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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DeAngelo Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Average Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angel comes into the arena with Over, Drake blaring out of the sound system. Average Joe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeAngelo Angel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Average Joe!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Angel pinned against the ropes. Angel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joe tries to clinch but Angel is having none of it.
Joe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Angel!
Joe is landing with some decent strikes but Angel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Angel wants to hold on but Joe pushes him away.
Angel is trying to stand.
Joe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Angel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Joe landing shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angel is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Joe working Angel over with strikes here.
Joe lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Angel is rocked!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Angel is breathing heavily.
Joe lands a big shot to the head and Angel winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Average Joe!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richie Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marduk Mendor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendor comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bring it on kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richie Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marduk Mendor!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer looks to land a body kick but Mendor moved away.
Spencer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spencer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spencer.
Spencer clinches up with Mendor and pushes him back against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Spencer.
Spencer landing knees to the head.
Mendor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spencer's elbow.
Mendor throws a head punch that misses.
Spencer misses with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Spencer.
It looks like Marduk Mendor has been cut.
Spencer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Spencer.
Mendor tries to work over Spencer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mendor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spencer blocks it with crossed arms.
Spencer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spencer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spencer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mendor is defending well for now.
Mendor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mendor struggles to land a body shot inside as Spencer controls his hands.
Spencer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mendor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mendor connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendor tries a knee to the head but Spencer blocks it.
Spencer lands a nice elbow.
Mendor misses with a knee to the head.
Mendor looks gassed!
Spencer lands a nice knee to the body.
Mendor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stalling in the clinch from Spencer.
Mendor can't find room to land a body shot as Spencer controls the action.
Spencer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mendor's defenses.
Spencer misses with a knee to the head.
Spencer avoiding damage as Mendor throws knees to the body.
Mendor missing with knees to the body.
Mendor takes a knee to the side of the body.
Spencer lands an elbow inside.
Spencer misses with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Mendor on the inside.
Spencer misses with an elbow over the top.
Spencer lands an elbow inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spencer.
Spencer dodges an elbow strike from Mendor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendor trying to land knees to the body.
Mendor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spencer.
Spencer lands a nice elbow.
Spencer avoiding damage as Mendor throws knees to the body.
Spencer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spencer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mendor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Spencer misses with a knee strike.
Spencer working Mendor over with knees to the body.
Spencer lands an elbow that stopped Mendor in his tracks for a moment.
Mendor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Spencer holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Spencer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mendor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spencer lands an elbow inside.
Spencer tries a knee to the head but Mendor blocks it.
Mendor tries to land a knee to the head but Spencer blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spencer lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spencer tries to land knees in the clinch but Mendor avoids the damage to the body.
Mendor misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Mendor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mendor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mendor avoids a wild elbow strike from Spencer.
Spencer trying to land knees to the body.
Spencer is looking to control Mendor's arms but Mendor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spencer has his back to the ropes.
Spencer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mendor tries to land a knee to the head but Spencer blocks with his arms.
Spencer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mendor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spencer is defending well for now.
Mendor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spencer.
Mendor tries to land knees in the clinch but Spencer avoids the damage to the body.
Spencer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mendor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spencer.
Spencer lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer dodges an elbow strike from Mendor.
Mendor avoids a wild elbow strike from Spencer.
Knees to the body from Spencer.
Mendor looking to throw knees to the head but Spencer is blocking nicely.
Spencer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mendor misses with a knee to the head.
Spencer tries a knee to the head but Mendor blocks it.
Spencer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spencer lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spencer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mendor crunches a lovely knee into Spencer's ribcage.
Spencer misses with a knee strike.
Mendor avoiding damage as Spencer throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mendor decides to pull guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mendor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spencer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spencer stopping the sweep attempt from Mendor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richie Spencer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marduk Mendor's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spencer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Mendor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Spencer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mendor tries to throw a body punch but Spencer avoids it by throwing Mendor back against the ropes.
Mendor missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Spencer.
Mendor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Richie Spencer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mendor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Spencer lands an elbow just above Mendor 's eye.
Spencer looking to throw knees to the head but Mendor is blocking nicely.
Spencer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mendor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mendor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Richie Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marduk Mendor.
Spencer working Mendor over with knees to the body.
Mendor is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spencer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Spencer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spencer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer lands a nice knee to the body.
Mendor tries a body shot but Spencer blocks it.
Mendor takes an elbow to the temple.
Spencer avoiding damage as Mendor throws knees to the body.
Mendor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spencer is defending well for now.
Spencer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mendor unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Spencer lands a knee to the body.
Spencer lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Spencer.
Mendor missing with knees to the body.
Spencer lands an elbow inside that Mendor shrugs off.
Spencer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mendor's defenses.
Spencer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Mendor tries to pull guard but Spencer forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spencer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mendor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spencer crunches a lovely knee into Mendor's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer landing knees to the head.
Spencer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Spencer throws an elbow but misses.
Mendor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mendor lands an elbow just above Spencer 's eye.
Mendor missing with knees to the body.
Mendor blocks an elbow strike from Spencer.
Spencer tries to land knees in the clinch but Mendor avoids the damage to the body.
Spencer with a knee to the head.
Mendor blocks an elbow strike from Spencer.
Mendor throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spencer blocks it with crossed arms.
Mendor is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Spencer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Spencer avoiding damage as Mendor throws knees to the body.
Spencer lands a nice elbow.
Mendor tries to land knees in the clinch but Spencer avoids the damage to the body.
Spencer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spencer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Spencer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Spencer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Spencer lands an elbow just above Mendor 's eye.
Spencer lands a damaging elbow.
Mendor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mendor has picked Spencer up - he's going for a ride! Mendor dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mendor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spencer defending well though.
Spencer is trying to get back to full guard.
Spencer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendor is working away from the top position though.
Mendor trying to advance position but Spencer counters by regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendor connects with a couple of short punches.
Mendor chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Spencer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spencer wants to stand and escape but Mendor is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendor passes Spencer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Spencer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendor on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mendor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richie Spencer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marduk Mendor's cut.
That's time! Spencer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mendor is looking to score with low kicks.
Mendor tries a head kick but it misses.
Spencer shoots in and gets a takedown into Mendor's guard.
Mendor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spencer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Spencer is looking to stand up but Mendor won't let him.
Spencer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spencer gets to his feet. Mendor looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Spencer moves to clinch but Mendor breaks away
and Mendor makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spencer checks a leg kick nicely.
Spencer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Richie Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendor checks a leg kick nicely.
Mendor checks a leg kick.
Spencer tries a low kick but Mendor avoids it.
Spencer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mendor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mendor misses with the combination.
Spencer avoids the head kick by Mendor.
Mendor blocks a head kick by Spencer.
Spencer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mendor is able to avoid easily.
Spencer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spencer moves out of range of the leg kick from Mendor.
Spencer misses with the combination.
Mendor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mendor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Spencer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendor wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
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!
Mendor tries to free his leg and advance position but Spencer is retaining full guard.
Mendor throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spencer keeping moving, preventing Mendor from controlling successfully.
Mendor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mendor tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mendor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spencer is not content to let Mendor control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendor scores with a couple of short elbows.
Marduk Mendor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spencer is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mendor is controlling him well.
Mendor misses with the ground and pound.
Richie Spencer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendor misses with the ground and pound.
Spencer trying to remain calm as Mendor controls from the top position.
Mendor wants to control but Spencer is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Spencer kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marduk Mendor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spencer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richie Spencer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Parker Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jax Morrow is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Parker Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Morrow!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Morrow. Those never looked like landing.
Morrow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Griffin swats away the attempt to clinch by Morrow.
Morrow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griffin.
Morrow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Griffin lands a jab to the nose.
Griffin throws a leg kick but Morrow sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrow. Griffin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffin misses with a body shot.
Griffin thows a body shot but no joy.
Griffin throws a right hand that misses
and Morrow counters with a stiff right hand.
Morrow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Griffin looks to land a right hand but Morrow moved out of range.
Morrow throws a series of punches but Griffin moves out of range.
Morrow avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow throws a series of punches but Griffin moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Morrow.
Griffin misses with an uppercut. Morrow saw that one coming.
Griffin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morrow lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Griffin misses.
Morrow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Griffin counters with a left to the body.
Griffin digs a good hook to Morrow's body.
Morrow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Griffin misses with a few strikes there.
Griffin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Griffin jabs Morrow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morrow tries to clinch but Griffin is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffin.
Morrow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Griffin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Griffin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrow throws out the jab.
Morrow misses with an uppercut. Griffin saw that one coming.
Griffin dodges the punch combination from Morrow.
Morrow looks gassed!
Griffin gets a clinch.
Morrow blocks a body shot from Griffin.
Morrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morrow misses with the combination.
Morrow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griffin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow throws a right hand that Griffin ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffin also avoids with ease.
Morrow looks to land a right hand but Griffin moved out of range.
Griffin keeps the fight on the outside.
Morrow tries to bum rush Griffin with a series of wild strikes but Griffin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Griffin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Griffin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morrow misses with a few strikes there.
Griffin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Griffin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Griffin just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin swings for the body but Morrow moves out of range.
Morrow tries to clinch but Griffin moves away
and Griffin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morrow thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Morrow.
Morrow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morrow moves out of range of the strikes.
Griffin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Morrow.
Griffin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Morrow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Griffin scores with a punch to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrow avoids the body shot from Griffin.
Morrow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jax Morrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Griffin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morrow's calf.
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 Parker Griffin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Morrow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Morrow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morrow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Morrow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morrow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Griffin lands a slapping body shot.
Griffin is looking to wear down Morrow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Griffin misses with a kick to the body.
Griffin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Morrow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morrow is breathing heavily.
Griffin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Griffin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morrow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A combination from Griffin does no damage.
Jab by Griffin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffin. Morrow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrow misses with a double jab.
Morrow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Griffin misses its intended target.
Griffin cracks the inside of Morrow's front leg.
Morrow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Griffin misses the shot to the body.
Griffin scores with a hook to the body. Morrow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morrow avoids the head kick by Griffin.
Griffin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Griffin misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice combination there by Griffin.
Jax Morrow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morrow blocks a leg kick.
Griffin lands a jab to Morrow's midsection.
Morrow misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Morrow misses.
Morrow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Griffin blocks a jab.
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrow manages to avoid it.
Griffin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Morrow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Griffin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Morrow swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin scores with a jab.
Morrow is rocked!
Griffin throws an overhand right that drops Morrow like a sack of potatoes! Griffin dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Parker Griffin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Diggs might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lupe Fiasco - Words I Never Said. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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185 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reggie Diggs!
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, Jon Head!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggs instigates a clinch.
Head throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diggss head.
Diggs has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Head avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diggs tries to score a body lock takedown but Head shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diggs managing to block the knees to the body from Head.
Diggs prevents a body shot from Head.
Head connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Reggie Diggs has been cut.
Diggs wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Diggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Head tries to land knees in the clinch but Diggs avoids the damage to the body.
Diggs wants to take the fight to the mat but Head manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Head unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diggs lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Head lands an elbow inside.
Head goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diggs avoiding damage as Head throws knees to the body.
Head with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Head struggles to land a body shot inside as Diggs controls his hands.
Diggs is trying to drag Head to the mat but Head just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs is trying to drag Head to the mat but Head just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Head lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diggs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Diggs is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Head lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diggs is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diggs has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Head after a bit of a struggle.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Head obliges.
Diggs is breathing heavily.
Head putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diggs in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Head obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head scores with a hook to the body.
Head landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Head lands an elbow inside that Diggs shrugs off.
Head scores with a knee to the head.
Head lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short left from Head.
Head lands with a right to the head.
Head lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diggs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Head to keep the fight standing.
Head with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Head is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knees to the body from Head.
A knee to the head by Head.
Head scores with a knee to the head.
Head landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Head lands an elbow inside.
Head lands a body shot.
Head lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Head with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Head landing knees to the head.
Diggs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diggs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Head gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diggs.
Head lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diggs or not.
Diggs working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Head.
Head lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diggs is trying to pull guard but Head turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Diggs takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diggs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Head is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diggs takes a shot to the head.
Head lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Head on the inside.
Head keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diggs's efforts to push away.
Diggs is working for takedown but Head is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Diggs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Head lands an elbow inside.
Head lands a nice knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Head as the two fighters clinch.
Head putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diggs in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diggs is trying to drag Head to the mat but Head just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Head tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Head dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Diggs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Head moves into the clinch.
Diggs is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Head is defending well.
Diggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Head lands a knee to the body.
Diggs goes for a takedown attempt but Head pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diggs drives through with a takedown into Head's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Head not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diggs throws a big right hand that misses.
Diggs throws a big elbow that misses.
Diggs won't allow Head to get back to his feet.
Diggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Head works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diggs drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Head dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Head pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diggs is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head won't allow Diggs to sweep him here.
Diggs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Diggs is looking for a triangle here but Head uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Head tries to move into full mount but can't pass Diggs's legs.
Diggs can't do much from the bottom here.
Diggs takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Diggs is trying to get back to half guard.
Diggs wants to control but Head postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs throws Head to one side and escapes!
Diggs shoots in but Head avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Diggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Head lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs goes for a takedown attempt but Head pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jon Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Head moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diggs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Head feints and then cracks Diggs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diggs down.
Head closes the distance and clinches.
Head gets through Diggs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diggs being controlled against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diggs lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Head lands a damaging elbow.
Head stops a takedown attempt from Diggs.
Diggs takes an elbow to the temple.
Head scores a nice knee to the body.
Head lands a good knee to the midsection. Diggs won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Head.
Head lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Head lands a shoulder strike.
Diggs takes a shot to the head.
Head prevents a body shot from Diggs.
Head throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diggs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Head fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head rushes Diggs and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Diggs working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs wants a takedown but no success here.
Jon Head seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diggs can't get the takedown.
Diggs takes a knee to the side of the body.
Head landing knees to the body.
Diggs takes a knee right on the jaw!
Head cracks Diggs with a nice body shot.
Diggs is trying to push Head away but Head has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Head lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Head lands an elbow just above Diggs 's eye.
Head is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Head lands a shot to the body.
Head lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diggs or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Head showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Reggie Diggs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Head throws a right hand that Diggs ducks under and follows up with a left that Diggs also avoids with ease.
Diggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Head throws out the jab.
Reggie Diggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggs fails with a takedown attempt.
Head dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Head has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Head digs a good hook to Diggs's body.
Diggs clinches up against the ropes.
Head using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Head as the two fighters clinch.
Head comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Head.
Diggs tries to score a body lock takedown but Head shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Head landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head lands a left hand.
Diggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Head lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Head gets underhooks to prevent Diggs's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Diggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head lands a knee to the head.
Head lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diggs as Head tries to tie him up.
Head connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diggs's face.
Diggs throws a head punch that misses.
Head stops a takedown attempt from Diggs.
Diggs is trying to break free.
Head is trying to stall.
Head lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Head with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diggs wants to take the fight to the mat but Head manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Head is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Head.
Head tries a body shot but Diggs blocks it.
Head digs a right hand underneath Diggs's ribcage. Diggs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diggs has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Head after a bit of a struggle.
Diggs has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Head after a bit of a struggle.
Head tries to stall but Diggs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Head works on Diggs's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Head throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Head lands an elbow just above Diggs 's eye.
Jon Head is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diggs tries for a takedown but Head manages to get underhooks.
Head landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Head with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diggs has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Head after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Head throws a knee to the head but misses.
Head controlling the action here for a moment.
Diggs has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Head after a bit of a struggle.
Head gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diggs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Head is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Head lands a knee to the head.
Diggs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Head pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Head working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Head lands a shoulder strike.
Head lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head is pressed up against the ropes. Diggs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Head down to the mat. Head avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reggie Diggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Head has closed the distance and engaged Diggs in a clinch.
Head wants to stall.
Head content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Head tries to land knees in the clinch but Diggs avoids the damage to the body.
Diggs avoiding damage as Head throws knees to the body.
Head has Diggs pressed against the ropes, preventing Diggs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Head is defending well against a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Head effectively controlling the action here.
Diggs tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Head comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Head winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Head!
Post fight, Jon Head stared into the camera and said 'I cant wait to get on one of my girlfriends tonight baby!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simo Silmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donald Patterson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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21
205 lbs
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28
216 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simo Silmu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Patterson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson connects with a high kick.
It looks like Simo Silmu has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Patterson misses with a knee to the head.
Silmu tries to break free but Patterson pushes him back against the ropes.
Silmu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson tries to land knees in the clinch but Silmu avoids the damage to the body.
Patterson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silmu's efforts to push away.
Patterson misses with a knee strike.
Silmu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Patterson connects with a knee to the head.
Silmu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Patterson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Patterson lands a nice knee to the body.
Patterson blocking some punches.
Patterson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Patterson lands a knee to the head.
Silmu goes for a takedown attempt but Patterson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silmu is breathing heavily.
Patterson tries to clinch but Silmu moves out of range.
Patterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Patterson tenderised Silmu's leg. Silmu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Patterson plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Silmu to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Silmu just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Donald Patterson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koby Stott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I will not bow. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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170 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koby Stott!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ward circles away quickly and effectively.
Stott fails to land with a series of punches.
Stott fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ward checks it well.
Stott lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Jordan Ward has been cut.
Stott gets a clinch.
Stott has Ward pressed against the ropes.
Stott avoiding damage as Ward throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stott with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stott throws an elbow but it misses.
Ward is trying to stall.
Stott blocks a body shot from Ward.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stott takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stott misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stott has had enough of the clinch but Ward keeps him there for the moment.
Ward is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stott tries to break the clinch but Ward is controlling the position.
Stott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ward prevents Stott from breaking the clinch.
Ward with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ward tries to throw a body punch but Stott avoids it by throwing Ward back against the ropes.
Ward stalling in the clinch but Stott improves position.
Stott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ward tries to work over Stott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ward tries to pull guard but Stott forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Stott lands an uppercut.
Ward trying to land knees to the body.
Stott wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward misses with some punches.
Stott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ward tries to keep at a distance but Stott has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stott tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ward smiles and moves away.
Stott throws a right hand that Ward ducks under and follows up with a left that Ward also avoids with ease.
Stott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ward.
Stott moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stott wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stott misses with an elbow strike.
Stott prevents a body shot from Ward.
Stott has Ward pressed against the ropes, preventing Ward from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stott wants to take the fight to the mat but Ward manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jordan Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koby Stott.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stott.
Ward trying to control the position but instead, Stott has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ward into the ropes.
Stott is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ward's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stott throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ward.
Ward is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stott.
Stott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stott thows a body shot but no joy.
Ward scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stott closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stott tries to circle away but Ward has him pinned against the ropes.
Stott pulls guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stott is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ward is controlling him.
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!
Ward thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stott is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ward is controlling him.
Ward passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ward tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stott explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Stott looks gassed!
Stott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koby Stott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Ward'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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ward defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stott.
Ward throws a series of punches but Stott avoids them all with ease.
Stott will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stott shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ward pinned against the ropes. Ward gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jordan Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koby Stott.
A lazy left from Stott finds it's target.
Stott is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Stott.
Stott misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Stott misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ward.
Ward is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stott doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ward.
Stott is not content to let Ward control the position.
Ward stops Stott from getting back to his feet.
Stott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ward. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ward is trying to control. Stott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stott is looking to control Ward's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stott avoid being mounted?
Ward is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stott is staying active underneath Ward, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stott wants to improve his position but Ward is controlling well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ward tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stott knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stott looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ward is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stott is refusing to be controlled, as Ward sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stott wants to improve his position but Ward is controlling well.
Ward prevents Stott from standing back up.
Ward is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stott defends it well.
Stott trying to control from the bottom.
Ward is looking for a kimura but Stott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ward to get the leverage.
Stott is trying to get back to full guard.
Ward tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stott knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jordan Ward overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to control but Stott is keeping him busy.
Ward seems to be working for a kimura but Stott defends the submission attempt.
Stott looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ward is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ward prevents Stott from standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Ward dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Ward's cut.
That's time! Ward's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ward connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stott throws a series of strikes that have Ward backpedaling.
Ward showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stott.
Stott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ward.
Stott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ward swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ward lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stott scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stott misses with a looping right.
Stott avoids the body shot from Ward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stott needs to keep his hands up - Ward had a free shot at his head there.
Ward cracks Stott with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stott wants to clinch but Ward slips to the side
and Ward counters with a straight right hand.
Stott is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ward misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stott.
Ward throws a body punch but Stott moves out of range.
Stott tries to bum rush Ward with a series of wild strikes but Ward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stott moves in looking to clinch but Ward pushes him off.
Stott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A solid body kick from Ward.
Ward scores with a nice right hand.
Stott tries to clinch up but Ward circles away and keeps his distance.
Stott tries to close the distance and clinch but Ward swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stott looks to land a combination but Ward avoids it well.
Stott throws a right hand that Ward ducks under and follows up with a left that Ward also avoids with ease.
Stott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Ward does it's job there.
Ward throws a sloppy head kick and Stott moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ward, as that shot connected.
Koby Stott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stott with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ward scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ward throws an overhand right that lands on Stott's shoulder, as Stott tries to avoid the shot.
Ward scores with a one two! Stott had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stott misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stott throws a right and a left that Ward avoids nicely.
Stott throws a right and a left that Ward avoids nicely.
Ward lands with a hook. Stott tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ward throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koby Stott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Ward lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stott doesn't seem phased though.
Stott misses with a two punch combination.
Stott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stott on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ward. Ward obviously looking to wear him down.
Stott takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ward moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Ward works Stott's body with a nice hook.
Ward swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stott.
Stott is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stott manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Ward as he connects with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Ward misses its intended target.
Stott throws a front kick aimed at Ward's knee but Ward avoids it well.
Ward throws a leg kick which misses Stott's front leg but catches the back leg as Stott tries to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stott fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Ward finds it's target.
Ward scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Ward showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ward has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Ward!
Jordan Ward decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Paxio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Earts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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158 lbs
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Brawler
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Paxio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Earts!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Earts bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
You can see the frustration on Paxio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Paxio holding on.
Paxio tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Paxio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paxio is looking to regain half guard here but Earts keeps moving and retains side control.
Earts working away.
Paxio is looking to regain half guard here but Earts keeps moving and retains side control.
Paxio gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paxio is trying to control but Earts passes into side control!
Paxio is trying to get back to half guard.
Earts controlling the position.
Earts's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Paxio wants to control but Earts postures up.
Earts trying to control the action but Paxio is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Earts tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Paxio is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Earts off and has taken his back!
Earts breaks Paxio's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Paxio looking to control.
Paxio controlling Earts's posture.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Paxio trying to control the position.
Earts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paxio keeping moving, preventing Earts from controlling successfully.
Paxio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We're going to have a standup here because Thiago Paxio wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Paxio fails with a takedown attempt.
Earts defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paxio.
Earts closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Paxio did well to prevent Earts getting side control.
Paxio is trying to control but can't.
Paxio wants to improve his position but Earts is controlling well.
Paxio is looking to control Earts's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paxio avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earts is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Earts tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paxio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Paxio is looking to control Earts's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paxio avoid being mounted?
Paxio is looking to improve his position.
Paxio trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Thiago Paxio.
Earts gets a double leg takedown into Paxio's guard.
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 Thiago Paxio will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Paxio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Earts as he avoids it easily.
Earts looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Paxio pulls Earts in close to his closed guard and prevents Earts from doing any damage or advancing position.
Earts trying to control the position from guard on top but Paxio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paxio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Earts being controlled here momentarily.
We're going to have a standup here because Thiago Paxio wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Paxio with a poor takedown
and Earts counters with a nice double leg into side control. Paxio won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Earts creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Paxio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Earts in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paxio can't do much from the bottom here.
Paxio is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Thiago Paxio wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Paxio closes the distance and clinches up with Earts, looking for a takedown. Paxio pushes Earts against the ropes but Earts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Paxio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Earts gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Paxio to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Earts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paxio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paxio slips nicely into half guard.
Earts is looking to escape.
Paxio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Earts sees it coming and defends easily.
Earts is trying to stand back up but Paxio is controlling him
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paxio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Earts sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paxio is looking to advance position but Earts won't allow it.
Paxio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Earts sees it coming and defends easily.
Paxio prevents Earts from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paxio tries to pass the half guard into mount. Earts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Earts keeping hold of Paxio's head, controlling as best he can.
Earts is trying to stand up here but Paxio is controlling him well.
Paxio tries to pass to full mount but Earts defends it.
Earts wants to control but Paxio is keeping busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Paxio seems to be looking for submissions.
Earts has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paxio is working away from the top position though.
Earts tries to roll over but Paxio keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paxio wants to pass the guard but Earts is defending well.
Paxio is looking for a kimura here.
Paxio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Earts is just riding it out for now. Paxio eventually gives up the hold.
Earts won't allow Paxio to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Earts wants to control but Paxio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Paxio trying to mount his opponent but Earts defends it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Paxio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thiago Paxio 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. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Paxio or perhaps it was just good defense by Earts which made him look bad.
Earts shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Earts is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Paxio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Earts's guard.
Earts is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Earts trying to control the action but Paxio is working from the bottom.
Earts is thwarting Paxio's attempts to control the position.
Paxio tries to roll over but Earts keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Earts perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Paxio tries to roll over but Earts keeps him under control.
Paxio moves into full guard.
Paxio trying to control the position.
Earts wants to control from the top but Paxio keeps moving.
Paxio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A jab lands there for Earts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Earts. No joy for Paxio on that attempt.
Thiago Paxio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Earts shoots in and gets a takedown into Paxio's guard.
Paxio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paxio is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Earts is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paxio is really struggling to control Earts but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Thiago Paxio wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Earts shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Paxio manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Earts is fighting to break Paxio's control of his arms but Paxio is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Paxio keeping full guard, as Earts tries to pass.
Earts wants to control from the top but Paxio keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paxio is adopting a defensive guard.
Paxio looking for a sweep. Not yet Paxio, not yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Earts scores a takedown into full mount!
Earts prevents Paxio from getting the reversal.
Paxio tries to lock up and control but Earts gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Paxio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Earts controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earts lands a nice shot to the head.
Paxio is looking to get to half guard.
Paxio is squirming around, avoiding Earts's attempts to control the action.
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!
Paxio is desperately trying to improve his position but Earts has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jim Earts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Earts jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Paxio manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Earts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Paxio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Paxio!
Thiago Paxio was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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