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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rez Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rez Cortez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rez Cortez!
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, Matt Hart!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cortez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hart is in Cortez's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hart not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hart tries to free his leg and advance position but Cortez is retaining full guard.
Hart is pushing down on Cortez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cortez is fighting to maintain full guard but Hart has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cortez gets back to full guard.
Hart controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cortez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hart on the ground.
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Hart from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hart stands and throws Cortez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart prevents Cortez from escaping the position.
Hart tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hart has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cortez is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cortez's legs.
Hart fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hart is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cortez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cortez is trying to buck Hart off.
Cortez is not content to let Hart control the position.
Hart is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cortez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cortez!
Cortez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hart.
Hart content just to control the position here.
Hart looking to secure an arm triangle but Cortez defends it well.
Hart looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart wants to control the pace but Cortez is squirming around nicely.
Hart throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cortez because Hart loaded up on that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hart in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez has given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Hart dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cortez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Hart finds it's way through Cortez's defenses.
It looks like Rez Cortez has been cut.
Cortez moves out of range of the strikes.
Cortez throws a combination that misses
and Hart counters with a huge left! Cortez is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hart isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Cortez from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hart!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Hart!
Matt Hart seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daz King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomas Gunn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daz King's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tomas Gunn!
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, Daz King!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King looks for a takedown but Gunn sprawls well.
Gunn cracks King with an open hand slap.
It looks like Daz King has been cut.
King has a takedown stuffed.
King shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gunn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gunn.
Tomas Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daz King.
King goes for a takedown attempt but Gunn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
King moves in looking to clinch but Gunn pushes him off.
Gunn moves into the clinch successfully.
Gunn breaks from the clinch.
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gunn defends it nicely.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage.
Gunn breaks from the clinch.
Gunn forces King back against the cage and clinches.
Gunn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King holding his opponent close, against the cage.
King has had enough of the clinch but Gunn keeps him there for the moment.
Gunn has dropped down and is working for a takedown. King is trying to keep an underhook but Gunn manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunn pulls his head out easily.
Gunn lands strikes from half guard.
Gunn moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from King.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunn creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
King is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh King is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Gunn can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomas Gunn!
A relieved looking Tomas Gunn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rowan Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evander Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holyfield has chosen Can't Touch This as his entrance music. Rowan Savage has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rowan Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evander Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holyfield sprawls well. Holyfield wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Savage gets slowly back to his feet.
Savage takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Savage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holyfield lands with a thumping leg kick.
Holyfield misses with a body shot
and Savage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savage has his takedown stuffed
and Holyfield counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rowan Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage shoots in and drives through. Holyfield sprawls well.
Savage doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Holyfield finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Savage is breathing heavily.
Holyfield moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Holyfield - that landed with a thud.
Holyfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Holyfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holyfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Holyfield.
A hook to the body from Holyfield.
Holyfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holyfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holyfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Savage blocks a body shot from Holyfield.
Holyfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holyfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holyfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Savage or not.
Holyfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Savages head.
A short uppercut from Holyfield.
Holyfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savage's elbow.
Holyfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Savage or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holyfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Savage prevents a body shot from Holyfield.
Holyfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holyfield lands a shot to the body.
Holyfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
Holyfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holyfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holyfield lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Holyfield.
Holyfield throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Holyfield lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holyfield.
Holyfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holyfield is trying to drag Savage to the mat but Savage just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Holyfield tries to throw a body punch but Savage avoids it by throwing Holyfield back against the cage.
Savage prevents a body shot from Holyfield.
Holyfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Holyfield dodges an elbow strike from Savage.
Savage takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
Savage tries a knee to the head but Holyfield blocks it.
Savage blocks a body shot from Holyfield.
Holyfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holyfield prevents a takedown attempt there.
Holyfield has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Savage after a bit of a struggle.
Savage is trying to break the clinch but Holyfield is controlling him.
Savage goes for a takedown in the clinch but Holyfield prevents it.
Holyfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Holyfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Savage can't break the clinch.
Holyfield lands a nice uppercut.
Savage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Holyfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holyfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holyfield lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Savage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holyfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holyfield holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Holyfield managing to block the knees to the body from Savage.
Holyfield lands a body shot.
Holyfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holyfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holyfield is leaning against Savage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Holyfield - that landed with a thud.
Holyfield just leaning against Savage, taking a breather.
Holyfield lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Savage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holyfield misses with a punch to the body.
Holyfield misses with a punch to the body.
Holyfield lands with a light punch inside.
Holyfield lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Holyfield dominated that round.
That's time! Savage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Holyfield tries to clinch up but Savage circles away and keeps his distance.
Holyfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holyfield takes the fight into the clinch.
Holyfield lands a body shot.
Holyfield lands a nice uppercut.
Holyfield pushes Savage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Savage wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Evander Holyfield seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Holyfield pushes Savage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Savage tries to break free but Holyfield pushes him back against the cage.
Holyfield looking for a takedown.
A short right from Holyfield.
Holyfield stops a takedown attempt from Savage.
Holyfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savage's elbow.
Holyfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holyfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holyfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
Savage is trying to break free.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield lands a body shot.
Holyfield lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Savage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holyfield misses with a punch to the body.
Savage has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holyfield's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Savage tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Holyfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holyfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Savages head.
Holyfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holyfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Savage or not.
Holyfield is leaning against Savage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holyfield is working Savage over against the cage.
Holyfield has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Savage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Holyfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Savages head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holyfield can't find room to land a body shot as Savage controls the action.
Holyfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savage's elbow.
Holyfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Savage controls his hands.
Holyfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savage's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holyfield.
Holyfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holyfield turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Holyfield manages to end up in side control.
Savage is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Holyfield is controlling him well.
A lull in the action here as Holyfield stalls from top position.
Holyfield in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Holyfield tries to score with some ground and pound. Savage controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Holyfield throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Holyfield has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Holyfield misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Holyfield scoring with punches and elbows.
Holyfield working the head and body with strikes.
Holyfield postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Holyfield lands a few punches from side control.
Holyfield has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Holyfield sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Savage is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Savage avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Holyfield.
Holyfield lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holyfield is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savage has escaped the position, nice work there.
Savage tries to improve position but can't.
Holyfield scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Savage to see if he's OK.
Holyfield in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Holyfield scores with punches from side control.
Holyfield scores with punches from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holyfield throws a strike aimed at the side of Savage's head but Savage avoids it well.
Holyfield is chipping away with strikes.
Holyfield working the strikes but Savage uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Holyfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Holyfield lands a two punch combo.
Holyfield misses with a low kick.
Savage shoots for a takedown but Holyfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good shot there by Holyfield.
Holyfield tries to clinch but Savage is having none of it.
Holyfield instigates a clinch.
Holyfield tries a body shot but Savage blocks it.
Holyfield misses with an elbow over the top.
Savage breaks from the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Savage blocks the low kick.
Savage fails with a takedown attempt.
Holyfield moves into range and clinches up with Savage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holyfield has Savage pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Savage manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Holyfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Holyfield.
Holyfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holyfield turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Holyfield working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Holyfield wants to control but Savage is keeping him busy.
Holyfield throws a strike aimed at the side of Savage's head but Savage avoids it well.
Savage taking a bit of punishment here - Holyfield scoring with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holyfield working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Holyfield looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Savage is avoiding damage well.
Holyfield working the head and body with strikes.
Holyfield working away.
Savage takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Savage down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage parries the strikes from Holyfield easily there. Holyfield is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Savage to escape.
Holyfield misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Evander Holyfield is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Holyfield controls the position.
Holyfield scoring with punches and elbows.
Holyfield throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Holyfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savage keeps working.
Holyfield lands a decent elbow from side control.
Holyfield throws a strike aimed at the side of Savage's head but Savage avoids it well.
Holyfield creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Savage sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Holyfield cracks Savage with a big right hand but Savage just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield misses with the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Holyfield seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Holyfield throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Holyfield working the ground and pound.
Holyfield is looking to take a break and control but Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holyfield connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Savage some visible discomfort.
Holyfield lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Holyfield lands an elbow.
The referee asks Holyfield politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Holyfield prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Holyfield sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Savage is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Savage is not content to let Holyfield control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holyfield throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Savage takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Holyfield cracks Savage with a big right hand but Savage just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Savage is trying to control Holyfield's posture but Holyfield avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holyfield landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rowan Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holyfield wants to control but Savage is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evander Holyfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Holyfield 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evander Holyfield!
In his post fight interview, Evander Holyfield gave a big smile as he said 'Thank the Lord I beat that dude. KO, submission, Decision. Whatever it takes the Lord shall provide. '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Weiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustafsson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tinie Tempah - Written In The Stars. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Weiner!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weiner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gustafsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Weiner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson slips under a jab from Weiner.
Weiner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gustafsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gustafsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gustafsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Weiner.
Weiner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Weiner looks to land a left hand but Gustafsson moved out of range nicely.
Gustafsson looks for the body kick but Weiner saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Gustafsson.
Weiner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gustafsson throws a hook but Weiner avoids it easily.
Gustafsson lands a nice hook to Weiner's body. Weiner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alexander Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weiner slips under a jab.
Gustafsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Weiner's calf.
Gustafsson misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Gustafsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Weiner doesn't seem phased though.
Weiner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gustafsson lands a jab to the head.
Gustafsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gustafsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson misses with a body shot.
Weiner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gustafsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weiner throws out the jab.
Gustafsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Weiner slips a straight right by Gustafsson.
Weiner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carlos Weiner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gustafsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Weiner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Weiner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Weiner clobbers Gustafsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gustafsson. That's going to slow Weiner down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gustafsson.
Gustafsson dips to his left and cracks Weiner with an uppercut!
Gustafsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Weiner missing with a left hand there. Gustafsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gustafsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weiner.
Gustafsson lands a really nice looking cross but Weiner seems unphased.
Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weiner.
Gustafsson tries for a takedown but Weiner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Weiner loads up on a big right hand but Gustafsson slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weiner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gustafsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weiner was well out of range. Poor timing from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson misses with a double jab.
Gustafsson throws a head kick but Weiner moves out of range.
Gustafsson just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Weiner misses its intended target.
Gustafsson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Weiner's guard.
Gustafsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gustafsson trying to control but Weiner is working from the bottom.
Gustafsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Weiner's guard.
Gustafsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gustafsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Weiner pushes Gustafsson off looking to stand but Gustafsson dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gustafsson lands a nice short elbow.
Gustafsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Weiner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gustafsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson wants to pass to mount but Weiner is defending the position.
Weiner taking some punishment here, with Gustafsson in his half guard.
Gustafsson trying to mount his opponent but Weiner defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Gustafsson there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gustafsson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gustafsson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gustafsson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Weiner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gustafsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Weiner?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustafsson landing strikes from the mount and Weiner is in trouble!
Gustafsson with a couple of short strikes.
Gustafsson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Weiner can't escape the position.
Gustafsson lands a big elbow.
Weiner is rocked!
BOOM! Gustafsson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Weiner is still in real trouble! Can Gustafsson finish him?
Gustafsson postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Weiner badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Gustafsson around the waist but Gustafsson pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Gustafsson is the winner by TKO! Gustafsson jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Gustafsson!
Alexander Gustafsson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alan Ashcroft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Mungo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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29
160 lbs
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160 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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alan Ashcroft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Mungo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mungo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ashcroft manages to avoid it.
Mungo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Mungo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greg Mungo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mungo throws a lazy right hand but Ashcroft sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mungo throws a right hand that Ashcroft ducks under and follows up with a left that Ashcroft also avoids with ease.
Mungo throws a lazy right hand but Ashcroft sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ashcroft shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mungo's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ashcroft looking to pass the guard.
Ashcroft is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Alan Ashcroft just wasn't active enough.
Ashcroft slips a jab from Mungo.
Mungo throws a shot from downtown. Ashcroft moves away and avoids it.
Mungo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mungo wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ashcroft.
Ashcroft really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mungo works over Ashcroft's head and body with a nice combination.
Mungo misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Mungo. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mungo connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mungo misses with a wild combination.
Ashcroft bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mungo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mungo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Greg Mungo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mungo scores with a nice strike.
Ashcroft shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mungo as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Ashcroft. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mungo cracks a nice hook into Ashcroft's ribs.
Ashcroft ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mungo throws a jab when Ashcroft was well out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ashcroft.
Mungo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ashcroft.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashcroft drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ashcroft uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mungo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ashcroft. Mungo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mungo throws a hook to the side of Ashcroft's head but Ashcroft sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ashcroft slips a straight right by Mungo.
Mungo throws a nice looking combination but Ashcroft bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mungo throws a shot from downtown. Ashcroft moves away and avoids it.
No luck for Ashcroft with that takedown attempt.
Ashcroft shoots in but no luck this time.
Mungo misses the jab.
Ashcroft takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mungo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ashcroft's head.
Mungo misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mungo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mungo jabs Ashcroft right on the nose. Ashcroft blinks but takes it well.
Mungo throws a series of strikes that have Ashcroft backpedaling.
Mungo throws a lazy right hand but Ashcroft sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ashcroft fails to land the takedown.
Ashcroft looks to land a right hand but Mungo moved out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mungo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mungo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mungo duly obliges.
Mungo misses with an uppercut. Ashcroft saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Mungo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Mungo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ashcroft fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mungo sprawls well initially but Ashcroft persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashcroft is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ashcroft seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mungo for as long as he can get away with.
Mungo is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alan Ashcroft.
Mungo scores with a nice strike.
Mungo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mungo 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.
Mungo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mungo leaves Ashcroft with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mungo scores with a three punch combo!
Ashcroft misses the shot to the body.
Ashcroft takes one to the chin there.
Mungo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab lands there for Mungo.
Mungo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mungo throws out a loose jab but Ashcroft uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Mungo misses.
Ashcroft avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ashcroft shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mungo but Mungo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashcroft scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mungo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ashcroft.
Ashcroft staying calm.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mungo can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mungo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ashcroft wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ashcroft content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alan Ashcroft wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ashcroft ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Mungo. Those never looked like landing.
Mungo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ashcroft.
Nice shot lands for Mungo.
Ashcroft tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mungo swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Ashcroft. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ashcroft throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mungo moves out of range of the body kick from Ashcroft.
Ashcroft moves out of range as Mungo strikes.
No joy there for Mungo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mungo lunges at Ashcroft with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ashcroft's hand.
Mungo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mungo wants it to stay on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mungo missing with a left hand there. Ashcroft was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ashcroft takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mungo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ashcroft sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Greg Mungo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ashcroft tries to move into range but Mungo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mungo misses the jab.
Mungo lands with a nice body punch.
Ashcroft uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mungo.
Mungo misses with a straight left.
Ashcroft fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mungo digs a good hook to Ashcroft's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mungo.
Mungo throws a series of punches but Ashcroft moves out of range.
Mungo throws out a loose jab but Ashcroft uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Mungo misses.
Ashcroft slips under a jab.
Greg Mungo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashcroft misses with a body shot.
Ashcroft misses with a double jab.
A combination from Mungo does no damage.
Ashcroft looks to throw the jab but Mungo is out of range.
Ashcroft slips under a jab from Mungo.
Mungo misses with a double jab.
Mungo connects with a crisp jab.
Alan Ashcroft is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ashcroft.
Mungo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ashcroft throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mungo was covering up waiting for the punch and Ashcroft finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ashcroft controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashcroft is looking to work some ground and pound but Mungo has wrist control.
Mungo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ashcroft postures up in Mungo's guard and throws a big left but Mungo blocks it.
Alan Ashcroft has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashcroft wants to control from the top but Mungo keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Alan Ashcroft just wasn't active enough.
Mungo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A slow jab from Mungo misses its intended target.
Mungo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ashcroft has time to react.
Mungo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ashcroft thows a body shot but no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ashcroft.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Ashcroft. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mungo throws a series of punches but Ashcroft moves out of range.
Ashcroft ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ashcroft is looking to wear down Mungo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashcroft shoots in and drives through. Mungo sprawls well.
A combination from Mungo does no damage.
Ashcroft takes a swing at Mungo's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mungo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ashcroft looking to score a takedown here. Mungo is defending well but Ashcroft drives through and ends up in Mungo's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashcroft slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A lull in the action here.
Greg Mungo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ashcroft is looking to take a break and control but Mungo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Mungo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mungo 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Mungo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Handly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nines Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Handly's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, You Dropped a bomb on me. Rodriguez has chosen Black Label Society - Overlord as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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165 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Handly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nines Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodriguez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Handly somewhat.
Handly staying out of range there.
Handly tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
Handly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Handly tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Handly clinches up against the cage.
Rodriguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Handly with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Handly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodriguez throws a head punch that misses.
Handly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodriguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Handly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez managing to block the knees to the body from Handly.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Handly as Rodriguez tries to tie him up.
Handly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Handly misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez avoiding damage as Handly throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Handly.
It looks like Nines Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Handly lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Handly thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rodriguez is pressing down on Handly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Handly preventing the sweep.
Handly won't allow Rodriguez to get back to his feet.
Handly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Handly makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handly throws a strike but Rodriguez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez trying to control but Handly is working from the bottom.
Handly has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rodriguez has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Handly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handly tries to bench press Rodriguez off him but Rodriguez keeps the position.
Handly manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rodriguez is thwarting Handly's attempts to control the position.
Handly wants to control the action here but instead Rodriguez manages to pass to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Handly is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Handly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Handly is squirming around, avoiding Rodriguez's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Handly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nines Rodriguez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Handly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Handly misses with a knee strike.
Handly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rodriguez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Handly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Handly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodriguez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Handly slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rodriguez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Handly is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez passes into side control, despite Handly's attempt to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handly manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rodriguez's best efforts.
Handly wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy.
Charles Handly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodriguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rodriguez wants to pass to mount but Handly is defending the position.
Handly preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to advance to full mount but Handly doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Handly looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rodriguez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handly manages to avoid it.
Handly moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
Handly misses with a few strikes there.
Handly pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rodriguez is out of range and Handly settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodriguez, pushing him back against the cage.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Handly tries to score a body lock takedown but Rodriguez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rodriguez misses with a punch on the inside.
Handly with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rodriguez working aggressively here.
Handly is leaning against Rodriguez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Handly trying to land knees to the body.
Rodriguez lands an uppercut.
Handly lands a good knee to the midsection. Rodriguez won't want to take too many of those.
Rodriguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Handly.
Handly wants to break free but Rodriguez has control.
Handly tries to throw a body punch but Rodriguez avoids it by throwing Handly back against the cage.
Handly swings wildly with an uppercut but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handly with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rodriguez fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handly has picked Rodriguez up - he's going for a ride! Handly dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rodriguez pushes Handly off looking to stand but Handly dives back in and keeps control.
Handly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rodriguez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Handly is nestled in close to Rodriguez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Handly is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodriguez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Handly lands a nice short elbow.
Handly lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez wants to improve his position but Handly is controlling well.
Handly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodriguez defending well though.
Handly looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Handly dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nines Rodriguez's cut.
That's time! Handly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Handly throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Handly tries to clinch up but Rodriguez circles away and keeps his distance.
Handly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriguez.
Handly tries to score with a low kick but Rodriguez moves his leg out of the way.
Handly walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rodriguez swats away the attempt to clinch by Handly.
Handly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Handly wants to clinch.
Good work by Handly as he checks the leg kick.
Charles Handly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Handly scores with a jab to the head.
Rodriguez misses with a left hand
letting Handly counter with a right hand.
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Handly.
Handly looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Handly is looking to slow Rodriguez down with leg kicks.
Nines Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Handly tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Handly.
Handly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodriguez.
Handly fails to land with a series of punches.
Handly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rodriguez counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodriguez lands a body shot.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot.
Handly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rodriguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Handly drives through with a takedown into Rodriguez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Charles Handly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Handly is one step ahead there.
Handly postures up in Rodriguez's guard and throws a big left but Rodriguez blocks it.
Handly throws a big elbow that misses.
Handly wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handly drops back looking for a leg! Rodriguez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rodriguez manages to kick Handly off! Handly jumps back into Rodriguez's guard.
Handly won't allow Rodriguez to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handly content to stall in guard here.
Handly throws a big right hand that misses.
Handly trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Handly is working Rodriguez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nines Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodriguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriguez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Handly.
Handly chips away with some ground and pound.
Rodriguez being controlled here, momentarily.
Rodriguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriguez, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handly trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handly cracks Rodriguez with a solid left hand.
Handly wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Handly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Handly trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Handly postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez wants to get back to his feet but Handly is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Handly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodriguez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Handly postures up and lands a big shot to Rodriguez's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Handly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Handly 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Handly!
Post fight, an emotional Charles Handly said 'KABOOOM!!! The Hand Grenade Exploded on that dude! The fans are awesome, the game is awesome, shit I'm awesome!!! KABOOM!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wade Deadpool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Deadpool!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov connects with a crisp jab.
Kozlov connects with a leg kick. Deadpool looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kozlov throws a leg kick which misses Deadpool's front leg but catches the back leg as Deadpool tries to avoid it.
Deadpool shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kozlov defends it nicely.
Deadpool shoots in but Kozlov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Deadpool stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kozlov.
A punch lands to the side of Deadpool 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kozlov feints and then cracks Deadpool's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deadpool down.
Kozlov throws a good cross that connects.
Deadpool ducks right into an uppercut from Kozlov.
Kozlov closes the distance and pushes Deadpool back into the cage.
Kozlov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Deadpool up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kozlov.
It looks like Wade Deadpool has been cut.
Kozlov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Deadpool.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kozlov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov with a knee to the head.
Deadpool is breathing heavily.
Kozlov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kozlov scores with a shot to the side of Deadpool's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kozlov.
Kozlov breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Kozlov.
Kozlov thumps Deadpool with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kozlov.
Kozlov cracks Deadpool with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kozlov clinches.
Kozlov effectively controlling the action here.
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!
Kozlov digs a right hand underneath Deadpool's ribcage. Deadpool let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kozlov tries to land a knee to the head but Deadpool blocks with his arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Kozlov.
Kozlov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Deadpool or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Deadpool or not.
Kozlov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kozlov connects with a knee to the head.
Kozlov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kozlov presses Deadpool against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Deadpool has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kozlov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wade Deadpool. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Deadpool's face.
Kozlov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kozlov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kozlov.
Kozlov landing knees to the head.
Kozlov lands a nice uppercut.
Deadpool is rocked!
The referee calls for Kozlov to work.
Oh Deadpool is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Deadpool backwards.
Kozlov digs a right hand into Deadpool's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Deadpool's gas tank.
Deadpool seems to have got his legs back now.
Kozlov is leaning against Deadpool and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Kozlov - that landed with a thud.
Kozlov lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Kozlov.
Wade Deadpool's cut is getting worse.
Kozlov lands a right hand.
Kozlov with a knee to the head.
Kozlov is working Deadpool over against the cage.
Kozlov lands with a light punch inside.
Kozlov tries to land a knee to the head but Deadpool blocks with his arms.
A short right from Kozlov.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kozlov.
Kozlov pushes Deadpool back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Kozlov on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov working the clinch nicely. Deadpool is working for position but Kozlov cracks him with a big knee to the head! Deadpool crumples up against the cage and Kozlov lands two more shots before the ref can save Deadpool! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Igor Kozlov!
An out of breath Igor Kozlov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauno Repomies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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144 lbs
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rauno Repomies!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner fails with the takedown
and Repomies counters with a leg kick.
Banner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Repomies counters with a good, hard body kick but Banner shrugs it off.
Banner shoots in looking for a takedown. Repomies tries to sprawl out of it but Banner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Repomies manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Repomies.
A short uppercut from Repomies.
A head punch on the inside from Banner fails to land.
A short uppercut from Repomies.
Banner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Banner avoids the elbow strike from Repomies, against the cage.
Banner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Repomies avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Repomies.
Repomies lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Repomies on the inside.
Banner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Repomies pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner swinging wildly here.
Repomies gets tackled into the cage by Banner. Banner maintains the clinch.
Banner tries to work over Repomies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Repomies pushes off an throws an elbow but Banner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner.
Banner is leaning against Repomies and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Banner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Repomies fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Repomies scores with a sloppy right hand. Banner should have avoided that one.
Repomies thuds his shin into the meat of Banner's side.
Banner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Repomies counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Repomies counters with a slapping leg kick.
Banner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wayne Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Repomies counters with a good low kick that Banner was not able to check.
A head kick from Repomies lands but Banner 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!
Repomies gets tackled into the cage by Banner. Banner maintains the clinch.
Repomies pressing his opponent against the cage.
Banner misses with the head strike.
Banner lands with a short shot to the head.
Banner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banner tightens his grip and picks Repomies up, before dumping him to the ground. Repomies manages to land in guard.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Repomies swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Banner is in close to Repomies's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Banner prevents Repomies from getting back to his feet.
Banner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Banner 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.
Banner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Repomies is looking to stand up but Banner isn't so interested in that idea.
Banner chips away with some ground and pound.
Banner trying to control but Repomies is working from the bottom.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Repomies is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Repomies looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Repomies is pulling down on Banner's head. It's preventing any offense from Banner, at least for the moment.
Banner is in close to Repomies's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Banner throws a big right hand that misses.
Banner trying to control but Repomies is working from the bottom.
Banner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Repomies's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Repomies is retaining full guard.
Banner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banner stopping the sweep attempt from Repomies.
Banner with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Banner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Repomies thumps Banner with a low kick.
Repomies defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Banner.
Banner clinches.
Banner struggles to land a body shot inside as Repomies controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Repomies.
Repomies is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Banner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Repomies misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banner is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Repomies is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Repomies.
Repomies works on Banner's body with a couple of short punches.
Repomies is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Repomies throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Repomies is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Banner tries to stall but Repomies uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Repomies lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Repomies wants to stall.
Banner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banner swings wildly with an uppercut but Repomies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Repomies lands with a right to the head.
Banner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Repomies after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Repomies.
Banner stalling in the clinch but Repomies improves position.
Rauno Repomies seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Banner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Repomies backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Banner fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Repomies is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
The referee calls for Repomies to work.
Banner is looking for a takedown.
A body shot lands from Repomies.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Repomies is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rauno Repomies.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Banner is defended easily by Repomies.
A slapping leg kick lands for Repomies.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repomies is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Repomies counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Banner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Repomies.
Good shot there by Repomies.
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Repomies circles away quickly and effectively.
Repomies goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Banner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Banner sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Repomies wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Banner misses with a combination
and Repomies counters with a good low kick that Banner was not able to check.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Repomies.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Repomies!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Repomies throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Banner misses with a takedown
and Repomies counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Repomies lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Banner is rocked!
Repomies thumps Banner with a low kick.
Oh Banner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wayne Banner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banner misses with a combination
and Repomies counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Banner seems to have got his legs back now.
Banner sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch combination from Banner misses.
Repomies with a nice cross.
Banner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Repomies counters with a low kick, right behind Banner 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauno Repomies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Banner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Repomies. That one must have hurt.
Banner shoots in and gets a takedown into Repomies's guard.
Repomies seems keen to control Banner's posture.
Banner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Banner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Repomies seems keen to control Banner's posture.
Banner throws a big right hand that misses.
Repomies is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Repomies is trying to control the action in half guard but Banner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rauno Repomies has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Repomies lands a two punch combo.
Banner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Banner tries for a takedown but Repomies sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rauno Repomies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banner shoots in looking for a takedown but Repomies manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Repomies checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Repomies lands with a thumping leg kick.
Repomies tries to keep at a distance but Banner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Banner wants to take the fight to the mat but Repomies manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Repomies lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Repomies scores with a nice short uppercut.
Repomies lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Banner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Repomies displaying some good clinch control by pressing Banner up against the cage.
Repomies trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Repomies taking a breather.
Banner prevents a body shot from Repomies.
Repomies lands a hook that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Banner throws a punch but it's blocked by Repomies.
Repomies lands with a left to the head.
Repomies trying to control the position but instead, Banner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Repomies into the cage.
Repomies lands a right hand.
Repomies misses with a punch to the body.
Repomies trying to control the position but instead, Banner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Repomies into the cage.
Repomies misses with a punch to the body.
Banner misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repomies lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner.
Banner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Banner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banner tries to work over Repomies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Repomies creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Banner's defenses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Repomies.
Banner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Repomies will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Banner up against the cage.
Banner scores with a shoulder strike.
Banner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banner will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Repomies.
Banner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Repomies lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Repomies's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Repomies feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Banner's calf.
Banner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Repomies is fending him off so far but Banner persists. Nope, Repomies circles away and we're back to standing.
Repomies connects with an inside leg kick.
Repomies goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Banner forces Repomies back against the cage and clinches.
Banner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Repomies pulls his leg out and moves away.
Banner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Repomies gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Repomies lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Banner scores with a shot to the side of Repomies's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Repomies.
Banner is working for takedown but Repomies is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rauno Repomies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Repomies has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauno Repomies!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Bolden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eks Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man has chosen The Prodigy 'Invaders Must Die' as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Robert Bolden is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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221 lbs
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24
217 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Bolden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eks Man!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bolden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Man has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bolden finds it's way round the side to connect with Man's head.
Man's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bolden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Man scrambles back to his feet.
Bolden clobbers Man with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Man scores with a shot to the body.
Bolden scores with a jab. Man acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Man shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Man looking to control but Bolden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolden tries to lock up and control but Man gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolden is working to get back to half guard.
Bolden's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Bolden is wriggling around trying to escape.
Man looking to control but Bolden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Man has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bolden's face.
Man sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Poor strikes thrown by Man there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolden keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Man thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Man can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bolden is looking to escape.
Man controlling his opponent.
Man is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bolden is surviving well by controlling Man's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolden tries to reverse the position but Man maintains control.
Bolden is working hard here to advance position.
Man controlling from mount.
Man wants to control the pace but Bolden is squirming around nicely.
Man throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bolden tries to hold on but Man postures up.
Man can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bolden is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolden is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Man controlling the position easily from mount.
Bolden is squirming around, avoiding Man's attempts to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eks Man was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bolden misses with a hook
and Man counters with a straight right hand.
Bolden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eks Man dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Man lands with a nice body punch.
Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Man lands a nice looking body shot.
Man misses the jab.
Bolden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man misses the jab.
Bolden slips a jab from Man.
Bolden closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Man did well to prevent Bolden getting side control.
Man is trying is best to control the position here.
Bolden works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolden landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bolden landing punches.
Bolden in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bolden landing strikes from the mount and Man is in trouble!
Eks Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
Man tries to reverse the position but Bolden maintains control.
Man is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Man is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bolden trying to control the position.
Man trying to control but Bolden is working from the bottom.
Bolden is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolden is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolden managing to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Robert Bolden just wasn't active enough.
Bolden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Man with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bolden to score with a decent uppercut.
Bolden slips under a jab from Man.
Man throws a right hand that Bolden ducks under and follows up with a left that Bolden also avoids with ease.
Bolden throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Robert Bolden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolden throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown but Bolden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Man's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolden ducks under a wild hook from Man.
Bolden moves out of range as Man strikes.
No joy there for Man, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Man walks into a straight right hand from Bolden.
Man closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bolden's guard.
Bolden wants to stand but Man is controlling the position.
Man's corner is telling him to maintain position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bolden wants to get back to his feet but Man is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Bolden dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bolden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bolden is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bolden shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Man is trying to defend but Bolden finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Man manages to get to full guard.
Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Man is looking for a triangle but Bolden pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bolden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bolden forces his way into half guard.
Man desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Man is refusing to be controlled, as Bolden sits in half guard.
Bolden wants to pass the guard but Man is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolden passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolden putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bolden lands a big elbow.
Bolden raining down shots from the mount!
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!
Bolden breaks from Man's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bolden unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man regains half guard.
Bolden trying to mount his opponent but Man defends it.
Man is looking to control Bolden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Man avoid being mounted?
Bolden with the ground and pound but Man uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Man looking for a guillotine here but Bolden defends easily.
Bolden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man has his foot on Bolden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bolden works his way back into a safe position though.
Bolden passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Man is letting Bolden control him for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Bolden showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bolden has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Bolden!
Our winner, Robert Bolden, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergiy Sklyar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miquel Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sklyar comes into the arena with Scarface - No Tears blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergiy Sklyar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miquel Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sklyar has a takedown stuffed.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sklyar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendoza is one step ahead there.
Mendoza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sklyar wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Sklyar keeps moving.
Mendoza postures up in Sklyar's guard and throws a big left but Sklyar blocks it.
Sklyar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendoza's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendoza looking to pass the guard.
Mendoza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendoza trying to control but Sklyar is working from the bottom.
Mendoza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sklyar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklyar is adopting a defensive guard.
Sklyar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sklyar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sklyar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mendoza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mendoza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mendoza looking to sit in guard and control but Sklyar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sklyar cracks Mendoza with a solid left hand.
Sklyar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sklyar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sklyar 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.
Sklyar lands a couple of digs.
Sklyar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendoza has momentary wrist control but Sklyar slips an elbow through the middle.
Sklyar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sklyar trying to control but Mendoza is working from the bottom.
Mendoza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sklyar distracts Mendoza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sklyar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar pushes down on Mendoza's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sklyar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sklyar passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sklyar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mendoza's face.
Sklyar wants to control but instead Mendoza manages to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sklyar uses his free foot to push down on Mendoza's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mendoza.
Mendoza is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar lands a big shot there that rocks Mendoza but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sklyar breaks from Mendoza's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sklyar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mendoza is rocked!
Sklyar unloading with bombs!
Mendoza is still in real trouble! Can Sklyar finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Sklyar! Mendoza is hurt baaadly! Sklyar is firing away with more strikes - Mendoza is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergiy Sklyar!
Sergiy Sklyar is the new bantamweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sergiy Sklyar waved his t-shirt featuring XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!'s logo in front of the cameras.
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