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GAMMA: Contenders #152 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus McBorin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rejinaldo Silveira (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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270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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284 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus McBorin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rejinaldo Silveira!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silveira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McBorin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McBorin stays in close to Silveira's body and controls the position.
McBorin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We're going to have a standup here because Marcus McBorin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Silveira has his takedown stuffed
and McBorin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silveira tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McBorin has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
McBorin prevents Silveira from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBorin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silveira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silveira tries to reverse the position but McBorin maintains control.
McBorin controlling his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Marcus McBorin just wasn't active enough.
McBorin tries to close the distance and clinch but Silveira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBorin ducks under a wild hook from Silveira.
Silveira has his takedown stuffed
and McBorin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Silveira!
Marcus McBorin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rejinaldo Silveira.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBorin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silveira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silveira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McBorin controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBorin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silveira for as long as he can get away with.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Marcus McBorin.
Silveira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so McBorin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McBorin stays in close to Silveira's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McBorin looking to pass the guard.
McBorin 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 four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Marcus McBorin.
Silveira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silveira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McBorin 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.
McBorin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silveira is working McBorin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McBorin holds on and takes a little breather.
McBorin wants to sweep here but Silveira controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus McBorin dominated that 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.
Silveira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McBorin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McBorin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silveira's half guard.
McBorin works his foot free and advances to mount.
McBorin controlling the pace for now.
Silveira is looking to improve his position but McBorin isn't that keen on the idea.
McBorin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marcus McBorin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Marcus McBorin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Silveira lands with a straight right. McBorin didn't see that one coming.
Silveira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McBorin is trying to defend but Silveira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McBorin is holding on to half guard well.
McBorin manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBorin pulls Silveira in close to prevent any damage.
McBorin'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 ref stands the fighters back up. Marcus McBorin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Silveira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McBorin tries to avoid it but Silveira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McBorin to the ground. McBorin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silveira has his takedown stuffed
and McBorin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silveira won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silveira seems a little lost for a moment, as McBorin dominates the positioning.
Silveira tries to buck McBorin off but McBorin is having none of it.
Silveira is trying to escape the position but McBorin is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marcus McBorin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Silveira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McBorin tries to avoid it but Silveira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McBorin to the ground. McBorin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marcus McBorin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rejinaldo Silveira.
McBorin shoots in for a double leg but Silveira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silveira misses with a takedown attempt
and McBorin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McBorin is pushing down on Silveira's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silveira is fighting to maintain full guard but McBorin has managed to sneak the leg through.
McBorin controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Marcus McBorin.
Silveira has his takedown stuffed
and McBorin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silveira won't be happy with that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McBorin just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus McBorin 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. 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.
McBorin shoots in but Silveira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McBorin slips under a jab from Silveira.
Silveira tries for a takedown but McBorin circles away easily
and McBorin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silveira's guard.
McBorin controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Marcus McBorin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Silveira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McBorin defends it nicely.
McBorin stuffs the takedown.
Marcus McBorin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rejinaldo Silveira.
Silveira shoots and misses
and McBorin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McBorin controlling the pace.
Silveira has a hand on McBorin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McBorin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
McBorin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marcus McBorin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Silveira tries to hold on but McBorin postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Marcus McBorin.
Silveira with a lazy takedown attempt
and McBorin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silveira won't be happy with that.
Silveira is trying to escape the position but McBorin is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silveira tries to bench press McBorin off him but McBorin keeps the position.
Silveira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McBorin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Silveira!
McBorin controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Marcus McBorin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Silveira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McBorin avoids it really well and circles away.
Rejinaldo Silveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silveira has his takedown stuffed
and McBorin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McBorin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silveira can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McBorin forces his way into half guard.
McBorin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rejinaldo Silveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus McBorin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McBorin, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Marcus McBorin!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Marcus McBorin!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Marcus McBorin!
Marcus McBorin wins by unanimous decision!
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FIGHT
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Mezger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy Mezger has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Matt Guy's chin.
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215 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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208 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guy Mezger!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy misses with a lunging right hand
and Guy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mezger misses with a two punch combination.
Mezger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice cross by Guy.
Guy scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Guy.
Guy misses with a left hand
and Mezger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mezger performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mezger is looking to advance position but Guy won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy wants to control but Mezger is keeping busy.
Guy wants to improve his position but Mezger is controlling well.
Guy is looking to control Mezger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Guy avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Guy lands a nice shot to the body.
Guy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mezger.
Guy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mezger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guy circles away quickly and effectively.
Guy with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Mezger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mezger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guy.
Mezger tries to bum rush Guy with a series of wild strikes but Guy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Guy misses the target.
Mezger misses with a takedown attempt - Guy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mezger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Guy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 jab from Guy misses.
Guy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mezger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mezger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guy.
Guy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mezger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mezger as Guy tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Guy working hard to break the clinch.
Guy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mezger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Guy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Guy throws a right hand that misses
so Mezger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mezger prevents Guy from getting back to his feet.
Mezger throwing strikes from guard but Guy blocks nicely.
Mezger preventing the sweep.
Guy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mezger controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mezger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mezger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Guy Mezger hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mezger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mezger cracks a nice hook into Guy's ribs.
A big right from Guy misses.
Matt Guy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mezger defending well as Guy loads up on a big left hand.
Matt Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Guy.
Mezger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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 Matt Guy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Guy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guy lands the left hand.
Mezger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mezger misses with a body kick.
Mezger ducks under a wild hook from Guy.
Mezger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mezger wants to take the fight to the mat but Guy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mezger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mezger has had enough of the clinch but Guy keeps him there for the moment.
Guy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick from Mezger misses.
Mezger misses with a takedown attempt - Guy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Guy misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Mezger.
Guy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Guy duly obliges.
It looks like Guy Mezger has been cut.
Guy misses with an uppercut. Mezger saw that one coming.
Mezger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matt Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Mezger.
Guy lands an overhand right.
Guy with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mezger tries to clinch but Guy moves out of range.
Mezger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guy Mezger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mezger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mezger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mezger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mezger moves out of range as Guy strikes.
Guy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mezger walks into a jab.
No luck for Mezger with that takedown attempt.
Guy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mezger slips under a jab from Guy.
A swing and a miss from Guy.
The fighters circling - Guy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mezger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Guy, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mezger fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mezger has Guy pressed against the cage, preventing Guy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A body shot lands from Guy.
Mezger has Guy pressed against the cage, preventing Guy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mezger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mezger has had enough of the clinch but Guy keeps him there for the moment.
Mezger tries to score a body lock takedown but Guy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mezger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Guy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Guy lands a hook that snaps the head of Mezger backwards.
Guy lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mezger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Guy taking a breather.
Mezger is looking for a takedown.
Guy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Guy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mezger tries for a takedown but Guy manages to get underhooks.
Mezger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Guy's efforts to push away.
Guy presses Mezger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mezger is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Guy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Guy lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Guy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Guy Mezger's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mezger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Guy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Guy cracks Mezger with a good jab.
Mezger walks into a jab.
Mezger shoots in looking for a takedown. Guy tries to sprawl out of it but Mezger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Guy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Guy scores with a body shot.
A left lands for Guy.
Mezger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mezger slips a jab from Guy.
A nice combination there by Guy.
Mezger is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Mezger.
A jab from Guy finds it's way through Mezger's defenses.
Mezger is still on wobbly legs! Can Guy finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy misses with a looping right.
Guy misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Guy drops Mezger with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Mezger! Guy dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Guy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz comes to the cage accompanied by Break Stuff. 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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200 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz lands a head shot.
Ortiz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holliday misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ortiz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holliday circles away quickly and effectively.
Holliday throws a right and a left that both miss.
Holliday pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ortiz back to the cage. Holliday follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Holliday gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ortiz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ortiz won't allow Holliday to get back to his feet.
Ortiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holliday is keeping the position for now.
Ortiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holliday avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holliday wants to stand and escape but Ortiz is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz looking to pass the guard.
Ortiz works over Holliday with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holliday wants to stand but Ortiz is controlling the position.
Holliday keeping moving, preventing Ortiz from controlling successfully.
Holliday uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Holliday lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Holliday connects with a right hand. Ortiz shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz dodges the punch combination from Holliday.
Ortiz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holliday swivels and escapes.
Ortiz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holliday throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holliday looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holliday misses with a double jab
and Ortiz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holliday wants to get back to his feet but Ortiz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Holliday looks gassed!
Holliday manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Holliday swinging wildly here.
Ortiz tries for a takedown but Holliday sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz shoots for a takedown but Holliday saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holliday takes a swing at Ortiz's ribcage but misses.
Holliday throws a combination that misses
and Ortiz counters with a nice uppercut.
Ortiz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holliday misses with a double jab
and Ortiz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ortiz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holliday sees it coming and defends easily.
Ortiz is looking for a kimura here.
Holliday has one foot on Ortiz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz dives in and grabs Holliday's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holliday pushes down on Ortiz's head and hops out.
Holliday lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holliday throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ortiz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ortiz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Holliday scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ortiz in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Holliday throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holliday misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holliday stuffs the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holliday misses with a double jab
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Ortiz counters with a shoot takedown. Holliday fights it but they end up in guard.
Holliday is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ortiz is controlling him.
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 Tito Ortiz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ortiz tries for a takedown but Holliday sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ortiz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holliday swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ortiz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ortiz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holliday circles away quickly and effectively.
Holliday looks to land a combination but Ortiz avoids it well.
Ortiz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Holliday's guard.
Holliday wants to stand but Ortiz is controlling the position.
Holliday is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ortiz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holliday's head.
Holliday wriggles free and stands up.
John Holliday seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holliday falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ortiz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ortiz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ortiz stops Holliday from standing up.
Ortiz throws a big elbow that misses.
Holliday keeping moving, preventing Ortiz from controlling successfully.
Holliday wants to stand but Ortiz is controlling the position.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Holliday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz throws an elbow that misses. Holliday uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ortiz's guard. Nice move by Holliday!
Ortiz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holliday.
Holliday trying to control but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
Ortiz is working an open guard so Holliday takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Holliday connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ortiz shoots in but Holliday avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ortiz throws a jab but it's blocked by Holliday.
Holliday misses with a double jab
and Holliday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but Holliday shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holliday throws a combination that misses
and Ortiz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ortiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ortiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holliday avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ortiz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Holliday dives on top into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ortiz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holliday passes Ortiz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ortiz is not content to let Holliday control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holliday is looking to advance position but Ortiz won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ortiz.
Holliday wants to control but Ortiz is keeping him busy.
Holliday moves into full mount! Ortiz won't be happy about that!
Ortiz is trying to escape the mount.
Holliday looking to control but Ortiz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ortiz is trying to escape the mount.
Holliday gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tito Ortiz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Holliday rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ortiz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holliday scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Holliday misses with a combination
and Ortiz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Holliday won't be happy with that.
Ortiz taking a breather here.
Ortiz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ortiz wants to control but Holliday is keeping him busy.
Holliday is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ortiz is controlling him well.
Holliday takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ortiz is looking to take a break and control but Holliday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holliday is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ortiz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz is looking to take a break and control but Holliday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ortiz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Holliday has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ortiz but great work by Holliday.
Holliday wants to control but Ortiz is keeping him busy.
Holliday tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Tito Ortiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holliday decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Holliday throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donk. Ortiz catches Holliday right on the button with a cross.
Holliday tries to move into range but Ortiz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz shoots in but Holliday avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Holliday ducks under a wild hook from Ortiz.
Ortiz fails with a takedown attempt.
John Holliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holliday avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good exchange - Holliday coming out on top.
Holliday fails to land with a series of punches.
Holliday misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday throws a right hand that Ortiz ducks under and follows up with a left that Ortiz also avoids with ease.
Holliday fails to land with a series of punches.
Ortiz slips a jab and a cross from Holliday.
A combination from Holliday does no damage.
Ortiz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holliday swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz shoots in looking for a takedown but Holliday manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ortiz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Holliday swinging wildly here.
Holliday throws a combination that misses
and Ortiz counters with a takedown into side control.
Ortiz wants to control but Holliday is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ortiz is controlling him well.
Holliday takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Holliday is pushing Ortiz's head away, looking to escape. Ortiz manages to hold on to the position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holliday parries the strikes from Ortiz easily there. Ortiz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Holliday to escape.
Ortiz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Holliday wants to get back to his feet.
Ortiz lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holliday on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ortiz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Holliday is trying to buck Ortiz off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tito Ortiz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ortiz, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Tito Ortiz!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Tito Ortiz!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Tito Ortiz!
Tito Ortiz wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raian Baaden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvester Szymanski (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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220 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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raian Baaden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Silvester Szymanski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baaden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Szymanski has managed to clinch.
Baaden wants to take the fight to the mat but Szymanski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Baaden is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Szymanski is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raian Baaden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Szymanski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Szymanski prevents the takedown attempt.
Baaden lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baaden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Szymanski kicks Baaden off and gets to his feet.
Baaden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Szymanski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Szymanski throws a shot from downtown. Baaden moves away and avoids it.
Szymanski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Baaden is able to avoid easily.
Szymanski has Baaden up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szymanski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baaden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Baaden thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Baaden is looking to take a break and control but Szymanski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Szymanski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Baaden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baaden seems to be looking for submissions.
Baaden throwing shots but Szymanski is blocking nicely.
Baaden drops an elbow to the side of Szymanski's head.
Szymanski is refusing to be controlled, as Baaden sits in half guard.
Baaden prevents Szymanski from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Baaden sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Szymanski defending well though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szymanski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baaden.
Baaden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Szymanski is looking to escape.
Baaden drops an elbow to the side of Szymanski's head.
Baaden is trying to control. Szymanski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baaden lands with a punch from half guard.
Szymanski taking some punishment here, with Baaden in his half guard.
Baaden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Baaden is looking to take a break and control but Szymanski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski has hold of Baaden's hands but Baaden slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Szymanski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Baaden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Baaden.
Baaden stops Szymanski from getting back to his feet.
Baaden is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Baaden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Szymanski is just riding it out for now. Baaden eventually gives up the hold.
Baaden 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.
Baaden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baaden stops Szymanski from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baaden is working for a kimura but Szymanski is defending it quite comfortably.
Szymanski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baaden.
Szymanski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Baaden scores with a couple of nice shots.
Baaden with the ground and pound but Szymanski uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Szymanski keeping moving, preventing Baaden from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baaden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Szymanski keeping moving, preventing Baaden from controlling successfully.
Baaden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raian Baaden dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Szymanski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baaden.
Baaden fails to land the takedown.
Szymanski moves into the clinch successfully.
Baaden goes for a takedown attempt but Szymanski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raian Baaden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Szymanski.
It looks like Raian Baaden has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Baaden or perhaps it was just good defense by Szymanski which made him look bad.
Szymanski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baaden checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Baaden shoots in looking for a takedown. Szymanski tries to sprawl out of it but Baaden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Szymanski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baaden moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baaden drops down looking for an ankle pick but Szymanski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baaden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Szymanski.
Raian Baaden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baaden slips a jab and a cross from Szymanski.
Baaden on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Szymanski pushes Baaden up against the cage in a clinch.
Baaden is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Szymanski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Baaden is trying to drag Szymanski to the mat but Szymanski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Szymanski pulls Baaden into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baaden is controlling him.
Baaden cracks Szymanski with a solid left hand.
Szymanski wants to stand up but Baaden is controlling him.
Baaden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Szymanski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baaden drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Szymanski dives on top into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baaden wants to stand but Szymanski is controlling the position.
Szymanski stands and steps away. Baaden gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Baaden shoots in for a takedown but Szymanski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Szymanski leaves Baaden with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baaden closes the distance and clinches up with Szymanski, looking for a takedown. Baaden pushes Szymanski against the cage but Szymanski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baaden tries for a takedown but Szymanski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baaden gets the takedown into side control.
Baaden throws an elbow but Szymanski slips to the side and avoids it well.
Baaden working the head with strikes.
Szymanski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Raian Baaden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Szymanski parries the strikes from Baaden easily there. Baaden is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Szymanski to escape.
Baaden lands a nice forearm strike.
Szymanski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Szymanski throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szymanski misses with a wild body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baaden.
Szymanski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baaden manages to avoid it.
Baaden closes the distance and clinches.
Baaden has Szymanski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Baaden pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Szymanski tumbling to the mat - Baaden dives into Szymanski's guard.
Baaden with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baaden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Szymanski wants to stand up but Baaden is controlling him.
Baaden is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Raian Baaden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raian Baaden's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Szymanski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Szymanski misses the jab.
Baaden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Szymanski, pushing him back against the cage.
Szymanski stops a takedown attempt from Baaden.
Szymanski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baaden's elbow.
Szymanski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Szymanski taking a breather.
Baaden goes for a takedown attempt but Szymanski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raian Baaden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baaden bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Szymanski throws Baaden to one side and escapes!
Baaden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Szymanski but Szymanski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baaden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baaden shoots in but Szymanski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Szymanski gets a clinch.
Baaden is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Szymanski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Szymanski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Szymanski tried to score with a low kick but Baaden checks it.
Szymanski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baaden shoots in looking for a takedown. Szymanski tries to sprawl out of it but Baaden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Szymanski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baaden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski pushes Baaden up against the cage in a clinch.
Baaden has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Szymanski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Baaden looking for a takedown.
Szymanski stops a takedown attempt from Baaden.
Baaden has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Szymanski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Szymanski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baaden backwards.
Szymanski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baaden backwards.
Szymanski drags the fight down to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szymanski pushes Baaden off and scrambles back to his feet.
Silvester Szymanski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Szymanski jabs Baaden right on the nose. Baaden blinks but takes it well.
Baaden tries to keep at a distance but Szymanski has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski stops a takedown attempt from Baaden.
Szymanski jumps guard and drags Baaden to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baaden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Baaden wants to control from the top but Szymanski keeps moving.
Baaden stands up over Szymanski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Baaden won't allow Szymanski to get back to his feet.
Baaden lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Baaden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baaden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Szymanski's head.
Baaden drops back looking for a leg! Szymanski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Szymanski manages to kick Baaden off! Baaden jumps back into Szymanski's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baaden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baaden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szymanski is keeping the position for now.
Szymanski wants to stand and escape but Baaden is having none of it.
Baaden wants to pass the guard but Szymanski is keeping the position.
Silvester Szymanski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Szymanski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Szymanski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baaden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Szymanski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Silvester Szymanski.
I think Baaden 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 for Raian Baaden!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Raian Baaden!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Raian Baaden!
Raian Baaden wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Benz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inya Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inya Face will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Solid boxing
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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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Benz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Inya Face!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Face is looking to chop away at Benz's legs.
Benz blocks a jab.
Benz throws a leg kick that misses.
Face takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benz has Face up against the cage in a clinch.
Benz throws a punch but it's blocked by Face.
Benz throws a head punch that misses.
Face stalling the fight.
Face prevents a body shot from Benz.
Benz tries to throw a body punch but Face avoids it by throwing Benz back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Face is struggling to control the position.
Face prevents a body shot from Benz.
Benz throws a head punch that misses.
Benz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Face lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benz tries to work over Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benz cracks Face with a nice body shot.
Benz swings wildly with an uppercut but Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Face's elbow.
Benz gets through Face's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Benz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Face looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Face.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Face.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Face wants to break free but Benz has control.
Face stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Benz as the two fighters clinch.
Benz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benz lands a nice shot to the body.
Face looks gassed!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Face.
Benz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benz tries to work over Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benz lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Benz on the inside.
Face avoiding damage.
Benz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Inya Face has been cut.
Benz struggles to land a body shot inside as Face controls his hands.
Benz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benz swings wildly with an uppercut but Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
Face trying to stall but Benz improves his position.
Benz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benz lands a shoulder strike.
Benz struggles to land a body shot inside as Face controls his hands.
Face stalling in the clinch but Benz improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face blocks a body shot from Benz.
Stalling in the clinch from Face.
Benz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Face prevents a body shot from Benz.
Benz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benz being controlled against the cage.
Benz is leaning against Face and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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!
Benz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from Benz fails to land.
Benz tries to work over Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Benz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Inya Face's cut.
That's time! Benz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Benz throws a nice looking combination but Face bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Face connects with the punch.
Benz defending well as Face loads up on a big left hand.
Benz throws a leg kick but Face moved away.
Face stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benz.
Benz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benz throws a solid leg kick but Face takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Benz.
Face misses with a two punch combination.
Benz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Face is looking for a sweep. Benz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face wants to get back to full guard.
Benz wants to control but Face is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Face gets back to full guard.
Benz being controlled here momentarily.
Benz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Benz throws a big right hand that misses.
Benz trying to control but Face is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Benz 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.
Benz passes Face's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Face has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Benz is working away from the top position though.
Face wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benz is looking to advance position but Face won't allow it.
Benz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Face's head.
Benz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face is concentrating on defense, preventing Benz from advancing position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Face manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Face looking to control.
Benz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Face can do anything to dispel that myth.
Face seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Benz is looking to work some ground and pound but Face has wrist control.
Benz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benz wants to pass the guard but Face is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Benz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Inya Face's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Benz shoots in and drives through. Face sprawls well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Benz lands with an uppercut that bounces Face off the cage and back into range.
A head kick misses from Face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benz avoids the body shot from Face.
Benz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Face defending well as Benz loads up on a big left hand.
Benz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Face sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benz thows a body shot but no joy.
Face misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benz misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Face uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Face takes a swing at Benz's ribcage but misses.
Benz digs a good hook to Face's body.
Benz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Face misses with a straight right.
Benz ducks under a wild hook from Face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Face.
Benz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Face sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Face's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Face duly obliges.
Face takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Benz moves out of range of the strikes.
Inya Face is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Face throws the left hand but Benz avoids the punch easily.
Face throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Face throws a hook but Benz avoids it easily.
Inya Face has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Face scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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.
Face fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Inya Face comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Benz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Mike Benz!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Mike Benz!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Mike Benz!
Mike Benz wins by unanimous decision!
Mike Benz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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