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WFC6-Las Vegas PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Diehl (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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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronnie Diehl!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diehl shoots and misses
and Andrews counters with a single leg into guard. Diehl didn't expect that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Andrews loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diehl is adopting a defensive guard.
Diehl looking for a guillotine here but Andrews defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrews stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diehl swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andrews looking to sit in guard and control but Diehl gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Diehl trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andrews on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andrews tries to get out of the position.
Andrews wants to stand up but Diehl is controlling him.
Andrews might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diehl throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andrews looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andrews trying to keep a closed guard but Diehl is proving a slippery customer.
Diehl is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diehl trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Diehl avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diehl lands a two punch combo.
Diehl scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Andrews darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Andrews tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diehl regains full guard. Nicely done.
Andrews wants to pass the guard but Diehl is keeping the position.
Diehl is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Andrews frees his head nicely. Oh but Diehl has switched to an armbar! Andrews is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ronnie Diehl!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sonneillon Theliel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Deagle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sonneillon Theliel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Deagle!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theliel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Theliel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Theliel moves out of range as Deagle strikes.
Theliel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deagle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Theliel.
Theliel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deagle throws the left hand but Theliel avoids the punch easily.
Deagle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Theliel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Deagle misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theliel shoots in looking for a takedown but Deagle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Theliel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Deagle jabs Theliel right on the nose. Theliel blinks but takes it well.
Deagle misses with an uppercut
and Theliel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Theliel.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Deagle wants to get back to his feet but Theliel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Theliel lands a couple of elbows.
Theliel advances position into side control!
Theliel lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Deagle down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theliel in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Theliel is chipping away with strikes.
Theliel working the ground and pound from side control.
It looks like Ron Deagle has been cut.
Theliel controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Deagle can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deagle is not content to let Theliel control the position.
Deagle is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Theliel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Theliel has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Deagle is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Theliel yanks on the arm and Deagle is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Theliel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sonneillon Theliel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hit Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen Deftones - Change as his entrance music. 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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185 lbs
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181 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Good chin |
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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, Hit Hard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Miller!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Hard tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Miller stands up and beckons Hard to join him on the feet.
Miller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hard under the eye.
Miller throws a body punch but Hard moves out of range.
A big left from Miller misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard lands a lovely overhand right.
Hard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Miller eats them both and turns towards Hard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hit Hard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Hard is retaining full guard.
Miller scoring with some ground and pound.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Hard has wrist control.
Miller content to stall in guard here.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hard wants to get back to his feet but Miller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller drops back looking for a leg! Hard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hard manages to kick Miller off! Miller jumps back into Hard's guard.
Miller trying to control but Hard is working from the bottom.
Hard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hard tries to get out of the position.
Hard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miller controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Michael Miller hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hard throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Hard moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Hard does no damage.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Miller misses with a hook. Hard ducked under it nicely.
Miller fails to land the takedown.
Hit Hard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Miller.
Hard ducks right into an uppercut from Miller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Hard tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miller.
A head kick misses from Hard.
Miller bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miller on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hard is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller decides to stand back up. Miller steps back and let's Hard get back to his feet.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Hard ducks down to avoid it.
Miller cracks Hard with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Miller dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Hard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Miller checks the leg kick.
Miller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Hard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hard lands a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Hard.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hard.
Hard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hard throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hard manages to avoid it.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miller.
Hard connects with a high kick.
Michael Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller digs a good hook to Hard's body.
Hit Hard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hit Hard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Miller.
Hard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Miller with that takedown attempt.
Hard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Miller throws a poor cross that misses
and Hard makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Miller really felt that one!
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!
Miller dodges the punch combination from Hard.
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hard but Hard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Miller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Michael Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Miller.
Hard throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hard moves out of range as Miller strikes.
Miller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hard tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Hard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miller.
Miller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hard.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hard throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Hard which made him look bad.
Hard misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hard.
A jab from Hard does it's job there.
Hard throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hard tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hard to the ground. Hard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hard misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Hard does no damage.
Miller looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hard!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller get's back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller thuds a left hand into Hard's body.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Hard's head but Hard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hard circles away.
Miller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hard sprawls well initially but Miller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hard is trying to stand up here but Miller is controlling him well.
Michael Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miller 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! Hard is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Miller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Mounfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Sinclair could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gary Mounfield's chin.
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182 lbs
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164 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Sinclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Mounfield!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Sinclair darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sinclair drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sinclair working the ground and pound.
Sinclair goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mounfield rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sinclair's guard! Nice work there by Mounfield!
Sinclair pulls Mounfield in close to prevent any damage.
Mounfield wants to control from the top but Sinclair keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mounfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sinclair swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mounfield is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sinclair misses the shot to the body.
Mounfield throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sinclair misses with a left hand
and Mounfield makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Sinclair checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sinclair takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sinclair fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sinclair closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mounfield quickly recovers to half guard.
Sinclair thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mounfield's head.
Sinclair wants to work for an arm triangle but Mounfield is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mounfield blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sinclair.
Sinclair is working for a kimura but Mounfield is defending it quite comfortably.
Sinclair thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sinclair thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mounfield's head.
Sinclair not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sinclair trying to mount his opponent but Mounfield defends it.
Mounfield works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mounfield is trying to keep Sinclair in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sinclair postures up in Mounfield's guard and throws a big left but Mounfield blocks it.
Sinclair throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mounfield works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sinclair trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sinclair throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mounfield works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sinclair throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sinclair 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.
Mounfield preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mounfield working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sinclair.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sinclair trying to control but Mounfield is working from the bottom.
Sinclair connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Sinclair dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
That kick from Mounfield tenderised Sinclair's leg. Sinclair is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mounfield throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sinclair shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mounfield defends it nicely.
Mounfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sinclair manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mounfield fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sinclair has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair looks for a takedown but Mounfield sprawls well.
Sinclair wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mounfield lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sinclair shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sinclair showed some decent athleticism there.
Sinclair is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mounfield trying to hold on to Sinclair's head to control him but Sinclair postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sinclair is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sinclair throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sinclair not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mounfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sinclair.
Sinclair thows a huge punch but Mounfield dodges it nicely.
Sinclair is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mounfield doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sinclair.
Mounfield really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sinclair. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mounfield is rocked!
Sinclair scores with a big shot! Mounfield's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Mounfield! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Sinclair!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Powers has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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205 lbs
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Powers!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson tries to clinch up.
Powers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Powers keeps the fight on the outside.
Watson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Powers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Watson circles away quickly and effectively.
Powers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Watson momentarily.
Watson walks into a straight right hand from Powers.
Watson is looking to clinch.
Watson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Watson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Watson tries to clinch but Powers moves away
and Powers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Powers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Powers misses with the combination.
Jab from Powers.
Watson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Powers works over Watson's head and body with a nice combination.
Watson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Powers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watson tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers lands a nice looking body shot.
Watson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Powers works the jab nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Powers there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Powers misses the body punch
and Watson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Watson has Powers pressed against the cage, preventing Powers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Watson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Powers blocks it with crossed arms.
Powers throws a punch but it's blocked by Watson.
Watson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers throws a punch but it's blocked by Watson.
Powers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Powers lands a right hand.
Watson lands an elbow just above Powers 's eye.
Watson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like David Powers has been cut.
Watson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Powers's efforts to push away.
Watson tries a knee to the head but Powers blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Powers.
Watson misses with an elbow strike.
Powers lands with a light punch inside.
Powers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watson misses with a knee strike.
Watson prevents Powers from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Watson.
Powers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Watson blocking some punches.
Watson prevents the takedown attempt.
Powers swings wildly with an uppercut but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Powers misses with the head strike.
Watson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Watson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Watson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Powers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Watson prevents the takedown attempt.
Powers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Powers is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Powers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Powers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Powers throws a one two combo.
Powers scores with a jab. Watson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Watson tries to clinch up.
David Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson is looking to clinch.
Joe Watson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Powers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Powers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Watson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Powers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Powers misses with a wild combination.
Powers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Watson on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Powers shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Watson eats them both and turns towards Powers to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Watson is rocked!
Powers connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Watson covering up! Powers comes in with a big uppercut and Watson goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). David Powers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lex Xyfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezekial Thombah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thombah has chosen Beach Boys - In The Jungle as his entrance music. Lex Xyfer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ezekial Thombah's chin.
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218 lbs
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25
204 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Excellent MT
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lex Xyfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezekial Thombah!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xyfer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thombah sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Xyfer with that takedown attempt.
Thombah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thombah throws out a leg kick but Xyfer moves out of range and Thombah only half commits.
Xyfer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thombah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xyfer thows a huge punch but Thombah dodges it nicely.
Xyfer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thombah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xyfer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Xyfer thows a huge punch but Thombah dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thombah tries to get to full guard but Xyfer has control of the leg.
Xyfer winds up and cracks Thombah with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thombah taking some punishment here, with Xyfer in his half guard.
Xyfer 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.
Xyfer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xyfer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thombah's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thombah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xyfer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xyfer trying to control from half guard but Thombah is working away.
Xyfer working over Thombah with some ground and pound. Thombah looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Xyfer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Xyfer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xyfer working the head and body with strikes.
Xyfer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Xyfer winds up and cracks Thombah with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Xyfer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thombah trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xyfer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Xyfer is nestled in close to Thombah, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Xyfer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Xyfer looks to land a strike but Thombah avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Xyfer connects with a couple of short punches.
Xyfer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Xyfer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thombah is keeping the position for now.
Xyfer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xyfer thows a big elbow that misses.
Xyfer postures up and lands a big shot to Thombah's brow.
Xyfer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Xyfer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thombah dives on top into guard.
Xyfer 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.
Thombah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xyfer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xyfer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Xyfer looking to secure an arm triangle but Thombah defends it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xyfer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lex Xyfer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thombah fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xyfer checks it well.
It looks like Ezekial Thombah has been cut.
Xyfer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xyfer misses with a kick to the body.
Thombah lands a front kick.
Horrible takedown by Xyfer or perhaps it was just good defense by Thombah which made him look bad.
Thombah leaves Xyfer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lex Xyfer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thombah throws a series of punches but Xyfer moves out of range.
Thombah connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thombah misses with a head kick.
Thombah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xyfer. That did some damage!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xyfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thombah manages to avoid it.
Ezekial Thombah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thombah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thombah throws a head kick but Xyfer moves out of range.
Xyfer shoots in for a takedown but Thombah shows good takedown defense.
Thombah scores with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thombah!
Thombah tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thombah throws a shot to the body.
Thombah lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thombah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thombah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xyfer shoots in for a double leg but Thombah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thombah throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xyfer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thombah can pounce on him.
Xyfer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thombah can pounce on him.
Thombah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thombah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thombah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters circling a little - Thombah finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thombah scores with a jab to the body.
Thombah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thombah throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thombah misses with a two punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thombah.
Thombah lands a big head kick that sends Xyfer tumbling to the mat! Thombah takes a step backwards and waves Xyfer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Xyfer is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thombah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Xyfer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thombah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xyfer.
Thombah scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ezekial Thombah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thombah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xyfer seems to have got his legs back now.
Thombah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thombah lands a nice hook to Xyfer's body. Xyfer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lex Xyfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xyfer blocks a head kick by Thombah.
Thombah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thombah lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thombah throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Xyfer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thombah can pounce on him.
Xyfer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thombah can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thombah thumps Xyfer with a low kick.
Thombah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xyfer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thombah throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Xyfer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thombah feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xyfer's calf.
Thombah throws a sloppy head kick and Xyfer moves out of range easily.
Thombah connects with an inside leg kick.
Thombah jabs at Xyfer's body.
Thombah cracks Xyfer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thombah lands a front kick.
A head kick misses from Thombah.
Xyfer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekial Thombah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ezekial Thombah'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!
Thombah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xyfer circles away quickly and effectively.
Thombah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Thombah. No joy for Xyfer on that attempt.
Xyfer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thombah as he avoids it easily.
Thombah defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Xyfer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lex Xyfer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xyfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xyfer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thombah misses with a series of wild punches.
Thombah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thombah.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thombah.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thombah cracks the inside of Xyfer's front leg.
Thombah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thombah throws a head kick that Xyfer semi-blocks.
Thombah is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Xyfer rather than just go for the knockout.
Thombah cracks the inside of Xyfer's front leg.
Thombah lands a nice hook to Xyfer's body. Xyfer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thombah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Thombah throws a head kick that half lands.
Thombah throws a head kick that Xyfer semi-blocks.
Xyfer misses with a combination
and Thombah counters with a leg kick.
Thombah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thombah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Thombah lands but Xyfer takes it in his stride.
Thombah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xyfer doesn't seem bothered though.
Xyfer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thombah digs a good body shot into Xyfer's ribs.
Xyfer blocks a head kick by Thombah.
Xyfer shoots for a takedown but Thombah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thombah cracks the inside of Xyfer's front leg.
Thombah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xyfer.
Thombah misses with a head kick.
Thombah scores with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thombah lands a nice looking kick to the body. Xyfer takes a step back to recover.
Thombah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thombah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thombah scores with a kick to the body.
Thombah connects with a solid leg kick.
Thombah comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xyfer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thombah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thombah scores with a spinning back kick!
Thombah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thombah lands with a slapping head kick.
Ezekial Thombah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thombah lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Xyfer backs up against the cage.
Thombah throws a right and a left that Xyfer avoids nicely.
Thombah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thombah.
Thombah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xyfer closes the distance and clinches up with Thombah, looking for a takedown. Xyfer pushes Thombah against the cage but Thombah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Xyfer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Xyfer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thombah.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thombah with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thombah.
Thombah misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekial Thombah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thombah 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 26:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekial Thombah!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Fraser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harper has chosen Welcome To Jamrock as his entrance music. Ben Harper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
162 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
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26
158 lbs
10 - 7 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Dangerous knees
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Fraser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Harper!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fraser catches Harper with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Harper tries to clinch up but Fraser circles away and keeps his distance.
Harper closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fraser counters with a left to the body.
Harper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab, jab by Fraser - just one landing.
Fraser swats away the attempt to clinch by Harper.
Fraser tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fraser somewhat.
Fraser scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fraser shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harper but Harper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harper lands a big head kick that sends Fraser tumbling to the mat! Harper takes a step backwards and waves Fraser back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fraser is rocked!
It looks like Tim Fraser has been cut.
Fraser fails with the takedown.
Oh Fraser is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Fraser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fraser shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fraser seems to have got his legs back now.
Fraser wants to take a breather but Harper is having none of it.
Harper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fraser throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fraser throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. Fraser connects with a nice short shot to Harper's temple.
Fraser is trying to control the action in half guard but Harper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Harper is looking for a sweep. Fraser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fraser is trying to control. Harper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harper is trying to get back to full guard.
Fraser landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fraser wants to take a breather but Harper is having none of it.
Harper keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fraser tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Harper is trying to stand up here but Fraser is controlling him well.
Fraser is looking for a kimura here.
Fraser seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fraser wants to pass the guard but Harper is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fraser throws a strike but Harper avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fraser wants to control from the top but Harper keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tim Fraser wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Harper tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fraser swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Fraser dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Fraser's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fraser.
Harper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fraser swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fraser lands a nice shot that snaps Harper's head back.
Fraser shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harper but Harper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harper throws a series of punches but Fraser avoids them all with ease.
Harper avoids the body shot from Fraser.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harper tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fraser counters with a left to the body.
Harper tries to clinch
and Fraser counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ben Harper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fraser connects with a body shot.
Harper closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fraser moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Harper.
Harper takes a shot to the head.
Harper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fraser.
Harper missing with knees to the body.
Harper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Harper lands an elbow inside.
Harper with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper misses with some punches.
Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fraser backwards.
Harper tries a knee to the head but Fraser blocks it.
Harper connects with a knee to the head.
Fraser on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
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!
Harper tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Harper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fraser is defending well for now.
Harper tries to land knees in the clinch but Fraser avoids the damage to the body.
Harper effectively controlling the action here.
Harper tries to work over Fraser's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fraser drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harper pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Fraser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper darts in trying to clinch
and Fraser counters with a nice uppercut.
Harper wants to clinch but Fraser slips to the side
and Fraser counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fraser shoots in and drives through. Harper sprawls well.
Harper tries to clinch there but Fraser circles away.
Fraser circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fraser closes the distance and clinches up with Harper, looking for a takedown. Fraser pushes Harper against the cage but Harper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fraser shoots in looking for a takedown. Harper tries to sprawl out of it but Fraser keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harper is looking to clinch.
Ben Harper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fraser.
Harper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Fraser misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Harper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tim Fraser's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fraser lands with a shot to the body.
Harper tries to clinch but Fraser is having none of it.
Fraser lands with a hook. Harper tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harper thuds a left hand into Fraser's body.
Fraser avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fraser tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fraser somewhat.
Fraser throws a lazy right hand but Harper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fraser can't get the takedown.
Fraser drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Fraser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harper with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harper looking to throw knees to the head but Fraser is blocking nicely.
Harper with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Harper misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Harper throws an elbow but misses.
Harper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fraser is defending well for now.
Fraser takes an elbow to the forehead.
Harper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fraser has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harper crunches a lovely knee into Fraser's ribcage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fraser as Harper tries to tie him up.
Harper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fraser.
Harper leaning against his opponent.
Harper tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fraser blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harper misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper misses with an elbow over the top.
Harper pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Harper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harper misses with some punches.
Fraser jumps into guard, dragging Harper to the mat.
Fraser looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harper is one step ahead there.
Fraser escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Fraser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fraser has his foot on Harper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harper works his way back into a safe position though.
Fraser working a defensive guard here.
Harper decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Harper darts in trying to clinch
and Fraser counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fraser shoots in for a takedown but Harper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harper tries to clinch there but Fraser circles away.
Harper fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Harper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Harper!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Malurky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca de Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malurky comes to the cage accompanied by I'm On a Boat. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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162 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Malurky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luca de Silva!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Malurky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
de Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malurky swivels and escapes.
Malurky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but de Silva moves away.
Malurky throws a hook to the side of de Silva's head but de Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
de Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Malurky moves out of range easily.
Malurky misses with the combination.
de Silva drops his hands momentarily and Malurky takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
de Silva throws a big shot that misses.
de Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malurky works de Silva's body with a nice hook.
Malurky misses with a low kick.
de Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Silva throws a head kick but Malurky moves out of range.
de Silva misses with a hook
and Malurky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malurky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malurky wants it to stay on the feet.
de Silva shoots in but Malurky avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dan Malurky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luca de Silva.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from de Silva is defended easily by Malurky.
de Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malurky scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
de Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Malurky shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
de Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malurky moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
de Silva fails with the takedown
and Malurky counters with a nice body shot.
Dan Malurky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
de Silva looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malurky misses with a few strikes there.
Malurky lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
de Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malurky works de Silva's body with a nice hook.
Malurky lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
de Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Malurky fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malurky is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Malurky will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd cheers as Malurky lands an impressive looking overhand right. de Silva doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malurky lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
de Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot by Malurky.
Malurky throws a chopping leg kick but de Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
de Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Malurky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but de Silva manages to avoid it.
Malurky connects with a single shot there.
de Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick from de Silva lands but Malurky takes it in his stride.
de Silva drops his hands momentarily and Malurky takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malurky scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Malurky. Beautiful body shot.
Malurky scores with a nice head shot.
Malurky connects with a right hand. de Silva shakes it off.
Malurky paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Malurky digs a good hook to de Silva's body.
Malurky lands with a straight right. de Silva didn't see that one coming.
de Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Malurky.
de Silva is rocked!
de Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
de Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Malurky finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
and Malurky counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts de Silva! He's just covering up as Malurky starts to tee off till referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Malurky!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Brawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miguel Chavez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Brawn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Brawn does no damage.
Chavez throws a push kick but Brawn slaps the foot to one side.
Chavez looks for the body kick but Brawn saw that one coming.
Chavez throws a leg kick but Brawn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chavez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brawn shoots in and drives through. Chavez sprawls well.
Chavez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chavez. That's going to slow Brawn down.
Brawn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brawn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chavez is fending him off so far but Brawn persists. Nope, Chavez circles away and we're back to standing.
Ben Brawn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavez lands a nice looking body kick.
Brawn is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawn shoots in for a takedown but Chavez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Brawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooooh!!! Chavez has knocked Brawn down with a huge combo! Chavez steps away and waves a wobbly Brawn back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Brawn is rocked!
Brawn shoots in for a takedown but Chavez shows good takedown defense.
Oh Brawn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chavez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chavez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Brawn seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chavez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chavez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
OH! Brawn has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Chavez smells blood and charges in for the finish! Chavez unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Brawn sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Miguel Chavez!
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