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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Macklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiros Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Macklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiros Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Yamamoto.
Macklin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Macklin has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Macklin.
Yamamoto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Macklin has Yamamoto pressed against the ropes.
Macklin throws a head punch that misses.
Macklin gets underhooks to prevent Yamamoto's takedown attempt.
Macklin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamamoto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Macklin just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Yamamoto tries to pull guard but Macklin won't allow it.
Joseph Macklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiros Yamamoto.
Macklin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yamamoto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Macklin to keep the fight standing.
Macklin is pressed up against the ropes. Yamamoto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Macklin down to the mat. Macklin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Macklin. That snapped Yamamoto's head back.
Nice straight punches there by Macklin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Macklin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Macklin throws a jab when Yamamoto was well out of range.
Macklin misses with a wild combination.
Macklin throws a lazy right hand but Yamamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yamamoto fails with the takedown.
Macklin leaves Yamamoto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Macklin lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Hiros Yamamoto has been cut.
Yamamoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Macklin rushes Yamamoto and presses him up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macklin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yamamoto looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Macklin lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Macklin.
Yamamoto drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Macklin stands up and waves to Yamamoto to follow him.
Yamamoto misses with a takedown attempt - Macklin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Macklin scores with a four punch combination!
Yamamoto is rocked!
Macklin drops Yamamoto with a straight right hand, right on the button! Macklin follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Macklin!
Joseph Macklin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Malicious Intent Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Houston Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Houston Marley!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley looking to score a takedown here. Anderson is defending well but Marley drives through and ends up in Anderson's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Marley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marley trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marley wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson is trying to keep Marley in close.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Marley won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Marley lands a couple of elbows.
Marley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Marley tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Marley circles away and keeps his distance.
Marley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anderson's guard.
Marley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Marley trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Marley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Houston Marley.
Marley gets a takedown into half guard.
Marley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Marley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marley prevents Anderson from improving his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marley wants to stand up but Anderson is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard but Marley has mounted him!
Marley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley controlling from mount.
Marley working Anderson over with strikes here.
Marley throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Anderson because Marley loaded up on that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marley content just to control the position here.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Marley's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Houston Marley dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Marley tries to clinch up.
Marley tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Marley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson tries to clinch but Marley moves away
and Marley counters with a takedown into side control.
Marley in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
A lull in the action here.
Marley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Anderson stops Marley from passing to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marley tries for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Marley decides to stand up, so the ref orders Anderson to his feet.
Marley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marley is looking to stand up but Anderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Charles Anderson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Marley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Anderson did well to prevent Marley getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marley stands up and beckons Anderson to join him on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Marley moved away.
Marley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
Anderson tries to kick Marley off in order to stand up. Marley Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Anderson wants to control but Marley postures up.
Marley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Marley is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Houston Marley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Marley scores with a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Anderson looking to control but Marley passes into half guard.
Marley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
Anderson is staying active underneath Marley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marley not doing much here.
Marley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Houston Marley wasn't active enough on the ground.
Anderson tries to sprawl but Marley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Marley is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Marley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Marley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Houston Marley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marley trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Marley has control of the leg.
Marley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
Anderson punching from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Marley seems to be looking for submissions.
Marley controlling the pace.
Anderson punching from the bottom.
Anderson tries to roll over but Marley keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley not doing much here.
Anderson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Marley thows a huge punch but Anderson dodges it nicely.
Marley wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marley prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Charles Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Houston Marley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marley passes to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Houston Marley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marley 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Houston Marley!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Prince Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Prince Funkyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Richards!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards swinging wildly here.
Funkyama throws a series of punches but Richards moves out of range.
Funkyama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Richards has time to react.
Funkyama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Richards looks to land a combination but Funkyama avoids it well.
Funkyama is looking to clinch but Richards is avoiding it.
Funkyama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Richards tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Funkyama thows a body shot but no joy.
Richards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richards lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Richards. That snapped Funkyama's head back.
Richards moves away from the strike by Funkyama.
Funkyama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richards.
A swing and a miss from Richards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards jabs at Funkyama's body.
Funkyama misses with a straight left.
Richards tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Funkyama to counter with a crisp jab.
Richards misses with a wild combination.
Richards tries to bum rush Funkyama with a series of wild strikes but Funkyama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Funkyama takes a swing at Richards's ribcage but misses.
Richards tries to clinch but Funkyama is having none of it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Richards is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Richards takes a shot to the head.
Funkyama misses with the head strike.
Funkyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Richards controls his hands.
Funkyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Funkyama blocks the body kick.
Richards just misses with a punch to the body.
Richards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funkyama moves away.
Richards looks to land a right hand but Funkyama moved out of range.
Richards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Richards 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Richards looks gassed!
Richards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funkyama clinches.
Funkyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Funkyama loads up on a big right hand but Richards slips the punch.
Funkyama moves into the clinch successfully.
Funkyama lands a nice shot to the body.
Richards tries to circle away but Funkyama has him pinned against the ropes.
Funkyama scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Funkyama is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Funkyama breaks the clinch.
Funkyama scores with a punch to the head.
Richards takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Funkyama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Richards is rocked!
Richards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richards is still on wobbly legs! Can Funkyama finish him?
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Richards.
Richards seems to have recovered his senses.
Funkyama cracks a nice hook into Richards's ribs.
Funkyama misses with a hook.
Funkyama lands with a good body shot.
Nice body punch from Funkyama.
Richards throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Funkyama moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funkyama content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Funkyama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Funkyama stuns Richards with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Richards avoids the body shot from Funkyama.
Funkyama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Richards's head backwards.
Funkyama shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Richards eats them both and turns towards Funkyama to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Funkyama scores with a decent looking hook.
Funkyama circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Richards to the canvas! Richards doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Funkyama keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Prince Funkyama!
After winning the bout, Prince Funkyama thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niko Bellic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrison has chosen These Worries as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Niko Bellic had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Bellic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bellic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harrison is working Bellic over against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Harrison scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bellic is trying to break the clinch but Harrison has him pressed against the ropes.
Harrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harrison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bellic throws a wild body kick that Harrison sees coming a mile off.
Bellic looks to clinch
and Harrison counters with a stiff right hand.
Bellic looks to clinch
and Harrison counters with a stiff right hand.
Bellic tries to clinch there but Harrison circles away.
Bellic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bellic throws a head kick that misses.
Bellic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bellic moves to clinch but Harrison breaks away
and Harrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bellic is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harrison. That's going to slow Bellic down.
Bellic 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.
Harrison cracks Bellic with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellic tries to clinch but Harrison moves away
and Harrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bellic wants to clinch but Harrison slips to the side
enabling Harrison to counter with a crisp jab.
Harrison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bellic lands with a slapping head kick.
Harrison scores with the left hand. Bellic knows he should have avoided that one.
Bellic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harrison lands a jab to the nose.
Bellic tries to clinch up
and Harrison counters with an inside leg kick.
Harrison lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bellic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrison scores with a push kick.
Harrison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bellic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from Bellic.
Harrison bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bellic's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bellic darts in trying to clinch
and Harrison counters with a stiff right hand.
Bellic misses with a kick to the body
letting Harrison counter with a right hand.
Harrison scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bellic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Harrison counters with a flying knee that drops Bellic! Harrison dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Harrison!
Matthew Harrison 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Gary Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gugu Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Bowman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gugu Mason!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason misses with an uppercut
and Bowman counters by moving into the clinch.
Mason breaks the clinch.
Mason lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Gary Bowman has been cut.
Bowman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Bowman ducks down to avoid it.
Bowman shoots in but Mason avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mason tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bowman swivels and escapes.
Bowman stuffs the takedown.
Mason misses with a right hand
and Bowman counters with a three punch combo that has Mason backing up. Mason nods at Bowman to acknowledge the strikes.
Mason misses the jab.
Bowman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bowman throws a right and a left that Mason avoids nicely.
Bowman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Bowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mason.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason stuffs the takedown attempt from Bowman. Bowman gets slowly back to his feet.
Mason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mason throws an off balance right hand
and Bowman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason throws a hook but Bowman blocks it.
Mason stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mason wants it to stay on the feet.
Mason connects with a nice looking jab.
Bowman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Bowman uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Mason lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bowman doesn't seem phased though.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bowman as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mason pinned against the ropes. Mason gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bowman is breathing heavily.
Mason throws the left hand but Bowman avoids the punch easily.
Bowman moves out of range as Mason strikes.
Bowman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bowman there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason slips a jab and a cross from Bowman.
Mason keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheers as Mason lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bowman doesn't seem phased though.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Bowman ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bowman's head backwards.
Bowman tries to clinch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason missing with a left hand there. Bowman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mason stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bowman slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Mason.
Bowman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mason lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowman wants to clinch.
Bowman is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowman slips a jab from Mason.
Mason keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bowman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mason might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bowman misses with a body kick.
Mason slips under a jab.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt - Bowman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mason stuffs the takedown attempt from Bowman. Bowman gets slowly back to his feet.
Mason will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mason shoots in for a double leg but Bowman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gugu Mason dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Bowman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bowman shoots in but no luck this time.
Mason clobbers Bowman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mason looks to throw the jab but Bowman is out of range.
Mason throws the left hand but Bowman avoids the punch easily.
Mason with a nice cross.
Mason throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bowman's waist but Bowman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mason off to one side.
Bowman shoots in and drives through. Mason sprawls well.
A right-left combo lands from Mason.
Gary Bowman's cut is getting worse.
Mason blocks a head kick by Bowman.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bowman slips under a jab.
Gary Bowman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Mason misses.
A head kick misses from Bowman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Mason there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bowman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bowman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Bowman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Mason. That snapped Bowman's head back.
Mason throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bowman's waist but Bowman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mason off to one side.
Mason leaves Bowman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Bowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck for Bowman with that takedown attempt.
A jab from Mason does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Mason misses its intended target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bowman.
Gugu Mason seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason scores with a jab.
Mason cracks Bowman with a good jab.
Mason cracks Bowman with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowman shoots in but Mason avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bowman slips a jab and a cross from Mason.
Mason darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mason lands a jab to the head.
Mason looks to land a right hand but Bowman moved out of range.
Mason works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mason lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bowman circles away quickly and effectively.
Mason scores with a three punch combo!
Mason misses with a right hand
and Bowman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mason moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mason scores with a nice strike.
Bowman is looking to clinch but Mason is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason misses the jab.
Bowman tries to clinch up.
Bowman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mason.
Bowman fails with the takedown.
Bowman slips a jab from Mason.
Mason getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bowman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bowman dives in and grabs Mason's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mason pushes down on Bowman's head and hops out.
Mason lands the left hand.
Bowman ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gugu Mason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gary Bowman's cut.
That's time! Bowman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mason dips to his left and cracks Bowman with an uppercut!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bowman. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Mason connects with a looping right hand.
Bowman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mason sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bowman somewhat.
Mason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mason misses with a few strikes there.
Bowman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mason with a jab.
A head kick misses from Bowman.
Mason shoots for a double leg takedown but Bowman sprawls well. He's pushed Mason's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mason slaps away a takedown attempt from Bowman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Mason scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Bowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mason.
Mason fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good shot there by Mason.
Mason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bowman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mason smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Mason. That snapped Bowman's head back.
Mason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mason but Mason pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mason lands with a cross.
Mason lands a nice shot that snaps Bowman's head back.
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!
Mason misses with a looping right.
Mason throws the left hand but Bowman avoids the punch easily.
Mason throws a lazy uppercut
and Bowman moves into the clinch.
Mason manages to break the clinch.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Bowman ducks down to avoid it.
Mason tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bowman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mason somewhat.
Bowman tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Mason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason misses with a right hand
and Bowman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mason misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bowman wants to clinch up but Mason keeps it at a distance.
Gugu Mason is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bowman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mason avoids it really well and circles away.
Bowman closes the distance and clinches up with Mason, looking for a takedown. Bowman pushes Mason against the ropes but Mason circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mason feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bowmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bowman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mason lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bowman backs up against the ropes.
Mason shoots for a double leg takedown but Bowman sprawls well. He's pushed Mason's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A slow jab from Mason misses its intended target.
Bowman fails with a takedown attempt.
Mason works over Bowman's head and body with a nice combination.
Mason looks to land a combination but Bowman avoids it well.
Mason throws the left hand but Bowman avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bowman closes the distance and clinches up with Mason, looking for a takedown. Bowman pushes Mason against the ropes but Mason circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mason misses the jab.
Gary Bowman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mason!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gugu Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mason 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gugu Mason!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Atlas MacDowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Riori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacDowell comes to the ring accompanied by Face The Pain. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atlas MacDowell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angel Riori!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MacDowell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
MacDowell moves in looking to clinch but Riori pushes him off.
Riori throws out a loose jab but MacDowell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Angel Riori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riori thows a body shot but no joy.
MacDowell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacDowell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacDowell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Riori misses with a body shot.
Riori scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
MacDowell ducks under a wild hook from Riori.
A jab from Riori misses.
Decent striking displayed by Riori there.
Riori misses with a looping left.
Riori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick from MacDowell lands but Riori takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riori fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riori swings for the body but MacDowell moves out of range.
Riori takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crunch! MacDowell slams his shin into Riori's torso.
Riori checks a leg kick.
Riori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacDowell moves away.
Riori thows a body shot but no joy.
Riori scores with a hook to the body. MacDowell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacDowell misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Riori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Riori swings for the body but MacDowell moves out of range.
MacDowell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Riori's head.
Riori avoids the body shot from MacDowell.
MacDowell scores with a head kick.
MacDowell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacDowell.
Riori fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging MacDowell to the ground. Riori is now in MacDowell's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
MacDowell wants to stand but Riori is controlling the position.
MacDowell pushes Riori off and scrambles back to his feet.
MacDowell scores with a head kick. Riori tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Riori shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacDowell as he avoids it easily.
Riori takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MacDowell is looking to clinch but Riori is avoiding it.
MacDowell misses with a head kick.
Riori misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDowell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
MacDowell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Riori catches MacDowell right on the button with a cross.
MacDowell scoring well with a low kick there.
Riori lands a glancing blow to the side of MacDowell's head.
Riori shoots in but MacDowell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Atlas MacDowell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Riori.
Riori takes a kick to the side of the head.
MacDowell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
MacDowell thows a body kick. Riori tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Riori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacDowell was well out of range. Poor timing from Riori.
Riori fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Riori scores with a body shot.
MacDowell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riori gets a takedown into half guard.
Riori looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riori is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but MacDowell still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, MacDowell has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
MacDowell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riori on the ground.
MacDowell tries to stand but Riori is controlling his head.
MacDowell trying to control the position but Riori is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacDowell decides to stand up, so the ref orders Riori to his feet.
Riori changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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 Atlas MacDowell will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
MacDowell throws a wild body kick that Riori sees coming a mile off.
Riori takes a swing at MacDowell's ribcage but misses.
MacDowell shoots in but Riori avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MacDowell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Riori. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from MacDowell.
Riori lands a slapping body shot.
MacDowell drives through and clinches with Riori against the ropes.
MacDowell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riori backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Riori is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
MacDowell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riori lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riori throws a looping overhand right but MacDowell ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body kick from MacDowell.
Riori ducks under a wild hook from MacDowell.
Atlas MacDowell is winning the standup battle so far.
MacDowell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacDowell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Riori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Riori looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
MacDowell prevents Riori from improving his position.
MacDowell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Riori is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacDowell pulls his head out easily.
Riori is breathing heavily.
Riori is trying to get back to full guard.
Riori wants to control but MacDowell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacDowell tries to stand and escape but Riori is controlling the position.
MacDowell is looking to take a break and control but Riori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riori looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Riori has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacDowell is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riori wants to get back to full guard.
MacDowell is thwarting Riori's attempts to control the position.
MacDowell tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Riori is not content to let MacDowell control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
MacDowell wants to stand up but Riori has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Riori looking for submissions off his back.
MacDowell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riori keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riori regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacDowell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacDowell wants to get up but he can't break Riori's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
MacDowell trying to control but Riori is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Atlas MacDowell just wasn't active enough.
Riori walks forward, straight into a front kick from MacDowell.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riori missing with a left hand there. MacDowell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacDowell throws a leg kick but Riori moved away.
A slow jab from Riori misses its intended target.
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 Atlas MacDowell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
MacDowell tests Riori's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Riori connects with the punch.
Riori fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacDowell avoids it really well and circles away.
Riori shoots in but MacDowell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riori throws an off balance right hand
and MacDowell counters with a good low kick that Riori was not able to check.
MacDowell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Riori checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Riori jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Riori keeps the fight on the outside.
Riori takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacDowell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by MacDowell.
MacDowell connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDowell cracks the inside of Riori's front leg.
Riori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacDowell manages to avoid it.
MacDowell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riori.
MacDowell rushes Riori and presses him up against the ropes.
MacDowell misses with a punch to the body.
Riori tries to pull guard but MacDowell won't allow it.
Atlas MacDowell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel Riori.
MacDowell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
MacDowell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Angel Riori has been cut.
Riori tries to pull guard but MacDowell holds him up against the ropes and eventually Riori drops back down to his feet.
Riori takes an elbow to the temple.
MacDowell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riori's elbow.
MacDowell can't find room to land a body shot as Riori controls the action.
Riori avoids the elbow strike from MacDowell, against the ropes.
Angel Riori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDowell tries to work over Riori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacDowell is pressed up against the ropes. Riori has hold of a leg and is looking to drag MacDowell down to the mat. MacDowell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Riori blocks a jab.
Riori avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riori swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacDowell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacDowell throws a head kick but Riori moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - MacDowell finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacDowell throws a head kick that half lands.
A slow jab from Riori misses its intended target.
Riori takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacDowell lands with a nice body kick.
MacDowell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
MacDowell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDowell wants to clinch up but Riori keeps it at a distance.
Riori avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Riori lands with a right hand.
MacDowell scores with a head kick.
Riori loads up on a big right hand but MacDowell slips the punch.
MacDowell drives through and clinches with Riori against the ropes.
Riori has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from MacDowell.
Riori is trying to pull guard but MacDowell turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
MacDowell breaks from the clinch.
Riori takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Riori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacDowell manages to avoid it.
MacDowell scores with a three punch combo!
MacDowell jabs Riori to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacDowell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
MacDowell closes the distance and clinches.
Atlas MacDowell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDowell working aggressively here.
MacDowell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacDowell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Riori drops down looking for an ankle pick but MacDowell pulls his leg out and moves away.
MacDowell scores with a nice right hand.
Riori throws a sloppy body shot
and MacDowell counters with a thumping low kick.
MacDowell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Riori. That did some damage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacDowell lands with a kick to the temple. Riori shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Riori throws a right hand that misses
and MacDowell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Riori tries to keep at a distance but MacDowell has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atlas MacDowell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacDowell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atlas MacDowell!
A very excited looking Atlas MacDowell rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wacko Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Concrete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Concrete's choice of entrance music: Pillar : Fire on the Inside. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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28
144 lbs
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29
140 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wacko Warner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinton Concrete!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warner lands a nice shot that snaps Concrete's head back.
Warner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Warner keeps the fight on the outside.
Warner lands a nice looking body shot.
Warner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Warner ducks under a wild hook from Concrete.
Warner throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Warner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Concrete moves away.
Warner lands a nice looking body shot.
Concrete takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Warner throws a body punch but Concrete moves out of range.
Concrete gets the takedown into side control.
Warner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Concrete looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Warner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concrete is trying to work for a kimura but Warner is defending well.
Concrete is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Warner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Warner has his foot on Concrete's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Concrete works his way back into a safe position though.
Warner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Warner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Concrete won't allow Warner to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Concrete can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Concrete accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Concrete wants to pass the guard but Warner is keeping the position.
Concrete trying to control the position from guard on top but Warner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warner is looking for a triangle but Concrete pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warner is trying to keep Concrete in close.
Concrete is in close to Warner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Warner looking for a sweep. Not yet Warner, not yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Warner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concrete looking to pass the guard.
Concrete postures up.
Warner is really struggling to control Concrete but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Warner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Concrete doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Concrete manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Concrete trying to control the position from guard on top but Warner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Concrete is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Warner is trying to control the position but Concrete postures up.
Concrete trying to control but Warner is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Quinton Concrete.
Concrete is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warner lands a jab-cross combination.
Warner swings for the body but Concrete moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Warner blocks the low kick.
Warner moves out of range as Concrete strikes.
Warner looks to score with a jab to the body but Concrete is just out of range.
Warner lands a jab to Concrete's midsection.
Warner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Warner clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Concrete has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Warner prevents the takedown attempt.
Warner tries to throw a body punch but Concrete avoids it by throwing Warner back against the ropes.
Warner breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wacko Warner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A shot to the liver by Warner. Beautiful body shot.
Warner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Concrete.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Warner lands an elbow inside.
Warner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Warner lands an elbow that stopped Concrete in his tracks for a moment.
Warner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Warner scores with a shot to the side of Concrete's head.
Warner manages to break the clinch.
Warner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Warner wants to clinch up but Concrete keeps it at a distance.
Warner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Warner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Warner moves into range and clinches up with Concrete.
Warner lands an elbow just above Concrete 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner breaks from the clinch.
Concrete takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Concrete closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Warner is looking to wear down Concrete with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Warner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Concrete moves away.
Warner jabs Concrete right on the nose. Concrete blinks but takes it well.
Concrete on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Warner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Concretes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wacko Warner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warner tries to clinch up but Concrete circles away and keeps his distance.
Concrete walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Warner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Concrete throws out the jab.
Concrete takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Warner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Concrete tries to work over Warner's front leg with a kick but Warner checks it.
Warner lands a slapping body shot.
Concrete misses with a takedown attempt - Warner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wacko Warner is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Concrete looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Concrete is trying hard to land a takedown here. Warner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Warner cracks Concrete with an open hand slap.
Concrete takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Warner jabs at Concrete's body.
Concrete gets tackled into the ropes by Warner. Warner maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Concrete backwards.
Still in the clinch, Warner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Concrete tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Warner just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Wacko Warner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Concrete.
Warner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Warner swings for the body but Concrete moves out of range.
Warner scores with a nice strike.
Warner punishes Concrete's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Warner lands a nice hook to Concrete's body. Concrete takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Warner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Concrete throws a hook but Warner blocks it.
Warner cracks the inside of Concrete's front leg.
Warner clinches up with Concrete and pushes him back against the ropes.
Warner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Concrete has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Concrete there as he acknowledges the shot.
Concrete tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Warner there.
Concrete tries to score a power double leg takedown but Warner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Concrete somewhat.
Warner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Concrete circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warner lands a nice shot to the body.
Warner pushes Concrete up against the ropes in a clinch.
Warner lands a nice elbow.
Concrete takes an elbow to the forehead.
Warner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Concrete.
Concrete tries to break the clinch but Warner is controlling the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Concrete is defending well for now.
Concrete is looking for a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Warner.
Concrete drops down looking for an ankle pick but Warner pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab from Warner does it's job there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Concrete scores with a jab. Warner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wacko Warner 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!
Nice body punch from Warner.
Warner lands a nice shot to the body.
Concrete throws a low kick but it's checked well by Warner.
Warner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Concrete manages to avoid it.
Warner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Concrete throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warner scores with a nice strike.
Concrete throws a shot from downtown. Warner moves away and avoids it.
Concrete with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Warner to score with a decent uppercut.
Concrete has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Concrete there as he acknowledges the shot.
A cross from Concrete lands.
Concrete takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Warner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Warner cracks Concrete with an open hand slap.
Concrete takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concrete misses the body punch
letting Warner counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Warner, as that shot connected.
Concrete tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Concrete changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Warner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Warner is rocked!
Concrete thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oh Warner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Concrete takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warner manages to get back to half guard.
Warner seems to have got his legs back now.
Warner gets back to full guard.
Concrete trying to control the position from guard on top but Warner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wacko Warner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner trying to control the position here.
Warner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wacko Warner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Warner lands with a nice body punch.
Concrete thows a left - swing and a miss!
Warner with a nice cross.
Warner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Warner misses the shot to the body.
Warner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Warner scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner with a hook.
Warner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Decent striking displayed by Warner there.
Concrete takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Warner scores with a nice strike.
Warner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Concrete.
Warner stalks Concrete and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Concrete's face. Concrete staggers backwards, shaken.
Warner jabs at Concrete's body.
Nice cross by Warner.
Warner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Warner tries to clinch up but Concrete circles away and keeps his distance.
Warner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Concrete.
Warner is looking to clinch.
Jab from Warner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warner lands a jab to Concrete's midsection.
Warner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Concrete shoots in but no luck this time.
Warner throws a good cross that connects.
Concrete misses with a hook.
Warner lands a nice looking body shot.
Concrete tries to score a power double leg takedown but Warner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Concrete somewhat.
Concrete on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Concrete swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Warner lunges at Concrete with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Concrete's hand.
Quinton Concrete has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice sprawl there from Warner as Concrete shoots in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wacko Warner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Warner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wacko Warner!
After the big win, Wacko Warner made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Milwaukee's Best 159's - $55 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snabbo Smido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Two comes to the ring accompanied by Strangle Hold. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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182 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snabbo Smido!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smido gets caught napping as Two dives in and scores a takedown. Smido manages to retain guard.
Smido 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.
Two looking to pass the guard.
Two throwing strikes from guard but Smido blocks nicely.
Smido looking for a sweep. Not yet Smido, not yet.
Smido throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Two scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smido looking for a sweep. Not yet Smido, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Two working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Two works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smido moves into full guard.
Two passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smido is looking to control Two's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smido avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smido is trying to get back to full guard.
Two is working for a kimura but Smido is defending it quite comfortably.
Two thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smido's head.
Smido is trying to get back to full guard.
Two looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smido wants to get back to full guard but Two has mounted him!
Two working for a guillotine from mount but Smido is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Two fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Two looking to control but Smido is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smido is trying desperately to improve position.
Two raining down shots from the mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Two prevents Smido from getting the reversal.
Two is working for a guillotine from mount but Smido frees his head quite easily.
Smido really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Two can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smido is looking to escape.
Two prevents Smido from getting the reversal.
Two landing strikes from the mount.
Smido is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Two postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smido looks a forlorn figure.
Smido sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Two throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Two not doing much here.
Two looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Two is keen to just control but Smido is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smido wants to get back to full guard.
Two seems to be looking for submissions.
Smido throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Smido taking some punishment here, with Two in his half guard.
Two thows a huge punch but Smido dodges it nicely.
Smido wants to get back to full guard.
Two takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Two seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smido regains full guard. Nicely done.
Two passes into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smido moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Two wants to pass the guard but Smido is keeping the position.
Smido keeping moving, preventing Two from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Two dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Two lands a glancing blow to the side of Smido's head.
Two drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smido is looking to regain half guard here but Two keeps moving and retains side control.
Two wants to control but Smido is keeping him busy.
Smido is trying to control Two's posture but Two avoids it.
Smido is looking for a sweep.
Two wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smido, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Two thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Two working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Two thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smido trying his best to control but Two has mounted him.
Smido tries to lock up and control but Two gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Two is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smido can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Two prevents Smido from getting the reversal.
Two cracks Smido with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smido is looking to improve his position but Two isn't that keen on the idea.
Two looking to control but Smido is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smido keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mark Two overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smido is in a horrible position here. Two smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Two looking for a guillotine from mount but Smido is having none of it.
Smido is looking to get to half guard.
Two landing strikes, looking to finish!
Two wants to control the pace but Smido is squirming around nicely.
Smido is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Two breaks from Smido's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Smido is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smido taking shots to the head.
Smido tries to reverse the position but Two maintains control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two looking for a guillotine from mount but Smido is having none of it.
Two trying to control but Smido is having none of it.
Smido really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Two trying to control but Smido is having none of it.
Two lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smido slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Smido is pressing down on Two's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smido escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Two gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Two throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Two lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Two pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smido is keeping the position for now.
Smido has momentary wrist control but Two slips an elbow through the middle.
Two passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smido regains half guard.
Smido wants to control but Two is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Two is trying to control the action in half guard but Smido is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smido is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Two wants to control but Smido is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Two dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nice jab there from Two.
Two shoots in looking for a takedown. Smido tries to sprawl out of it but Two keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Smido manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Two shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Two wants to take a breather but Smido is having none of it.
Smido is in trouble now - Two has advanced to mount!
The referee warns Smido that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Two prevents Smido from getting the reversal.
Two punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Two controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two looking to control but Smido is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smido tries to reverse the position but Two maintains control.
Smido is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Two looking to control but Smido is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smido is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Two scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smido?
A nice elbow there by Two.
Two trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Two cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two wants to control the pace but Smido is squirming around nicely.
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!
Two with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Smido that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smido is working to get back to half guard.
Two is landing with some decent strikes but Smido is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Two controlling his opponent.
Two scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Smido is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Two working Smido over with strikes here.
Smido is rocked!
Smido takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Two trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smido is still in real trouble! Can Two finish him?
Two unloading with bombs!
Two unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Smido wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Two celebrates on the ropes and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Two!
Mark Two took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'One of the things you learn from years of dealing with drug people, is that you can turn your back on a person, but never turn your back on a drug. Especially when it's waving a razor-sharp hunting knife in your eye'.
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FIGHT
RATING
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