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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Carwin (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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146 lbs
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150 cm
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominick Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cruz connects with a body shot.
Carwin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cruz pushes Carwin away with a front kick.
Cruz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cruz.
Cruz lands a head kick. Carwin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cruz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cruz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Carwin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carwin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cruz's corner calls for a 1-2. Cruz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cruz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Carwin.
Dominick Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carwin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carwin misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cruz counters with a good low kick that Carwin was not able to check.
Carwin dives in and grabs Cruz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes down on Carwin's head and hops out.
Cruz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good exchange - Cruz coming out on top.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cruz.
Carwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carwin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sloppy strikes from Carwin. Those never looked like landing.
Cruz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Carwin's head.
Carwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick from Cruz.
Carwin looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz connects with a leg kick. Carwin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cruz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carwin's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cruz scores with a hook.
Carwin walks into a left hand.
Carwin is rocked!
Carwin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cruz but Cruz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carwin is still on wobbly legs! Can Cruz finish him?
Carwin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cruz fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Carwin to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Carwin looks to clinch but Cruz throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Carwin taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dominick Cruz!
A relieved looking Dominick Cruz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirco Crokopovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Hands (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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210 lbs
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210 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirco Crokopovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Hands!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crokopovich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crokopovich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hands misses with a looping right.
Hands tries to clinch but Crokopovich moves out of range.
Crokopovich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
No luck for Hands with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crokopovich counters with a series of strikes. Hands will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hands connects with a right hand. Crokopovich shakes it off.
Crokopovich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hands counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hands tries to clinch but Crokopovich is having none of it.
Crokopovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crokopovich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hands counters with a left and a right that hurts Crokopovich! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Hands jumps into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hands controlling from the full mount.
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.
It looks like Hands might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Eddie Hands wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hands misses with a left hand
and Crokopovich counters with a series of strikes. Hands will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crokopovich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Hands to counter with a crisp jab.
Crokopovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eddie Hands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crokopovich throws a right and a left that Hands avoids nicely.
Hands tries to clinch up but Crokopovich circles away and keeps his distance.
Hands swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hands misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hands throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Hands dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hands throws a nice looking combination but Crokopovich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hands manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crokopovich on his heels. He'll look to pass Crokopovich's guard now, I'm sure.
Hands slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hands tries to stand but Crokopovich is controlling from the bottom.
Hands trying to control the position from guard on top but Crokopovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands wants to stand but Crokopovich has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hands pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crokopovich is keeping the position for now.
Eddie Hands has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Crokopovich throws a combination that misses
and Hands counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Hands. Those never looked like landing.
Crokopovich throws a right hand that Hands ducks under and follows up with a left that Hands also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crokopovich misses with a double jab
and Crokopovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mirco Crokopovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crokopovich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hands circles away quickly and effectively.
Hands fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hands walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Crokopovich checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crokopovich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hands counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crokopovich throws a right hand that Hands ducks under and follows up with a left that Hands also avoids with ease.
Eddie Hands seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hands throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crokopovich counters with a left and a right that stings Hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hands shoots in for a takedown but Crokopovich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crokopovich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hands counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hands throws the left hand but Crokopovich avoids the punch easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hands!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hands throws a lazy uppercut
and Crokopovich counters with a left and a right that stings Hands.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Hands showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hands misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hands misses with a lunging right hand
and Crokopovich counters with a left and a right that stings Hands.
Crokopovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crokopovich misses with a double jab
and Hands counters with a series of strikes. Crokopovich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mirco Crokopovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crokopovich throws a nice looking combination but Hands bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hands has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hands tries to clinch but Crokopovich is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hands. Crokopovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crokopovich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hands counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hands looks to land a right hand but Crokopovich moved out of range.
Crokopovich misses with a combination
and Hands counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crokopovich throws a nice looking combination but Hands bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crokopovich misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crokopovich blocks a jab.
Hands tries for a takedown but Crokopovich circles away easily
and Crokopovich counters with a one-two to the body.
Hands lands with a hook. Crokopovich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crokopovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hands.
Eddie Hands is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hands throws a head kick but Crokopovich moves out of range.
Crokopovich throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hands lands with a good body shot.
Mirco Crokopovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hands is looking to clinch but Crokopovich is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Hands comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hands has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Hands!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Schnieder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton LaVey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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168 lbs
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168 lbs
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Decent boxing
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Schnieder!
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, Anton LaVey!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schnieder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Schnieder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
LaVey punishes Schnieder's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab from LaVey.
LaVey punishes Schnieder's body with a nice straight punch.
LaVey lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schnieder tries to clinch but LaVey is having none of it.
LaVey throws a shot to the body.
LaVey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Schnieder is breathing heavily.
LaVey lands a jab to Schnieder's midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for LaVey. That snapped Schnieder's head back.
Schnieder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
LaVey tests Schnieder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
LaVey throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Schnieder stumbling backwards into the cage! Schnieder bounces back off the cage towards LaVey, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! LaVey lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! LaVey celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anton LaVey!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wally Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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215 lbs
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207 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wally Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mauricio Rua!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis misses with an uppercut.
Rua throws an off balance right hand
and Lewis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Mauricio Rua has been cut.
Rua lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lewis moves out of range of the body kick from Rua.
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rua.
A nice combination there by Lewis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Lewis misses with a right hand
and Rua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Wally Lewis has been cut.
Lewis loads up on a big right hand but Rua slips the punch.
Lewis lands a jab.
Rua is rocked!
Lewis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lewis misses with an uppercut. Rua saw that one coming.
Rua connects with a leg kick. Lewis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lewis misses with a left hand
and Rua counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rua scores with a hook.
Lewis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rua counters with a solid body kick.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rua lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rua sizes up Lewis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A good leg kick by Rua.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rua. Lewis shrugs it off though.
Rua cracks Lewis with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lewis looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Rua finish him?
Lewis looks up at the clock. Bad move! Rua lands a right hand from hell, dropping Lewis. Rua pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauricio Rua!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mauricio Rua made sure he mentioned Malicious Intent Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Archie Bunker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fast Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunker's entrance music is Edith singin Those were the days..... A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Fast Lee was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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205 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Archie Bunker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fast Lee!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bunker tries to clinch but Lee moves away
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bunker wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Bunker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bunker.
Bunker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Bunker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bunker closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.
Lee tries to break free but Bunker pushes him back against the cage.
Bunker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee wants to break free but Bunker has control.
Bunker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bunker breaks the clinch.
Bunker looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
Bunker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bunker tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bunker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bunker tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Bunker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bunker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bunker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Bunker tries to clinch up.
Bunker slips a jab from Lee.
Bunker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Bunker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Bunker defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Bunker tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Bunker throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Bunker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bunker gets a double leg takedown into Lee's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bunker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bunker passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bunker working over Lee with some ground and pound. Lee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bunker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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. Bunker connects with a nice short shot to Lee's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bunker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though.
Bunker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bunker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunker seems to be looking for submissions.
Lee wants to control but Bunker is keeping busy.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Bunker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bunker tries to clinch but Lee moves away
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bunker moves to clinch but Lee breaks away
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bunker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bunker throws a head kick that misses
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bunker tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bunker.
Bunker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bunker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee swinging wildly here.
A big left from Lee misses.
Bunker throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Archie Bunker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bunker clinches.
Bunker misses with a punch to the body.
Bunker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bunker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bunker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lee regains guard immediately.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bunker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Bunker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bunker throws a big right hand that misses.
Bunker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bunker gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee wanted to stand there but Bunker had control of the position.
Bunker keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Archie Bunker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fast Lee has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bunker lands a head kick. Lee smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bunker.
Bunker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Bunker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Bunker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunker slips a jab from Lee.
Lee leaves Bunker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Bunker.
Bunker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Bunker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lee throws a right and a left that Bunker avoids nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Bunker dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bunker walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Lee takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lee stuffs the takedown.
Bunker throws a head kick that misses.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Bunker tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Bunker dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Bunker is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Bunker misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a three punch combo that has Bunker backing up. Bunker nods at Lee to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Bunker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bunker gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Bunker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee punishes Bunker's body with a nice straight punch.
A right-left combo lands from Lee.
Bunker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Bunker counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lee's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee keeping full guard, as Bunker tries to pass.
Bunker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bunker throws a strike but Lee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunker looking for subs off his back but Lee has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bunker is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker kicks off Lee and gets to his feet.
Bunker darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunker misses with a punch to the body.
Bunker looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bunker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bunker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Bunker is controlling the position.
Bunker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bunker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bunker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bunker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bunker gets slowly back to his feet.
Fast Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunker tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Bunker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bunker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Bunker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonnie Boardwalk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torres has chosen mahna mahna as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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141 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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24
135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonnie Boardwalk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Torres!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres misses with a low kick.
Miguel Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres gets caught flat footed, as Boardwalk shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boardwalk pushing down on Torres's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boardwalk trying to control the pace.
Boardwalk frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Torres takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Boardwalk raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boardwalk working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boardwalk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boardwalk'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.
The referee warns Torres that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Boardwalk raining down hammerfists from mount.
Boardwalk working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Boardwalk landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boardwalk landing punches.
Boardwalk looking to finish Torres with some ground and pound. This is bad for Torres!
Torres is bucking up trying to escape but Boardwalk cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Boardwalk looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boardwalk lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries to reverse the position but Boardwalk maintains control.
Boardwalk is landing with some decent strikes but Torres is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Torres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boardwalk connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boardwalk raining down hammerfists from mount.
Torres is working to get back to half guard.
Boardwalk controlling the position easily from mount.
Boardwalk landing shots from mount.
Boardwalk working Torres over with strikes here.
Torres is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boardwalk with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk controlling from the full mount.
Boardwalk scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Boardwalk content just to control the position here.
Boardwalk seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Torres for as long as he can get away with.
Boardwalk 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.
Boardwalk scoring with strikes but Torres is staying in there.
Boardwalk content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk lands a big shot there that rocks Torres but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice elbow there by Boardwalk.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boardwalk controlling the position easily from mount.
Boardwalk in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Boardwalk lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Torres working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boardwalk is landing with some decent strikes but Torres is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Boardwalk controlling from the full mount.
Boardwalk landing strikes from the mount.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonnie Boardwalk dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Torres gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boardwalk looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Torres had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boardwalk defends it easily.
Boardwalk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Torres wants to sweep here but Boardwalk controlling him for the moment.
Boardwalk seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boardwalk working some strikes from top position.
Boardwalk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boardwalk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Torres utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boardwalk chips away with some ground and pound.
Boardwalk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boardwalk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boardwalk lands a couple of elbows.
Boardwalk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk slips nicely into half guard.
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!
Torres works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boardwalk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boardwalk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boardwalk working some strikes from top position.
Boardwalk controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boardwalk throwing strikes from guard but Torres blocks nicely.
Boardwalk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Torres's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk lands a couple of elbows.
Torres controls Boardwalk momentarily but Boardwalk frees himself.
Boardwalk wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Boardwalk is stalling in the full guard.
Boardwalk throws a strike but Torres rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk wants to sweep but no luck.
Boardwalk is controlling Torres's posture.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Boardwalk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Torres moves out of range of the strikes.
Torres lands a leg kick that knocks Boardwalk off balance momentarily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonnie Boardwalk dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Boardwalk misses with a wild combination.
Boardwalk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Torres throws a leg kick but Boardwalk sees it coming and moves out of range.
A combination from Torres does no damage.
Boardwalk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Torres swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Torres, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Torres does no damage.
Boardwalk dodges the punch combination from Torres.
Miguel Torres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boardwalk throws a jab but it's blocked by Torres.
Torres is looking to chop away at Boardwalk's legs.
Torres lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boardwalk circles away quickly and effectively.
Boardwalk drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boardwalk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Torres's guard.
Boardwalk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boardwalk looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Torres with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boardwalk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boardwalk working Torres over with strikes.
Still in half guard, Boardwalk seems content to control.
Boardwalk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boardwalk 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.
Boardwalk drops an elbow to the side of Torres's head.
Boardwalk lands strikes from half guard.
Jonnie Boardwalk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boardwalk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Torres is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boardwalk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Torres wants to improve his position but Boardwalk is controlling well.
Boardwalk controlling the pace.
Boardwalk drops an elbow to the side of Torres's head.
Boardwalk 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.
Boardwalk winds up and cracks Torres with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Torres trying to hold on to Boardwalk's head to control him but Boardwalk postures up.
Boardwalk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boardwalk working Torres over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boardwalk lands strikes from half guard.
Boardwalk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Torres is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boardwalk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jonnie Boardwalk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boardwalk drops an elbow to the side of Torres's head.
Miguel Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk thows a huge punch but Torres dodges it nicely.
Boardwalk working the head and body with strikes.
Boardwalk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Torres is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boardwalk sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boardwalk working the head and body with strikes.
Boardwalk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torres can do to turn this around?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boardwalk pulls his head out easily.
Boardwalk controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonnie Boardwalk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boardwalk, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonnie Boardwalk!
An out of breath Jonnie Boardwalk thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Athur Beetson (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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25
204 lbs
12 - 4 - 1 |
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215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Athur Beetson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beetson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A lazy left from Beast finds it's target.
Beast misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beetson missing with a left hand there. Beast was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beetson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beast avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beetson throws a right and a left that Beast avoids nicely.
Beast takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beetson throws a hook but Beast blocks it.
Beast cracks Beetson with a good jab.
Nice shot by Beetson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beetson slips a jab and a cross from Beast.
Beetson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beetson swings widly with a right hand
and Beast counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beetson fails to land with a series of punches.
Beetson swings widly with a right hand
and Beast connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beast slips under a jab from Beetson.
Beetson throws a looping overhand right but Beast ducks down to avoid it.
Beast closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Beetson did well to prevent Beast getting side control.
Beetson is trying to stand up here but Beast is controlling him well.
Ground and pound from Beast.
Beast in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Beetson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Beast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Beast!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Logan Lawson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Logan Lawson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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213 lbs
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205 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logan Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Riley!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Riley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Logan Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson connects with a body shot.
Riley looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Max Riley has been cut.
Lawson connects with a jab.
Lawson lands a slapping body shot.
Riley tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lawson lands with a right hand.
Lawson cracks Riley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Riley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lawson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Riley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lawson cracks Riley with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lawson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Riley to stand back up!
Riley is rocked!
Lawson thows a body kick. Riley tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lawson, right into the meat.
Lawson lands a big right hand that sends Riley crashing to the mat! Lawson stays standing though and waves Riley back to his feet!
Riley is still on wobbly legs! Can Lawson finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crack! Lawson connects with the perfect overhand right and Riley falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Lawson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Logan Lawson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Dillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Diary of a Madman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
146 lbs
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135 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirk Dillard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Dunn lands but Dillard takes it in his stride.
Dillard misses with a hook.
Dunn swinging wildly here.
Dillard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dunn as he avoids it easily.
Dunn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dunn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A good leg kick by Dunn.
Nice body kick there by Dunn.
Dillard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dunn.
Dillard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dunn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dunn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dillard is controlling the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillard is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dillard is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dillard is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dunn is not content to let Dillard control the position.
Dillard is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dillard seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dunn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dunn trying to control but Dillard postures up.
Dunn is holding on to half guard well.
Dunn moves into full guard.
Dunn keeping moving, preventing Dillard from controlling successfully.
Dunn trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dunn has Dillard pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn keeping moving, preventing Dillard from controlling successfully.
Dunn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dunn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dillard's guard.
Dunn throws a big right hand that misses.
Dunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dunn lands a couple of digs.
Dillard keeping moving, preventing Dunn from controlling successfully.
Dunn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dunn is in close to Dillard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunn wants to control from the top but Dillard keeps moving.
Dunn postures up and lands a big shot to Dillard's brow.
Dunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dillard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dunn stands up over Dillard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunn trying to control but Dillard is working from the bottom.
Dunn is in close to Dillard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dunn trying to control but Dillard is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dillard is trying to keep Dunn in close.
Dillard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Dunn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dillard walks into a jab.
Dillard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dillard misses with a takedown
and Dunn counters with a series of strikes. Dillard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dillard tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dunn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Kirk Dillard has been cut.
Dunn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dillard fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Dillard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dunn connects with a leg kick. Dillard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dunn lands a nice hook to Dillard's body. Dillard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dillard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dunn tries to bum rush Dillard with a series of wild strikes but Dillard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn tries a head kick but it misses.
Dunn lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dillard takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dunn jabs at Dillard's body.
Dunn scores with a hook to the body. Dillard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Dunn does it's job there.
Dunn misses with a series of wild punches.
Dunn lands a nice shot that snaps Dillard's head back.
Dillard shoots and misses
and Dunn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dunn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dillard wants to clinch up but Dunn keeps it at a distance.
Dillard moves forwards but Dunn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dillard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dunn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunn throws a combination. Dillard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dunn thumps Dillard with a low kick.
Dunn clobbers Dillard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dunn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dunn cracks the inside of Dillard's front leg.
Dunn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dunn scores with a three punch combo!
Dillard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dunn misses with a double jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dunn.
Dunn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dunn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn connects with a body shot.
Dillard moves out of range as Dunn throws a body kick.
Dunn stuns Dillard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dunn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dunn scores with a shot to the body.
Dunn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dillard rather than just go for the knockout.
Dillard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dunn's half guard.
Dunn is controlling Dillard's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mark Dunn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dunn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dillard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dunn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dillard has managed to get both his arms back between Dunn's legs - danger averted.
Dunn 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Dillard trying to move into half guard but instead Dunn has managed to sweep!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunn looking to sit in guard and control but Dillard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dillard preventing the sweep.
Dillard looking to sit in guard and control but Dunn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dillard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dunn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dunn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Dunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kirk Dillard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Dunn.
Dunn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dunn connects with a body shot.
Dillard sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dunn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dillard's sensitive parts.
Dunn throws a leg kick but Dillard moved away.
Dillard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dunn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dunn feints a jab promting Dillard to slip. Dunn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dillard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dunn throws a head kick that half lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dunn.
Dunn misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillard takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dillard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dillard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dunn can pounce on him.
Dillard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dunn counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dunn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dillard. That did some damage!
Dunn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dillard.
Dillard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dillard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dunn.
Dunn lands a leg kick that knocks Dillard off balance momentarily.
Dillard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dillard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dunn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dunn lands with a nice body kick.
Dunn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dillard slips a jab and a cross from Dunn.
Mark Dunn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mark Dunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dillard dodges the punch combination from Dunn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dunn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dillard's calf.
Good leg kick by Dunn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dillard shoots in looking for a takedown but Dunn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dillard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dillard tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dunn throws a leg kick which misses Dillard's front leg but catches the back leg as Dillard tries to avoid it.
Dunn connects with a solid leg kick.
Kirk Dillard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn thumps Dillard with a low kick.
Mark Dunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dillard tries to clinch but Dunn is having none of it.
A good leg kick by Dunn.
Dunn misses with a double jab.
Dunn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dunn lands with a good body shot.
Dunn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dunn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Dunn as Dillard shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Dillard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good leg kick by Dunn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dunn connects with a solid leg kick.
Dunn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dunn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dunn.
Dunn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dunn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dillard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dunn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunn lands a high kick!
Dunn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dunn.
Dunn lands a glancing blow to the side of Dillard's head.
Dunn throws a leg kick which misses Dillard's front leg but catches the back leg as Dillard tries to avoid it.
Dillard tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dunn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dillard.
Dunn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dunn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Dunn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dunn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Dunn!
Mark Dunn looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'He's a good fighter but i knew my standup was better. I was focused on placing my shots accurately and felt that if i kept up the pressure on i could finish him standing.. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kim Figueroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Hodges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figueroa comes into the arena with Ride the Lighting blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kim Figueroa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerald Hodges!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figueroa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hodges paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick from Figueroa misses.
Figueroa rushes Hodges and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hodges is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Figueroa working Hodges over with knees to the body.
Figueroa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Figueroa lands a left hand.
Figueroa is struggling to control the position.
Figueroa gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Hodges blocks an elbow strike.
Figueroa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Figueroa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Figueroa tries to land knees in the clinch but Hodges avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa lands a knee to the body.
Hodges is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hodges dodges an elbow strike from Figueroa.
A nice left hand lands by Figueroa.
Figueroa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Figueroa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Figueroa misses with an elbow over the top.
Figueroa stalls.
Figueroa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Figueroa.
Figueroa taking a breather.
Hodges working hard to break the clinch.
Figueroa trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodges is trying to push Figueroa away but Figueroa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Figueroa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Figueroa pushes off an throws an elbow but Hodges leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Figueroa working Hodges over with knees to the body.
Figueroa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Figueroa misses with an elbow strike.
Figueroa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hodges.
Hodges tries to break free but Figueroa pushes him back against the cage.
Hodges avoids the elbow strike from Figueroa, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hodges tries to break free but Figueroa pushes him back against the cage.
Figueroa tries a knee to the head but Hodges blocks it.
Figueroa throws an elbow that misses.
Figueroa has Hodges pressed against the cage.
Figueroa taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa has Hodges pressed against the cage, preventing Hodges from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Figueroa prevents Hodges from breaking the clinch.
Figueroa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Figueroa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hodges's efforts to push away.
Hodges is looking to break free of the clinch but Figueroa has double underhooks.
Hodges is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Figueroa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Figueroa lands an elbow that stopped Hodges in his tracks for a moment.
Hodges is looking to break free of the clinch but Figueroa has double underhooks.
Hodges blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Figueroa throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodges breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Figueroa scores with a jab to the body.
Figueroa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hodges throws a solid leg kick but Figueroa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hodges.
Hodges keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Figueroa.
Figueroa moves out of range of the body kick.
Figueroa tries to clinch there but Hodges circles away.
Hodges pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hodges lands the left hand.
Figueroa loads up on a big right hand but Hodges slips the punch.
Figueroa tries a low kick but Hodges avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Figueroa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hodges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bone on bone clash there as Hodges blocks the leg kick.
Figueroa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hodges's calf.
Figueroa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Figueroa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Figueroa!
Hodges is rocked!
Hodges drops his hands momentarily and Figueroa needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Hodges just on the top of the head. Hodges drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Hodges - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kim Figueroa!
Kim Figueroa retains his featherweight title!
After the big win, Kim Figueroa made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors [WAO]MADE IN GERMANY and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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