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Sunday Night Showdown: 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Noel Spektor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papip Antioquia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noel Spektor had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Noel Spektor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papip Antioquia!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antioquia misses with a takedown attempt - Spektor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spektor shoots for a double leg takedown but Antioquia sprawls well. He's pushed Spektor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spektor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Antioquia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Antioquia throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Spektor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Antioquia is in Spektor's guard.
Spektor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Antioquia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spektor has control of Antioquia's left arm, preventing Antioquia from doing any damage.
Antioquia throwing strikes but missing.
Antioquia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Spektor's head.
Spektor is trying to keep Antioquia in close.
Antioquia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Antioquia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Antioquia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spektor controls Antioquia momentarily but Antioquia frees himself.
Antioquia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antioquia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Spektor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Antioquia on the ground.
Spektor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Antioquia is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Antioquia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Antioquia throws a big right hand that misses.
Antioquia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Antioquia thows a big elbow that misses.
Antioquia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spektor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Antioquia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spektor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spektor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spektor has his foot on Antioquia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Antioquia works his way back into a safe position though.
Spektor is breathing heavily.
Spektor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Antioquia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Antioquia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spektor's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antioquia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Antioquia is looking to work some ground and pound but Spektor has wrist control.
Antioquia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spektor's head.
Spektor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Antioquia is aware though and is defending well.
Spektor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Antioquia.
Antioquia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Antioquia cracks Spektor with a solid left hand.
Antioquia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Antioquia throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Antioquia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Antioquia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Antioquia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Spektor is looking for a triangle but Antioquia pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antioquia working some strikes from top position.
Antioquia chips away with some ground and pound.
Antioquia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spektor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Antioquia is controlling him.
Antioquia thows a big elbow that misses.
Antioquia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spektor's head.
Antioquia is working Spektor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Spektor trying to keep a closed guard but Antioquia is proving a slippery customer.
Antioquia working some strikes from top position.
Antioquia stands up over Spektor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Antioquia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spektor looking to control.
Antioquia stopping the sweep attempt from Spektor.
Antioquia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Antioquia landing with the ground and pound.
Antioquia stands up over Spektor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spektor is looking for a triangle but Antioquia pushes his legs off easily.
Spektor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Antioquia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papip Antioquia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Antioquia shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Spektor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Antioquia lands a decent elbow from side control.
Spektor is trying to get back to his feet.
Spektor parries the strikes from Antioquia easily there. Antioquia is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Spektor to escape.
Spektor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Antioquia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Spektor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Antioquia.
Antioquia scores with a couple of short elbows.
Antioquia grinds an elbow into Spektor's temple.
Spektor dodges the ground and pound from Antioquia.
The strikes coming from Antioquia are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Antioquia lands a decent elbow from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antioquia working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Antioquia with the ground and pound but Spektor regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antioquia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Spektor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Antioquia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Spektor trying to hold on to Antioquia's head to control him but Antioquia postures up.
Antioquia prevents Spektor from improving his position.
Spektor regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Antioquia.
Antioquia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Antioquia stops Spektor from standing up.
Antioquia working some strikes from top position.
Antioquia throwing strikes from guard but Spektor blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Antioquia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antioquia is looking to work some ground and pound but Spektor has wrist control.
Antioquia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Antioquia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Antioquia landing with the ground and pound.
Spektor controls Antioquia momentarily but Antioquia frees himself.
Antioquia is working Spektor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Antioquia thows a big elbow that misses.
Spektor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Antioquia.
Antioquia throwing strikes from guard but Spektor blocks nicely.
Antioquia connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spektor has momentary wrist control but Antioquia slips an elbow through the middle.
Antioquia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Spektor looking for a sweep. Not yet Spektor, not yet.
Antioquia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spektor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Antioquia has managed to get both his arms back between Spektor's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Antioquia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spektor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Antioquia is one step ahead there.
Antioquia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Antioquia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Antioquia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spektor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Antioquia throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spektor wants to stand and escape but Antioquia is having none of it.
Antioquia postures up and lands a big shot to Spektor's brow.
Antioquia preventing the sweep.
Spektor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spektor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Antioquia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antioquia landing some decent shots from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Antioquia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Antioquia won't allow Spektor to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papip Antioquia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Antioquia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spektor pinned against the cage. Spektor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spektor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Antioquia is fending him off so far but Spektor persists. Nope, Antioquia circles away and we're back to standing.
Antioquia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spektor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spektor stuffs the takedown attempt from Antioquia. Antioquia gets slowly back to his feet.
Noel Spektor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papip Antioquia.
Spektor tries to close the distance and clinch but Antioquia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spektor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spektor wants it to stay on the feet.
Antioquia shoots in but Spektor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Antioquia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spektor is fending him off so far but Antioquia persists. Nope, Spektor circles away and we're back to standing.
Spektor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Antioquia avoids it really well and circles away.
Noel Spektor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spektor fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antioquia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spektor counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spektor moves into the clinch.
Spektor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Spektor breaks from the clinch.
Spektor doesn't manage to clinch there - Antioquia circles away.
Spektor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spektor jumps into guard, dragging Antioquia to the mat.
Antioquia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Antioquia stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Spektor has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Antioquia manages to get his head free but now Spektor has transitioned to an armbar! Antioquia grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Spektor! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Noel Spektor!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tristan David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tdk Spark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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199 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tristan David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tdk Spark!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
David is taking a breather. Spark says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
David throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
David is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Spark tries to get to full guard but David has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spark moves into full guard.
David not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spark keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
David pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spark is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tristan David wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Spark throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Tristan David has been cut.
David fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spark sprawls well initially but David persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
David not landing any meaningful shots this time.
David is pressing down on Spark's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spark is holding on for now.
David is trying to control. Spark wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spark controlling the position for now.
David looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
David's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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 Tristan David.
Spark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
David gets caught napping as Spark dives in and scores a takedown. David manages to retain guard.
David looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
David moves out of range of the body kick from Spark.
Spark connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt David! He's out on his feet! Spark rushes in and drops David with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tdk Spark!
Tdk Spark very nearly forgot to thank Canuck Beavermeat Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riko Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trevor Thompson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Riko Rodriguez's 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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trevor Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riko Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson drops Rodriguez with a beautiful combination! Rodriguez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thompson is looking for the KO!
Rodriguez is rocked!
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Rodriguez is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Trevor Thompson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Relentless AD (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slater Lowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Relentless AD!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slater Lowman!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AD rushes Lowman and presses him up against the cage.
AD lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lowman.
AD tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lowman avoids it.
Lowman missing with knees to the body.
AD's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
AD drives through and clinches with Lowman against the cage.
Lowman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lowman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lowman connects with a nasty looking knee right to AD's face.
AD trying to stall but Lowman improves his position.
Lowman misses with a knee strike.
Lowman avoiding damage as AD throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
AD utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lowman looks gassed!
Lowman misses with a knee strike.
AD pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
AD misses with the combination.
AD dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lowman. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
AD shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
AD 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.
AD is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
AD is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lowman reverses the position - he's now on top in AD's guard.
AD pushes a forearm under Lowman's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lowman is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Relentless AD!
Relentless AD really struggled to get his t-shirt was on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Best Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirek Szymaniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peacefreak Spacedream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirek Szymaniak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirek Szymaniak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peacefreak Spacedream!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szymaniak motions for Spacedream to come forward. Szymaniak throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spacedream blocks the body kick.
Spacedream swings for the body but Szymaniak moves out of range.
Szymaniak is looking to chop away at Spacedream's legs.
An inside leg kick from Szymaniak misses.
Spacedream works Szymaniak's body with a nice hook.
Spacedream dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spacedream punishes Szymaniak's body with a nice straight punch.
Szymaniak is looking to chop away at Spacedream's legs.
Spacedream lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Szymaniak at a distance.
Szymaniak is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spacedream scores with a shot to the body.
Spacedream moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spacedream scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spacedream throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Mirek Szymaniak has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spacedream thuds his right hand into Szymaniak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheers as Spacedream lands an impressive looking overhand right. Szymaniak doesn't seem phased though.
Spacedream lands a nice shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Szymaniak 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Peacefreak Spacedream is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spacedream works the jab nicely.
Szymaniak is rocked!
Spacedream closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Szymaniak out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peacefreak Spacedream!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Ludher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliver John has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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, Oliver John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Ludher!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ludher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
John is looking to clinch.
John misses with a wild combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ludher, right into the meat.
Ludher lands a jab to the nose.
John moves forwards but Ludher connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ludher lands with an overhand left.
Ludher lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John fails in his attempt to clinch.
John is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ludher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
John tries to clinch up.
Ludher looks to land a left hand but John moved out of range nicely.
John ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ludher tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and John is able to avoid easily.
Ludher throws a right hand that misses
and John makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
John needs to keep his hands up - Ludher had a free shot at his head there.
David Ludher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ludher throws a shot from downtown. John moves away and avoids it.
John misses with a hook.
John tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ludher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John moves away from the strike by Ludher.
Ludher misses with a hook. John ducked under it nicely.
John really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
John defending well as Ludher loads up on a big left hand.
Ludher misses with a series of wild punches.
John slips under a jab from Ludher.
John tries to clinch up.
Ludher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ludher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ludher tries to bum rush John with a series of wild strikes but John uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
John doesn't manage to clinch there - Ludher circles away.
Ludher takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ludher misses with a looping left.
John tries to close the distance and clinch but Ludher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ludher works John's body with a nice hook.
Ludher looks to land a body kick but John moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from John.
Ludher looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ludher throws a shot from downtown. John moves away and avoids it.
John tries a head kick but it misses.
John tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ludher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ludher throws a nice looking combination but John bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
John tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ludher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
John is looking to clinch but Ludher is avoiding it.
Ludher throws a series of punches but John moves out of range.
John moves out of range of the strikes.
John tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
John tries to clinch but Ludher moves out of range.
John tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ludher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
John moves in looking to clinch but Ludher pushes him off.
John tries to clinch but Ludher is having none of it.
John tries to clinch up.
John is looking to clinch but Ludher is avoiding it.
A big right from Ludher misses.
Ludher misses with an uppercut.
John slips under a jab.
Ludher keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludher swings for the body but John moves out of range.
Ludher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
John has closed the distance and engaged Ludher in a clinch.
Ludher scores with a shot to the side of John's head.
Ludher scores with a nice hook to the head.
John working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, John just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ludher's brow.
John misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ludher scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ludher.
John working hard to break the clinch.
Ludher lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down John.
John's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ludher's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
John's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ludher scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Ludher.
Ludher manages to break the clinch.
Ludher lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
John tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ludher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Ludher does no damage.
Ludher bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of John's head.
John wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by John.
John misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
John tries to clinch there but Ludher circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
John moves to clinch but Ludher breaks away
and Ludher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John is rocked!
John is looking to clinch but Ludher is avoiding it.
Oh John is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ludher throws an overhand right that has John reeling! Ludher follows up with more punches and John is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Ludher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Nagasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshi Nagasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clay Castro!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro throws a shot from downtown. Nagasaki moves away and avoids it.
Clay Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki lands with a right hand.
Nagasaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nagasaki dodges the punch combination from Castro.
Nagasaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Castro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Castro scores with a three punch combo!
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castro was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.
Castro closes the distance and clinches up with Nagasaki, looking for a takedown. Castro pushes Nagasaki against the cage but Nagasaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Castro.
Nagasaki dodges the punch combination from Castro.
Nagasaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Castro's sensitive parts.
Castro shoots in for a takedown but Nagasaki shows good takedown defense.
Castro dives in and grabs Nagasaki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nagasaki pushes down on Castro's head and hops out.
Yoshi Nagasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Castro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castro.
Nagasaki blocks a head kick by Castro.
Nagasaki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Castro backs up against the cage.
Castro looks gassed!
Nagasaki scores with a spinning back kick!
Castro slips a jab and a cross from Nagasaki.
Castro looks to land a combination but Nagasaki avoids it well.
Castro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nagasaki to score with a decent uppercut.
Nagasaki lands a leg kick that knocks Castro off balance momentarily.
Nagasaki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Castro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nagasaki misses with a double jab.
Nagasaki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
Nagasaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Castro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Castro tries to clinch up
and Nagasaki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki lands a front kick.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but Castro moves out of range.
A jab from Nagasaki does it's job there.
Castro wants to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nagasaki.
Castro dives in and grabs Nagasaki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nagasaki pushes down on Castro's head and hops out.
Nagasaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nagasaki is looking to wear down Castro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Castro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nagasaki scores with a head kick.
Castro takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nagasaki delivers a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki scores with a body shot.
Castro is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nagasaki is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Castro.
Nagasaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nagasaki, as that shot connected.
Nagasaki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Castro's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a head kick that Castro semi-blocks.
Nagasaki is looking to slow Castro down with leg kicks.
Nagasaki lands a head kick. Castro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nagasaki connects with a high kick.
Nagasaki throws a combination. Castro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki lands a head kick!
That kick from Nagasaki tenderised Castro's leg. Castro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nagasaki lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro looks to throw a body kick
and Nagasaki counters with a body kick.
Castro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Castro throws a push kick but Nagasaki slaps the foot to one side.
Nagasaki lands a leg kick that knocks Castro off balance momentarily.
Nagasaki thows a body kick. Castro tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Castro.
Castro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nagasaki lands with a straight right. Castro didn't see that one coming.
Castro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nagasaki.
Castro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nagasaki lands a nice looking body kick.
Nagasaki could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nagasaki lands a head kick. Castro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nagasaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Castro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nagasaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nagasaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Nagasaki dominated that round.
That's time! Nagasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nagasaki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nagasaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Castro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Castro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A left lands for Nagasaki.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Castro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nagasaki has got the better of the exchanges.
Nagasaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Castro. That did some damage!
Castro misses with a two punch combination.
Castro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nagasaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Castro scrambles back to his feet.
Nagasaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nagasaki throws a sloppy head kick and Castro moves out of range easily.
Castro throws a head kick that misses.
Nagasaki with a nice cross.
Castro doesn't manage to clinch there - Nagasaki circles away.
Nagasaki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Castro's calf.
Castro is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yoshi Nagasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagasaki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nagasaki lands with a good body shot.
Nagasaki connects with an inside leg kick.
Nagasaki throws a series of punches but Castro moves out of range.
Castro tries to clinch but Nagasaki is having none of it.
Nagasaki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yoshi Nagasaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nagasaki.
Yoshi Nagasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagasaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nagasaki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nagasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castro can do to turn this around?
Nagasaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nagasaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nagasaki throws a combination. Castro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nagasaki scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Nagasaki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Castro.
Castro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nagasaki. Nagasaki obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagasaki.
Castro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nagasaki did well to prevent Castro getting side control.
Castro trying to pass the guard but Nagasaki defending well.
Nagasaki wants to improve his position but Castro is controlling well.
Castro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Castro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Castro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Castro working Nagasaki over with strikes.
Nagasaki controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Nagasaki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Castro is working away from the top position though.
Castro wants to stand but Nagasaki has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nagasaki tries to kick Castro off but Castro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Nagasaki dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Castro is looking to clinch but Nagasaki is avoiding it.
Castro closes the distance and clinches up with Nagasaki, looking for a takedown. Castro pushes Nagasaki against the cage but Nagasaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Castro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nagasaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nagasaki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Nagasaki. Those never looked like landing.
Nagasaki scores with a head kick. Castro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Castro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Castro misses with a low kick.
Nagasaki lands a nice looking body kick.
Castro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nagasaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Castro is predictable there
and Nagasaki counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki throws a head kick that Castro semi-blocks.
Castro shoots in and drives through. Nagasaki sprawls well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nagasaki.
Castro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nagasaki scoring well with a low kick there.
Nagasaki tries to bum rush Castro with a series of wild strikes but Castro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nagasaki lands with a kick to the temple. Castro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nagasaki lands a nice hook to Castro's body. Castro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagasaki.
Castro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nagasaki sprawls well. Nagasaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Castro gets slowly back to his feet.
Yoshi Nagasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Castro.
Nagasaki is looking to slow Castro down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Castro closes the distance and clinches up with Nagasaki, looking for a takedown. Castro pushes Nagasaki against the cage but Nagasaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nagasaki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nagasaki jabs at Castro's body.
Nagasaki lands a head kick. Castro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A punch combination from Nagasaki misses.
Castro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Castro walks into a stiff left hand from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki scores with a jab. Castro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki throws a nice head kick!
Castro looks to land a combination but Nagasaki avoids it well.
Nagasaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castro fails with a takedown attempt.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshi Nagasaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castro takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick which misses Castro's front leg but catches the back leg as Castro tries to avoid it.
Castro wants to clinch up but Nagasaki keeps it at a distance.
Castro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nagasaki throws a nice head kick!
Castro is looking to clinch but Nagasaki is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castro.
Castro throws a front kick aimed at Nagasaki's knee but Nagasaki avoids it well.
Nagasaki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nagasaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nagasaki connects with a solid leg kick.
Nagasaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagasaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castro throws out the jab.
Nagasaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castro fails with a takedown attempt.
Nagasaki throws a head kick that half lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Nagasaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nagasaki, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Nagasaki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jenson Crowder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jenson Crowder!
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, The Machine!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crowder.
A left and a right from Machine both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Jenson Crowder has been cut.
The Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine is looking to slow Crowder down with leg kicks.
Machine throws a body kick the misses
and Crowder counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Machine's guard now.
Crowder drops back, looking for a kneebar! Machine looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Machine looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Machine!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crowder gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Machine tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crowder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crowder gets full guard.
Crowder is trying to keep Machine in close.
Machine gets to his feet - Crowder follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Machine.
The Machine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Machine misses its intended target.
Machine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crowder is out of range.
Crowder moves out of range as Machine strikes.
A big left from Machine misses.
Nice body punch from Machine.
Machine fails to land with a series of punches.
Machine throws out a loose jab but Crowder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crowder tries for a takedown but Machine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Machine throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crowder counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crowder.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine keeping moving, preventing Crowder from controlling successfully.
Crowder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine keeping moving, preventing Crowder from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jenson Crowder.
Machine throws out a leg kick but Crowder moves out of range and Machine only half commits.
Machine finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crowder shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Crowder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowder is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crowder trying to mount his opponent but Machine defends it.
Crowder prevents Machine from standing back up.
Crowder seems to be looking for submissions.
Crowder is looking for a kimura here.
Crowder is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crowder is pressing down on Machine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Machine is holding on for now.
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 Jenson Crowder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jenson Crowder's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Machine scores with a hook to the body. Crowder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crowder shoots in looking for a takedown. Machine tries to sprawl out of it but Crowder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Machine throws a head kick but Crowder moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Machine.
Machine looks for the body kick but Crowder saw that one coming.
Machine's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crowder under the eye.
Machine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machine throws a combination that misses
and Crowder counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crowder.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine keeping moving, preventing Crowder from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine keeping full guard, as Crowder tries to pass.
Crowder works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Crowder is trying to control the action in half guard but Machine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crowder is working for a kimura but Machine is defending it quite comfortably.
Crowder is looking for a kimura but Machine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crowder to get the leverage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machine is trying to stand.
Crowder is looking to advance position but Machine won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowder trying to control the pace.
Machine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crowder.
Crowder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Machine keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crowder seems to be working for a kimura but Machine defends the submission attempt.
Crowder prevents Machine from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowder is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machine sees it coming and defends easily.
Machine is looking to escape.
Machine manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jenson Crowder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crowder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Crowder.
Machine is trying to buck Crowder off.
Crowder swings around for an armbar but Machine sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Crowder's guard.
Crowder isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Machine stacks Crowder on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Machine!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Machine stands up.
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.
Machine lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but The Machine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jenson Crowder's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Crowder closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Machine to the mat! Machine manages to get full guard.
Crowder is working Machine over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jenson Crowder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crowder advances to half guard.
Machine is looking to escape.
Crowder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machine defends it well.
Crowder seems to be working for a kimura but Machine defends the submission attempt.
Machine looks like he's trying to stand up.
Machine has one foot on Crowder's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine misses with a kick to the body.
Machine jabs Crowder right on the nose. Crowder blinks but takes it well.
A right-left combo lands from Machine.
Nice sprawl there from Machine as Crowder shoots in.
Crowder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Machine does no damage.
Machine throws a hook but Crowder blocks it.
Machine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Machine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machine lands a nice hook to Crowder's body. Crowder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crowder dodges the punch combination from Machine.
Machine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowder shoots in but Machine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenson Crowder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machine missing with a left hand there. Crowder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crowder shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Machine manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Crowder gets to his feet. Machine looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Crowder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machine is fending him off so far but Crowder persists. Nope, Machine circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Machine.
Crowder avoids the head kick by Machine.
Machine throws a series of punches but Crowder moves out of range.
Machine takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crowder counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Machine!
Crowder working for a submission but Machine is keeping him at bay.
You get the feeling that Machine really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Crowder wants to control the pace but Machine is squirming around nicely.
Machine blocking the ground and pound.
Machine is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Crowder working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowder fails to move to back control.
Crowder wants to finish this one by submission but Machine is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Crowder.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowder goes for an armbar but Machine turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Machine.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machine decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jenson Crowder.
I think Crowder 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jenson Crowder!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Skank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Borgia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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202 lbs
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215 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Skank!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skank lands a leg kick that knocks Borgia off balance momentarily.
Borgia cracks Skank with a right hand to the side of the head.
Borgia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skank.
Skank lands a leg kick that knocks Borgia off balance momentarily.
Skank takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Skank moves away from the strike by Borgia.
Skank lands with a kick to the ribs.
Borgia looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skank avoids the body shot from Borgia.
Skank lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Skank lands a big head kick that sends Borgia tumbling to the mat! Skank takes a step backwards and waves Borgia back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Borgia is rocked!
It looks like Joe Borgia has been cut.
Skank lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thor Skank!
Thor Skank retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Piston Hurricane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Fourie (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Piston Hurricane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Fourie!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fourie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fourie shoots and misses
and Hurricane decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fourie's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurricane trying to control but Fourie is working from the bottom.
Hurricane would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fourie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hurricane should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Fourie has tightened it up now! Hurricane should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexander Fourie!
Alexander Fourie is the new lightweight champion!
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