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EFC XVII: PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Logan Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Riori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angel Riori has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logan Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angel Riori!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riori defends it nicely.
Creed closes the distance and clinches up with Riori, looking for a takedown. Creed pushes Riori against the cage but Riori circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Riori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Creed manages to avoid it.
Riori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Creed.
Creed shoots and misses
and Riori counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creed throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Riori tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Creed is in Riori's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Creed gets to his feet. Riori looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Riori misses with a body shot.
Riori misses the jab.
No luck for Creed with that takedown attempt.
Creed feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Creed is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riori throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Riori is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Creed is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riori looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Creed is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Riori is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riori working for submissions but it's allowed Creed to get to half guard.
Creed wants to stand but Riori has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riori wants to get back to full guard.
Creed wants to control but Riori is keeping him busy.
Riori trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Creed is looking to advance position but Riori won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Creed decides to return to a standing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice sprawl there from Riori as Creed shoots in.
Riori just misses with a punch to the body.
Riori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Creed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Riori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Creed moves away.
Riori scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Riori takes a swing at Creed's ribcage but misses.
Creed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Creed throws a head kick but Riori moves out of range.
Creed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Riori misses the shot to the body.
Riori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Creed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Creed.
Angel Riori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creed tries for a takedown but Riori circles away easily
and Riori counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creed controlling the position for now.
Riori is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Creed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Riori.
Riori is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creed wants to control but Riori is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Angel Riori will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Riori misses the shot to the body.
Riori scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Creed is looking to escape.
Riori trying to mount his opponent but Creed defends it.
Creed tries to get to full guard but Riori has control of the leg.
Riori passes to side control.
Creed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Riori tries to score with some ground and pound. Creed controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Riori creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Creed sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Riori wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Creed, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Riori is trying to work for a kimura but Creed is defending well.
Creed tries to roll over but Riori keeps him under control.
Riori is working for a kimura but Creed is defending it quite comfortably.
Riori is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Riori is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riori is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Creed defends it well.
Riori is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Creed has managed to free his arm - good work.
Riori seems to be looking for submissions.
Creed makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Creed.
Creed striking off his back, scoring a few points.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riori postures up in Creed's guard and throws a big left but Creed blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riori won't allow Creed to get back to his feet.
Riori stands up over Creed, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Creed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Riori lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Riori has gone for a leg lock! Creed slips out almost immediately though and dives into Riori's guard.
Creed is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Creed slips nicely into half guard.
Riori is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed is working for a submission of some sort.
Creed is trying to control. Riori wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Riori is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Creed's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Creed's back!
Riori is trying to stick to Creed's back but Creed is turning into Riori. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Riori's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Creed.
Riori working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Creed has passed into half guard!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creed is keen to just control but Riori is a slippery customer.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Riori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Creed fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Riori avoids it really well and circles away.
Creed is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Riori's half guard.
Riori wants to improve his position but Creed is controlling well.
Riori wants to control but Creed is keeping busy.
Creed is trying to control. Riori wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Riori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Riori takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed is looking to take a break and control but Riori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Riori manages to get to full guard.
Creed forces his way into half guard.
Riori is looking for a sweep. Creed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like Creed is going to stand back up.
Riori regains full guard. Nicely done.
Creed would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riori looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Creed has picked Riori up and slammed him! Riori can't keep hold of the triangle and Creed manages to pass to side control!
Riori takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Creed gets to mount! Riori was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Riori gets back to half guard.
Riori wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Creed performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Creed seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Angel Riori is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Creed stands up out of the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riori throws a predictable looking body shot
and Creed counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Creed.
Creed cracks Riori with a nice body shot.
Creed is trying to drag Riori to the mat but Riori just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Riori has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Creed is trying to keep an underhook but Riori manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Logan Creed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Creed is trying to control but can't.
Riori trying to control from half guard but Creed is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed tries to get to full guard but Riori has control of the leg.
Well, if Riori is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Nice strikes from Riori there.
Riori wants to free his trapped foot but Creed is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Riori lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creed is trying to get back to full guard.
Creed flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
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 Logan Creed.
I think Riori has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angel Riori!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Tillman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Stann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tillman comes to the cage accompanied by Here Comes the Boom. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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195 lbs
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199 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pat Tillman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Stann!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tillman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tillman misses with a looping left.
Tillman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pat Tillman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tillman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stann has a takedown stuffed.
A slow jab from Stann misses its intended target.
Stann takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tillman thuds a left hand into Stann's body.
Stann checks the leg kick.
Tillman thows a body shot but no joy.
Tillman is looking to wear down Stann with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stann takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tillman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stann walks into a straight right hand from Tillman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tillman closes the distance and clinches.
Stann is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tillman stalls.
Stann is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pat Tillman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Stann.
Tillman struggles to land a body shot inside as Stann controls his hands.
Tillman scores with a hook to the body.
Tillman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tillman digs a right hand underneath Stann's ribcage. Stann let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tillman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stann has a couple of punches blocked by Tillman.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tillman.
Tillman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stann drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tillman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Tillman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stann misses with the head strike.
Tillman cracks Stann with a nice body shot.
Tillman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stann is trying to break the clinch but Tillman has him pressed against the cage.
Tillman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tillman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stann looks gassed!
Tillman controlling the action here for a moment.
Tillman lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Tillman scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Dan Stann has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Tillman as the two fighters clinch.
Tillman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tillman scores with a shot to the side of Stann's head.
Tillman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stann up against the cage.
Stann is trying to force a seperation but Tillman has the dominant position.
Tillman struggles to land a body shot inside as Stann controls his hands.
Tillman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stanns head.
Tillman lands a right hand.
Tillman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Tillman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tillman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stann backwards.
Tillman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good body shot from Tillman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tillman stalls.
Tillman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stann backwards.
A right hand to the body from Tillman.
Tillman lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Tillman as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Tillman.
Tillman lands a nice uppercut.
Tillman stalling.
Tillman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stann blocks a body shot from Tillman.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tillman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stann.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Tillman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Stann's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tillman cracks Stann with a good jab.
Stann misses with a wild combination.
Stann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tillman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tillman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tillman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stann has time to react.
Stann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tillman misses with a wild body shot.
Tillman has managed to clinch.
Tillman lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tillman is working Stann over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tillman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stann is breathing heavily.
Tillman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tillman digs a right hand into Stann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stann's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tillman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tillman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tillman can't find room to land a body shot as Stann controls the action.
Tillman digs a right hand into Stann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stann's gas tank.
Tillman tries to work over Stann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tillman is pushing Stann up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tillman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tillman is leaning against Stann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tillman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Tillman - that landed with a thud.
Tillman lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Tillman.
Come on Tillman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tillman can't find room to land a body shot as Stann controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Tillman.
Tillman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Tillman.
Pat Tillman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Tillman.
Tillman lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tillman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tillman is working Stann over against the cage.
Stann has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tillman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tillman.
Tillman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tillman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stann can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Tillman.
A nice left hand lands by Tillman.
Stann prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tillman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tillman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stann is rocked!
Tillman misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Tillman.
Tillman digs a right hand underneath Stann's ribcage. Stann let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right handed body shot lands from Tillman.
A short body shot lands from Tillman as the two fighters clinch.
Tillman lands an uppercut.
Tillman works on Stann's body with a couple of short punches.
Tillman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stann is still on wobbly legs! Can Tillman finish him?
Tillman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Stann's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Tillman.
Tillman lands a shot to the body.
Tillman lands a nice uppercut.
Tillman creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Stann's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Stann drops to his knees and Tillman pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat Tillman!
A victorious Pat Tillman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Time (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onotole Vasserman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Onotole Vasserman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Time!
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, Onotole Vasserman!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Time misses with a jab, cross combination.
That kick from Vasserman tenderised Time's leg. Time is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Time misses the target.
Time throws a nice looking combination but Vasserman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Justin Time seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasserman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Time throws a nice looking combination but Vasserman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vasserman misses with a head kick.
Time ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasserman moves away.
A lazy left from Vasserman finds it's target.
A jab from Time misses.
Vasserman lands a head shot.
Time thows a body shot but no joy.
Time slips a jab and a cross from Vasserman.
Time works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vasserman. That's going to slow Time down.
Vasserman shoots in looking for a takedown but Time manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vasserman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Time tries to move into range but Vasserman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vasserman stuns Time with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vasserman throws a head kick that half lands.
Time misses with a few strikes there.
Vasserman works Time's body with a nice hook.
Time throws a right and a left that Vasserman avoids nicely.
Vasserman moves away from the strike by Time.
Vasserman looks to score with a jab to the body but Time is just out of range.
Time avoids the head kick by Vasserman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Time moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Onotole Vasserman has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Time scores with a three punch combo!
Vasserman takes a swing at Time's ribcage but misses.
Time thows a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Time misses.
Time misses with a wild body shot.
Time throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vasserman.
Time thows a body shot but no joy.
Vasserman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vasserman lands with a hook. Time tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vasserman throws a series of punches but Time moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Time takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Time throws a poor cross that misses
and Vasserman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Time throws a combination that misses
and Vasserman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vasserman scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Time misses its intended target.
Time misses with an uppercut
and Vasserman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Vasserman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Time is breathing heavily.
Vasserman sizes up Time with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Time rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vasserman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vasserman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Time on the side of the head.
Time throws a shot from downtown. Vasserman moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasserman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vasserman passes Time's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vasserman stands up out of the half guard.
Time on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Time throws a right hand that Vasserman ducks under and follows up with a left that Vasserman also avoids with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Time scores with a decent looking hook.
Time misses with a combination
and Vasserman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Onotole Vasserman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Onotole Vasserman's cut.
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.
Vasserman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Time throws a nice looking combination but Vasserman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vasserman misses with a few strikes there.
Time is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasserman.
Time misses with a combination
and Vasserman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Time swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vasserman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Time's knee momentarily.
Vasserman connects with a right hand. Time shakes it off.
Vasserman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vasserman scores with the left hand. Time knows he should have avoided that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vasserman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Time takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Time takes a swing at Vasserman's ribcage but misses.
Time looks to land a combination but Vasserman avoids it well.
Time misses with a straight right.
Justin Time is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Time throws a poor cross that misses
and Vasserman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Time is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Vasserman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice straight punches there by Time. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Time.
Vasserman scores with a nice body kick.
Vasserman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Time throws a lazy uppercut
and Vasserman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Time is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Vasserman lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasserman moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasserman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Time's head.
Vasserman defending well as Time loads up on a big left hand.
Vasserman moves out of range of the strikes.
Time throws a series of punches but Vasserman moves out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vasserman. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vasserman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Time slips a jab and a cross from Vasserman.
Vasserman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Time swings widly with a right hand
and Vasserman counters with a solid body kick.
Vasserman moves forwards but Time connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vasserman throws a one two combo.
Vasserman lands with a nice combination. Time backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasserman throws a good cross that connects.
Time throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasserman throws a one two combo.
Vasserman cracks the inside of Time's front leg.
Time lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vasserman blocks a jab.
Time connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vasserman's hands.
Vasserman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Onotole Vasserman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vasserman scores with a head kick.
Time throws a lazy uppercut
and Vasserman counters with a solid body kick.
Justin Time is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasserman cracks Time with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Time throws a hook to the side of Vasserman's head but Vasserman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot by Vasserman.
Time connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Time throws a lazy uppercut
and Vasserman counters with a big head kick but Time shrugs it off.
Time sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Vasserman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Time throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vasserman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Time really felt that one!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Time misses with a hook
and Vasserman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vasserman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Onotole Vasserman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Onotole Vasserman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Vasserman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Time stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Time swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Time misses the body punch
and Vasserman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vasserman lands a slapping body shot.
Time throws a lazy right hand but Vasserman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Time moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Time misses with a few strikes there.
Time throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vasserman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vasserman lands a high kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasserman misses with the combination.
Vasserman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Time throws a poor cross that misses
and Vasserman counters with a low kick, right behind Time 's knee.
Time misses with a lunging right hand
and Vasserman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vasserman lands with a kick to the temple. Time shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Time misses with a combination
and Vasserman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Time is rocked!
Time takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Time finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Vasserman's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Time falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Onotole Vasserman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kosmo Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Dignam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kramer comes to the cage accompanied by O Jerry ....or is it Sherry....no matter its by Journey. Kosmo Kramer has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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215 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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kosmo Kramer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Dignam!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dignam closes the distance and clinches.
Dignam throws a head punch that misses.
Dignam scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kramer tries to land knees in the clinch but Dignam avoids the damage to the body.
Kramer tries to land a knee to the head but Dignam blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Kramer.
Kramer blocks a body shot from Dignam.
Kramer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dignam avoids it.
Dignam dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dignam takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dignam lands an uppercut.
Dignam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dignam blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kramer scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Sean Dignam has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kramer lands a knee to the body.
Dignam looks gassed!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dignam.
Kramer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kramer blocks a body shot from Dignam.
Kramer lands a knee to the head.
Kramer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kramer tries to land knees in the clinch but Dignam avoids the damage to the body.
Kramer lands a nice elbow.
Kramer crunches a lovely knee into Dignam's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer lands an elbow just above Dignam 's eye.
A knee to the head by Kramer.
Kramer crunches a lovely knee into Dignam's ribcage.
Kramer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kramer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dignam's defenses.
Kramer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kramer gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kramer throwing strikes from guard but Dignam blocks nicely.
Kramer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dignam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kramer passes into half guard.
Kramer wants to work for an arm triangle but Dignam is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kramer is trying to control. Dignam wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kramer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dignam is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dignam is looking to control Kramer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dignam avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer wants to work for an arm triangle but Dignam is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kramer is looking to advance position but Dignam won't allow it.
Kramer is keen to just control but Dignam is a slippery customer.
Dignam manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dignam keeping moving, preventing Kramer from controlling successfully.
Dignam has a closed guard, preventing Kramer from standing up.
Kramer stopping the sweep attempt from Dignam.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dignam has an active guard here but Kramer has managed to pass into half guard.
Kramer is looking for a kimura here.
Dignam trying to hold on to Kramer's head to control him but Kramer postures up.
Kramer is looking to advance position but Dignam won't allow it.
Dignam trying to control from the bottom.
Dignam is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dignam trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dignam blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kramer.
Dignam gets full guard.
Kramer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kramer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kramer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dignam doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kramer.
Dignam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dignam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kramer postures up in Dignam's guard and throws a big left but Dignam blocks it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosmo Kramer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Dignam's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kramer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dignam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dignam with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kramer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kramer moves in looking to clinch but Dignam pushes him off.
Kramer tries to clinch up.
Kramer drives through and clinches with Dignam against the cage.
Kramer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dignam tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kramer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kramer.
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!
Kramer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kramer lands an elbow inside.
Dignam takes an elbow to the temple.
Kramer lands a knee to the body.
Kramer lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Sean Dignam's cut even more.
Kramer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dignam is defending well for now.
Dignam is breathing heavily.
Come on Kramer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dignam on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Kramer.
Nice elbow from Kramer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer lands an elbow that stopped Dignam in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Sean Dignam's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kosmo Kramer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kramer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kramer wants to stall.
A knee to the head by Kramer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dignam.
Kramer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kramer lands a knee to the head.
Kramer scores with a knee to the head.
Kramer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kramer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kramer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kramer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dignam's defenses.
Dignam takes an elbow to the temple.
Sean Dignam's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kramer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dignam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Kramer lands an elbow just above Dignam 's eye.
Kramer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dignam avoids it.
Kramer lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dignam is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kramer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kramer scores a nice knee to the body.
Kramer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dignam in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dignam stalling in the clinch but Kramer improves position.
Kramer lands a nice elbow.
Dignam swings wildly with an uppercut but Kramer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kramer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kramer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kramer trying to control the position but instead, Dignam has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kramer into the cage.
Dignam taking a breather.
Kramer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dignam avoids it.
Kramer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sean Dignam's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kosmo Kramer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Methuselah Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by The Town by Macklemore. Couture has chosen wait, nvmnd! thats just the tapping of his cane as he walks. as his entrance music. Methuselah Couture has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
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275 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Methuselah Couture!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Couture counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a body punch but Couture moves out of range.
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Couture counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Couture fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Couture avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson tries to hold on but Couture postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Couture is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Couture with good strikes from the mount here!
Couture can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Couture is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Couture stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Couture throws a body kick that misses.
Jordan Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Couture circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jordan Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Couture takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Couture lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture misses with a low kick.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Couture keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Couture.
Couture throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Couture motions for Johnson to come forward. Couture throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Methuselah Couture dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Couture thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Couture.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Couture doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Couture's efforts to push away.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Couture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Couture closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Couture tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Couture throws a body kick that misses.
Couture steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Couture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Couture doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Couture wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Couture takes one on the button.
Couture lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Couture throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Couture.
Methuselah Couture seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Couture throws a nice inside leg kick.
Couture is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Couture counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Couture shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Couture throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Couture goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Couture is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Couture misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Couture moved out of range nicely.
Couture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Couture tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Couture swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Couture pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Couture sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Couture can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Couture has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Couture is breathing heavily.
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!
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Couture has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Couture controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Couture backwards.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Couture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture misses with a punch to the body.
Couture takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Couture scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Couture is avoiding it.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Johnson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Couture shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Couture showed some decent athleticism there.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Couture is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jordan Johnson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Johnson catches Couture with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Couture counters with a left to the body.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Couture rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Couture is out of range.
Couture tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Couture counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Couture fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Couture to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
Johnson misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Couture counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson rushes Couture and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Couture turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Couture throws a strike aimed at the side of Johnson's head but Johnson avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Couture grinds an elbow into Johnson's temple.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Couture on the ground.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Couture moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but Couture postures up.
Couture tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Methuselah Couture has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Methuselah Couture just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Couture keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson with a hook.
Johnson tries to bum rush Couture with a series of wild strikes but Couture uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot by Couture.
Couture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Couture paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Couture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Couture swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Couture closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Couture tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Couture dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Couture tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Couture moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Couture fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Couture is avoiding it.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Couture counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Couture avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson throws the left hand but Couture avoids the punch easily.
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jordan Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Couture is controlling him.
Johnson keeps control of Couture as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Couture tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Couture taking a breather.
Couture blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Couture.
Couture doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Couture has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Couture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Couture.
Couture blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Couture to work.
Couture misses with some punches.
Couture breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Couture attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Couture is out of range.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Couture coming out on top.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Couture counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Couture shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Couture does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couture connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Couture sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Couture steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Couture shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Couture gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Couture shoots in.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Johnson had his way with Methuselah Couture in 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. This is the final round!
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Couture throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson wants to clinch but Couture slips to the side
and Couture counters with a nice body shot.
Couture lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Couture was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Couture looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Couture doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Couture counters with a head kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Couture has managed to clinch.
Couture working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Couture.
Couture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Couture.
Couture blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Couture blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Couture misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Couture tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Couture escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Couture sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Couture fails to land the takedown.
Jordan Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Methuselah Couture.
Couture keeps the fight on the outside.
Couture lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the cage.
Couture looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Couture shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Couture is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson gets through Couture's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Couture misses with some punches.
Couture doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Couture throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Couture breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Couture does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Couture scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Couture throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson throws the left hand but Couture avoids the punch easily.
Couture thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
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 Jordan Johnson.
I think Johnson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:48
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Jordan Johnson retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Soplamocos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira comes to the cage accompanied by Don Omar - Danza Kuduro. Soplamocos has chosen When the Man comes around by Jhonny Cash! as his entrance music. 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 middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Oliveira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kid Soplamocos!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Soplamocos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oliveira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Soplamocos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Soplamocos wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy.
Soplamocos trying to control from Oliveira's half guard. Oliveira has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Oliveira wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliveira is working hard here to advance position.
Oliveira is trying to keep Soplamocos in close.
Oliveira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soplamocos cracks Oliveira with a solid left hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soplamocos slips nicely into half guard.
Soplamocos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oliveira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soplamocos wants to free his trapped foot but Oliveira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Soplamocos trying to control from half guard but Oliveira is working away.
Oliveira gets full guard.
Soplamocos preventing the sweep.
Soplamocos looking to sit in guard and control but Oliveira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Soplamocos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soplamocos looking to control.
Oliveira stands and throws Soplamocos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Soplamocos is looking for a sweep.
Soplamocos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira working Soplamocos over with strikes.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but Soplamocos defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Soplamocos is pressing down on Oliveira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Soplamocos keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Soplamocos is trying to control but can't.
Soplamocos is looking to improve his position.
Oliveira lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Soplamocos wants to get back to full guard.
Oliveira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira trying to mount his opponent but Soplamocos defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soplamocos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Oliveira postures up in Soplamocos's guard and throws a big left but Soplamocos blocks it.
Oliveira preventing the sweep.
Oliveira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oliveira 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.
Oliveira forces his way into half guard.
Oliveira is nestled in close to Soplamocos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oliveira scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oliveira looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oliveira lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oliveira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soplamocos's head.
Oliveira 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.
Soplamocos tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg.
Soplamocos is looking to control Oliveira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soplamocos avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soplamocos is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Oliveira is staying active.
Oliveira moves nicely into side control.
Soplamocos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Oliveira's best efforts.
Oliveira is keen to just control but Soplamocos is a slippery customer.
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. Oliveira connects with a nice short shot to Soplamocos's temple.
Soplamocos looking for submissions off his back.
Oliveira winds up and cracks Soplamocos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soplamocos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Soplamocos 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.
Soplamocos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oliveira's guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Oliveira dominated that round.
That's time! Oliveira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Oliveira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Soplamocos.
Soplamocos tries to move into range but Oliveira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Soplamocos takes one on the button.
Oliveira throws a low kick, looking for Soplamocos's leg but Soplamocos calmly moves out of range.
Ricardo Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Soplamocos!
Soplamocos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soplamocos looks for a takedown but Oliveira sprawls well.
Oliveira is looking to chop away at Soplamocos's legs.
Oliveira scores with a hook to the body. Soplamocos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oliveira feints and then cracks Soplamocos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Soplamocos down.
No joy there for Oliveira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soplamocos fails with a takedown attempt.
Soplamocos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soplamocos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oliveira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soplamocos somewhat.
Ricardo Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kid Soplamocos.
Soplamocos staying out of range there.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses.
Soplamocos shoots for a takedown but Oliveira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oliveira throws a lazy right hand but Soplamocos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oliveira thows a body shot but no joy.
Oliveira loads up on a big right hand but Soplamocos slips the punch.
A slow jab from Oliveira misses its intended target.
Soplamocos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oliveira looks to land a right hand but Soplamocos moved out of range.
Oliveira throws a head kick but Soplamocos moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira connects with a single shot there.
Soplamocos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oliveira slips a jab from Soplamocos.
Oliveira tests Soplamocos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Soplamocos blocks a jab.
Oliveira misses with a low kick as Soplamocos jumps back.
Soplamocos defending well as Oliveira loads up on a big left hand.
Oliveira lands a head kick. Soplamocos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Soplamocos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut
and Soplamocos counters with an outside leg kick.
Soplamocos avoids the head kick by Oliveira.
Soplamocos works the jab nicely.
Oliveira throws a shot from downtown. Soplamocos moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Oliveira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Soplamocos throws the kick towards the body but Oliveira avoids it.
Soplamocos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Oliveira is able to avoid easily.
Oliveira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soplamocos.
Oliveira lands a nice leg kick that just misses Soplamocos's sensitive parts.
Oliveira misses with a straight left.
Oliveira on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soplamocos. Soplamocos obviously looking to wear him down.
Soplamocos throws a head kick but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soplamocos throws a sloppy head kick and Oliveira moves out of range easily.
Oliveira misses with a head kick.
Oliveira throws a poor cross that misses
and Soplamocos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oliveira throws a right and a left that Soplamocos avoids nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soplamocos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Soplamocos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oliveira looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliveira, not yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soplamocos pushing down on Oliveira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Oliveira is not content to let Soplamocos control the position.
Soplamocos is pressing down on Oliveira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oliveira is holding on for now.
Soplamocos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oliveira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soplamocos.
Oliveira is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira punching from the bottom.
Soplamocos is stalling here. Oliveira is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Soplamocos seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Oliveira has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Soplamocos tries to bench press Oliveira off him but Oliveira keeps the position.
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 Ricardo Oliveira will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oliveira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Soplamocos doesn't seem bothered though.
Oliveira lands a lovely overhand right.
Oliveira attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Soplamocos moves away from the strike by Oliveira.
Oliveira throws out a leg kick but Soplamocos moves out of range and Oliveira only half commits.
Oliveira throws an overhand right that lands on Soplamocos's shoulder, as Soplamocos tries to avoid the shot.
Oliveira throws a big shot that misses.
Oliveira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oliveira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oliveira connects with a solid leg kick.
Soplamocos throws a sloppy head kick and Oliveira moves out of range easily.
Soplamocos takes a swing at Oliveira's ribcage but misses.
Oliveira throws a hook to the side of Soplamocos's head but Soplamocos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ricardo Oliveira is winning the standup battle so far.
Oliveira blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira throws a solid leg kick but Soplamocos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a jab but it's blocked by Soplamocos.
Oliveira scores with a one two! Soplamocos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oliveira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Soplamocos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oliveira lunges at Soplamocos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Soplamocos's hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Oliveira.
Soplamocos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Soplamocos moves forwards but Oliveira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Soplamocos.
Soplamocos misses with a leg kick.
Oliveira throws a half hearted mid kick.
Soplamocos tries to work over Oliveira's front leg with a kick but Oliveira checks it.
Oliveira misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Soplamocos throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Oliveira.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Soplamocos is out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Soplamocos.
Soplamocos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oliveira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oliveira throws a low kick but Soplamocos avoids it.
Soplamocos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oliveira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oliveira misses with a hook.
Oliveira throws a shot from downtown. Soplamocos moves away and avoids it.
Soplamocos looks for a takedown but Oliveira sprawls well.
Soplamocos moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soplamocos tries for a takedown but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ricardo Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kid Soplamocos.
A good leg kick by Soplamocos.
Oliveira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oliveira throws a hook but Soplamocos blocks it.
Soplamocos misses with a low kick.
Oliveira misses with a low kick.
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the body.
Oliveira throws out a leg kick but Soplamocos moves out of range and Oliveira only half commits.
Soplamocos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oliveira with a jab.
Soplamocos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
Oliveira stuffs the takedown.
Soplamocos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira with a hook.
Oliveira throws a leg kick
and Soplamocos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliveira lands with a thumping leg kick.
Soplamocos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a leg kick but Soplamocos sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soplamocos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
Oliveira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Soplamocos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oliveira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Oliveira.
Soplamocos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oliveira swivels and escapes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Oliveira clearly takes 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.
Soplamocos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oliveira avoids the head kick by Soplamocos.
Oliveira misses with a hook
and Soplamocos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oliveira won't be happy with that.
Oliveira tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Oliveira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oliveira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soplamocos trying to control the action but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira tries to improve position but can't.
Oliveira taking a bit of punishment here - Soplamocos scoring with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira is looking for a sweep.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soplamocos lands some shots froms side control.
Soplamocos in side control lands a decent elbow.
Oliveira is not content to let Soplamocos control the position.
Soplamocos controlling the position from side mount.
Oliveira tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Soplamocos is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliveira on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Soplamocos advances to mount.
Soplamocos punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira tries to reverse the position but Soplamocos maintains control.
Oliveira wants to control but Soplamocos is having none of it.
Soplamocos controlling from the full mount.
Soplamocos lands a big elbow.
Oliveira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Soplamocos looking to control but Oliveira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soplamocos landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oliveira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soplamocos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Oliveira?
Soplamocos is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oliveira is rocked!
Soplamocos cracks Oliveira with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oh Oliveira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soplamocos drops a big elbow. That's hurt Oliveira! More shots from Soplamocos and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kid Soplamocos!
Kid Soplamocos is the new middleweight champion!
Kid Soplamocos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruiner Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Rosalando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnett comes to the cage accompanied by canceled forever. Glen Rosalando acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruiner Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glen Rosalando!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett throws a nice head kick!
Barnett ducks under a wild hook from Rosalando.
Rosalando throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnett misses with a body shot.
Barnett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barnett scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnett trying to pass the guard but Rosalando defending well.
Barnett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rosalando is looking to improve his position.
Barnett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barnett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosalando wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnett drops an elbow to the side of Rosalando's head.
Barnett passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rosalando!
Barnett is stalling here but it's allowed Rosalando to get half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is looking for a kimura but Rosalando is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnett to get the leverage.
Rosalando is trying to stand.
Barnett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rosalando can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barnett stops Rosalando from getting back to his feet.
Barnett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rosalando keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rosalando really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rosalando on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnett. Barnett obviously looking to wear him down.
Rosalando circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnett fails with the takedown.
Rosalando has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnett.
Barnett dives in and grabs Rosalando's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rosalando pushes down on Barnett's head and hops out.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barnett.
Barnett looks to land a left hand but Rosalando moved out of range nicely.
Barnett moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rosalando sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barnett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rosalando. Rosalando circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barnett lands with a good body shot.
Rosalando chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnett can pounce on him.
Rosalando looks gassed!
Barnett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barnett lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circle, before Barnett throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Rosalando's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Barnett lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Ruiner Barnett!
A victorious Ruiner Barnett thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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