elbow strike.
Thon wants to break free but Hayes has control.
Hayes misses with an elbow over the top. Hayes throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hayes. Thon blocks an elbow strike. Hayes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Hayes pushes off an throws an elbow but Thon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Thon tries to break free but Hayes pushes him back against the cage. Hayes lands a nice elbow. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Thon blocks an elbow strike. Hayes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thon blocks an elbow strike from Hayes.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hayes throws an elbow but misses. Thon is trying to force a seperation but Hayes has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thon is looking to break free of the clinch but Hayes has double underhooks. Hayes misses with an elbow over the top. Thon dodges an elbow strike from Hayes.
Hayes prevents Thon from breaking the clinch. Thon blocks an elbow strike. Thon avoids the elbow strike from Hayes, against the cage.
Thon blocks the elbow strike.
Thon avoids the elbow strike from Hayes, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hayes. Hayes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Hayes misses with an elbow strike.
Thon is trying to break free. Hayes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Dickie Thon has been cut. Hayes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Hayes pushes off an throws an elbow but Thon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Thon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Thon misses with a wild combination.
Thon misses with an uppercut. Hayes saw that one coming. Thon lands a jab to the nose. Hayes blocks a jab. Hayes wants to clinch up but Thon keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Hayes doesn't manage to clinch there - Thon circles away.
Dickie Thon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Thon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hayes. Hayes lands a head kick. Thon smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Hayes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Thon takes an elbow to the forehead. Thon working hard to break the clinch. Thon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hayes closes the distance and pushes Thon back into the cage. Hayes misses with an elbow strike.
Hayes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thon blocks the elbow strike.
Hayes misses with an elbow over the top. Hayes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Hayes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hayes throws an elbow but misses. A nice glancing elbow lands by Hayes. Hayes looks to throw an elbow but misses. With the fighters up against the cage, Hayes throws an elbow but misses. Hayes keeps control of Thon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hayes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thon's brow. Thon manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Thon misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dickie Thon will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Dickie Thon's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hayes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thon throws out the jab. Thon works Hayes's body with a nice hook. Hayes moves away from the strike by Thon. Hayes tries to clinch but Thon is having none of it. Thon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Thon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thon throws the left hand but Hayes avoids the punch easily. Thon throws a jab but it's blocked by Hayes. Thon throws a shot from downtown. Hayes moves away and avoids it. Hayes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hayes is looking to clinch but Thon is avoiding it.
Hayes slips under a jab from Thon. Thon swings for the body but Hayes moves out of range.
Hayes slips a straight right by Thon. Thon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Thon thows a body shot but no joy. Thon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hayes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hayes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hayes walks into a jab. Thon throws a right and a left that Hayes avoids nicely. Thon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hayes moves into range and clinches up with Thon. Hayes throws an elbow but it misses.
Hayes pushes off an throws an elbow but Thon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Hayes looks to throw an elbow but misses. Thon takes an elbow to the temple. Hayes throws an elbow but it misses.
Hayes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thon's defenses. Hayes lands a nice elbow from the clinch. A nice glancing elbow lands by Hayes. Hayes lands an elbow inside. Hayes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Hayes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thon's defenses. Hayes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Thon wants to break free but Hayes has control.
Thon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice elbow from Hayes. Hayes misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Hayes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Hayes misses with an elbow strike.
Hayes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. With the fighters up against the cage, Hayes throws an elbow but misses. Hayes lands a damaging elbow. Thon takes an elbow to the temple. Hayes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thon's efforts to push away. Hayes lands an elbow inside that Thon shrugs off. Thon can't break the clinch.
Hayes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thon's defenses. Hayes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thon's defenses. A frustrated look appears on Thon's face as he tries to break the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Thon's face as he tries to break the clinch. Hayes keeps control of Thon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Thon blocks the elbow strike.
Hayes throws an elbow that misses.
Thon avoids the elbow strike from Hayes, against the cage.
Hayes throws an elbow that misses.
Hayes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hayes looks to throw an elbow but misses. Hayes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Hayes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hayes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hayes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Hayes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Hayes throws an elbow that misses.
Hayes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thon's efforts to push away. Thon goes for a takedown attempt but Hayes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hayes moves away from the strike by Thon. Hayes is looking to clinch. Hayes tries to clinch but Thon is having none of it. Thon scores with a sloppy right hand. Hayes should have avoided that one. A big right from Thon misses. Dickie Thon is winning the standup battle so far. Thon misses with a looping right. Hayes ducks under a wild hook from Thon. Thon throws a big shot that misses. Thon throws an overhand right that lands on Hayes's shoulder, as Hayes tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hayes fails in his attempt to clinch. Thon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Thon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thon scores with a jab. Hayes acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Hayes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Hayes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Hayes slips a jab from Thon. Hayes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thon's sensitive parts. Thon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Thon keeps the fight on the outside. Hayes staying out of range there. Hayes clinches with his opponent.
Thon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Hayes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Hayes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thon's defenses. Hayes misses with an elbow strike.
Thon dodges an elbow strike from Hayes.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hayes throws an elbow but misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dickie Thon dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Dickie Thon's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Thon looks to throw the jab but Hayes is out of range. Hayes moves into the clinch successfully.
Thon takes an elbow to the forehead. Thon blocks an elbow strike from Hayes.
Thon blocks the elbow strike.
Thon avoids a wild elbow strike from Hayes. Hayes throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hayes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thon's brow. Thon avoids the elbow strike from Hayes, against the cage.
Hayes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Thon has had enough of the clinch but Hayes keeps him there for the moment. Hayes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Hayes throws an elbow that misses.
Thon is looking to break free of the clinch but Hayes has double underhooks. Hayes throws an elbow but it misses.
Thon is trying to break the clinch but Hayes is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thon takes an elbow to the forehead. Thon blocks an elbow strike from Hayes.
Hayes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Hayes misses with an elbow strike.
Hayes throws an elbow but it misses.
Thon tries to circle away but Hayes has him pinned against the cage. Thon avoids a wild elbow strike from Hayes. Thon blocks an elbow strike from Hayes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hayes looks to throw an elbow but misses. Hayes misses with an elbow strike.
Thon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Hayes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hayes lands an elbow that stopped Thon in his tracks for a moment. Hayes prevents Thon from breaking the clinch. Thon wants to break free but Hayes has control.
Hayes lands an elbow inside. Thon dodges an elbow strike from Hayes.
Hayes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thon's efforts to push away. Thon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hayes fails to land the takedown. Hayes tries to close the distance and clinch but Thon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Thon misses with a hook. Hayes ducked under it nicely. Hayes avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Thon misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Thon throws out a powerful jab. Hayes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thon circles away. Thon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hayes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Hayes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Thon scores with a jab to the jaw. Thon lands with a hook. Hayes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Thon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hayes momentarily.
Thon looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayes is just out of range. Thon throws a shot from downtown. Hayes moves away and avoids it. Thon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thon swinging wildly here.
Hayes slips a jab and a cross from Thon.
Hayes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thon paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hayes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Thon throws a body punch but Hayes moves out of range. Thon swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hayes wants to clinch up but Thon keeps it at a distance. Hayes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Hayes drives through and clinches with Thon against the cage.
Thon blocks an elbow strike. With the fighters up against the cage, Hayes throws an elbow but misses. Hayes looks to throw an elbow but misses. With the fighters up against the cage, Hayes throws an elbow but misses. Hayes lands a damaging elbow. Hayes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Thon goes for a takedown attempt but Hayes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thon lands a jab-cross combination. Thon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Hayes moves into the clinch successfully.
Thon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Hayes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Hayes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Dickie Thon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Thon dodges an elbow strike from Hayes.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hayes throws an elbow but misses. Thon avoids the elbow strike from Hayes, against the cage.
Thon avoids the elbow strike from Hayes, against the cage.
Hayes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Thon blocks an elbow strike. Thon tries to break the clinch but Hayes is controlling the position. Thon takes an elbow to the forehead. Hayes misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hayes. Lester Hayes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Thon working hard to break the clinch. Thon avoids a wild elbow strike from Hayes. Thon takes an elbow to the temple. Hayes lands a nice elbow. Thon is trying to break free. With the fighters up against the cage, Hayes throws an elbow but misses. Thon is trying to break the clinch but Hayes is controlling him. Thon blocks an elbow strike from Hayes.
Hayes pushes off an throws an elbow but Thon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Hayes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thon's efforts to push away.
And that's the end of the fight! Dickie Thon showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thon, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28 Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dickie Thon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punjab Sujee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ethan Jones 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Jones! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Punjab Sujee! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sujee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Jones drives through with a takedown into guard. Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Sujee is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones passes into half guard under a barage of strikes. Jones drops an elbow to the side of Sujee's head. This has been an exciting period of action! Jones is keen to just control but Sujee is a slippery customer. Sujee looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sujee taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard. Jones is nestled in close to Sujee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Sujee's temple. Jones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sujee is rocked!
It looks like Punjab Sujee has been cut. Jones sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Sujee! Oh, Sujee is in big trouble! Jones lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ethan Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamey Jasta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jasta comes into the arena with Smash Your Enemies blaring out of the sound system. Brown has chosen Pink Floyd: Have a Cigar as his entrance music. Tyson Brown is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamey Jasta! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Brown! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jasta blocks a head kick by Brown.
Jasta dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Jasta fails to land the takedown. Jasta tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range. Jasta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one. Jasta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jasta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jasta gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamey Jasta. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jasta changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brown looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Jasta is trying to get an arm triangle but Brown is defending well. Brown defending against the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brown wants to get back to his feet but Jasta drags him back down. Jasta stands up and beckons Brown to his feet. Jasta slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
Brown misses with the combination.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Jasta tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jasta moves away. Jasta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Brown throws a low kick but Jasta avoids it. Jasta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes. Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Jasta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jasta circles away quickly and effectively. Jasta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jasta circles away quickly and effectively. Tyson Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Good shot there by Brown. Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jasta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jasta off to one side. Horrible takedown by Jasta or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown which made him look bad. Brown throws a series of punches but Jasta moves out of range. Tyson Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Brown tries to bum rush Jasta with a series of wild strikes but Jasta uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Brown tries to keep at a distance but Jasta has taken the fight into the clinch. Brown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Jasta pulls guard successfully.
Jasta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Brown wants to get up but he can't break Jasta's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jasta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Jasta's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jasta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Brown gets to his feet. Jasta looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Some wild striking there from Brown.
A big left from Brown misses. Brown misses with a double jab.
Jasta shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Jasta scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Jasta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends 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 Jamey Jasta will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jasta dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Jasta shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense. Brown tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jasta is able to avoid easily. Brown swinging wildly here.
Brown's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Brown duly obliges.
It looks like Jamey Jasta has been cut. No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jasta. Jasta shoots in and bounces Brown off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jasta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Jasta drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jasta jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Jasta 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. Jasta passes easily into side control. Nice work. Sloppy strikes there by Jasta. Jasta is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jasta is trying to get an arm triangle but Brown is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Brown is pushing Jasta's head away, looking to escape. Jasta manages to hold on to the position though. Jasta is trying to get an arm triangle but Brown is defending well. Jasta looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Brown tries to escape but Jasta is in control. Jasta has hold of Brown's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Brown tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Jasta cranks the arm and Brown screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Brown, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jamey Jasta!
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