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RING WARS 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benson Henson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Wright struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benson Henson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Wright!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wright looks to land a combination but Henson avoids it well.
Henson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wright throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A combination from Wright does no damage.
Henson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wright misses with the combination.
Wright gets caught napping as Henson dives in and scores a takedown. Wright manages to retain guard.
Henson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Henson wants to stand but Wright is controlling his posture from full guard.
Henson with a nice head shot there.
Wright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henson working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright is looking to stand up but Henson isn't so interested in that idea.
Henson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Henson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henson wants to stand but Wright has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Henson prevents Wright from improving his position.
Wright is trying to stand.
Wright has one foot on Henson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wright swinging wildly here.
Wright throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henson gets the takedown into side control.
Wright looks gassed!
Wright can't do much from the bottom here.
Henson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Henson moves into full mount!
Wright controls the position.
Wright tries to improve his position but instead Henson has taken his back!
Henson punishes Wright with strikes from the back mount.
Wright is trying to shake Henson off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Henson won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright avoids the head kick by Henson.
Henson moves out of range of the body kick.
Henson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Henson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Henson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Henson trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Wright wants to stand up but Henson is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wright working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Henson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wright.
Henson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wright swats away the attempt to clinch by Henson.
Wright gets caught flat footed, as Henson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Henson manages to pass to side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wright is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Henson dominated that 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.
Henson wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Wright.
Wright swinging wildly here.
A combination from Wright does no damage.
Henson instigates a clinch.
Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henson clinches with his opponent.
Henson breaks the clinch.
Henson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wright throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benson Henson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henson wants to clinch.
Henson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wright is trying to defend but Henson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Henson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wright wants to control but Henson passes into side.
Wright wants to control but Henson postures up.
Henson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wright knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wright struggling a bit here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright is trying to buck Henson off.
Henson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Henson 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.
You can see the frustration on Wright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wright is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Henson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Henson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wright leaves Henson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Henson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wright sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wright misses with a double jab.
Wright tries to bum rush Henson with a series of wild strikes but Henson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wright misses with a double jab
and Henson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wright's guard.
Henson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wright working a defensive guard here.
Henson stands and steps away. Wright gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henson scores with a takedown into Wright's guard.
Henson drops back looking for a leg! Wright is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wright manages to kick Henson off! Henson jumps back into Wright's guard.
Henson won't allow Wright to get back to his feet.
Wright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wright is trying to control the position but Henson postures up.
Henson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Henson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Henson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henson circles away quickly and effectively.
Wright fails to land with a series of punches.
Eric Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright tries to bum rush Henson with a series of wild strikes but Henson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henson lunges at Wright with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wright's hand.
Wright throws a series of punches but Henson moves out of range.
Henson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wright's guard.
Henson wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Wright is looking to stand up but Henson isn't so interested in that idea.
Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Benson Henson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henson slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright is looking to control Henson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wright avoid being mounted?
Henson controlling the action here.
Henson prevents Wright from standing back up.
Wright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Henson is controlling the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Henson decides to return to a standing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henson slips a jab and a cross from Wright.
Henson slips a jab and a cross from Wright.
Henson scores a takedown into full mount!
Henson controlling from mount.
Henson lands a nice shot to the head.
Wright wants to control but Henson is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henson controlling his opponent.
Henson raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Wright tries to hold on but Henson postures up.
Wright wants to try and get back to his feet.
Henson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Henson with the ground and pound from mount.
Henson raining down shots from the mount!
Henson tries to control but Wright wriggling away.
Henson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wright hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henson dominating with strikes here.
Wright wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Wright tries to improve his position but instead Henson has taken his back!
Henson punches Wright on the ear.
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!
Henson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Wright is trying to get back to his feet but Henson has full control of the position and if anything, Wright has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Eric Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wright prevents Henson from getting a body triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benson Henson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Henson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin 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... Benson Henson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiny Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitch is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: rusty cage. Tiny Tyson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tiny Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Fitch!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch tries to sprawl but Tyson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fitch looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tyson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tyson is pressing down on Fitch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fitch is holding on for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tyson wants to stand but Fitch has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Tyson is pressing down on Fitch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fitch is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson wants to advance to full mount but Fitch doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Tyson wants to pass the guard but Fitch is keeping the position.
Tyson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tyson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fitch is proving hard to escape from.
We're going to have a standup here because Tiny Tyson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tyson lands a left and a right that send Fitch crashing to the mat, dazed. Tyson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fitch is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson forces Fitch back against the ropes and clinches.
Fitch is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyson finish him?
Tyson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A frustrated look appears on Tyson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tyson misses with a knee to the head.
Tyson pushes Fitch back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Tyson pulls guard successfully.
Tyson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tyson working for a triangle but Fitch defends it easily.
Tyson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fitch's guard.
Fitch keeping full guard, as Tyson tries to pass.
Fitch seems to have recovered his senses.
Tyson sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fitch is proving hard to escape from.
Tyson looking to pass the guard.
Tyson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Tiny Tyson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitch sprawls well. Fitch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyson shoots in but no luck this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyson fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiny Tyson dominated that round.
That's time! Tyson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tyson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fitch sprawls well initially but Tyson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fitch won't allow Tyson to pass to mount.
Tyson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fitch tries to get to full guard but Tyson has control of the leg.
We're going to have a standup here because Tiny Tyson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tyson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fitch's guard.
Fitch is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tyson tries to stand but Fitch is controlling from the bottom.
Fitch trying to keep a closed guard but Tyson is proving a slippery customer.
Tyson postures up in Fitch's guard and throws a big left but Fitch blocks it.
Tyson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson shoots in and drives through. Fitch sprawls well.
Tyson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fitch backs up against the ropes.
Tyson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fitch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyson is one step ahead there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tyson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fitch's half guard.
Tyson stops Fitch from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyson.
Tyson content to control rather than advance.
Fitch tries to roll over but Tyson keeps him under control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tyson wants to pass the guard but Fitch is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiny Tyson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Fitch. No joy for Tyson on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiny Tyson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tyson wants to clinch up but Fitch keeps it at a distance.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fitch as he avoids it easily.
Tyson has Fitch up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tyson jumps guard but Fitch stands there with Tyson around his waist. Tyson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tyson tries to break the clinch but Fitch is controlling the position.
Tyson cracks Fitch with a nice body shot.
Fitch prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiny Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Tyson.
Tyson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitch can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitch.
Tyson pushes Fitch back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitch is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tyson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fitch to the mat. Fitch regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Tyson looking to pass the guard.
Tyson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tyson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tyson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tyson looking to sit in guard and control but Fitch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fitch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tyson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tyson is adopting a defensive guard.
Tyson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tiny Tyson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch wants to stand and escape but instead Tyson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fitch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyson tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitch is retaining full guard.
Tyson throws a big right hand that misses.
Tyson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tyson throwing strikes from guard but Fitch blocks nicely.
Tyson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiny Tyson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tyson 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiny Tyson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Yankee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holden James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holden James 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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Yankee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Holden James!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Yankee.
Yankee tries to clinch up.
Yankee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yankee fails in his attempt to clinch.
James closes the distance but Yankee moves to the side
and Yankee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yankee checks the leg kick nicely there.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yankee throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James misses with a straight left.
Yankee tries to clinch
and James counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
James blocks a head kick by Yankee.
James tries to clinch up.
A nice combination there by Yankee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and Yankee counters with a head kick. That will keep James thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Yankee moves out of range as James throws a body kick.
Yankee darts in trying to clinch
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Jim Yankee has been cut.
Yankee wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
James misses with a low kick.
James tries to clinch there but Yankee circles away.
James throws a head kick that misses.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yankee tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Yankee moves into the clinch successfully.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yankee tries to clinch there but James circles away.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yankee.
James tries to clinch but Yankee moves out of range.
James will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yankee wants to clinch.
Yankee avoids the body shot from James.
James misses with a straight left.
Yankee closes the distance but James moves to the side
and James counters with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yankee tries to clinch up.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Yankee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yankee closes the distance looking to clinch
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yankee moves to clinch but James breaks away
and James counters with a good low kick that Yankee was not able to check.
James tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yankee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yankee lands the left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by James.
James throws a lazy right hand but Yankee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yankee.
A decent looking body kick lands there for James.
Yankee misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a hook. Yankee ducked under it nicely.
James swings away with a leg kick that misses.
James takes the fight into the clinch.
James presses Yankee against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from Yankee.
Yankee misses with a hook to the ribs.
James misses with the head strike.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Yankee.
James prevents a body shot from Yankee.
James working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James lands a shoulder strike.
Yankee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yankee digs a good body shot into James's ribs.
James misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holden James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Yankee's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
James scores with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as James checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Holden James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yankee is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Yankee looks for the body kick but James saw that one coming.
Yankee blocks a leg kick.
Yankee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
James moves into the clinch successfully.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
James throws a hook but Yankee avoids it easily.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab by James.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Yankee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Yankee.
Yankee blocks a head kick by James.
James forces Yankee back against the ropes and clinches.
Yankee lands with a light punch inside.
Yankee breaks the clinch.
James throws a low kick but Yankee moves out of range easily.
James throws a looping overhand right but Yankee ducks down to avoid it.
Yankee wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from James.
Yankee moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
James throws a body kick that misses.
James tries to keep at a distance but Yankee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yankee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Yankee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yankee blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yankee taking a breather.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yankee tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yankee tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Yankee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and James counters with a lovely shot to the body.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yankee.
Yankee moves into the clinch successfully.
Yankee blocks an uppercut.
Yankee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Yankee works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
Yankee lands a body punch in the clinch.
James tries a body shot but Yankee blocks it.
Yankee is trying to break free.
Yankee is trying to force a seperation but James has the dominant position.
Yankee trying to stall but James improves his position.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Yankee avoids the damage to the body.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Yankee.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yankee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yankee with a knee to the head.
Yankee tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Yankee back against the ropes.
Yankee breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Yankee moves out of range easily.
Yankee is looking to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by James!
James throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Yankee.
Yankee wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yankee fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holden James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jim Yankee's cut.
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!
James slips a jab and a cross from Yankee.
Yankee tries to clinch up.
James scores with a jab to the head.
James drops Yankee with a beautiful combination! Yankee stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - James is looking for the KO!
Yankee is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Yankee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James moves in looking to clinch but Yankee pushes him off.
James moves into range and clinches up with Yankee.
James lands a big right hand that drops Yankee! The killer instinct kicks in and James finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Holden James!
After the fight, Holden James was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Cyborg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snabbo Smido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cyborg comes to the ring accompanied by Awaken . Snabbo Smido will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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155 lbs
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182 lbs
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Cyborg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snabbo Smido!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Smido scores with a four punch combination!
Cyborg throws a body kick that misses.
Smido just misses with a punch to the body.
Smido checks the leg kick.
Smido 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.
A jab from Smido finds it's way through Cyborg's defenses.
Cyborg fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smido.
Smido lands with a shot to the body.
Smido misses with a left hand
and Cyborg counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cyborg slips under a jab from Smido.
Cyborg tries to clinch up but Smido circles away and keeps his distance.
Cyborg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cyborg blocks a jab.
Smido throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cyborg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smido stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyborg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smido gets caught flat footed, as Cyborg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
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.
Smido striking off his back but it's not causing Cyborg any problems.
Smido has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cyborg postures up in Smido's guard and throws a big left but Smido blocks it.
Smido working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cyborg.
Cyborg preventing the sweep.
Smido lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cyborg!
Cyborg is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Smido throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Smido postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cyborg looks a forlorn figure.
Cyborg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smido lands a big elbow.
Cyborg tries to hold on but Smido postures up.
Smido throws some wild stikes that Cyborg manages to avoid easily.
Cyborg takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smido unloads with some shots from mount but Cyborg bucks and avoids them well.
Smido lands a big elbow.
Smido throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Smido working the ground and pound effectively.
Smido scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smido thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smido avoids the attempt from Cyborg to control.
Smido misses with a head shot.
Smido with the ground and pound from mount.
Cyborg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smido throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Cyborg tries to hold on but Smido postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smido throws some wild stikes that Cyborg manages to avoid easily.
Smido with shots to the head and body - Cyborg looks very uncomfortable down there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smido landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Smido there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Smido throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Smido fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Poor strikes thrown by Smido there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Smido is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cyborg has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cyborg wants to hold on but Smido pushes him away.
Smido throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smido unloads with some shots from mount but Cyborg bucks and avoids them well.
Cyborg is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snabbo Smido dominated that round.
That's time! Cyborg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cyborg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Cyborg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cyborg lands with a hook. Smido tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cyborg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cyborg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice uppercut there from Cyborg.
Smido shoots in and drives through. Cyborg sprawls well.
A jab from Smido does it's job there.
Chris Cyborg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cyborg just misses with a punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cyborg!
Smido doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cyborg makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smido walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cyborg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyborg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smido moves away.
Smido avoids a kick to the body.
Cyborg misses with a body shot.
Cyborg tries to land a front kick but Smido steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cyborg ducks right into an uppercut from Smido.
Cyborg tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smido is able to avoid easily.
Cyborg tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Cyborg.
Cyborg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smido jabs at Cyborg's body.
Smido lands a jab.
Smido uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cyborg.
Cyborg is looking to wear down Smido with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smido slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Snabbo Smido seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smido checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smido takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Smido checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cyborg doesn't manage to clinch there - Smido circles away.
Good shot there by Smido.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smido avoids a kick to the body.
Cyborg misses with a low kick.
Cyborg swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smido counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cyborg looks to score with a jab to the body but Smido is just out of range.
Cyborg swings for the body but Smido moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smido manages to avoid it.
Cyborg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cyborg lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smido takes a step back to recover.
A left lands for Smido.
Cyborg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cyborg tries to move into range but Smido moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smido bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Smido blocks the low kick.
A good leg kick by Cyborg.
Cyborg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A clash of legs there as Cyborg blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smido.
Cyborg blocks the body kick.
Smido uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cyborg.
Cyborg connects with an inside leg kick.
Smido is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cyborg digs a good hook to Smido's body.
Smido has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smido throws a shot from downtown. Cyborg moves away and avoids it.
Cyborg is looking to score with low kicks.
Cyborg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smido counters with a left to the body.
Smido throws a body punch but Cyborg moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Cyborg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cyborg scores with a sloppy right hand. Smido should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Smido lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cyborg doesn't seem phased though.
Cyborg scores with a kick to the body.
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 Chris Cyborg will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cyborg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cyborg fails with the takedown.
Donk. Smido catches Cyborg right on the button with a cross.
Cyborg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cyborg throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Smido cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cyborg fails to land with a series of punches.
Cyborg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smido moves away.
Cyborg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Cyborg.
Smido checks a leg kick nicely.
Smido scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cyborg works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smido blocks a leg kick.
Smido takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smido lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cyborg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cyborg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smido.
Cyborg throws a push kick but Smido slaps the foot to one side.
Smido lands with an uppercut that bounces Cyborg off the ropes and back into range.
Nice body kick from Cyborg.
Smido slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cyborg throws a lazy head kick
and Smido cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smido takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cyborg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smido.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smido misses the shot to the body.
Cyborg takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smido throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smido blocks a low kick nicely.
Smido throws a low kick but Cyborg avoids it.
Smido has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cyborg.
Cyborg shoots for a takedown but Smido saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Cyborg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cyborg lands with a cross.
Cyborg misses with a looping right.
Cyborg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cyborg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Smido paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smido misses with a low kick.
Smido misses with an uppercut
and Cyborg counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg 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.
Donk. Smido catches Cyborg right on the button with a cross.
Cyborg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smido was well out of range. Poor timing from Cyborg.
Cyborg throws a jab but it's blocked by Smido.
Cyborg misses with a body shot
and Smido counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good work by Smido as he checks the leg kick.
Smido on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cyborg. Cyborg obviously looking to wear him down.
Smido works over Cyborg's head and body with a nice combination.
Smido takes a swing at Cyborg's ribcage but misses.
Cyborg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cyborg tries to clinch but Smido moves away
letting Smido counter with a right hand.
Smido throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cyborg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smido.
Cyborg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smido throws a jab but it's blocked by Cyborg.
Cyborg lands a right hook to the body.
Smido misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Smido misses the target.
Smido scores with a jab to the head.
Smido takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smido waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cyborg.
Cyborg misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smido checks a leg kick.
Smido looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smido feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cyborgs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
Snabbo Smido comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smido 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 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snabbo Smido!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Roza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Riori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Roza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angel Riori!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riori slips a jab and a cross from Roza.
Roza closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Riori tries to roll over but Roza keeps him under control.
Riori is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roza pulls his head out easily.
Riori is pressing down on Roza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Riori working for submissions but it's allowed Roza to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Riori slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Riori has his foot on Roza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roza works his way back into a safe position though.
Roza looking to pass the guard.
Riori is trying to keep Roza in close.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roza sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Riori looking to control.
Riori working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Roza has passed into half guard!
Roza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Riori does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Riori is trying to control but can't.
Riori looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roza is stalling here. Riori is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Roza seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Riori has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Riori wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roza, who protects the arm well.
Roza is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Riori is trying to get an arm triangle but Roza is defending well.
Riori misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roza is not content to let Riori control the position.
Riori tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Riori wants to control but Roza is keeping him busy.
Roza manages to work his way to half guard, despite Riori's best efforts.
Riori tries to pass the half guard into mount. Roza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Roza landing small, sideways elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riori trying to pass the guard but Roza defending well.
Riori seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Roza trying to control but Riori postures up.
Riori is working for a submission of some sort.
Riori tries to pass the half guard into mount. Roza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roza preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Riori dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Riori clinches up with Roza and pushes him back against the ropes.
Roza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Riori throws a jab when Roza was well out of range.
Roza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Riori on his heels. He'll look to pass Riori's guard now, I'm sure.
Riori keeping moving, preventing Roza from controlling successfully.
Riori manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roza manages to get himself to full guard.
Riori slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Riori is trying to get an arm triangle but Roza is defending well.
Riori is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Riori seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Roza gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Riori is looking for a kimura here.
Riori wants to control but Roza is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riori is looking to advance position but Roza won't allow it.
Riori frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Riori goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Roza turns into him and now he's in Riori's guard.
Roza trying to control but Riori is working from the bottom.
Riori looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roza is one step ahead there.
Roza is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riori controls Roza momentarily but Roza frees himself.
Riori is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roza advances to half guard.
Angel Riori has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riori is looking for a sweep. Roza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roza wants to take a breather but Riori is having none of it.
Riori trying to control here.
Riori is trying to get back to full guard.
Riori is refusing to be controlled, as Roza sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riori slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Roza looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Angel Riori will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Riori wants to land a leg kick but Roza is out of range.
Riori closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Roza to the mat! Roza manages to get full guard.
Riori stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riori trying to control but Roza is working from the bottom.
Roza working a defensive guard here.
Riori with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roza keeping full guard, as Riori tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roza looking for a sweep. Not yet Roza, not yet.
Roza is pulling down on Riori's head. It's preventing any offense from Riori, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Justin Roza just wasn't active enough.
Roza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riori defends it nicely.
Riori takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Roza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riori moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roza shoots for a double leg takedown but Riori sprawls well. He's pushed Roza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Riori looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roza is fending him off so far but Riori persists. Nope, Roza circles away and we're back to standing.
Roza lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Riori backs up against the ropes.
No luck for Riori with that takedown attempt.
Riori closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Riori is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roza is just riding it out for now. Riori eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roza is trying to get back to full guard.
Roza trying to control but Riori postures up.
Riori is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riori not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riori is just content to waste time from the top position. Roza takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Riori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riori stopping the sweep attempt from Roza.
Roza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Riori pushing down on Roza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Riori is looking for a kimura here.
Riori is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roza sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roza is in trouble now - Riori has advanced to mount!
Riori takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Riori is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Roza can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Riori is looking to work his way around to Roza's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riori trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roza is desperately trying to improve his position but Riori has a good base and remains in mount.
Justin Roza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angel Riori is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roza looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Angel Riori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Riori 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angel Riori!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Concrete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mt Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Concrete comes to the ring accompanied by Pillar : Fire on the Inside. Mt Bot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
140 lbs
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146 lbs
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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
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinton Concrete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mt Bot!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Concrete throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bot tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Concrete is in Bot's guard.
Concrete advances position into side control!
Concrete with the ground and pound but Bot regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Concrete is trying to control the action in half guard but Bot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Concrete moves into full mount! Bot won't be happy about that!
Concrete looking to control and managing it successfully.
Concrete working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concrete trying to control but Bot is having none of it.
Concrete has hold of Bot's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bot manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Concrete has control of Bot's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bot regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Concrete stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Bot tries to clinch but Concrete is having none of it.
Concrete throws a leg kick but Bot moved away.
Concrete dives in and grabs Bot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bot pushes down on Concrete's head and hops out.
Concrete swats away the attempt to clinch by Bot.
Bot tries to clinch up but Concrete circles away and keeps his distance.
Bot tries to clinch but Concrete moves away
and Concrete counters with a straight right hand.
Bot moves away from the strike by Concrete.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Concrete.
Concrete circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bot's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bot duly obliges.
Bot tries to close the distance and clinch but Concrete swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bot moves into the clinch.
Bot misses with the head strike.
Bot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bot prevents a takedown attempt there.
Concrete blocks an uppercut.
Concrete blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bot.
Bot scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Concrete backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Bot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Concrete's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Concrete drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Concrete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Concrete breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bot tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Concrete cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bot moves to clinch but Concrete breaks away
and Concrete counters with a three punch combo that has Bot backing up. Bot nods at Concrete to acknowledge the strikes.
Bot clinches up with Concrete and pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Bot fails to land.
A hook to the body from Bot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bot.
Concrete wants to get back to striking at distance but Bot won't allow it.
Bot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Concrete looking to slow down the pace here.
Bot lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Concrete dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Concrete throws a jab when Bot was well out of range.
Bot tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Concrete manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Concrete fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bot closes the distance but Concrete moves to the side
and Concrete counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mt Bot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bot tries to sprawl but Concrete drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Concrete is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Concrete is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Concrete.
Concrete is looking to take a break and control but Bot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concrete is thwarting Bot's attempts to control the position.
Concrete is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bot sees it coming and defends easily.
Concrete is trying to control. Bot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Concrete is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bot defends it well.
Bot is not content to let Concrete control the position.
Concrete is really struggling to control Bot but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Concrete is working for a submission of some sort.
Concrete is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bot is just riding it out for now. Concrete eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concrete is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Concrete throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bot keeping full guard, as Concrete tries to pass.
Concrete drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bot looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bot looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bot!
Concrete tries to improve position but can't.
Concrete tries to control but Bot manages to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Concrete dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bot drives through and clinches with Concrete against the ropes.
Bot working aggressively here.
Bot lands a body shot.
Bot gets underhooks to prevent Concrete's takedown attempt.
Concrete tries for a takedown but Bot manages to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Concrete.
Bot lands a right hand.
Concrete is trying to pull guard but Bot turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Concrete. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Concrete backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bot.
A right handed body shot lands from Bot.
Concrete gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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!
Bot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Concrete.
Concrete trying to control but Bot is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Concrete missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concrete stands up from Bot's guard - Concrete perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bot rushes Concrete and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Bot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bot.
Bot tries to throw a body punch but Concrete avoids it by throwing Bot back against the ropes.
Bot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bot.
Concrete blocks a body shot from Bot.
Bot lands an uppercut.
Bot is leaning against Concrete and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bot digs a right hand underneath Concrete's ribcage. Concrete let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bot throws a punch but it's blocked by Concrete.
Quinton Concrete is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Concrete backwards.
Bot throws a head punch that misses.
Bot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Concretes head.
Bot lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bot working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Bot.
Concrete has Bot pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Concrete pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Bot tumbling to the mat - Concrete dives into Bot's guard.
Concrete not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Concrete trying to control but Bot is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bot keeping full guard, as Concrete tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Quinton Concrete wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Concrete avoids a punch combination nicely.
Concrete circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bot tries to clinch up
and Concrete cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bot wants to clinch
and Concrete counters with a takedown into side control.
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.
Concrete wants to control but Bot is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Concrete tries to move to mount but Bot blocks the move with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mt Bot.
I think Concrete 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Concrete!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Peleus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anders Jaerderoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peleus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Iron Mask Alexander The Great . Jaerderoth is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ella ja Aleksi - Kakkaa lumella. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
150 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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27
137 lbs
13 - 9 - 1 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Peleus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anders Jaerderoth!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaerderoth scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Alexander Peleus has been cut.
Anders Jaerderoth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaerderoth lands a nice shot to the body.
Jaerderoth blocks a jab.
Peleus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Peleus misses with an uppercut. Jaerderoth saw that one coming.
Peleus looks to land a right hand but Jaerderoth moved out of range.
Jaerderoth throws a lazy right hand but Peleus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peleus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaerderoth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Peleus eats them both and turns towards Jaerderoth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jaerderoth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peleus.
A slow jab from Jaerderoth misses its intended target.
Peleus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaerderoth misses the shot to the body.
Peleus looks to land a right hand but Jaerderoth moved out of range.
Peleus 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peleus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Peleus throws a hook to the side of Jaerderoth's head but Jaerderoth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Jaerderoth.
Peleus throws a body punch but Jaerderoth moves out of range.
A combination from Peleus does no damage.
Peleus keeps the fight on the outside.
Peleus avoids the body shot from Jaerderoth.
Jaerderoth swings for the body but Peleus moves out of range.
Peleus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Peleus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaerderoth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Peleus defending well as Jaerderoth loads up on a big left hand.
Jaerderoth tries to clinch up.
Peleus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaerderoth.
Jaerderoth scores with a sloppy right hand. Peleus should have avoided that one.
Peleus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaerderoth moves out of range of the strikes.
Peleus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Peleus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jaerderoth.
Jaerderoth misses with a body shot.
Peleus throws a lazy right hand but Jaerderoth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Jaerderoth walks into a left hand.
Jaerderoth misses the jab.
Peleus looks to land a left hand but Jaerderoth moved out of range nicely.
Jaerderoth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Peleus under the eye.
Peleus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Peleus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaerderoth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jaerderoth takes a swing at Peleus's ribcage but misses.
Jaerderoth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peleus moves away.
Peleus throws a series of strikes that have Jaerderoth backpedaling.
Jaerderoth is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Peleus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jaerderoth is still on wobbly legs! Can Peleus finish him?
Peleus works the jab nicely.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Peleus moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Jaerderoth! Peleus continues to tee off on Jaerderoth, landing with a left and a right! Peleus connects with a right hand that leaves Jaerderoth sleeping against the ropes! What a finish by Peleus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Peleus!
A very excited looking Alexander Peleus 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Albert Einstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albert Einstein has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
165 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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27
156 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert Einstein !
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, Ian Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Einstein blocks a jab.
Phillips fails with the takedown.
Einstein moves into the clinch successfully.
Einstein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phillips backwards.
Einstein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phillips has him pressed against the ropes.
Einstein lands a nice uppercut.
Phillips scores with a shoulder strike.
Einstein working aggressively here.
Einstein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phillips lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phillips blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phillips misses with a punch to the body.
Phillips gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Einstein .
Still in the clinch, Einstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Einstein 's elbow.
Einstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phillips misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Einstein clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Einstein tries to escape the position.
Einstein is taking damage to the body and head.
Einstein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A lull in the action here.
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.
Einstein controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Einstein rolls, trying to escape but Phillips keeps control of the position.
Phillips scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Phillips looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phillips missing with punches from the back.
Einstein covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einstein tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Phillips lands a big shot there that rocks Einstein but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Phillips throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Phillips with good strikes from the mount here!
Phillips landing punches.
Einstein tries to lock up and control but Phillips gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Einstein is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Phillips working Einstein over with strikes here.
Phillips putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Phillips scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Einstein is rocked!
Phillips connects with a bit shot that sees Einstein covering up! More strikes from Phillips and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Phillips is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Phillips!
Ian Phillips made sure to mention his sponsor, Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q+Laundry! in his post fight interview.
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