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MIFC Contenders 98 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karl Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Can't be touched - Roy Jones Jr.. Luke Couture is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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153 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Couture!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Karl Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Couture manages to avoid it.
Couture slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones throws the left hand but Couture avoids the punch easily.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Couture counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in 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!
Jones is looking to stand back up but Couture counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jones.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Couture.
Couture not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones has hold of Couture's hands but Couture slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones is trying to escape back to his feet but Couture uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jones is trying to buck Couture off.
Jones is working to avoid the ground and pound but Couture connects with a decent elbow.
Jones takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jones prevents Couture from improving position.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Couture is working Jones over with some ground and pound from side control.
Couture throws a strike aimed at the side of Jones's head but Jones avoids it well.
Couture throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Couture scores with punches from side control.
Couture scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jones to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is not content to let Couture control the position.
Jones wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jones takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Couture landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Couture grinds an elbow into Jones's temple.
Couture tries to score with some ground and pound. Jones controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Couture is dominant here and he's now got Jones's back!
Can Jones hold on?! Couture is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Couture throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Jones!
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but Couture has full control of the position and if anything, Jones has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Couture punches Jones on the ear.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Couture lands with a hammerfist to the side of Jones's head.
Jones holding both Couture 's hands and preventing any damage.
Couture throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Jones!
Jones controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Couture has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones is trapped and Couture is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Jones is rocked!
Couture scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Jones is looking for a way out.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Couture is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Jones is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Couture!
A relieved looking Luke Couture 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Elmer Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Johnson's choice of entrance music: It's A Fight. Roger Johnson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
5 - 5 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Decent elbows
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elmer Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Ray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Ray ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson lands a jab-cross combination.
Ray on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ray at a distance.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ray clinches.
Ray prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Ray blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ray.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ray jumps guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ray, up you get!
Johnson jabs Ray to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Ray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
A big left from Ray misses.
Ray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elmer Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ray moves away.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ray manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson tries to bum rush Ray with a series of wild strikes but Ray uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Ray, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ray. Ray circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ray back to the cage. Johnson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ray is rocked!
Johnson lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Ray falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roger Johnson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damien Price is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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168 lbs
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Edgar!
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, Damien Price!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar slaps away a takedown attempt from Price, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Price moves into range and clinches up with Edgar.
Price goes for a takedown in the clinch but Edgar prevents it.
Edgar has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Price clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Edgar is looking to control Price but Price is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Price is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Edgar off. It looks like it's working - Edgar slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Price displaying calm under pressure there.
Price fails with a takedown attempt.
Frankie Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Price.
Price misses with a takedown attempt - Edgar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Price avoids the body shot from Edgar.
Edgar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Damien Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price drives through with a takedown into Edgar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edgar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar is pulling down on Price's head. It's preventing any offense from Price, at least for the moment.
Edgar trying to control the position.
Price throws a big elbow that misses.
Edgar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Edgar 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.
Price is looking to work some ground and pound but Edgar has wrist control.
Edgar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Price must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Edgar keeping full guard, as Price tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Price's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Edgar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Edgar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Price.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Price throwing strikes but missing.
Price throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Price postures up and lands a big shot to Edgar's brow.
Price in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Edgar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edgar wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Price in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Edgar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Price manages to get himself to full guard.
Edgar prevents Price from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edgar passes Price's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Price is looking to escape.
Price pushes Edgar off and gets back to his feet.
Price with a poor takedown
and Edgar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edgar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edgar is breathing heavily.
Price avoids the body shot from Edgar.
Edgar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Price is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Edgar really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Price has momentary wrist control but Edgar slips an elbow through the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Price wants to stand but Edgar is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price pushes Edgar off and gets back to his feet.
Price fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Edgar looking to score a takedown here. Price is defending well but Edgar drives through and ends up in Price's guard.
Edgar trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
Price wants to stand and escape but Edgar is having none of it.
Price pushes Edgar off and gets back to his feet.
Edgar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Price pushes Edgar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Edgar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Edgar tries to move to mount but Price blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frankie Edgar will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Edgar. Price does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edgar fails to land the takedown.
Edgar shoots in for a takedown but Price shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Price drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price landing some decent shots from guard.
Price lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Price pushes down on Edgar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Price trying to control the action but Edgar is working from the bottom.
Edgar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Edgar is not content to let Price control the position.
Price missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price working Edgar over with strikes.
Price missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Price thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Edgar's head.
Damien Price has got the better of the ground game so far.
Price is nestled in close to Edgar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Edgar kicks Price off and gets back to his feet.
Price scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Edgar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Price is working away from the top position though.
Edgar is trying to get back to full guard.
Price scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Price thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Edgar's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edgar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Price.
Price missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Edgar is just riding it out for now. Price eventually gives up the hold.
Price thows a huge punch but Edgar dodges it nicely.
Price 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.
Edgar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Price is working away from the top position though.
Price prevents Edgar from improving his position.
Edgar taking some punishment here, with Price in his half guard.
Price missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Price is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Price's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Price's back!
Price holding both Edgar 's hands and preventing any damage.
Price is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Edgar tries to get the hooks in deep but Price pushed the leg off.
Price controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Price is trying to get back to his feet but Edgar has full control of the position and if anything, Price has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Price takes a big shot to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edgar has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Price.
Price looking very determined here, making life difficult for Edgar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edgar biding his time, looking for the opening.
Edgar connects with a big shot to the side of Price's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Price 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice body punch from Edgar.
Edgar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Price shoots in and bounces Edgar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Edgar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Price scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Edgar wants to sweep here but Price controlling him for the moment.
Edgar keeping full guard, as Price tries to pass.
Price is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edgar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Price manages to get himself to full guard.
Price is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Edgar is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Edgar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Edgar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Price wants to stand and escape but Edgar is having none of it.
Price preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edgar wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Price is looking to stand up but Edgar isn't so interested in that idea.
Edgar is working Price over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Edgar trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
Price wants to stand but Edgar is controlling the position.
Edgar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Price is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar with a nice head shot there.
Edgar stops Price from standing up.
Edgar wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edgar stops Price from standing up.
Edgar trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Price kicks Edgar off and gets to his feet.
Price scores with a one two! Edgar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Price closes this distance looking for a takedown but Edgar circles away.
Edgar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Frankie Edgar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edgar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Price throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Price moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Price tries to bum rush Edgar with a series of wild strikes but Edgar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Price gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Edgar counters by clinching up.
Edgar lands a takedown into guard.
Edgar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Price swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Price wants to stand and escape but Edgar is having none of it.
Edgar landing with the ground and pound.
Price is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Edgar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price is wriggling around but Edgar manages to pass to half guard.
Price looks like he's trying to stand up.
Edgar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Price is trying to stand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edgar is trying to control. Price wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price wants to get back to his feet.
Edgar winds up and cracks Price with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Edgar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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 Frankie Edgar.
I think Edgar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Damien Price!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Axel Ironside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Afro Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja has chosen On To The Next One as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Axel Ironside!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Afro Ninja!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironside throws a head kick that misses.
Ironside scoring well with a low kick there.
Ninja scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ironside misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ninja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ironside.
Ninja scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ninja throws a nice head kick!
Ninja blocks a head kick by Ironside.
Ironside throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ironside uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ninja.
Ninja scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ironside in his tracks.
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 head kick misses from Ninja.
Ninja lands with a cross.
Ninja lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ninja lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ninja.
Ninja defending well as Ironside loads up on a big left hand.
Ironside fails with a takedown attempt.
Ironside is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ninja sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axel Ironside. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Ironside is predictable there
and Ironside takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Axel Ironside seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ninja bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironside tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ninja sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ironside somewhat.
Ironside tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ninja throws a shot to the body.
Ironside swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ninja connects with a body shot that sends Ironside's belly button to the back.
Ninja checks a leg kick.
Ironside dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ninja. That did some damage!
Ironside misses with a body shot.
Ironside closes the distance and clinches up with Ninja, looking for a takedown. Ironside pushes Ninja against the cage but Ninja circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ninja takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ninja misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ninja scores with a head kick. Ironside tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ninja is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ironside.
Ninja rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ironside moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ironside avoids a kick to the body.
Ironside throws a lazy head kick
and Ninja counters with a left to the body.
Afro Ninja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ironside attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironside throws a leg kick but Ninja sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A head kick misses from Ironside.
Ironside avoids the body shot from Ninja.
Ninja cracks Ironside with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ninja stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ninja lands a head kick!
Ninja connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ironside is rocked!
Ninja dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ironside. That did some damage!
Ironside is breathing heavily.
Ironside misses with a shot to the body
and Ninja counters with a three punch combo that has Ironside backing up. Ironside nods at Ninja to acknowledge the strikes.
Oh Ironside is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ironside tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ninja was well out of range. Poor timing from Ironside.
Ironside seems to have got his legs back now.
Ninja lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ninja.
Ninja is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ironside had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ironside on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Ninja.
Ninja throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ninja lands a high kick!
Ninja works Ironside's body with a nice hook.
Ninja misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ironside fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ninja misses with a looping right.
Ironside waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ninja.
Ironside steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ninja.
Ironside throws a leg kick but Ninja sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ironside pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ironside. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ninja goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ninja is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ninja stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ninja chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ninja scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ironside takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ninja throws a sloppy head kick and Ironside moves out of range easily.
Ninja misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ironside closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ninja takes a swing at Ironside's ribcage but misses.
Ironside swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironside steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ninja.
Ironside shoots in for a takedown but Ninja shows good takedown defense.
Ninja gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ironside.
Ironside misses with a head kick.
Ninja is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ninja walks into a left hand.
Ironside takes one to the chin there.
Crunch! Ninja slams his shin into Ironside's torso.
Ninja misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ironside tries a head kick but it misses.
Ironside tried to score with a low kick but Ninja checks it.
Ninja blocks a leg kick.
Ninja goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ninja lands a head kick!
Ninja closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ironside tries for a takedown but Ninja sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ninja with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Afro Ninja dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ninja lands a high kick!
Ironside takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick misses from Ninja.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ironside might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice body kick there by Ninja.
Nice cross by Ninja.
Nice cross by Ironside.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ironside, right into the meat.
Ninja fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ironside looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Afro Ninja seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ninja scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ninja tries to bum rush Ironside with a series of wild strikes but Ironside uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ninja misses with an uppercut.
Ninja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ironside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ninja lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Ninja.
Ironside misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ironside takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A low kick from Ironside is predictable there
and Ninja counters with an outside leg kick.
Ninja throws a one two combo.
Ironside throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironside takes one to the side of the head.
Ninja throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ninja misses with a head kick.
Ninja misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ninja cracks a nice hook into Ironside's ribs.
Ninja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ninja moves out of range of the leg kick from Ironside.
Ironside shoots in but no luck this time.
Ninja lands a front kick.
Ninja tests Ironside's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ironside shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ironside looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ninja lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ninja throws a head kick that misses.
Axel Ironside is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left lands for Ironside.
Ironside throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ironside throws a head kick but Ninja moves out of range.
Ninja blocks a head kick by Ironside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ironside needs to keep his hands up - Ninja had a free shot at his head there.
Ironside tries to land a body kick
and Ninja counters with a straight right hand.
Ironside shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ninja pinned against the cage. Ninja gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axel Ironside. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ninja's corner calls for a 1-2. Ninja obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ironside takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ironside misses with a leg kick
and Ironside takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ninja lands a big head kick that sends Ironside tumbling to the mat! Ninja takes a step backwards and waves Ironside back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Some bone on bone action there as Ninja checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ninja scores with a hook.
Ninja connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A clash of legs there as Ninja blocks the low kick.
Ironside takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ninja throws a sloppy head kick and Ironside moves out of range easily.
The fighters circle, before Ninja throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Ironside's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Ninja lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Afro Ninja!
Afro Ninja was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcusimar Aureliohares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Ennio Morricone - For a Few Dollars more. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
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174 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcusimar Aureliohares!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson avoiding damage.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Aureliohares controls the action.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson is leaning against Aureliohares and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aureliohares tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Aureliohares has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Aureliohares is rocked!
Luke Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcusimar Aureliohares.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aureliohares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson tries to work over Aureliohares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson pushes Aureliohares against the cage. Johnson is working some dirty boxing. Johnson pushes off with a quick right hook! Aureliohares goes down! Aureliohares tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Johnson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Luke Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Ambrose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khairi Fortt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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195 lbs
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezekiel Ambrose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khairi Fortt!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortt drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fortt wants to control from the top but Ambrose keeps moving.
Fortt pushes down on Ambrose's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fortt prevents Ambrose from improving his position.
Fortt frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fortt wants to control but instead Ambrose manages to regain half guard.
Fortt wants to pass the guard but Ambrose is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambrose is not content to let Fortt control the position.
Ambrose keeping hold of Fortt's head, controlling as best he can.
Ambrose is trying to get back to full guard.
Fortt moves into full mount! Ambrose won't be happy about that!
Ambrose squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Fortt is working for a guillotine from mount but Ambrose frees his head quite easily.
Fortt fails to move to back control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose tries to hold on but Fortt pushes him away.
Ambrose tries to reverse the position but Fortt maintains control.
Fortt moves to back control.
Fortt tries to get the hooks in deep but Ambrose pushed the leg off.
Fortt is not going to allow Ambrose to sit and survive in this position.
Ambrose preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fortt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ambrose is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose holding both Fortt 's hands and preventing any damage.
Fortt controlling the position well here. Ambrose rolled but Fortt kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Fortt not allowing Ambrose to control his hands.
Ambrose is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Fortt controlling well, preventing Ambrose from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, with Fortt on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ambrose is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Ambrose rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fortt works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ambrose is controlling an arm, preventing Fortt from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ambrose bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fortt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ambrose defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ambrose scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khairi Fortt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ambrose has Fortt up against the cage in a clinch.
Ambrose fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ambrose is trying to pull guard but Fortt has him pressed against the cage.
Fortt throws a head punch that misses.
Ambrose is trying to force a seperation but Fortt has the dominant position.
Fortt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ambrose's efforts to push away.
Fortt has Ambrose pressed against the cage, preventing Ambrose from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fortt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ambrose manages to break the clinch.
Fortt throws an off balance right hand
and Ambrose decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fortt's 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!
Fortt looking for subs off his back but Ambrose has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortt is looking to improve his position.
Fortt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fortt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ambrose wants to pass the guard but Fortt is defending well.
Fortt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ambrose pulls his head out easily.
Khairi Fortt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ambrose trying to pass the guard but Fortt defending well.
Fortt is not content to let Ambrose control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ambrose tries to stand and escape but Fortt is controlling the position.
Ambrose trying to control the action but Fortt is working from the bottom.
Fortt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ambrose lands with a punch from half guard.
Ambrose throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fortt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ambrose is working away from the top position though.
Ambrose looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fortt regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortt has his foot on Ambrose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ambrose works his way back into a safe position though.
Fortt keeping full guard, as Ambrose tries to pass.
Fortt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ambrose manages to get himself to full guard.
Ambrose is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fortt stopping the sweep attempt from Ambrose.
Fortt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ambrose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fortt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ambrose keeping full guard, as Fortt tries to pass.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ezekiel Ambrose has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ambrose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fortt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ambrose shoots in for a double leg but Fortt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Ambrose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ambrose.
Fortt circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Ambrose dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A slow jab from Ambrose misses its intended target.
Fortt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fortt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ezekiel Ambrose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fortt throws a hook but Ambrose avoids it easily.
Fortt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ambrose scores with a jab. Fortt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Khairi Fortt has been cut.
Ambrose with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fortt to score with a decent uppercut.
Ambrose leaves Fortt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ambrose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambrose looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fortt instigates a clinch.
Ambrose prevents the takedown attempt.
Fortt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ambrose blocking some punches.
Fortt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ambrose's efforts to push away.
Fortt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fortt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fortt tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose shoots in for a double leg but Fortt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fortt missing with a left hand there. Ambrose was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ambrose uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fortt.
Fortt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ambrose throws a combination that misses
and Fortt counters with a stiff right hand.
Ambrose throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fortt.
Fortt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ezekiel Ambrose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khairi Fortt.
A big left from Fortt misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortt scores with a decent looking hook.
Fortt moves into the clinch successfully.
Fortt wants a takedown but no success here.
Ambrose throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortt.
Ambrose breaks the clinch.
Ambrose wants to clinch
and Fortt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ambrose uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortt.
Ambrose tries to clinch but Fortt moves out of range.
No luck for Fortt with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ambrose keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fortt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ambrose counters with a big head kick but Fortt shrugs it off.
Ambrose throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ambrose 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ambrose stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fortt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ambrose looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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 Ezekiel Ambrose.
I think Ambrose has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ezekiel Ambrose!
A victorious Ezekiel Ambrose 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobo Breznekov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton LaVey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anton LaVey told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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21
162 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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28
168 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobo Breznekov!
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, Anton LaVey!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breznekov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and LaVey counters with a straight right hand.
LaVey moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheers as LaVey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Breznekov doesn't seem phased though.
Breznekov is rocked!
Some wild striking there from LaVey.
LaVey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LaVey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Breznekov shoots in for a takedown but LaVey shows good takedown defense.
LaVey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaVey drops Breznekov with a beautiful combination! Breznekov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - LaVey is looking for the KO!
Oh Breznekov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Breznekov misses with a takedown
and LaVey counters with a huge right that knocks Breznekov out cold! LaVey is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anton LaVey!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Inglish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne Banner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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Decent elbows
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Inglish!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner shoots and misses
and Inglish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Banner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Inglish circles away.
Banner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Inglish counters with a nice body shot.
Inglish wants to clinch.
Inglish connects with a jab.
Banner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Inglish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Banner is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Inglish enables Banner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Inglish manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Banner throws a big elbow that misses.
Banner throwing strikes but missing.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Inglish is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner connects with a couple of short punches.
Inglish working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Banner.
Inglish preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner throwing strikes but missing.
Banner 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.
Inglish keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner is working Inglish over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Inglish is retaining full guard.
Banner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Banner throws an elbow that misses. Inglish uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Banner's guard. Nice move by Inglish!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banner is on top in guard.
Banner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Inglish's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner trying to control but Inglish is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banner trying to control but Inglish is working from the bottom.
Inglish keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Inglish keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Banner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Inglish swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner stands up over Inglish, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Banner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Banner wants to control from the top but Inglish keeps moving.
Banner works over Inglish with some ground and pound from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Banner wants to control from the top but Inglish keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Banner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Banner shoots for a takedown but Inglish saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Inglish avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Inglish pinned against the cage. Inglish gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Banner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Inglish is fending him off so far but Banner persists. Nope, Inglish circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inglish stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Inglish wants it to stay on the feet.
Inglish displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banner.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Banner.
Inglish prevents Banner from moving into mount.
Sloppy strikes there by Banner.
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Inglish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Inglish works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Banner thows a huge punch but Inglish dodges it nicely.
Banner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Inglish won't allow Banner to pass to mount.
Banner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Banner misses with a head shot. Inglish uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner stops Inglish from standing up.
Banner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Banner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Banner postures up in Inglish's guard and throws a big left but Inglish blocks it.
Inglish utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Banner is looking to work some ground and pound but Inglish has wrist control.
Banner wants to control from the top but Inglish keeps moving.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banner throwing strikes from guard but Inglish blocks nicely.
Banner wants to control from the top but Inglish keeps moving.
Banner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Inglish is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Banner throws a big elbow that misses.
Banner lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner stops Inglish from standing up.
Banner lands a couple of elbows.
Inglish utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Inglish keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banner connects with a couple of short punches.
Banner pushing down on Inglish's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner drops an elbow to the side of Inglish's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Banner dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Banner shoots in looking for a takedown but Inglish manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Inglish lands a high kick!
Banner misses with a looping right.
Inglish slips a jab and a cross from Banner.
Banner gets a takedown into half guard.
Banner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Inglish is trying to stand back up but Banner is controlling him
Banner working over Inglish with some ground and pound. Inglish looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Banner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inglish won't allow Banner to pass to mount.
Banner throwing shots but Inglish is blocking nicely.
Banner is looking to stall here but Inglish recovers full guard.
Banner wants to control from the top but Inglish keeps moving.
Banner postures up in Inglish's guard and throws a big left but Inglish blocks it.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Inglish works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Banner is looking to work some ground and pound but Inglish has wrist control.
Banner postures up in Inglish's guard and throws a big left but Inglish blocks it.
Banner throws a strike but Inglish rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Inglish wants to get up but he can't break Banner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Banner controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Wayne Banner just wasn't active enough.
Banner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Inglish swivels and escapes.
Banner shoots in looking for a takedown. Inglish tries to sprawl out of it but Banner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Inglish manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Inglish sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banner with a poor takedown
and Banner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch but Inglish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Banner shoots in for a takedown but Inglish shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Inglish displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banner.
Inglish gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Inglish prevents a body shot from Banner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inglish lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Banner tries a body shot but Inglish blocks it.
Inglish lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Inglish digs a right hand underneath Banner's ribcage. Banner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chuck Inglish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Inglish blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Inglish gets underhooks to prevent Banner's takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Inglish creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Banner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Banner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Inglish misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banner seems to have got his legs back now.
Inglish scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Inglish scores with a shoulder strike.
Inglish fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Inglishs head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Inglish.
Banner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Inglishs head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Inglish.
Wayne Banner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right hook to the body lands for Inglish.
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 Wayne Banner.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Banner, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Banner!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergiy Sklyar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauno Repomies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sklyar comes to the cage accompanied by Scarface - No Tears. Rauno Repomies will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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144 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergiy Sklyar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rauno Repomies!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Repomies throws a low kick, looking for Sklyar's leg but Sklyar calmly moves out of range.
Sklyar lands a slapping body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Repomies checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Repomies connects with a solid leg kick.
Sklyar moves out of range of the body kick.
Sklyar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Repomies.
Repomies avoids a punch combination nicely.
Repomies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sklyar tries a head kick but it misses.
Repomies scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Repomies.
Repomies throws a series of punches but Sklyar moves out of range.
Sklyar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Repomies manages to avoid it.
Repomies with a hook.
Sklyar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Repomies manages to avoid it.
Sklyar is looking to land body kicks.
Sklyar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklyar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sklyar shoots in but Repomies avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Repomies clinches.
Sklyar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Repomies pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sklyar.
Repomies misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sklyar.
Repomies's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Repomies tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Repomies is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sklyar is defending well for now.
Sklyar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Repomies.
A right hand to the body from Sklyar.
Repomies misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sklyar is trying to stall.
Sklyar struggles to land a body shot inside as Repomies controls his hands.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Repomies misses with a punch to the body.
Repomies tries to circle away but Sklyar has him pinned against the cage.
Repomies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Repomies misses with a body kick.
Sklyar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Repomies scores with a punch to the head.
Sklyar lands with an uppercut that bounces Repomies off the cage and back into range.
Sklyar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repomies throws a head kick but Sklyar moves out of range.
Sklyar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick misses from Repomies.
Repomies takes a kick to the side of the head.
Repomies throws a sloppy head kick and Sklyar moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sklyar. Repomies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Repomies dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sklyar. That did some damage!
Repomies throws a sloppy head kick and Sklyar moves out of range easily.
Rauno Repomies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Repomies fails with an attempt to clinch.
Repomies is looking to score with low kicks.
Repomies misses with a head kick.
Sklyar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Repomies has time to react.
Repomies tries to clinch up but Sklyar circles away and keeps his distance.
Sklyar just misses with a punch to the body.
Sklyar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Repomies as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergiy Sklyar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Repomies misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar misses with a hook. Repomies ducked under it nicely.
Repomies connects with a leg kick. Sklyar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sklyar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Repomies.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Repomies uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sklyar.
Repomies moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sklyar shoots for a double leg takedown but Repomies sprawls well. He's pushed Sklyar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Repomies fails to land with a series of punches.
Repomies darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Repomies lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sklyar's sensitive parts.
Sklyar missing with a left hand there. Repomies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sklyar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Repomies connects with a leg kick. Sklyar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A cross from Repomies lands.
Sklyar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Repomies dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sklyar. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rauno Repomies will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Repomies connects with a solid leg kick.
Sklyar misses with a hook. Repomies ducked under it nicely.
Repomies 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.
Repomies throws a solid leg kick but Sklyar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Repomies.
Repomies doesn't manage to clinch there - Sklyar circles away.
Sklyar checks a leg kick nicely.
Sklyar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Repomies avoids it really well and circles away.
Repomies throws a front kick aimed at Sklyar's knee but Sklyar avoids it well.
Sklyar throws a head kick that misses.
Repomies misses with a head kick.
Repomies defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sklyar.
Sklyar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Repomies throws a low kick but Sklyar moves out of range easily.
Sklyar misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Repomies works the jab nicely.
Sklyar checks the leg kick.
Sklyar checks a leg kick.
Sklyar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Repomies manages to avoid it.
Repomies misses with a head kick.
Repomies throws a leg kick but Sklyar checks it.
Repomies tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sklyar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Repomies connects with a solid leg kick.
Sklyar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Repomies throws a body punch but Sklyar moves out of range.
Sklyar is looking to wear down Repomies with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sklyar throws a lazy right hand but Repomies sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sklyar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Repomies throws a nice inside leg kick.
Repomies chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Repomies throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sklyar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar avoids the head kick by Repomies.
Rauno Repomies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Repomies fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sklyar.
Repomies gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sklyar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Repomies controls Sklyar momentarily but Sklyar frees himself.
Sklyar passes Repomies's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sklyar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Repomies's head.
Sklyar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sklyar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sklyar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Repomies with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sklyar passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar trying to control but Repomies is having none of it.
Sklyar throwing strikes but Repomies uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sklyar working the head and body with strikes.
Repomies avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sklyar.
Sklyar 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.
Sklyar winds up and cracks Repomies with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sklyar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sklyar wants to control but Repomies is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sklyar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Repomies wants to get back to his feet.
Repomies is refusing to be controlled, as Sklyar sits in half guard.
Repomies is looking to control Sklyar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Repomies avoid being mounted?
Sklyar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Repomies's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sklyar is controlling the pace.
Sklyar trying to control the action but Repomies is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiy Sklyar dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sklyar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Repomies on his heels. He'll look to pass Repomies's guard now, I'm sure.
Sklyar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Repomies trying to control the position.
Repomies preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sklyar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sklyar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sklyar advances position into side control!
Sklyar working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sklyar is working Repomies over with some ground and pound from side control.
Repomies can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklyar sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Repomies is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Repomies takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sklyar prevents Repomies from escaping the position.
Sklyar is working Repomies over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sklyar misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Repomies dodges the ground and pound from Sklyar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sklyar wants to control but Repomies is keeping him busy.
Repomies is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sklyar tries to move to mount but Repomies blocks the move with his legs.
Sklyar passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Repomies!
Sklyar with a couple of short strikes.
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!
Sklyar controlling from mount.
Sklyar tries to control but Repomies wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Repomies really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sklyar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sklyar punching from mount but Repomies doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sklyar landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sklyar throwing strikes here but Repomies is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sklyar landing strikes from the mount.
Sklyar landing strikes from the mount.
Repomies is rocked!
Sklyar connects with a bit shot that sees Repomies covering up! More strikes from Sklyar and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sklyar is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergiy Sklyar!
Sergiy Sklyar took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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