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GAMMA#235 Denke v Matazz PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Duscaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Scissors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duscaw comes to the cage accompanied by "I am the Walrus" by The Beatles. Scissors comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Paper Cut - Linkin Park kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Brandon Duscaw has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Duscaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Scissors!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scissors lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Scissors closes the distance and pushes Duscaw back into the cage.
Duscaw prevents a body shot from Scissors.
Duscaw tries to land knees in the clinch but Scissors avoids the damage to the body.
Duscaw is trying to break the clinch but Scissors is controlling him.
Duscaw can't get the takedown.
Scissors wants to get back to striking at distance but Duscaw won't allow it.
Duscaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Duscaw tries to break the clinch but Scissors is controlling the position.
Duscaw pressing his opponent against the cage.
Scissors taking a breather.
Scissors stalling against the cage.
Duscaw is trying to break the clinch but Scissors is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissors has Duscaw pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scissors.
Scissors breaks from the clinch.
Scissors misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duscaw tries to clinch there but Scissors circles away.
Duscaw fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scissors looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Duscaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scissors paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brandon Duscaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scissors paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Scissors closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Duscaw blocks a body shot from Scissors.
Scissors misses with a body punch.
A knee to the head by Scissors.
Duscaw looking for a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Scissors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duscaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scissors has him pressed against the cage.
Scissors tries to break free but Duscaw pushes him back against the cage.
Duscaw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Scissors pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Duscaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scissors lands a hook that snaps the head of Duscaw backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duscaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scissors tries a knee to the head but Duscaw blocks it.
Duscaw is trying to force a seperation but Scissors has the dominant position.
Duscaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scissors clinches.
Scissors lands an elbow just above Duscaw 's eye.
It looks like Brandon Duscaw has been cut.
Duscaw has Scissors pressed against the cage, preventing Scissors from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Scissors looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissors tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scissors is pressed up against the cage. Duscaw has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Scissors down to the mat. Scissors avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Scissors tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duscaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Scissors.
Duscaw is looking to clinch.
Scissors keeps the fight on the outside.
Duscaw misses with a body shot.
Duscaw displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scissors.
Scissors shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Duscaw eats them both and turns towards Scissors to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Duscaw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scissors throws a sloppy head kick and Duscaw moves out of range easily.
Scissors clinches up with Duscaw and pushes him back against the cage.
Duscaw has had enough of the clinch but Scissors keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duscaw breaks from the clinch.
Duscaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duscaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scissors paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duscaw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scissors scores with a one two! Duscaw had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scissors instigates a clinch.
Scissors slowing the pace effectively.
Duscaw blocks an elbow strike from Scissors.
Duscaw gets control of Scissors's arms and successfully pulls guard. Duscaw will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Duscaw keeping moving, preventing Scissors from controlling successfully.
Scissors trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Scissors dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Duscaw's cut.
That's time! Duscaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Scissors clinches up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Scissors pressing his opponent against the cage.
Duscaw breaks the clinch.
Duscaw wants to clinch.
Duscaw has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Scissors finds it's way round the side to connect with Duscaw's head.
Duscaw shoots for a takedown but Scissors saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Scissors avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duscaw clinches up against the cage.
Scissors leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissors trying to land knees to the body.
Kyle Scissors seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Duscaw avoiding damage.
Scissors tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Scissors - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Scissors manages to break the clinch.
Duscaw wants to clinch.
Scissors darts in and clinches Duscaw up against the cage.
Duscaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissors creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Duscaw's defenses.
Scissors is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Duscaw is keeping busy.
Duscaw blocks a body shot from Scissors.
Scissors wants to break the clinch but can't.
Scissors keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Duscaw's efforts to push away.
Duscaw manages to break the clinch.
Duscaw tries to clinch up.
Duscaw feints and as Scissors raises his hands in defense, Duscaw changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duscaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Scissors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duscaw stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Duscaw tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Scissors counters with a right hand to the body.
Duscaw shoots for a double leg takedown but Scissors sprawls well. He's pushed Duscaw's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Duscaw wants to clinch
and Scissors counters with a nice leg kick.
Scissors scores with a three punch combo!
Scissors scores with a spinning back kick!
Scissors lands with a kick to the ribs.
Scissors gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scissors looking to throw knees to the head but Duscaw is blocking nicely.
Scissors lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duscaw backwards.
Duscaw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Scissors avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Duscaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scissors is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duscaw is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissors has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Duscaw avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Duscaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Scissors landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Scissors wants to break the clinch but can't.
Duscaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scissors gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scissors trying to land knees to the body.
Duscaw avoiding damage as Scissors throws knees to the body.
Scissors is trying to maintain a safe position but Duscaw gets an underhook and turns Scissors into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Scissors.
Scissors has a couple of punches blocked by Duscaw.
Scissors tries to throw a body punch but Duscaw avoids it by throwing Scissors back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Scissors showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brandon Duscaw's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Scissors ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scissors circles away from the clinch attempt
and Scissors moves into the clinch.
Scissors taking a breather.
Scissors is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Scissors tries a knee to the head but Duscaw blocks it.
Duscaw is trying to force a seperation but Scissors has the dominant position.
Scissors landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Scissors tries to throw a body punch but Duscaw avoids it by throwing Scissors back against the cage.
Duscaw avoiding damage as Scissors throws knees to the body.
Duscaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duscaw drives through and clinches with Scissors against the cage.
Duscaw is trying to break free.
Scissors misses with a punch to the body.
Scissors taking a breather.
Scissors tries a body shot but Duscaw blocks it.
Scissors stalling in the clinch.
Scissors lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Scissors fails to land.
Scissors trying to land knees to the body.
Scissors tries to stall but Duscaw uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Duscaw wants to break the clinch but can't.
Duscaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kyle Scissors seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duscaw misses with a body shot.
Duscaw misses with a double jab.
Scissors scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Duscaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scissors has taken the fight to the clinch.
Duscaw breaks the clinch.
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!
Scissors stuffs the takedown.
Brandon Duscaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duscaw moves in looking to clinch but Scissors pushes him off.
Scissors lands a head kick!
Scissors throws a leg kick which misses Duscaw's front leg but catches the back leg as Duscaw tries to avoid it.
Duscaw rushes Scissors and presses him up against the cage.
Scissors throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duscaw is trying to break free.
Scissors is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Duscaw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Scissors avoiding damage.
Duscaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Scissors with a knee to the head.
Brandon Duscaw's cut is getting worse.
Scissors is trying to maintain a safe position but Duscaw gets an underhook and turns Scissors into the cage.
Scissors working hard to break the clinch.
Scissors content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Scissors prevents a takedown attempt there.
Scissors taking a breather.
Scissors pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brandon Duscaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissors looking to slow down the pace here.
Scissors takes an elbow to the temple.
Duscaw drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Scissors gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Duscaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Scissors takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kyle Scissors is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Duscaw is trying to push Scissors away but Scissors has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scissors throws a head punch that misses.
Scissors scores with a knee to the head.
Scissors misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Scissors comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Scissors winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Scissors!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Dance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Custer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dance comes to the cage accompanied by Broken Beating Scarred - Metallica. Custer has chosen History´s Stranglers by The Bronx as his entrance music. Bill Dance has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 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
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Dance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Custer!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Custer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dance misses with a takedown attempt - Custer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dance misses with a takedown
and Custer counters with a stiff right hand.
Custer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dance bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Custer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dance moves into full guard.
Custer trying to control but Dance is working from the bottom.
Custer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dance has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Custer has managed to get both his arms back between Dance's legs - danger averted.
Dance is looking for a triangle but Custer pushes his legs off easily.
Custer won't allow Dance to sweep him here.
Custer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dance has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Custer has managed to get both his arms back between Dance's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Custer trying to control but Dance is working from the bottom.
Dance working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Custer has passed into half guard!
Custer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dance does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dance looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Custer is working for a kimura but Dance is defending it quite comfortably.
Custer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dance knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dance is not content to let Custer control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dance makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dance.
Dance wants to sweep here but Custer controlling him for the moment.
Custer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dance escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Custer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Custer trying to control the position from guard on top but Dance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jesse Custer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dance doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Custer counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Dance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Custer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dance fails with the takedown
and Custer counters with a low kick, right behind Dance 's knee.
Dance has a takedown stuffed.
Custer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dance takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dance shoots and misses
and Custer counters with a nice body shot.
Custer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Custer wants it to stay on the feet.
Dance is breathing heavily.
Dance gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Custer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jesse Custer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dance fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dance misses with a takedown attempt
and Custer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Custer works Dance's body with a nice hook.
Custer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Custer scoring well with a low kick there.
Custer lands an overhand right.
Custer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dance stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Custer.
Custer jabs at Dance's body.
Custer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Custer.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Custer.
Custer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Custer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Custer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dance tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Custer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Custer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dance gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Custer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dance's head backwards.
Custer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dance shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Custer sprawls well. Custer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dance gets slowly back to his feet.
Dance shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Custer as he jumps to the side.
Dance dives in and grabs Custer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Custer pushes down on Dance's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Dance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dance takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Custer.
Dance shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Custer counters with a one-two to the body.
Dance is rocked!
Good leg kick by Custer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oh Dance is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dance is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Custer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Custer catches Dance with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Dance forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jesse Custer!
Jesse Custer managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, >>> Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 (159++ Recovery $25), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erico Plaza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rambo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ride of the Valkyries. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Erico Plaza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo lands with a good body shot.
Plaza scores with a punch to the head.
Rambo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rambo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Plaza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rambo.
Rambo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rambo closes the distance but Plaza moves to the side
and Plaza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rambo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rambo throws a hook but Plaza blocks it.
Rambo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Plaza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Plaza.
Plaza misses with a body shot.
Rambo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rambo tries to clinch but Plaza moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plaza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rambo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Plaza.
Rambo scores with a punch to the head.
Plaza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Plaza throws a low kick, looking for Rambo's leg but Rambo calmly moves out of range.
John Rambo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rambo is looking to clinch.
Plaza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rambo.
Rambo jabs Plaza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rambo thows a body shot but no joy.
Rambo tries to clinch there but Plaza circles away.
Plaza slips a jab from Rambo.
Plaza clinches with his opponent.
Plaza blocking some punches.
Plaza throws a head punch that misses.
Plaza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rambo.
Plaza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rambo blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo misses with the head strike.
Plaza is trying to stall.
Rambo swings wildly with an uppercut but Plaza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Rambo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Plaza blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rambo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rambo working aggressively here.
Rambo misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rambo fails to land.
Plaza takes a shot to the head.
Plaza works on Rambo's body with a couple of short punches.
Rambo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Plaza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rambo has a couple of punches blocked by Plaza.
Plaza blocking some punches.
Plaza blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Plaza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Plaza scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Plaza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Plaza.
Plaza just misses with a punch to the body.
Rambo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Plaza misses with an uppercut.
Plaza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rambo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Plaza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rambo closes the distance and pushes Plaza back into the cage.
Plaza taking a breather.
Rambo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Plazas head.
Rambo misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plaza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Plaza misses with a punch to the body.
Plaza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rambo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Plaza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Plaza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Plaza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rambo's elbow.
Rambo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rambo misses with some punches.
Plaza avoids a wild elbow strike from Rambo.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rambo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rambo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Plaza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rambo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Rambo on the inside.
Rambo lands a left hand.
Rambo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Rambo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Plaza connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rambo. Rambo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rambo thuds his right hand into Plaza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rambo doesn't manage to clinch there - Plaza circles away.
Rambo moves into the clinch.
Plaza looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rambo.
Rambo throws a head punch that misses.
Plaza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rambo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Plaza blocks an uppercut.
Rambo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Plaza tries to throw a body punch but Rambo avoids it by throwing Plaza back against the cage.
Rambo misses with a punch on the inside.
Plaza blocking some punches.
Rambo misses with some punches.
Plaza prevents a body shot from Rambo.
Rambo throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Plaza.
Rambo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rambo misses with the head strike.
Plaza lands a nice shot to the body.
Rambo misses with a punch on the inside.
Plaza trying to control the position but instead, Rambo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Plaza into the cage.
Plaza working aggressively here.
Plaza is trying to break free.
Rambo throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Plaza.
Plaza tries to stall but Rambo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rambo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rambo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rambo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Plaza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rambo swings wildly with an uppercut but Plaza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rambo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Plaza backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Plaza tries to throw a body punch but Rambo avoids it by throwing Plaza back against the cage.
Plaza utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
John Rambo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plaza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Plaza lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rambo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Plaza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Plaza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rambo pushes Plaza up against the cage in a clinch.
Rambo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rambo throws a head punch that misses.
Plaza breaks the clinch.
Plaza scores with a kick to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Rambo.
Plaza tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Plaza misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rambo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Plaza keeps the fight on the outside.
Plaza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Plaza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Plaza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rambo closes the distance but Plaza moves to the side
and Plaza finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rambo is looking to clinch.
Plaza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rambo but Rambo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rambo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plaza manages to avoid it.
Plaza lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plaza has managed to clinch.
Plaza lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plaza tries to work over Rambo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rambo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Plaza tries to work over Rambo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Plaza lands a nice elbow.
Plaza misses with a body punch.
Plaza lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rambo misses with the head strike.
Plaza manages to break the clinch.
Rambo throws a big shot that misses.
Plaza circles away from the clinch attempt
and Plaza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Plaza lands a nice looking body shot.
Erico Plaza is winning the standup battle so far.
Rambo is breathing heavily.
Rambo is looking to clinch but Plaza is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erico Plaza dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Rambo blocks the leg kick.
Rambo tries to clinch but Plaza is having none of it.
Rambo tries to clinch but Plaza is having none of it.
Plaza misses with an uppercut
and Rambo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Plaza scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rambo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Plaza thows a body shot but no joy.
Plaza avoids the body shot from Rambo.
Plaza lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rambo backs up against the cage.
Rambo tries to clinch
and Rambo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rambo is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plaza thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rambo if he has to take too many more of those.
Rambo is still on wobbly legs! Can Plaza finish him?
Plaza darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Rambo's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Plaza before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erico Plaza!
Our winner, Erico Plaza, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bobberson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akekae Pokaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akekae Pokaku has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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181 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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Bobberson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Akekae Pokaku!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Pokaku - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Bobberson.
Akekae Pokaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobberson looks to land a right hand but Pokaku moved out of range.
Pokaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bobberson moves away.
Bobberson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pokaku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bobberson throws a hook but Pokaku blocks it.
Bobberson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pokaku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pokaku takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bobberson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pokaku is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bobberson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bobberson is looking to chop away at Pokaku's legs.
Bobberson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pokaku closes the distance and clinches.
Bobberson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pokaku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pokaku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bobberson backwards.
Pokaku manages to break the clinch.
Pokaku throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bobberson is rocked!
It looks like Billy Bobberson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pokaku jabs at Bobberson's body.
Oh Bobberson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bobberson fails with a takedown attempt.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Pokaku! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Akekae Pokaku!
A relieved looking Akekae Pokaku thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil NaLeans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by Kreator - Extreme Aggressions. This should be fireworks!
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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
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neil NaLeans!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson throws the kick towards the body but NaLeans avoids it.
Thompson tries to land a front kick but NaLeans steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thompson connects with the punch.
Thompson tries to land a front kick but NaLeans steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
NaLeans throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson motions for NaLeans to come forward. Thompson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
NaLeans takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thompson misses with an attempted mid kick.
NaLeans moves out of range of the body kick.
Thompson scores with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nick Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson throws a leg kick but NaLeans sees it coming and checks it nicely.
NaLeans misses with a shot to the body
and Thompson counters by moving into the clinch.
NaLeans has clasped his hands together around Thompson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Thompson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but NaLeans wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thompson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thompson tries to get out of the position.
NaLeans tries to advance to mount but Thompson denies him.
NaLeans tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NaLeans throws a strike aimed at the side of Thompson's head but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson is not content to let NaLeans control the position.
NaLeans throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Thompson tries to buck NaLeans off but NaLeans is having none of it.
NaLeans scoring with punches from side control.
It looks like Nick Thompson has been cut.
NaLeans working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Thompson to see if he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by NaLeans.
NaLeans grinds an elbow into Thompson's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
NaLeans tries to advance to mount but can't.
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for NaLeans on the ground.
NaLeans 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.
NaLeans landing strikes.
NaLeans tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thompson's legs.
NaLeans in side control lands a decent elbow.
Thompson is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson seems a little lost for a moment, as NaLeans dominates the positioning.
NaLeans tries to score with some ground and pound. Thompson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
NaLeans wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
Thompson is trying to control NaLeans's posture but NaLeans avoids it.
NaLeans tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thompson's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
NaLeans lands a nice forearm strike.
Nick Thompson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thompson, who protects the arm well.
NaLeans misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Thompson is trying to control NaLeans's posture but NaLeans avoids it.
Thompson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of NaLeans.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
NaLeans working the strikes but Thompson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil NaLeans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Thompson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by NaLeans.
A head kick by Thompson misses
enabling NaLeans to counter with a crisp jab.
NaLeans throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thompson misses with a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Thompson. NaLeans shrugs it off though.
Thompson lands with a right hand.
NaLeans just misses with a punch to the body.
NaLeans lands a right hook to the body.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but NaLeans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
NaLeans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but NaLeans moves away.
NaLeans on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thompson lands a right hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thompson.
NaLeans checks a low kick from Thompson.
NaLeans tries to land a leg kick but Thompson saw it coming and moves away.
NaLeans tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten NaLeans somewhat.
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!
Thompson tries to land a leg kick but NaLeans saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but NaLeans pushes him off.
NaLeans shoots in but Thompson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract NaLeans.
A solid body kick from Thompson.
Thompson scoring well with a low kick there.
NaLeans throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thompson.
NaLeans misses with a straight left.
NaLeans lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. NaLeans does a little dance to reset his feet.
NaLeans throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but NaLeans manages to avoid it.
NaLeans lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a nice outside leg kick.
NaLeans dives in and scores a takedown into Thompson's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
Thompson can't keep his opponent in guard - NaLeans advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
NaLeans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thompson is looking to get back to is feet but NaLeans passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thompson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
NaLeans scores with a couple of short elbows.
NaLeans is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thompson is looking to regain half guard here but NaLeans keeps moving and retains side control.
NaLeans trying to control the position but Thompson is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thompson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Thompson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by NaLeans.
NaLeans scoring with punches and elbows.
NaLeans fails to land a wild elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
NaLeans tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
NaLeans working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil NaLeans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Thompson'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. 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.
Thompson throws a lazy body kick
and NaLeans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
NaLeans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
NaLeans throws a jab when Thompson was well out of range.
Thompson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thompson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thompson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thompson tries to land a front kick but NaLeans steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
NaLeans stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thompson.
NaLeans blocks the body kick.
NaLeans stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thompson.
A punch combination from NaLeans misses.
NaLeans misses with the combination.
NaLeans tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten NaLeans somewhat.
Thompson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as NaLeans checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thompson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. NaLeans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Thompson tenderised NaLeans's leg. NaLeans is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Thompson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but NaLeans pushes him off.
Thompson lunges at NaLeans with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by NaLeans's hand.
NaLeans tries a low kick but Thompson avoids it.
Neil NaLeans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
NaLeans fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thompson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson clobbers NaLeans with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thompson throws a body kick that misses.
NaLeans connects with a solid leg kick.
Neil NaLeans is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
NaLeans throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thompson's waist but Thompson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing NaLeans off to one side.
Nick Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil NaLeans.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from NaLeans.
Thompson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
NaLeans misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and NaLeans counters with a straight right hand.
Thompson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
NaLeans misses with a wild combination.
NaLeans scores with a decent looking hook.
Thompson misses with a body kick.
NaLeans moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
NaLeans takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thompson checks the leg kick.
NaLeans shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but NaLeans keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thompson throws a leg kick that misses.
NaLeans has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Thompson.
Thompson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
NaLeans tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from NaLeans.
Nick Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters circling a little - Thompson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nick Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson pivots, looking for a leg kick but NaLeans is out of range and Thompson settles back down.
Thompson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
NaLeans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
NaLeans moves out of range of the body kick.
Thompson scores with a shot to the body.
Thompson throws a push kick but NaLeans slaps the foot to one side.
NaLeans fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans moves out of range as Thompson throws a body kick.
Thompson avoids the head kick by NaLeans.
Thompson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
NaLeans's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
NaLeans throws a leg kick but Thompson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thompson throws a wild body kick that NaLeans sees coming a mile off.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from NaLeans does no damage.
NaLeans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
NaLeans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Nick Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch lands to the side of NaLeans 's head but he takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
NaLeans attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
NaLeans avoids a kick to the body.
NaLeans shoots in and drives through. Thompson sprawls well.
NaLeans lands a head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think NaLeans 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil NaLeans!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hiroko Matsumato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Lakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsumato comes to the cage accompanied by My Pre Fight Warmup. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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181 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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiroko Matsumato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sasha Lakovic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lakovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lakovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Matsumato shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lakovic's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Matsumato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lakovic is keeping the position for now.
Matsumato has gone for a leg lock! Lakovic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Matsumato's guard.
Matsumato working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lakovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lakovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lakovic throws a big elbow that misses.
Lakovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matsumato avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matsumato managing to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsumato is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matsumato has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lakovic has managed to get both his arms back between Matsumato's legs - danger averted.
Matsumato utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matsumato can't keep his opponent in guard - Lakovic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lakovic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Matsumato looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lakovic passes into side control!
Matsumato taking a bit of punishment here - Lakovic scoring with strikes.
Lakovic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lakovic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Matsumato is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic is looking to take a break and control but Matsumato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lakovic throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lakovic looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Matsumato is avoiding damage well.
Lakovic trying to control the position but Matsumato is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsumato tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lakovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lakovic trying to control the action but Matsumato is working from the bottom.
Matsumato tries to escape but Lakovic is in control.
Lakovic working away.
Lakovic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Matsumato sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Matsumato is looking to regain half guard here but Lakovic keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic tries for a kimura but Matsumato is defending well.
Lakovic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lakovic scoring with punches and elbows.
Lakovic tries to score with some ground and pound. Matsumato controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Matsumato is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Matsumato is trying to improve his position.
Matsumato wants to get back to his feet but Lakovic drags him back down.
Lakovic scores with a couple of short elbows.
Matsumato might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lakovic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matsumato knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Matsumato's face as Lakovic controls the position.
Matsumato tries to bench press Lakovic off him but Lakovic keeps the position.
Matsumato manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lakovic's best efforts.
Matsumato wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsumato looking for submissions off his back.
Matsumato looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lakovic lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsumato is not content to let Lakovic control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Lakovic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lakovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lakovic throws a push kick but Matsumato slaps the foot to one side.
Matsumato with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lakovic.
Lakovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matsumato.
Lakovic throws a jab when Matsumato was well out of range.
Matsumato shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lakovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsumato throws a series of punches but Lakovic avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Lakovic misses the target.
Lakovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsumato.
Lakovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matsumato.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroko Matsumato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsumato on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hiroko Matsumato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lakovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakovic lands with a nice body kick.
Matsumato misses with an uppercut.
Lakovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Matsumato fails with a takedown attempt.
Lakovic lands a nice shot that snaps Matsumato's head back.
Lakovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matsumato's head backwards.
Matsumato shoots in but no luck this time.
Lakovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lakovic misses with a head kick.
Matsumato misses with a takedown attempt - Lakovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck for Matsumato with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lakovic scores with a push kick.
Lakovic throws a chopping leg kick but Matsumato manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lakovic misses with a double jab.
Matsumato ducks under a wild hook from Lakovic.
Lakovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Matsumato should have avoided that one.
Lakovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsumato.
Sasha Lakovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lakovic looks for the body kick but Matsumato saw that one coming.
Matsumato connects with a crisp jab.
Matsumato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lakovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsumato.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lakovic.
Lakovic throws a series of strikes that have Matsumato backpedaling.
Matsumato misses with a takedown
and Lakovic counters with a good, hard body kick but Matsumato shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lakovic!
Hiroko Matsumato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsumato throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lakovic was covering up waiting for the punch and Matsumato finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sasha Lakovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lakovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matsumato pushes down on Lakovic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lakovic is doing well to control the position and prevent Matsumato from advancing to side control.
Lakovic gets full guard.
Lakovic controls Matsumato momentarily but Matsumato frees himself.
Matsumato wants to control from the top but Lakovic keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumato postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Matsumato postures up in Lakovic's guard and throws a big left but Lakovic blocks it.
Matsumato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lakovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsumato preventing the sweep.
Matsumato wants to pass the guard but Lakovic is keeping the position.
Matsumato won't allow Lakovic to sweep him here.
Lakovic working for a triangle but Matsumato defends it easily.
Matsumato postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lakovic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Matsumato, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Lakovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lakovic looks to land a body kick but Matsumato moved away.
Lakovic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lakovic stuffs the takedown.
Lakovic scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice sprawl there from Lakovic as Matsumato shoots in.
Lakovic throws a looping overhand right but Matsumato ducks down to avoid it.
Lakovic cracks the inside of Matsumato's front leg.
Lakovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsumato is just out of range.
Matsumato shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lakovic is not content to let Matsumato control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakovic is trying to control but can't.
Lakovic keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Matsumato is working for a kimura but Lakovic is defending it quite comfortably.
Matsumato seems to be working for a kimura but Lakovic defends the submission attempt.
Lakovic keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumato is looking for a kimura but Lakovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matsumato to get the leverage.
Lakovic is looking for a sweep. Matsumato is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matsumato is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Matsumato is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lakovic trying to control here.
Sasha Lakovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lakovic regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumato being controlled here momentarily.
Lakovic keeping full guard, as Matsumato tries to pass.
Matsumato 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.
Lakovic controls Matsumato momentarily but Matsumato frees himself.
Lakovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Lakovic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Lakovic seems content to control.
Lakovic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lakovic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matsumato regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lakovic.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matsumato is on top in guard.
Hiroko Matsumato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsumato drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lakovic dives on top into 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsumato wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sasha Lakovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lakovic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasha Lakovic!
Our winner, Sasha Lakovic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brenno Penna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Headden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penna comes into the arena with APOCALYPSE NOW blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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192 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
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195 lbs
25 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brenno Penna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Headden!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Headden. Those never looked like landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Headden. That's going to slow Penna down.
A swing and a miss from Headden.
Headden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Penna with a poor takedown
and Headden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Headden lands a lovely overhand right.
Penna misses with a straight right.
Headden misses with a body shot.
Penna misses with a takedown
and Headden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Headden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Penna tries for a takedown but Headden circles away easily
and Headden counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Penna's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brenno Penna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Headden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penna tries to improve position but can't.
Headden gets to mount! Penna was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Penna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Penna regains half guard.
Headden is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Headden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Penna looking for submissions off his back.
Penna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Headden pulls his head out easily.
Headden trying to control the action but Penna is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Headden.
Headden looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Penna with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penna missing with punches from the bottom.
Headden prevents Penna from improving his position.
Headden sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Penna defending well though.
Headden working over Penna with some ground and pound. Penna looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Headden working Penna over with strikes.
Penna is staying active underneath Headden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penna actively working from the bottom here.
Headden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Penna makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Penna.
Penna looking for a guillotine here but Headden defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headden working some strikes from top position.
Headden passes into half guard.
Headden trying to control from half guard but Penna is working away.
Headden has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Headden putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Headden lands a big shot there that rocks Penna but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Penna bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Headden wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penna trying to control the position from guard on top but Headden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penna wants to stand and escape but instead Headden has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Headden is looking to work some ground and pound but Penna has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Headden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Penna has his foot on Headden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Headden works his way back into a safe position though.
Headden stands up over Penna, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Headden lands a couple of elbows.
Penna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Headden working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Penna's head.
Headden landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Headden dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Penna closes the distance and clinches.
Penna has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Headden is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Headden gets through Penna's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Headden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Headden tests Penna's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Headden scores with a jab to the body.
Headden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Penna on the side of the head.
Penna doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Headden counters with a left to the body.
Headden is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Headden thumps Penna with a low kick.
Penna shoots and misses
and Headden counters with a big head kick but Penna shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brenno Penna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penna has a takedown stuffed.
Penna closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Headden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Headden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Headden lands a knee to the head.
Headden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Penna lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Headden.
A shot in the inside from Headden.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Headden.
Penna is working for takedown but Headden is calmly controlling the position for now.
Headden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brenno Penna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penna sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Headden scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheers as Headden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Penna doesn't seem phased though.
Penna takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Headden closes the distance and pushes Penna back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Headden.
Still in the clinch, Headden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Headden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Headden.
Headden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Headden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Penna backwards.
Headden lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Headden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Headden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Headden breaks the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Headden, as that shot connected.
Penna takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Headden tries to bum rush Penna with a series of wild strikes but Penna uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Headden shoots in and bounces Penna off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penna 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.
Penna looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Headden passes into side control.
Headden is looking to take a break and control but Penna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penna is trying to work for a sweep but Headden has mounted him!
Headden lands a big shot there that rocks Penna but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Headden looking to finish Penna with some ground and pound. This is bad for Penna!
Penna is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Headden looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Penna covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Headden!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Knocke Bensmock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Sinatra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Frank Sinatra enters the cage!
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201 lbs
18 - 8 - 3 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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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
18 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Knocke Bensmock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Sinatra!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bensmock misses with a low kick as Sinatra jumps back.
Sinatra with a jab.
Bensmock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sinatra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bensmock is fending him off so far but Sinatra persists. Nope, Bensmock circles away and we're back to standing.
Sinatra moves away from the strike by Bensmock.
Bensmock looks to land a left hand but Sinatra moved out of range nicely.
Sinatra slips a jab from Bensmock.
Sinatra scores with a jab. Bensmock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sinatra slips a straight right by Bensmock.
Bensmock throws an overhand right that lands on Sinatra's shoulder, as Sinatra tries to avoid the shot.
Sinatra fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Knocke Bensmock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Sinatra.
Sinatra manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bensmock on his heels. He'll look to pass Bensmock's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinatra lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sinatra wants to pass the guard but Bensmock is keeping the position.
Sinatra stopping the sweep attempt from Bensmock.
Sinatra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bensmock is controlling Sinatra's posture.
Bensmock trying to control the position.
Sinatra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bensmock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Knocke Bensmock.
Bensmock throws a jab when Sinatra was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra lands with a good body shot.
Sinatra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bensmock.
Sinatra scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bensmock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sinatra.
Sinatra cracks a nice hook into Bensmock's ribs.
Sinatra misses with a body shot.
Sinatra throws a hook to the side of Bensmock's head but Bensmock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sinatra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bensmock lands a nice shot that snaps Sinatra's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bensmock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheers as Bensmock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sinatra doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Frank Sinatra has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra slips a straight right by Bensmock.
Sinatra thows a body shot but no joy.
Knocke Bensmock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bensmock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sinatra needs to keep his hands up - Bensmock had a free shot at his head there.
Sinatra looks to land a right hand but Bensmock moved out of range.
Sinatra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sinatra throws a shot from downtown. Bensmock moves away and avoids it.
A lazy left from Bensmock finds it's target.
Sinatra lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bensmock is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bensmock cracks Sinatra with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sinatra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bensmock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra looking to score a takedown here. Bensmock is defending well but Sinatra drives through and ends up in Bensmock's guard.
Sinatra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bensmock is keeping the position for now.
Sinatra stands and throws Bensmock's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bensmock regains half guard, as Sinatra was trying to land strikes.
Bensmock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sinatra is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bensmock won't allow Sinatra to pass to mount.
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 Knocke Bensmock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Sinatra's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sinatra misses the shot to the body.
Bensmock throws a chopping leg kick but Sinatra manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Knocke Bensmock is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Bensmock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sinatra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bensmock looks to land a right hand but Sinatra moved out of range.
Bensmock throws a head kick that misses.
Sinatra has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bensmock finds it's way round the side to connect with Sinatra's head.
Sinatra looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sinatra is looking to work some ground and pound but Bensmock has wrist control.
Bensmock keeping full guard, as Sinatra tries to pass.
Bensmock is trying to keep Sinatra in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinatra slips nicely into half guard.
Sinatra wants to pass the guard but Bensmock is defending well.
Sinatra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bensmock trying to control from the bottom.
Sinatra lands with a punch from half guard.
Bensmock is looking to control Sinatra's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bensmock avoid being mounted?
Sinatra is trying to control the action in half guard but Bensmock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sinatra is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bensmock still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bensmock has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra is looking for a sweep.
Bensmock tries to score with some ground and pound. Sinatra controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Bensmock are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bensmock in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bensmock working the ground and pound.
Bensmock working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sinatra manages to get back to half guard.
Bensmock wants to stand but Sinatra has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Bensmock throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sinatra to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sinatra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sinatra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bensmock with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sinatra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bensmock is one step ahead there.
Sinatra is adopting a defensive guard.
Bensmock is looking to stand up but Sinatra won't let him.
Bensmock stopping the sweep attempt from Sinatra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bensmock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sinatra looking for a sweep. Not yet Sinatra, not yet.
Bensmock wants to stand and escape but instead Sinatra has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Frank Sinatra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sinatra wants to control from the top but Bensmock keeps moving.
Sinatra tries to free his leg and advance position but Bensmock is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sinatra trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bensmock manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bensmock wants to stand and escape but instead Sinatra has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Sinatra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Frank Sinatra's cut.
That's time! Bensmock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Bensmock.
Bensmock throws a looping overhand right but Sinatra ducks down to avoid it.
Sinatra misses with a wild body shot.
Sinatra misses with a wild body shot.
Bensmock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sinatra misses with a wild body shot.
Bensmock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bensmock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bensmock looks to land a left hand but Sinatra moved out of range nicely.
Sinatra throws a body punch but Bensmock moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinatra missing with a left hand there. Bensmock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sinatra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bensmock.
Sinatra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bensmock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bensmock takes a swing at Sinatra's ribcage but misses.
Sinatra with a hook.
Sinatra missing with a left hand there. Bensmock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bensmock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sinatra.
Bensmock jabs Sinatra right on the nose. Sinatra blinks but takes it well.
Sinatra shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bensmock misses with a two punch combination.
Sinatra misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Bensmock finds it's way through Sinatra's defenses.
Sinatra misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bensmock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sinatra moves out of range of the body kick from Bensmock.
Bensmock throws a poor cross that misses
and Sinatra makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sinatra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bensmock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sinatra shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bensmock looking for a sweep. Not yet Bensmock, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bensmock manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bensmock is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sinatra suckers Bensmock into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Sinatra is now in Bensmock's guard!
Sinatra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bensmock is on top in guard.
Bensmock postures up.
Bensmock wanted to stand there but Sinatra had control of the position.
Sinatra lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bensmock!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sinatra unloading with bombs!
Bensmock can't escape the position.
Bensmock wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sinatra.
Sinatra landing strikes from the mount and Bensmock is in trouble!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bensmock wants to hold on but Sinatra pushes him away.
Sinatra looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sinatra throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Knocke Bensmock.
I think Bensmock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nero Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank The Razors Edge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tank The Razors Edge is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nero Aurelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tank The Razors Edge!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Razors Edge moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aurelius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Razors Edge ducks under a wild hook from Aurelius.
Aurelius lands a leg kick that knocks The Razors Edge off balance momentarily.
A jab from The Razors Edge finds it's way through Aurelius's defenses.
It looks like Nero Aurelius has been cut.
Aurelius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aurelius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Razors Edge.
Aurelius scoring well with a low kick there.
Nero Aurelius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Aurelius finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from The Razors Edge. Aurelius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aurelius throws a push kick but The Razors Edge slaps the foot to one side.
The Razors Edge throws the left hand but Aurelius avoids the punch easily.
The Razors Edge takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A shot to the liver by Aurelius. Beautiful body shot.
The Razors Edge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aurelius.
Aurelius clobbers The Razors Edge with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Razors Edge finds it's way round the side to connect with Aurelius's head.
The Razors Edge uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aurelius has time to react.
The Razors Edge throws a looping overhand right but Aurelius ducks down to avoid it.
Aurelius looks to throw the jab but The Razors Edge is out of range.
The Razors Edge checks a leg kick.
Aurelius misses with an uppercut. The Razors Edge saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Razors Edge. Aurelius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aurelius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Razors Edge looking to score a takedown here. Aurelius is defending well but The Razors Edge drives through and ends up in Aurelius's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Aurelius looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but The Razors Edge puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurelius blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Razors Edge.
Aurelius works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Razors Edge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge wants to control from the top but Aurelius keeps moving.
The Razors Edge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aurelius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Razors Edge.
Aurelius pulls The Razors Edge in close to his closed guard and prevents The Razors Edge from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aurelius wants to sweep but no luck.
The Razors Edge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Razors Edge postures up.
Aurelius can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as The Razors Edge controls the pace.
The Razors Edge is looking to work some ground and pound but Aurelius has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aurelius has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The Razors Edge throws a strike but Aurelius rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Aurelius looking to pass the guard.
The Razors Edge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Razors Edge managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius stopping the sweep attempt from The Razors Edge.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Razors Edge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Razors Edge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aurelius looking to pass the guard.
Aurelius trying to control but The Razors Edge is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aurelius being controlled here momentarily.
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 Nero Aurelius will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nero Aurelius's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The Razors Edge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aurelius.
The Razors Edge tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Razors Edge misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aurelius tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from The Razors Edge misses the target.
The Razors Edge takes one on the button.
Aurelius throws a leg kick but The Razors Edge checks it.
Aurelius blocks a low kick nicely.
Aurelius ducks under a wild hook from The Razors Edge.
Aurelius on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The Razors Edge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aurelius. Aurelius obviously looking to wear him down.
Aurelius is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge has managed to clinch.
The Razors Edge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aurelius backwards.
The Razors Edge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Razors Edge prevents the takedown attempt.
Aurelius drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Razors Edge pulls his leg out and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Aurelius misses the target.
The Razors Edge fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aurelius checks it well.
Nero Aurelius is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for The Razors Edge.
Aurelius takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A low kick from Aurelius is predictable there
and The Razors Edge counters with a nice low kick that buckles Aurelius's knee momentarily.
The Razors Edge lands with an uppercut that bounces Aurelius off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aurelius lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Razors Edge throws the left hand but Aurelius avoids the punch easily.
Aurelius misses with a low kick.
Aurelius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Razors Edge lands with a straight right. Aurelius didn't see that one coming.
The Razors Edge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aurelius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Razors Edge tries to score with a low kick but Aurelius moves his leg out of the way.
The Razors Edge connects with a jab.
Aurelius tries a low kick but The Razors Edge avoids it.
The Razors Edge cracks Aurelius with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Razors Edge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aurelius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius looks to land a left hand but The Razors Edge moved out of range nicely.
Aurelius throws a leg kick but The Razors Edge moved away.
The Razors Edge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Razors Edge looks to score with a jab to the body but Aurelius is just out of range.
The Razors Edge throws a right hand that misses
and Aurelius counters with a nice uppercut.
The Razors Edge keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Aurelius.
Aurelius ducks under a wild hook from The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Razors Edge throws a right hand that misses
and Aurelius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Razors Edge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nero Aurelius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Razors Edge blocks a head kick by Aurelius.
The Razors Edge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Razors Edge is looking to score with low kicks.
Aurelius misses with a body kick.
The Razors Edge takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The Razors Edge throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Razors Edge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid body kick from Aurelius.
The Razors Edge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aurelius.
Aurelius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Razors Edge.
Aurelius wants to land a leg kick but The Razors Edge is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aurelius throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Razors Edge.
Aurelius looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tank The Razors Edge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nero Aurelius's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Aurelius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Aurelius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Razors Edge throws a looping overhand right but Aurelius ducks down to avoid it.
Aurelius leaves The Razors Edge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The Razors Edge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aurelius swivels and escapes.
Aurelius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aurelius fails to land with a series of punches.
The Razors Edge throws a poor cross that misses
and Aurelius counters with a slapping leg kick.
The Razors Edge throws a body punch but Aurelius moves out of range.
The Razors Edge misses with a looping left.
The Razors Edge slips a jab and a cross from Aurelius.
The Razors Edge closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slow jab from Aurelius misses its intended target.
The Razors Edge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nero Aurelius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank The Razors Edge.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aurelius.
The Razors Edge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aurelius motions for The Razors Edge to come forward. Aurelius throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aurelius lunges at The Razors Edge with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Razors Edge's hand.
Aurelius throws a right hand that misses
and The Razors Edge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aurelius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aurelius throws a hook to the side of The Razors Edge's head but The Razors Edge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Razors Edge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aurelius tries a head kick but it misses.
Aurelius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aurelius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Razors Edge throws a big shot that misses.
Aurelius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The Razors Edge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aurelius throws out the jab.
The Razors Edge throws a right and a left that Aurelius avoids nicely.
Aurelius throws a leg kick
letting The Razors Edge counter with a right hand.
Aurelius bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aurelius on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The Razors Edge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The Razors Edge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aurelius.
The Razors Edge scores with a shot to the body.
The Razors Edge connects with the punch.
Aurelius throws a hook but The Razors Edge blocks it.
Aurelius tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Razors Edge is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Razors Edge closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aurelius avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Razors Edge throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Aurelius counters with an outside leg kick.
Aurelius scores with a leg kick.
Aurelius lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The Razors Edge lands an overhand right.
The Razors Edge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aurelius is fending him off so far but The Razors Edge persists. Nope, Aurelius circles away and we're back to standing.
Aurelius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Razors Edge tried to score with a low kick but Aurelius checks it.
The Razors Edge takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Razors Edge has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aurelius finds it's way round the side to connect with The Razors Edge's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aurelius cracks The Razors Edge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Razors Edge misses the shot to the body.
Aurelius swings for the body but The Razors Edge moves out of range.
Nice shot by Aurelius.
Aurelius scores with a sloppy right hand. The Razors Edge should have avoided that one.
Aurelius throws a leg kick
and The Razors Edge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aurelius throws the kick towards the body but The Razors Edge avoids it.
Aurelius misses with a combination
and The Razors Edge counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Razors Edge.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aurelius has had enough of the clinch but The Razors Edge keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nero Aurelius showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aurelius 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 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nero Aurelius!
Nero Aurelius decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karl Denke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raz Matazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denke comes to the cage accompanied by Runnin With The Devil. Matazz has chosen Tool - Eulogy as his entrance music. Raz Matazz acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Denke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raz Matazz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matazz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matazz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matazz closes the distance and clinches.
Matazz stalling in the clinch but Denke improves position.
Denke crunches a lovely knee into Matazz's ribcage.
Matazz prevents a body shot from Denke.
Denke has had enough of the clinch but Matazz keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Denke.
Matazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Denke has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Matazz throws an elbow that misses.
Denke misses with a punch on the inside.
Denke blocks an uppercut.
Matazz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matazz lands a leg kick that knocks Denke off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matazz.
Raz Matazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matazz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Denke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Denke misses with a hook. Matazz ducked under it nicely.
Matazz tries to land a front kick but Denke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denke misses the jab.
Denke shoots in but no luck this time.
Denke fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matazz checks it well.
Denke wants to clinch but Matazz slips to the side
and Matazz counters with a right hand to the body.
Matazz slips a jab from Denke.
Matazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Denke changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Matazz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Matazz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Matazz sneaks back into half guard.
Matazz is pressing down on Denke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Denke with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matazz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Denke!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matazz prevents Denke from getting the reversal.
Matazz controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matazz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Raz Matazz hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Denke throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matazz connects with a solid leg kick.
Denke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matazz is out of range.
Matazz tries to clinch but Denke is having none of it.
Denke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matazz wants to clinch.
Matazz tries to clinch
and Denke counters with a straight right hand.
Matazz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick from Denke misses.
Denke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matazz pinned against the cage. Matazz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Denke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matazz. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raz Matazz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
That kick from Matazz tenderised Denke's leg. Denke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matazz wants to clinch.
Denke closes the distance looking to clinch
and Matazz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Denke looks to land a body kick but Matazz moved away.
Matazz connects with a high kick.
Matazz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big right from Matazz misses.
Denke manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matazz on his heels. He'll look to pass Matazz's guard now, I'm sure.
Denke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Denke postures up.
Matazz keeping moving, preventing Denke from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matazz is controlling Denke's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matazz keeping moving, preventing Denke from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Denke throws a shot to the body.
Denke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Denke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Denke scores with a jab.
Raz Matazz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Denke avoids the body shot from Matazz.
Denke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Denke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Raz Matazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matazz throws a jab but it's blocked by Denke.
Matazz takes a swing at Denke's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matazz throws a jab but it's blocked by Denke.
Denke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Denke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matazz throws a good cross that connects.
Denke needs to keep his hands up - Matazz had a free shot at his head there.
Denke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matazz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A bone on bone clash there as Denke blocks the leg kick.
Matazz misses with an uppercut.
Matazz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Denke moves away from the strike by Matazz.
Matazz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matazz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matazz forces Denke back against the cage and clinches.
Matazz scores with a shot to the side of Denke's head.
Denke is trying to trip Matazz. He has hold of a leg but Matazz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Denke persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Denke wants to control from the top but Matazz keeps moving.
Matazz trying to control the position.
Denke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karl Denke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Denke looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matazz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Denke.
Matazz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Denke manages to get himself to full guard.
Matazz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matazz content to stall in guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Raz Matazz hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Matazz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Denke.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matazz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matazz is looking to chop away at Denke's legs.
Matazz staying out of range 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 Karl Denke will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Denke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matazz. Denke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matazz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Denke moves out of range of the body kick.
Denke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matazz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Denke staying out of range there.
Denke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Matazz wants to hold on but Denke pushes him away.
Matazz is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matazz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Denke looking to control but Matazz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Denke landing strikes, looking to finish!
Matazz's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Denke breaks from Matazz's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Denke thowing shots but they're missing.
Denke connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
It looks like Raz Matazz has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matazz is looking to improve his position but Denke isn't that keen on the idea.
Denke is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Matazz is rocked!
That has opened up Raz Matazz's cut even more.
Denke prevents Matazz from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matazz tries to lock up and control but Denke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Matazz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Denke throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Matazz because Denke loaded up on that one.
Denke putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Denke working Matazz over with strikes here.
Matazz is still in real trouble! Can Denke finish him?
The cut above Raz Matazz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Raz Matazz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Karl Denke!
Karl Denke retains his middleweight title!
Karl Denke thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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