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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tucker Filkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Kos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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204 cm
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275 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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220 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tucker Filkins! 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, Marco Kos! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Filkins looks for a takedown but Kos sprawls well. Kos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Filkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Kos has his takedown stuffed and Filkins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Filkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Kos moves into full guard.
Filkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Kos has wrist control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kos wants to stand but Filkins is controlling the position. Filkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kos swivels though and keeps the full guard. Filkins thows a big elbow that misses. Filkins throws a big right hand that misses. Filkins throws a big right hand that misses. Filkins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round. Filkins postures up and lands a big shot to Kos's brow. Filkins 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. Filkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Filkins postures up and lands a big shot to Kos's brow. Filkins landing with the ground and pound. Filkins landing with the ground and pound. Filkins is in close to Kos's body, working some short punches and elbows. Filkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Filkins chips away with some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Filkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kos swivels though and keeps the full guard. Filkins throwing strikes but missing. Filkins connects with a couple of short punches. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Filkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Kos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Filkins. 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 two minutes gone in the round. Filkins is working Kos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Filkins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Filkins with a nice head shot there. Filkins works over Kos with some ground and pound from guard. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Filkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Filkins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Filkins throwing strikes from guard but Kos blocks nicely. Filkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kos looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kos looks gassed! Filkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Filkins connects with a couple of short punches. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Filkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Filkins is in close to Kos's body, working some short punches and elbows. Filkins postures up and lands a big shot to Kos's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Filkins scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Filkins cracks Kos with a solid left hand. Filkins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Filkins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kos's head. Filkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kos's head. Kos has momentary wrist control but Filkins slips an elbow through the middle. Filkins gets to his feet - Kos follows without any prompting. Filkins misses with a takedown attempt - Kos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tucker Filkins. That's going to take a lot out of him. No luck with that takedown attempt from Filkins. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Filkins. Filkins dives in and grabs Kos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kos pushes down on Filkins's head and hops out. Kos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kos shoots in looking for a takedown but Filkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Filkins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kos to the mat! Kos manages to get full guard. Filkins distracts Kos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Filkins connects with a couple of short punches. Filkins lands a couple of decent looking shots. Filkins scoring with punches to the head and body. Filkins scoring with punches to the head and body. Filkins with a nice head shot there. Filkins scoring with some ground and pound. Kos has momentary wrist control but Filkins slips an elbow through the middle. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Filkins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Filkins connects with a couple of short punches. Filkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Kos has momentary wrist control but Filkins slips an elbow through the middle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tucker Filkins dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Filkins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Kos struggling a bit here. Filkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kos can do to turn this around? Kos takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kos on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Filkins scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kos to see if he's OK. Filkins cracks Kos with a big right hand but Kos just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Filkins lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Filkins scoring with punches and elbows. Filkins landing a few strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kos is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Kos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Filkins working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Filkins creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Kos is breathing heavily. Filkins scores with punches from side control. Kos struggling a bit here. Filkins scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kos to see if he's OK. Filkins landing strikes. Filkins landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Filkins is putting a hurting on Kos here, landing some big shots from side control. Tucker Filkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Filkins scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kos to see if he's OK. Kos takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kos taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kos is working to avoid the ground and pound but Filkins connects with a decent elbow. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Check out the look on Filkins's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Filkins cracks Kos with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Filkins working the ground and pound. Filkins working the body and head with strikes. Kos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Filkins landing strikes. Filkins working the ground and pound from side control. Filkins cracks Kos with a big elbow. Filkins cracks Kos with a big right hand but Kos just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Filkins scores with a couple of short elbows. Filkins is putting a hurting on Kos here, landing some big shots from side control. Filkins is chipping away with strikes.
Filkins cracks Kos with a big right hand but Kos just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Filkins landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Filkins advances nicely into full mount. Filkins landing punches. The referee warns Kos that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kos is trying desperately to improve position. Filkins with a couple of short strikes. Kos taking shots to the head. Filkins landing strikes, looking to finish! Filkins working Kos over with strikes here. Kos is in a horrible position here. Filkins smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Filkins pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Filkins with good strikes from the mount here! Filkins putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Filkins has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kos's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Filkins lands a nice shot to the head. Filkins unloading with bombs! Filkins is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kos can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Filkins lands a big elbow. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Filkins cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Filkins with shots to the head and body - Kos looks very uncomfortable down there. Filkins is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kos can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Filkins raining down shots from the mount! Filkins lands a big shot there that rocks Kos but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Filkins is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kos can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
BOOM! Filkins connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Filkins lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kos takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Kos tries to lock up and control but Filkins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Filkins 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.
Tucker Filkins dominated that second round. 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!
Filkins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Filkins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Filkins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Filkins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Filkins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Filkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Kos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Filkins scores with a couple of nice shots. Kos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Filkins scoring with strikes to the body and head. Ground and pound from Filkins. Kos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Filkins scores with a couple of nice shots. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Filkins is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Filkins winds up and cracks Kos with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Kos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. 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. Filkins connects with a nice short shot to Kos's temple. Filkins working Kos over with strikes. Kos taking some punishment here, with Filkins in his half guard. Kos has hold of Filkins's hands but Filkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Filkins is nestled in close to Kos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Filkins is nestled in close to Kos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Filkins connects with a nice short shot to Kos's temple. Filkins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Filkins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Filkins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Filkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Filkins lands with a punch from half guard. Filkins scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Filkins working the head and body with strikes. Filkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. 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. Filkins connects with a nice short shot to Kos's temple. Kos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Filkins scores with a couple of nice shots. Filkins working Kos over with strikes. Filkins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Filkins working over Kos with some ground and pound. Kos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Kos flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Filkins drops an elbow to the side of Kos's head. Filkins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Filkins lands strikes from half guard. Filkins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Filkins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Filkins winds up and cracks Kos with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Filkins working Kos over with strikes. Filkins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Filkins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Filkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Filkins working the head and body with strikes. Filkins is nestled in close to Kos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Filkins lands with a punch from half guard. Filkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Kos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Filkins scores with a couple of nice shots. Filkins lands strikes from half guard. Filkins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Filkins winds up and cracks Kos with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Kos taking some punishment here, with Filkins in his half guard. Filkins scoring with strikes to the body and head. Kos has hold of Filkins's hands but Filkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Kos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Filkins scores with a couple of good hammerfists. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Filkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Filkins is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Marco Kos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Filkins with a couple of short strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Tucker Filkins showed his dominance in that final round. Well Filkins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tucker Filkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Butterworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avan Strash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avan Strash will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Butterworth! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Avan Strash! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Butterworth walks into a straight right hand from Strash. Butterworth clinches up with Strash and pushes him back against the cage. Strash prevents a takedown attempt there.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Butterworth manages to pull guard.
Butterworth pulls Strash in to control the position. Strash really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Butterworth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Strash trying to stand up but can't free himself from Butterworth's guard. Butterworth working a defensive guard here.
Butterworth is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Strash is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul Butterworth has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Butterworth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strash swats him away and circles back towards the center. Strash slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Strash misses with a hook. Butterworth ducked under it nicely. Strash defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Butterworth. Strash getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Butterworth shoots in looking for a takedown but Strash manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Butterworth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Butterworth. That's going to take a lot out of him. Strash forces Butterworth back against the cage and clinches. Butterworth misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Butterworth.
Butterworth wants a takedown but no success here.
Strash tries to stall but Butterworth uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Strash manages to break the clinch.
Strash throws a right hand that Butterworth ducks under and follows up with a left that Butterworth also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Strash clinches up against the cage. Butterworth drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Strash gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Butterworth gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Strash regains guard.
Butterworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Strash is retaining full guard. Strash wants to stand and escape but Butterworth is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Strash avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Butterworth slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Strash keeping moving, preventing Butterworth from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Paul Butterworth. Butterworth bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Strash is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Strash is not content to let Butterworth control the position. Butterworth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strash knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Strash's face as Butterworth controls the position. Sloppy strikes there by Butterworth. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Butterworth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strash keeps working. Butterworth takes a little break here. Strash wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Butterworth dominated that round. That's time! Butterworth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Butterworth doesn't manage to clinch there - Strash circles away.
Strash tries to keep at a distance but Butterworth has taken the fight into the clinch. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butterworth. Butterworth blocking some punches.
Butterworth presses Strash against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Strash wants to stall.
Butterworth is trying to drag Strash to the mat but Strash just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Butterworth changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strash fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Butterworth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strash's waist but Strash gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Butterworth off to one side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Butterworth. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice shot by Strash. Paul Butterworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Decent striking displayed by Strash there. Butterworth closes the distance and clinches. Strash is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Strash wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stalling in the clinch from Strash.
Butterworth goes for a takedown in the clinch but Strash prevents it.
Butterworth can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Butterworth is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Strash pulls him back up using the underhooks. Butterworth blocks an uppercut.
Butterworth fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Butterworth tries a body shot but Strash blocks it.
Butterworth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Butterworth can't find room to land a body shot as Strash controls the action.
Butterworth pulls guard. Butterworth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Butterworth is trying to control the position but Strash postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Butterworth seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Paul Butterworth wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Butterworth shoots in for a takedown but Strash shows good takedown defense. Butterworth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Avan Strash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Strash moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Butterworth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Butterworth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strash defends it nicely. Butterworth fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Butterworth on the wrong end of a nice jab. Butterworth shoots in and bounces Strash off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Butterworth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Strash keeping moving, preventing Butterworth from controlling successfully. 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 Paul Butterworth will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Butterworth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Butterworth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Butterworth trying to control but Strash is working from the bottom. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Butterworth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Paul Butterworth wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Butterworth scores a takedown into full mount! Paul Butterworth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. You get the feeling that Strash really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Butterworth lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Butterworth with the ground and pound from mount. Butterworth content just to control the position here. Butterworth thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Butterworth tries to control but Strash wriggling away. Butterworth moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Strash has worked his arm free - good work by Strash!
You can see the frustration on Strash's face as Butterworth controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Butterworth is looking to take a break and control but Strash is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Butterworth controlling from side mount. Paul Butterworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Strash wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Butterworth is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Strash's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Paul Butterworth just wasn't active enough. Strash displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Butterworth. Butterworth throws a head kick that misses. Butterworth shoots in and bounces Strash off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Butterworth advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Paul Butterworth showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Butterworth, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Butterworth!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Air Canada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Masdival (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 cm
19
155 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Air Canada! 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, Jorge Masdival! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Masdival swats away the attempt to clinch by Canada. Canada fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Canada misses with a combination
and Masdival counters with a flying knee. Nice. Canada fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Canada doesn't manage to clinch there - Masdival circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Masdival. Canada is looking to clinch. Masdival throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Canada tries a head kick but it misses.
Canada ducks right into an uppercut from Masdival.
That's one minute gone in the round. Canada closes this distance looking for a takedown but Masdival circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Air Canada. That's going to take a lot out of him. Masdival connects with a high kick. Canada dodges the punch combination from Masdival.
Canada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Masdival as he jumps to the side. Masdival connects with a high kick. Nice jab there from Masdival. Masdival throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Masdival throws a head kick that misses. Masdival misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jorge Masdival seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Masdival lands with a kick to the temple. Canada shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round. Masdival pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Canada closes the distance and clinches. Masdival wants to break the clinch but can't.
Canada pulls Masdival into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action! Masdival throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Canada works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Masdival preventing the sweep. Canada escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Masdival gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Masdival avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Canada looking to control.
Masdival avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Masdival stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Canada swivels though and keeps the full guard. Canada trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Masdival postures up in Canada's guard and throws a big left but Canada blocks it. Masdival avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Canada working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Masdival doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Masdival manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Canada is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Masdival has his hands clasped together but Canada extends an breaks Masdival's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Canada.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Air Canada!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Borgia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Skank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Joe Borgia! 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, Thor Skank! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick from Skank lands but Borgia takes it in his stride. Borgia tries to clinch but Skank moves out of range. Skank bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Skank tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Borgia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Skank lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Skank lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Borgia is breathing heavily. Borgia thows a left - swing and a miss! Skank defending well as Borgia loads up on a big left hand. Borgia throws a right and a left that both miss. Skank displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Joe Borgia has been cut. Skank tests Borgia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Borgia is rocked! Ouch! a nice leg kick from Skank, right into the meat.
Skank throws a powerful right kick. Borgia tried to block low but the kick was high! Borgia was taken right off of his feet! Skank jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thor Skank!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Spoons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Corvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corvia is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Al Kapone - You ain't stoppin me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rusty Spoons! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Corvia! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Spoons catches Corvia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Spoons fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Corvia checks it well. A left and a right from Spoons both land. Nice combination. Spoons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Corvia fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Spoons ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Spoons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spoons scores with a head kick. Corvia tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Spoons fails to land with a series of punches.
Spoons throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Spoons misses with a straight right. Spoons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sloppy strikes from Spoons. Those never looked like landing. Corvia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spoons pinned against the cage. Spoons gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Corvia misses with a takedown attempt - Spoons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Rusty Spoons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Corvia. Spoons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spoons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Spoons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corvia was well out of range. Poor timing from Spoons. Corvia takes a kick to the side of the head. Rusty Spoons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Corvia shoots in and drives through. Spoons sprawls well. Spoons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Corvia at a distance.
Spoons stuffs the takedown. Corvia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Corvia is trying desperately to land a takedown but Spoons is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Corvia. Spoons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Spoons cracks the inside of Corvia's front leg. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Corvia shoots in and drives through. Spoons sprawls well. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spoons, right into the meat.
Corvia looks gassed! Spoons fails to land with a series of punches.
Spoons throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A punch combination from Spoons misses. Corvia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spoons is fending him off so far but Corvia persists. Nope, Spoons circles away and we're back to standing. Spoons feints and then cracks Corvia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corvia down. Spoons swinging wildly here.
Spoons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spoons throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Spoons lands with a slapping head kick. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Spoons - that will leave a mark!
Rusty Spoons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Spoons misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Spoons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Corvia. That did some damage! 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! Corvia takes a shot right to the bread basket. Corvia drops his hands momentarily and Spoons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. A punch combination from Spoons misses. Corvia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spoons can pounce on him.
Spoons scores with a kick to the midsection. Spoons connects with a solid leg kick. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Spoons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Spoons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Spoons 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.
A head kick misses from Spoons. Spoons lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Corvia might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Spoons has got the better of the exchanges. Corvia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Corvia fails with a takedown attempt. Corvia looks for a takedown but Spoons sprawls well. Rusty Spoons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Corvia. Spoons scores with a jab to the jaw. Spoons thows a body kick. Corvia tries to catch it but that hurt him. Rusty Spoons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Corvia is breathing heavily. Corvia misses with a takedown attempt - Spoons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Spoons throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Spoons throws a head kick that misses. Decent striking displayed by Spoons there. Spoons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spoons tries to sprawl but Corvia drives through with a takedown into half guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Corvia thows a huge punch but Spoons dodges it nicely.
Corvia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Corvia throwing shots but Spoons is blocking nicely. Spoons is staying active underneath Corvia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Corvia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Corvia controlling the pace. Corvia missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Spoons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Corvia. Spoons trying to control but Corvia postures up.
Spoons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Corvia. Spoons is controlling Corvia's trapped leg to prevent Corvia from advancing to side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Spoons has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Spoons is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Corvia thows a huge punch but Spoons dodges it nicely.
Corvia working over Spoons with some ground and pound. Spoons looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Corvia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Corvia works his way into full mount! Corvia looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Spoons taking shots to the head. Spoons knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Corvia on the ground. Spoons is looking to improve his position but Corvia isn't that keen on the idea. Corvia tries to control but Spoons wriggling away. Corvia dominating with strikes here. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Corvia lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Spoons is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Corvia landing strikes from the mount and Spoons is in trouble! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Corvia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Spoons throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Spoons throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Corvia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Spoons smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Spoons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spoons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corvia. Spoons misses with a few strikes there.
Corvia dives in and grabs Spoons's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spoons pushes down on Corvia's head and hops out. Corvia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jab from Spoons.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head kick misses from Spoons. Spoons connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Corvia takes a body punch but keeps moving. Spoons buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spoons scores with a jab to the head.
Spoons misses with a wild body shot. Corvia takes a body punch but keeps moving. Spoons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spoons.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Spoons throws a head kick that half lands.
Spoons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corvia manages to avoid it. Corvia needs to keep his hands up - Spoons had a free shot at his head there. This has been an exciting period of action! Spoons throws a head kick but Corvia moves out of range.
Spoons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Rusty Spoons is winning the standup battle so far. Spoons throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Spoons swings away with a leg kick that misses. Crunch! Spoons slams his shin into Corvia's torso. Corvia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spoons.
Spoons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Corvia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Rusty Spoons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Corvia. Nice body kick there by Spoons. Corvia dodges the punch combination from Spoons.
Corvia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Spoons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Corvia. The fighters are battling for position here. Spoons manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Spoons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Corvia trying to control the position from guard on top but Spoons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Spoons lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Corvia! Spoons looking to control but Corvia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Corvia is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Corvia sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Corvia makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Spoons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight! Rusty Spoons showed his dominance in that final round. I think Spoons has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:27 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:27 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusty Spoons!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donovan Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Bader has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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280 lbs
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246 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Bader! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donovan Green! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Green thuds his right hand into Bader's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Green connects with a high kick.
It looks like Tom Bader has been cut. Green looks for a takedown but Bader sprawls well. Green throws a right and a left that both miss. Green with a poor takedown and Bader counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bader cracks Green with a solid left hand. Bader looking to pass the guard. Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bader advances position into side control! Bader is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Green is trying to escape and Bader transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Green is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bader! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Bader!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corey Cadile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atticus Finch Kill A Mocking Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corey Cadile has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey Cadile! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atticus Finch Kill A Mocking Bird! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Good shot there by Cadile.
It looks like Atticus Finch Kill A Mocking Bird has been cut. Crack! Cadile connects with the perfect overhand right and Kill A Mocking Bird falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Cadile!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corey Cadile!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tally Sedgewick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastien De Valmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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273 lbs
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tally Sedgewick! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastien De Valmont! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! De Valmont ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Sedgewick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sedgewick takes the fight into the clinch. De Valmont lands with a short head shot on the inside. De Valmont blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. De Valmont working aggressively here.
Sedgewick misses with a punch to the body.
Sedgewick is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sedgewick has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Valmont is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. A short left from De Valmont. De Valmont lands a hook that snaps the head of Sedgewick backwards. A shot in the inside from De Valmont. A right handed body shot lands from De Valmont.
That's one minute gone in the round. A short left from De Valmont. De Valmont lands a hook to the side of the head. Sedgewick tries to pull guard but De Valmont holds him up against the cage and eventually Sedgewick drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Valmont. De Valmont works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sedgewick is breathing heavily. Sedgewick can't find room to land a body shot as De Valmont controls the action.
De Valmont softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. De Valmont prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tally Sedgewick. That's going to take a lot out of him. De Valmont lands a body shot 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! De Valmont lands with a right to the head. De Valmont leaning his opponent against the cage. De Valmont lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from De Valmont.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sedgewick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
De Valmont is looking to control Sedgewick's arms but Sedgewick gets an underhook and turns him. Now De Valmont has his back to the cage. De Valmont lands with a left to the head. De Valmont lands on the inside with an uppercut. A body shot lands from De Valmont.
De Valmont working some nice short punches in the clinch. Still in the clinch, De Valmont scores with a nice short uppercut. De Valmont scores with a shoulder strike. De Valmont working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. De Valmont lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Sedgewick goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Valmont prevents it.
Sedgewick stalling in the clinch but De Valmont improves position. De Valmont lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. De Valmont lands on the inside with an uppercut. Sedgewick being controlled against the cage. Sedgewick takes a shot to the head. Sedgewick tries to pull guard but De Valmont won't allow it.
De Valmont scores with a shot to the side of Sedgewick's head. De Valmont prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from De Valmont.
De Valmont controlling the action here for a moment.
De Valmont lands a shot to the body. De Valmont looking to stall.
De Valmont throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sedgewicks head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. De Valmont blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sedgewick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Sedgewick drops down looking for an ankle pick but De Valmont pulls his leg out and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sedgewick takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Tally Sedgewick has been cut. Sedgewick backs away from a small jab...but De Valmont lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Sedgewick crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! De Valmont with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Sebastien De Valmont! Sebastien De Valmont is the new heavyweight champion!
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