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UPG Vegas Fight Night 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dave Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dave Best has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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165 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Best!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maximus Meridius !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Best throws a series of punches but Meridius moves out of range.
A combination from Meridius does no damage.
Best misses with a few strikes there.
Best drops his hands momentarily and Meridius takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Best shoots in but Meridius avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Best cracks Meridius with a good jab.
Meridius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Best gets tackled into the cage by Meridius . Meridius maintains the clinch.
Best has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Meridius avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Meridius is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Meridius decides to pull guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Meridius striking off his back but it's not causing Best any problems.
Meridius is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meridius tries for a takedown but Best manages to get underhooks.
Meridius looking for a takedown.
Dave Best has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Meridius .
Best wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meridius is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Best gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Meridius tries a knee to the head but Best blocks it.
Come on Meridius - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Meridius has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Best regains guard immediately.
Best keeping full guard, as Meridius tries to pass.
Best is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Best being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meridius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Best wants to stand and escape but Meridius is having none of it.
Meridius landing with the ground and pound.
Meridius decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Best, up you get!
Best lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Left hook, right uppercut from Meridius .
Meridius sizes up Best with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Best misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Best tries to bum rush Meridius with a series of wild strikes but Meridius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meridius feints a jab promting Best to slip. Meridius then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Best slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Meridius .
Best throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Best dodges the punch combination from Meridius .
Best has a takedown stuffed.
Best is breathing heavily.
Meridius throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Best avoids a punch combination nicely.
Best is looking to score with low kicks.
Meridius clinches up against the cage.
Best prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Meridius .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Best is trying to keep an underhook but Meridius manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Best makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Best.
Meridius stands up from Best's guard - Meridius perhaps looking for a knockout.
Best misses with a series of wild punches.
Meridius lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meridius misses with a series of wild punches.
Best dips to his left and cracks Meridius with an uppercut!
Best swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Meridius .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Meridius dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Best scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Best scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Meridius looks to land a combination but Best avoids it well.
Dave Best is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Best looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Best misses with a series of wild punches.
Best throws a series of punches but Meridius avoids them all with ease.
Best misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Best.
Meridius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Meridius crunches a lovely knee into Best's ribcage.
The referee calls for Meridius to work.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Meridius in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Meridius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bests head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meridius leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius has Best pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Best manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Meridius gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Meridius is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Meridius is thwarting Best's attempts to control the position.
Meridius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Meridius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Meridius is working for a kimura but Best is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meridius trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Meridius is looking to advance position but Best won't allow it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Maximus Meridius wasn't active enough on the ground.
Meridius rushes Best and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Meridius goes for a takedown in the clinch but Best prevents it.
Best is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Meridius stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Best is trying to break free.
Meridius stalling in the clinch.
Meridius has Best pressed against the cage, preventing Best from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Meridius has Best pressed against the cage, preventing Best from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Best's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Meridius looking for a takedown.
Dave Best has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Meridius .
Meridius scores with a shoulder strike.
Best is looking to break free of the clinch but Meridius has double underhooks.
Meridius is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Best is defending well.
Best tries to circle away but Meridius has him pinned against the cage.
Meridius throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Best blocks it with crossed arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meridius is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Best gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Best lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meridius has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Best is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Meridius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Best works over Meridius 's head and body with a nice combination.
Best throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meridius .
Best throws a right hand that Meridius ducks under and follows up with a left that Meridius also avoids with ease.
Best throws a series of punches but Meridius moves out of range.
Best throws a hook to the side of Meridius 's head but Meridius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Meridius , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Best throws a hook to the side of Meridius 's head but Meridius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meridius misses with a few strikes there.
Best attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Meridius . Those never looked like landing.
Meridius fails to land with a series of punches.
Meridius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meridius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Meridius does no damage.
Best looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meridius has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Meridius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Best goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Best tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meridius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Best!
Meridius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meridius throws a series of punches but Best avoids them all with ease.
Best throws a low kick but Meridius avoids it.
Best is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Best avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maximus Meridius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meridius takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Meridius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Best lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Meridius is rocked!
Left hook, right uppercut from Best.
Meridius is still on wobbly legs! Can Best finish him?
A punch combination from Meridius misses.
Best misses with a few strikes there.
Meridius on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Meridius misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meridius avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meridius dodges the punch combination from Best.
Best takes a jab right on the kisser.
Meridius seems to have recovered his senses.
Best throws out a loose jab but Meridius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Best closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Meridius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meridius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Best.
Best shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meridius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Best throws a right hand that Meridius ducks under and follows up with a left that Meridius also avoids with ease.
Best fails to land with a series of punches.
Meridius moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Best misses with a series of wild punches.
Best tries to bum rush Meridius with a series of wild strikes but Meridius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Meridius .
Meridius misses with a wild combination.
Best clobbers Meridius with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dave Best has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Best lands with a cross.
Best throws a combination that misses
and Meridius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meridius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Best.
Best misses with the combination.
Meridius scores with a sloppy right hand. Best should have avoided that one.
Dave Best is winning the standup battle so far.
Best lands a really nice looking cross but Meridius seems unphased.
Best throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Meridius !
Meridius pushes Best up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Best tries to break free but Meridius pushes him back against the cage.
Meridius leaning his opponent against the cage.
Meridius goes for a takedown attempt but Best pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Best fails to land with a series of punches.
Best throws a leg kick but Meridius sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Best gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meridius has his hands clasped together around Best's back. He's all about the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Best showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Meridius has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Meridius !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mason Peters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peters thows a body shot but no joy.
Peters throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Roberts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peters misses with a looping left.
Roberts lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Roberts lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Peters backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peters misses with a wild body shot.
Roberts moves out of range of the strikes.
Roberts's jab looks to have found its range, popping Peters under the eye.
Peters takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Peters misses.
Peters wants to land a leg kick but Roberts is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Roberts.
Peters thuds his right hand into Roberts's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Peters misses.
Peters lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberts moves away.
Peters misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Peters misses.
Peters throws a series of punches but Roberts moves out of range.
Peters misses with a body shot.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Roberts! Peters is backing up but he can't get away as Roberts lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Peters and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Roberts!
During a confident post fight interview, John Roberts 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Pratique Caractere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Malkovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pratique Caractere!
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, Bob Malkovich!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caractere moves away from the strike by Malkovich.
Caractere walks into a stiff left hand from Malkovich.
Caractere gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Malkovich passes Caractere's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Malkovich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Caractere defends it well.
Caractere knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malkovich on the ground.
Malkovich trying to control the action but Caractere is working from the bottom.
Malkovich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Caractere defends it well.
Malkovich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkovich is looking for a kimura but Caractere is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Malkovich to get the leverage.
Caractere tries to roll over but Malkovich keeps him under control.
Caractere is not content to let Malkovich control the position.
Malkovich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Caractere doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Malkovich.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malkovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Caractere has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkovich wants to work for an arm triangle but Caractere is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Malkovich is trying for a kimura here. Caractere looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Malkovich wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob Malkovich!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deloris Bookake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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175 lbs
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ippo Makunouchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deloris Bookake!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bookake fails with the takedown.
Bookake fails with the takedown
and Makunouchi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Makunouchi.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Makunouchi wants to control from the top but Bookake keeps moving.
Bookake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Makunouchi is looking to work some ground and pound but Bookake has wrist control.
Makunouchi throws an elbow that misses. Bookake uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Makunouchi's guard. Nice move by Bookake!
Bookake won't allow Makunouchi to get back to his feet.
Bookake connects with a couple of short punches.
Bookake working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Makunouchi's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makunouchi keeping full guard, as Bookake tries to pass.
Makunouchi keeping moving, preventing Bookake from controlling successfully.
Bookake prevents Makunouchi from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bookake landing some decent shots from guard.
Bookake makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bookake chips away with some ground and pound.
Bookake postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bookake 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.
Bookake trying to control but Makunouchi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bookake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bookake controlling from the top position.
Bookake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makunouchi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bookake prevents Makunouchi from getting back to his feet.
Bookake lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bookake's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makunouchi wants to get back to his feet but Bookake is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bookake's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bookake lands a couple of elbows.
Makunouchi is looking to stand up but Bookake isn't so interested in that idea.
Makunouchi looking for a sweep. Not yet Makunouchi, not yet.
Bookake postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bookake scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bookake lands a couple of digs.
Bookake trying to control but Makunouchi is working from the bottom.
Bookake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bookake stops Makunouchi from standing up.
Makunouchi is breathing heavily.
Bookake postures up and lands a big shot to Makunouchi's brow.
Bookake works over Makunouchi with some ground and pound from guard.
Makunouchi wants to stand but Bookake is controlling the position.
Bookake stands up over Makunouchi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bookake lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bookake with a nice head shot there.
Bookake working some strikes from top position.
Bookake scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bookake is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Makunouchi wants to stand but Bookake is controlling the position.
Bookake keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Makunouchi's head.
Bookake is working Makunouchi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Makunouchi is rocked!
Bookake working some strikes from top position.
Oh Makunouchi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bookake lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bookake passes Makunouchi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Makunouchi seems to have got his legs back now.
Bookake is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bookake stops Makunouchi from getting back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bookake lands a nice short elbow.
Makunouchi is staying active underneath Bookake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bookake seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bookake lands a nice short elbow.
Makunouchi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Makunouchi tries to get out of the position.
Bookake prevents Makunouchi from standing back up.
Bookake wants to control but Makunouchi is keeping him busy.
Bookake is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bookake looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bookake 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.
Bookake looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Makunouchi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bookake is keen to just control but Makunouchi is a slippery customer.
Bookake passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bookake with shots to the head and body - Makunouchi looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bookake is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Makunouchi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bookake in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bookake lands a nice shot to the head.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Bookake! Makunouchi is hurt baaadly! Bookake is firing away with more strikes - Makunouchi is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deloris Bookake!
A victorious Deloris Bookake thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fap Soup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benoit comes to the cage accompanied by New Noise. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170 lbs
3 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fap Soup!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soup looks to score with a jab to the body but Benoit is just out of range.
Soup misses with a wild combination.
Soup throws a sloppy head kick and Benoit moves out of range easily.
A head kick from Soup lands but Benoit takes it in his stride.
Soup throws a series of punches but Benoit avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Soup. Those never looked like landing.
Benoit sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A punch combination from Soup misses.
Soup tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Soup.
Benoit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soup pinned against the cage. Soup gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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!
Soup looks to score with a jab to the body but Benoit is just out of range.
Benoit misses with a kick to the body
and Soup counters with a one-two to the body.
Benoit closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit prevents Soup from breaking the clinch.
Benoit pulls guard successfully.
Soup stops Benoit from standing up.
Benoit is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Soup rolls with it to try and escape but Benoit cranks on the arm and Soup is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrew Benoit!
Andrew Benoit gave a mention to Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vin Sear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smelly Fingers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fingers's choice of entrance music: Foux Da FaFa . The key to victory for Vin Sear has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vin Sear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Smelly Fingers!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sear feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fingerss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vin Sear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fingers tries to keep at a distance but Sear has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sear gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sear tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sear is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fingers is defending well for now.
Sear lands an elbow just above Fingers 's eye.
Sear throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sear is pressed up against the cage. Fingers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sear down to the mat. Sear avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sear clinches up with Fingers and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sear.
It looks like Smelly Fingers has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sear just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fingers's brow.
Fingers managing to block the knees to the body from Sear.
Sear trying to land knees to the body.
Sear is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sear lands an elbow just above Fingers 's eye.
Sear is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vin Sear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smelly Fingers.
Sear lands an elbow inside that Fingers shrugs off.
Fingers blocks the elbow strike.
Fingers blocks an elbow strike from Sear.
Sear pushes off an throws an elbow but Fingers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fingers managing to block the knees to the body from Sear.
Fingers dodges an elbow strike from Sear.
Sear lands a nice elbow.
Fingers tries for a takedown but Sear manages to get underhooks.
Fingers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sear after a bit of a struggle.
Sear tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fingers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sear pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fingers blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sear misses with an elbow strike.
Sear lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sear throws an elbow but misses.
Fingers avoiding damage as Sear throws knees to the body.
Fingers avoids the elbow strike from Sear, against the cage.
Sear lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fingers avoids a wild elbow strike from Sear.
Sear lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fingers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sear throws an elbow that misses.
Sear stops a takedown attempt from Fingers.
Sear creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fingers's defenses.
That has opened up Smelly Fingers's cut even more.
Sear throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fingers blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sear throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sear just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fingers's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sear just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fingers's brow.
Sear pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sear connects with a knee to the head.
Fingers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fingers blocks an elbow strike.
Sear tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fingers avoids it.
Sear landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sear throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fingers tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sear throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sear gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Fingers wants a takedown but no success here.
Sear creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fingers's defenses.
Sear is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fingers is defending well for now.
Sear taking a breather.
Sear tries to land knees in the clinch but Fingers avoids the damage to the body.
Sear pushes off an throws an elbow but Fingers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sear misses with an elbow strike.
Sear unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fingers wants a takedown.
Sear lands an elbow that stopped Fingers in his tracks for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fingers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sear is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fingers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sear pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fingers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sear circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vin Sear dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Smelly Fingers's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sear scores with a punch to the head.
Sear closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sear lands an elbow just above Fingers 's eye.
Sear tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sear.
Sear creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sear throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sear tries to land knees in the clinch but Fingers avoids the damage to the body.
Sear gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sear misses with a knee to the head.
Fingers avoids a wild elbow strike from Sear.
Fingers can't get the takedown.
Vin Sear has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sear tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fingers avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sear pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sear trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sear just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fingers's brow.
Sear scores a nice knee to the body.
Sear lands an elbow inside that Fingers shrugs off.
The cut above Smelly Fingers's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sear misses with an elbow over the top.
Sear throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sear lands an elbow inside that Fingers shrugs off.
Fingers goes for a takedown attempt but Sear pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sear tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fingers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sear wants to clinch
and Fingers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fingers passes into half guard.
Fingers trying to control the action but Sear is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fingers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sear is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fingers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sear is just riding it out for now. Fingers eventually gives up the hold.
Sear won't allow Fingers to pass to mount.
Fingers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fingers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fingers is keen to just control but Sear is a slippery customer.
Fingers is looking for a kimura but Sear is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fingers to get the leverage.
Fingers seems to be working for a kimura but Sear defends the submission attempt.
Fingers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sear is just riding it out for now. Fingers eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sear won't allow Fingers to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Smelly Fingers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Smelly Fingers's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sear sizes up Fingers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sear tries to clinch up.
Sear wants to clinch.
Sear fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sear is looking to clinch but Fingers is avoiding it.
Sear wants to slow Fingers down by chopping away at his legs.
Fingers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sear counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fingers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sear connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sear wants to clinch up but Fingers keeps it at a distance.
Sear tries to clinch
and Fingers counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sear's guard now.
Fingers postures up in Sear's guard and throws a big left but Sear blocks it.
Fingers pushes down on Sear's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fingers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sear defends it well.
Sear on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sear tries to get out of the position.
Fingers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fingers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sear is just riding it out for now. Fingers eventually gives up the hold.
Sear knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fingers on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sear is staying active underneath Fingers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fingers passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sear!
Fingers is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sear has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fingers has control of Sear's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sear regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fingers wants to finish this one by submission but Sear is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fingers.
Sear is looking to get to half guard.
Fingers looking to secure an arm triangle but Sear defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fingers wants to finish this one by submission but Sear is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fingers.
Fingers breaks from Sear's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fingers takes Sear's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sear is in trouble.
Fingers is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sear defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fingers thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smelly Fingers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fingers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smelly Fingers!
Smelly Fingers managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Physical Entertainment Development Supplements, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Morello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexis Arukis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno Morello has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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269 lbs
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270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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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
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno Morello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexis Arukis!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morello blocks a low kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Arukis misses the target.
Morello scores with a head kick.
It looks like Alexis Arukis has been cut.
Morello tries to keep at a distance but Arukis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morello misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arukis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morello working aggressively here.
Morello has a couple of punches blocked by Arukis.
Arukis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morello lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arukis scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arukis.
Arukis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arukis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morello avoids it.
Morello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arukis missing with knees to the body.
Morello takes a knee to the side of the body.
Morello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arukis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Arukis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morello blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arukis landing knees to the body.
Morello is breathing heavily.
Morello working aggressively here.
Morello on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arukis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Bruno Morello has been cut.
Arukis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Morello up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Arukis's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Arukis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morello lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arukis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morello avoids it.
Morello managing to block the knees to the body from Arukis.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Morello as Arukis tries to tie him up.
Arukis missing with knees to the body.
Morello misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Arukis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Arukis with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morello scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arukis.
Arukis misses with a knee strike.
Morello misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arukis blocks an uppercut.
Morello managing to block the knees to the body from Arukis.
Arukis scores a nice knee to the body.
Arukis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arukis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Morello has a couple of punches blocked by Arukis.
Arukis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arukis misses with a knee to the head.
Arukis trying to land knees to the body.
Arukis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Arukis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Arukis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morello is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arukis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morello blocks it with crossed arms.
Arukis tries to land knees in the clinch but Morello avoids the damage to the body.
Morello avoiding damage as Arukis throws knees to the body.
Arukis tries to land a knee to the head but Morello blocks with his arms.
Morello lands with a right to the head.
Morello escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A good leg kick by Arukis.
Arukis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arukis tries to work over Morello's front leg with a kick but Morello checks it.
Arukis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arukis tries to close the distance and clinch but Morello swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morello lands with a straight right. Arukis didn't see that one coming.
Arukis misses with a head kick.
Morello throws a head kick that misses.
Morello tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morello throws a predictable looking body shot
and Morello takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Arukis misses its intended target.
Arukis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arukis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arukis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arukis.
Arukis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morello takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Arukis lands a nice hook to Morello's body. Morello takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morello checks a low kick from Arukis.
Arukis misses with a wild body shot.
Arukis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arukis moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arukis.
Arukis takes a swing at Morello's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Arukis.
Morello scores with a hook to the body. Arukis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexis Arukis dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Morello takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morello looks to land a left hand but Arukis moved out of range nicely.
Arukis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arukis looks to throw the jab but Morello is out of range.
Arukis jabs at Morello's body.
Morello throws a sloppy head kick and Arukis moves out of range easily.
Arukis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arukis lands a leg kick that knocks Morello off balance momentarily.
Arukis steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Morello is out on his feet! Arukis sets himself and nearly takes Morello's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexis Arukis!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zhang Xianfa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhang Xianfa had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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146 lbs
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140 lbs
9 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zhang Xianfa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Mann!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xianfa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xianfa tries to bum rush Mann with a series of wild strikes but Mann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Xianfa keeps the fight on the outside.
Xianfa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mann fails with a takedown attempt.
Xianfa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Xianfa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Xianfa.
Mann needs to keep his hands up - Xianfa had a free shot at his head there.
Xianfa has managed to clinch.
A right hand to the body from Xianfa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xianfa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Xianfa seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xianfa.
Xianfa is pushing Mann up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Xianfa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xianfa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xianfa pushes Mann back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mann gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mann is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Xianfa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mann slips nicely into half guard.
Mann looks to land a strike but Xianfa avoids it nicely and regains full 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!
Xianfa controls Mann momentarily but Mann frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xianfa wants to sweep here but Mann controlling him for the moment.
Mann stands and throws Xianfa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mann swings around for an armbar but Xianfa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mann's guard.
Xianfa trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Mann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mann throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Xianfa escapes and throws Mann's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann is trying to get back to half guard.
Xianfa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Xianfa working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mann is looking for a sweep.
Mann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mann is trying to control Xianfa's posture but Xianfa avoids it.
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 Zhang Xianfa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Xianfa misses with a series of wild punches.
Xianfa looks to land a combination. Mann sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zhang Xianfa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xianfa closes the distance and pushes Mann back into the cage.
Xianfa stalling against the cage.
Xianfa swings wildly with an uppercut but Mann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xianfa leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xianfa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Xianfa as Mann tries to tie him up.
Xianfa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Xianfa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mann trying to control the position but instead, Xianfa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mann into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Xianfa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Xianfa prevents the takedown attempt.
Xianfa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Xianfa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mann blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Xianfa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Xianfa.
Xianfa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manns head.
Xianfa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Xianfa leaning against his opponent.
Xianfa tries to throw a body punch but Mann avoids it by throwing Xianfa back against the cage.
Xianfa lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xianfa stalling in the clinch.
Xianfa landing knees to the body.
Mann taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Xianfa is struggling to control the position.
Xianfa works on Mann's body with a couple of short punches.
Mann is trying to pull guard but Xianfa has him pressed against the cage.
Xianfa gets through Mann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xianfa lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhang Xianfa 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. This is the final round!
Xianfa tries to close the distance and clinch but Mann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mann tries to clinch
and Xianfa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mann is looking for a triangle but Xianfa pushes his legs off easily.
Mann working for submissions but it's allowed Xianfa to get to half guard.
Xianfa trying to control the action but Mann is working from the bottom.
Mann wants to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mann slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Xianfa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann looking for a sweep. Not yet Mann, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mann is on top in guard.
Mann wants to pass the guard but Xianfa is keeping the position.
Xianfa pulls Mann in close to prevent any damage.
Mann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xianfa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mann throwing strikes from guard but Xianfa blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann wants to pass the guard but Xianfa is keeping the position.
Xianfa pulls Mann in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Zhang Xianfa.
Xianfa throws a series of punches but Mann avoids them all with ease.
Xianfa misses with a two punch combination.
Xianfa throws a right hand that Mann ducks under and follows up with a left that Mann also avoids with ease.
Mann tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Xianfa counters with a series of strikes. Mann will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann pushes Xianfa up against the cage in a clinch.
Zhang Xianfa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stalling in the clinch from Xianfa.
Xianfa wants to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Xianfa misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Xianfa fails to land.
Xianfa throws a punch but it's blocked by Mann.
Mann drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Xianfa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zhang Xianfa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Xianfa lands a body shot.
Bobby Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Xianfa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
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 Zhang Xianfa.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xianfa, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhang Xianfa!
Zhang Xianfa decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve French (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adis Djurdjevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). French comes to the cage accompanied by Hunters. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve French!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adis Djurdjevic!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djurdjevic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces French back to the cage. Djurdjevic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Steve French has been cut.
French throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
French is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Djurdjevic staying out of range there.
French misses with a kick to the body.
Djurdjevic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Djurdjevic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
French scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Djurdjevic misses with a series of wild punches.
French wants to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Djurdjevic takes one to the side of the head.
French misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
French walks into a stiff left hand from Djurdjevic.
A big left from French misses.
French pushes Djurdjevic up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Djurdjevic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Djurdjevic lands a nice uppercut.
French lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Djurdjevic.
French working hard to break the clinch.
French swings wildly with an uppercut but Djurdjevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
French stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
French misses with a hook to the ribs.
French lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Djurdjevic.
French goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by French.
Djurdjevic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Djurdjevic misses with a punch on the inside.
French lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from French.
Djurdjevic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
French blocks an uppercut.
French lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, French scores with a nice short uppercut.
Djurdjevic has a couple of punches blocked by French.
French pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
French tries to clinch but Djurdjevic moves out of range.
Djurdjevic throws a nice looking combination but French bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
French lands a lovely overhand right.
French moves in looking to clinch but Djurdjevic pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djurdjevic throws a low kick but French avoids it.
A low kick from French is predictable there
and Djurdjevic counters with a big head kick but French shrugs it off.
Djurdjevic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
French thows a body shot but no joy.
French looks to land a right hand but Djurdjevic moved out of range.
Djurdjevic keeps the fight on the outside.
Djurdjevic connects with a good right hand that stumbles French. French circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
French throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
French scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
French's jab looks to have found its range, popping Djurdjevic under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from French does no damage.
French moves out of range of the strikes.
Djurdjevic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by French.
Djurdjevic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Djurdjevic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
French scores with a punch to the head.
French fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
French fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Djurdjevic manages to avoid it.
French fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Djurdjevic on the side of the head.
French misses with a wild body shot.
French tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Djurdjevic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Djurdjevic scores with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Djurdjevic connects with a body shot.
French dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Djurdjevic. That did some damage!
Djurdjevic looks gassed!
Jab by French.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve French dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve French's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Djurdjevic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from French.
Steve French is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for French, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
French is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Djurdjevic staying out of range there.
French checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Djurdjevic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
French tries to clinch but Djurdjevic moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Djurdjevic. Those never looked like landing.
French misses with a series of wild punches.
Djurdjevic throws a leg kick which misses French's front leg but catches the back leg as French tries to avoid it.
Djurdjevic is looking to slow French down with leg kicks.
French tries to clinch there but Djurdjevic circles away.
French throws a looping overhand right but Djurdjevic ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djurdjevic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from French.
French looks to land a body kick but Djurdjevic moved away.
Djurdjevic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Djurdjevic misses with a low kick.
French throws out a leg kick but Djurdjevic moves out of range and French only half commits.
French throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Djurdjevic.
French dodges the punch combination from Djurdjevic.
French bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Djurdjevic's head.
Djurdjevic avoids the body shot from French.
Djurdjevic throws out a powerful jab.
Djurdjevic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
French cracks Djurdjevic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
French instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Djurdjevic misses with a body punch.
Djurdjevic misses with a punch on the inside.
French swings wildly with an uppercut but Djurdjevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
French is trying to push Djurdjevic away but Djurdjevic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Djurdjevic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
French misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Djurdjevic misses with a punch on the inside.
Djurdjevic throws a head punch that misses.
French lands a hook to the side of the head.
Djurdjevic misses with some punches.
French scores with a shot to the side of Djurdjevic's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
French pushes Djurdjevic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Djurdjevic.
French blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Djurdjevic misses with a punch on the inside.
French has had enough of the clinch but Djurdjevic keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Djurdjevic.
Djurdjevic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Djurdjevic can't break the clinch.
Steve French has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Djurdjevic misses with the head strike.
French blocks an uppercut.
Djurdjevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Djurdjevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
French doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Djurdjevic has a couple of punches blocked by French.
Djurdjevic being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
French has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Djurdjevic misses with a short punch on the inside.
French digs a right hand underneath Djurdjevic's ribcage. Djurdjevic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Djurdjevic works on French's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
French blocking some punches.
French blocking some punches.
French misses with a short punch on the inside.
French lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Djurdjevic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
French tries to throw a body punch but Djurdjevic avoids it by throwing French back against the cage.
French lands with a right to the head.
French goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
French throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve French dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve French's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Djurdjevic scoring well with a low kick there.
Djurdjevic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt French.
French with a nice cross.
French connects with a jab.
Djurdjevic tries a head kick but it misses.
French moves in looking to clinch but Djurdjevic pushes him off.
French is looking to chop away at Djurdjevic's legs.
French fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Djurdjevic manages to avoid it.
French jabs Djurdjevic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
French tries to close the distance and clinch up but Djurdjevic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
French swings for the body but Djurdjevic moves out of range.
French takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
French just misses with a punch to the body.
Djurdjevic scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djurdjevic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
French tries to close the distance and clinch but Djurdjevic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
French cracks Djurdjevic with an open hand slap.
Djurdjevic is rocked!
French misses with a right hand
and Djurdjevic counters with a stiff right hand.
Djurdjevic is still on wobbly legs! Can French finish him?
Crack! French connects with the perfect overhand right and Djurdjevic falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for French!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve French!
A victorious Steve French thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between San Franpsycho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Campana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, San Franpsycho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rocco Campana!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franpsycho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Campana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Franpsycho misses.
Campana throws a jab but it's blocked by Franpsycho.
Franpsycho misses with a low kick.
Franpsycho checks a low kick from Campana.
Campana shoots in and drives through. Franpsycho sprawls well.
Campana staying out of range there.
Campana lands a nice looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Franpsycho. Those never looked like landing.
Campana throws a jab when Franpsycho was well out of range.
Campana looks to throw the jab but Franpsycho is out of range.
Campana throws a body kick that misses.
Campana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Franpsycho throws out the jab.
Campana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Franpsycho throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franpsycho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campana moves away.
Campana throws a hook but Franpsycho blocks it.
San Franpsycho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franpsycho just misses with a punch to the body.
Franpsycho throws a series of punches but Campana avoids them all with ease.
Campana misses with a wild body shot.
Campana fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Campana misses.
Campana finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Franpsycho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Campana on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Campana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Franpsycho moves into the clinch.
Franpsycho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campana jumps guard but Franpsycho stands there with Campana around his waist. Campana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
San Franpsycho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Campana.
Franpsycho has Campana pushed against the cage.
Franpsycho lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Franpsycho fails to land.
Campana tries to pull guard but Franpsycho forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franpsycho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Franpsycho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Campana is trying to break the clinch but Franpsycho has him pressed against the cage.
Franpsycho will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Campana up against the cage.
Franpsycho digs a right hand underneath Campana's ribcage. Campana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Franpsycho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campana tries to pull guard but Franpsycho holds him up against the cage and eventually Campana drops back down to his feet.
Franpsycho lands a nice uppercut.
Franpsycho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Campana drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Franpsycho gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Campana jumps guard.
Franpsycho wants to control from the top but Campana keeps moving.
Franpsycho being controlled here momentarily.
Campana controls Franpsycho momentarily but Franpsycho frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campana keeping moving, preventing Franpsycho from controlling successfully.
Campana trying to strike off his back.
Campana throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Franpsycho won't allow Campana to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franpsycho wants to control from the top but Campana keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We're going to have a standup here because San Franpsycho wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Campana changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Franpsycho looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Franpsycho is holding Campana down, trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
San Franpsycho dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice body punch from Franpsycho.
Campana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Franpsycho circles away quickly and effectively.
Franpsycho just misses with a punch to the body.
Franpsycho swings for the body but Campana moves out of range.
Campana throws a hook but Franpsycho avoids it easily.
Franpsycho moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Rocco Campana has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice combination there by Campana.
Campana fails with a takedown attempt.
Franpsycho throws a series of punches but Campana avoids them all with ease.
Campana throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campana scores with a head kick. Franpsycho tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Campana shoots in for a double leg but Franpsycho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
San Franpsycho is winning the standup battle so far.
Franpsycho throws an overhand right that lands on Campana's shoulder, as Campana tries to avoid the shot.
Franpsycho blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Franpsycho.
Campana is breathing heavily.
Franpsycho on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Franpsycho.
Campana throws a looping overhand right but Franpsycho ducks down to avoid it.
Franpsycho avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franpsycho misses with an uppercut. Campana saw that one coming.
Campana fails with a takedown attempt.
San Franpsycho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Campana.
Franpsycho closes the distance and pushes Campana back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franpsycho lands with a short shot to the head.
Campana misses with the head strike.
Franpsycho is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Campana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Franpsycho is keeping busy.
Campana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Campana looking to slow down the pace here.
Franpsycho lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Campana pushes Franpsycho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Campana fails to pull guard.
Campana is looking to take this one to the mat.
Franpsycho stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Franpsycho prevents a takedown attempt there.
Campana is struggling to control the position.
Franpsycho digs a right hand into Campana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Campana's gas tank.
Franpsycho lands with a left to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Franpsycho - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Franpsycho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Franpsycho creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Franpsycho gets underhooks to prevent Campana's takedown attempt.
Campana pulls guard.
Campana wants to sweep but no luck.
Campana trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Franpsycho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Franpsycho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Franpsycho wants to control from the top but Campana keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
San Franpsycho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rocco Campana's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Campana looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Campana throws a half hearted mid kick.
Franpsycho throws a right and a left that Campana avoids nicely.
Franpsycho tries to close the distance and clinch but Campana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Campana is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Franpsycho.
Campana misses with an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Campana. That's going to slow Franpsycho down.
Campana swings for the body but Franpsycho moves out of range.
Campana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Campana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Franpsycho.
Franpsycho scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campana walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Franpsycho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franpsycho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Campana circles away quickly and effectively.
Franpsycho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Campana doesn't seem bothered though.
Franpsycho lands with a nice body punch.
Campana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Campana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Franpsycho.
Franpsycho with a hook.
Franpsycho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Campana can pounce on him.
Franpsycho moves in looking to clinch but Campana pushes him off.
Franpsycho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Campana has time to react.
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!
Franpsycho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Campana was well out of range. Poor timing from Franpsycho.
Campana feints and as Franpsycho raises his hands in defense, Campana changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Campana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Campana passes into half guard.
Rocco Campana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franpsycho is looking for a sweep. Campana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Franpsycho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Campana.
Campana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Campana prevents Franpsycho from standing back up.
Campana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Campana is keen to just control but Franpsycho is a slippery customer.
Franpsycho keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Franpsycho is looking to control Campana's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Franpsycho avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franpsycho moves into full guard.
Campana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franpsycho is keeping the position for now.
Rocco Campana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Franpsycho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Campana.
Campana throwing strikes but missing.
Campana throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franpsycho looking for a guillotine here but Campana defends easily.
Franpsycho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
San Franpsycho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Campana throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campana is looking to work some ground and pound but Franpsycho has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
San Franpsycho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Franpsycho, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... San Franpsycho!
An out of breath and clearly excited San Franpsycho thanked Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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