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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick van Greeven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think van Greeven might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tom Waits - Telephone call from Istanbul. Matt Powers will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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284 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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25
247 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick van Greeven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Powers!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
van Greeven blocks a head kick by Powers.
van Greeven shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Powers as he avoids it easily.
Powers connects with a right hand. van Greeven shakes it off.
van Greeven scores with a takedown into Powers's guard.
Powers keeping full guard, as van Greeven tries to pass.
van Greeven pushing down on Powers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Powers trying to hold on to van Greeven's head to control him but van Greeven postures up.
van Greeven sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Powers defending well though.
van Greeven tries to pass to full mount but Powers defends it.
van Greeven throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
van Greeven throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
van Greeven thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Powers's head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Powers missing with a left hand there. van Greeven was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Powers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but van Greeven was well out of range. Poor timing from Powers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers misses with a head kick.
Powers is looking to land body kicks.
Powers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Powers scores with a nice strike.
Powers looks to land a right hand but van Greeven moved out of range.
Powers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matt Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
van Greeven closes the distance and clinches up with Powers, looking for a takedown. van Greeven pushes Powers against the cage but Powers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
van Greeven sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
van Greeven is breathing heavily.
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!
Powers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Powers instigates a clinch.
Powers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has van Greeven in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Powers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but van Greeven blocks it with crossed arms.
Powers manages to break the clinch.
van Greeven tries to move into range but Powers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Powers feints and then cracks van Greeven's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow van Greeven down.
Powers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between van Greeven's hands.
Powers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers misses with a takedown attempt
and van Greeven counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Powers is trying to stand back up but van Greeven is controlling him
Powers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from van Greeven.
Powers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from van Greeven.
Powers blocking the ground and pound attempt from van Greeven.
van Greeven sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Powers defending well though.
van Greeven missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
van Greeven thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Powers wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Powers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but van Greeven circles away quickly and effectively.
Powers goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Powers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick van Greeven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Powers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Powers.
van Greeven shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Powers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Powers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst van Greeven is controlling him.
van Greeven stands up over Powers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
van Greeven postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
van Greeven prevents Powers from getting back to his feet.
van Greeven stands and throws Powers's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Powers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with van Greeven. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
van Greeven scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Powers keeps working.
Powers is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but van Greeven has just dragged him back down to the mat.
van Greeven lands a few punches from side control.
van Greeven landing strikes.
van Greeven is putting a hurting on Powers here, landing some big shots from side control.
van Greeven prevents Powers from escaping the position.
van Greeven working the ground and pound from side control.
van Greeven landing a few strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
van Greeven landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Powers is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, van Greeven asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Powers dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
van Greeven shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Powers napping and manages to drive through into side control!
van Greeven scores with a couple of short elbows.
Powers pushes van Greeven away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, van Greeven gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
van Greeven is putting a hurting on Powers here, landing some big shots from side control.
Powers avoids any damage from the ground and pound of van Greeven.
Powers struggling a bit here.
van Greeven lands a decent elbow from side control.
Powers on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
van Greeven tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Powers taking a bit of punishment here - van Greeven scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van Greeven sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Powers is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
van Greeven working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
van Greeven taking a break here but Powers is having none of it and regains half guard.
Powers is trying to stand.
Powers is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
van Greeven thows a huge punch but Powers dodges it nicely.
Powers is staying active underneath van Greeven, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from van Greeven is defended easily by Powers.
Powers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
van Greeven tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
van Greeven dodges the punch combination from Powers.
Powers is looking to clinch.
Powers shoots for a double leg takedown but van Greeven sprawls well. He's pushed Powers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Powers is looking to clinch.
Powers misses with a head kick.
van Greeven shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dick van Greeven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Powers throws a series of punches but van Greeven avoids them all with ease.
van Greeven tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Powers swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick van Greeven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
van Greeven tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Powers swivels and escapes.
van Greeven shoots in and drives through. Powers sprawls well.
Powers just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Powers tries to avoid it but van Greeven manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Powers to the ground. Powers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Powers fails to land with a series of punches.
Powers shoots for a takedown but van Greeven saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for van Greeven with that takedown attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Powers. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Powers misses with a series of wild punches.
Powers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Powers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but van Greeven moves away.
van Greeven swats away the attempt to clinch by Powers.
van Greeven closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - van Greeven lands in his opponent's guard.
van Greeven will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
van Greeven advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven lands a few punches from side control.
van Greeven works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
van Greeven looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Powers is avoiding damage well.
van Greeven throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
An elbow from van Greeven crashes against the mat.
Powers is trying to get back to his feet.
van Greeven working the ground and pound.
van Greeven prevents Powers from escaping the position.
van Greeven working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
van Greeven tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no van Greeven has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Powers on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick van Greeven dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
van Greeven closes this distance looking for a takedown but Powers circles away.
Horrible takedown by van Greeven or perhaps it was just good defense by Powers which made him look bad.
Powers misses with a head kick.
Powers catches van Greeven with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matt Powers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Powers tries a head kick but it misses.
Powers throws the left hand but van Greeven avoids the punch easily.
van Greeven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Powers.
van Greeven throws a hook to the side of Powers's head but Powers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
van Greeven misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick van Greeven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling a little - Powers finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Powers tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
van Greeven shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Powers but Powers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Powers tries to close the distance and clinch but van Greeven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters circling a little - Powers finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
van Greeven avoids the body shot from Powers.
van Greeven misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
van Greeven on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
van Greeven stuffs the takedown.
Powers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. van Greeven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Powers gets caught flat footed, as van Greeven shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
van Greeven stops Powers from standing up.
van Greeven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Powers is keeping the position for now.
van Greeven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Powers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Powers is keeping the position for now.
van Greeven throws a big right hand that misses.
Dick van Greeven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Powers wants to stand but van Greeven is controlling the position.
van Greeven landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
van Greeven is in close to Powers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
van Greeven looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
van Greeven fails with the takedown.
Powers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven moves away from the strike by Powers.
Powers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Powers takes a swing at van Greeven's ribcage but misses.
Powers gets caught flat footed, as van Greeven shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
van Greeven chips away with some ground and pound.
van Greeven works over Powers with some ground and pound from guard.
van Greeven trying to control the position from guard on top but Powers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powers can't keep his opponent in guard - van Greeven advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. van Greeven connects with a nice short shot to Powers's temple.
van Greeven working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers wants to get back to his feet.
van Greeven lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
van Greeven not landing any meaningful shots this time.
van Greeven looks to land a strike but Powers avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
van Greeven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
van Greeven wants to pass the guard but Powers is keeping the position.
van Greeven landing with the ground and pound.
van Greeven stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Powers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dick van Greeven.
I think van Greeven 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 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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18
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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19
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jenkins but Jenkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A swing and a miss from Overeem.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jenkins but Jenkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Jenkins as Overeem shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overeem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Overeem's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Overeem duly obliges.
It looks like Mark Jenkins has been cut.
Overeem shoots for a takedown but Jenkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Overeem looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jenkins is fending him off so far but Overeem persists. Nope, Jenkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Overeem misses with a hook.
Jenkins drives through and clinches with Overeem against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenkins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jenkins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Overeem throws and elbow that misses. Jenkins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Overeem's guard. Nice move by Jenkins!
Jenkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Overeem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Jenkins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Overeem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Overeem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Overeem.
Overeem looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenkins is just out of range.
Overeem lands the left hand.
Jenkins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jenkins looks gassed!
Jenkins throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Overeem is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jenkins has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Overeem is not content to let Jenkins control the position.
Jenkins prevents Overeem from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jenkins looking to control but Overeem is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Overeem wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jenkins controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Jenkins has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Overeem wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Overeem is squirming around, avoiding Jenkins's attempts to control the action.
Overeem wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Overeem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jenkins on the ground.
Jenkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jenkins looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jenkins looking to control but Overeem is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jenkins is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Overeem is trying to stand up.
Overeem is squirming around, avoiding Jenkins's attempts to control the action.
Overeem is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Overeem defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jenkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overeem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Jenkins's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Overeem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenkins.
Overeem closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Overeem wants to stand up but Jenkins has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jenkins taking some punishment here, with Overeem in his half guard.
Jenkins pushes Overeem off and gets back to his feet.
Overeem's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Overeem duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overeem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jenkins pulls Overeem in close to his closed guard and prevents Overeem from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins looking to control.
Overeem is looking to work some ground and pound but Jenkins has wrist control.
Overeem thows a big elbow that misses.
Overeem is in close to Jenkins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jenkins is trying to control the position but Overeem postures up.
Overeem distracts Jenkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Overeem thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Overeem lands a couple of digs.
Overeem scoring with punches to the head and body.
Overeem tries to free his leg and advance position but Jenkins is retaining full guard.
Overeem throws a strike but Jenkins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Overeem has a closed guard, preventing Jenkins from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jenkins is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Overeem misses with an uppercut. Jenkins saw that one coming.
Jenkins tries to clinch but Overeem is having none of it.
Overeem misses with a takedown attempt
and Jenkins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jenkins.
Overeem takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jenkins pulls guard successfully.
Overeem throws a big right hand that misses.
Overeem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jenkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Overeem loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Overeem preventing the sweep.
Jenkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jenkins defending well as Overeem loads up on a big left hand.
Overeem tries for a takedown but Jenkins circles away easily
and Jenkins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Overeem.
Jenkins defending well as Overeem loads up on a big left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jenkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overeem dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Jenkins's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Overeem tries for a takedown but Jenkins circles away easily
and Jenkins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Overeem with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Overeem misses with a double jab
and Jenkins finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Overeem misses with a hook to the body
and Jenkins counters by moving into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jenkins as the two fighters clinch.
Jenkins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jenkins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jenkins pushes Overeem off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jenkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Overeem, pushing him back against the cage.
Jenkins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Overeem up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jenkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Overeem smiles and moves away.
A big right from Overeem misses.
Alistair Overeem is winning the standup battle so far.
Overeem fails with the takedown
and Jenkins counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Overeem!
Overeem is squirming around, avoiding Jenkins's attempts to control the action.
Overeem wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mark Jenkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jenkins with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jenkins controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins won't let Overeem get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jenkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Overeem is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Jenkins.
Jenkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Overeem is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jenkins controlling from the full mount.
Overeem tries to buck Jenkins off but he can't manage it.
Overeem is squirming around, avoiding Jenkins's attempts to control the action.
Jenkins thowing shots but they're missing.
Jenkins misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Overeem really wants to buck Jenkins off and get back to his feet.
Jenkins throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Overeem'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Overeem is squirming around, avoiding Jenkins's attempts to control the action.
Overeem squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Jenkins tries to control but Overeem wriggling away.
Jenkins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Overeem kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mark Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Overeem really wants to buck Jenkins off and get back to his feet.
Alistair Overeem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jenkins tries to control but Overeem wriggling away.
Poor strikes thrown by Jenkins there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jenkins misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Overeem is trying to stand.
Overeem is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Jenkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Overeem 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Overeem!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tore Rebo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Dodd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dodd comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fight Music kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Benjamin Dodd is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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329 lbs
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300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tore Rebo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Dodd!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rebo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dodd ducks under a wild hook from Rebo.
Dodd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Benjamin Dodd has been cut.
Rebo fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Dodd out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tore Rebo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Madrox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madrox kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Probka by Intars Busulis. Edgar has chosen Moby - Bodyrock as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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202 lbs
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210 lbs
3 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Madrox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Edgar!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar fails with a takedown attempt.
Madrox looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Edgar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Edgar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Madrox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryan Madrox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Edgar.
Edgar fails with the takedown.
Edgar has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edgar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Madrox swivels and escapes.
Edgar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Edgar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Madrox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Madrox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Madrox wants it to stay on the feet.
Edgar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Madrox but Madrox pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edgar shoots in for a double leg but Madrox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Edgar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Edgar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Edgar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Madrox avoids it really well and circles away.
Edgar fails with a takedown attempt.
Brian Edgar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Edgar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Madrox sprawls well. Madrox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edgar gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Madrox as Edgar shoots in.
Madrox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Edgar fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Edgar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Madrox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Edgar shoots in and drives through. Madrox sprawls well.
Ryan Madrox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edgar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Madrox dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Edgar fails with a takedown attempt.
Madrox stuffs the takedown attempt from Edgar. Edgar gets slowly back to his feet.
Edgar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ryan Madrox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Edgar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edgar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Madrox's waist but Madrox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edgar off to one side.
Madrox gets caught flat footed, as Edgar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edgar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edgar stands up over Madrox, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Edgar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edgar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Madrox keeping full guard, as Edgar tries to pass.
Madrox pushes Edgar off and scrambles back to his feet.
Edgar throws a right and a left that Madrox avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edgar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Madrox sprawls well. Madrox wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edgar gets slowly back to his feet.
Madrox lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Edgar backs up against the cage.
Ryan Madrox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edgar shoots for a double leg takedown but Madrox sprawls well. He's pushed Edgar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Edgar shoots for a takedown but Madrox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Edgar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Madrox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edgar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Edgar.
Edgar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Madrox scores with a punch to the head.
Edgar gets a takedown into half guard.
Edgar wants to pass the guard but Madrox is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madrox is staying active underneath Edgar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Edgar slips a nice elbow through Madrox's hands, connecting with Madrox's forehead.
Edgar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Edgar is nestled in close to Madrox, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Edgar is trying to control the action in half guard but Madrox is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Edgar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Edgar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Madrox gets caught flat footed, as Edgar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Edgar trying to control the position from guard on top but Madrox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Edgar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Edgar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Madrox stuffs the takedown.
Madrox defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edgar.
Edgar shoots in for a takedown but Madrox shows good takedown defense.
Ryan Madrox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Edgar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madrox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edgar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edgar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Madrox's guard.
Madrox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edgar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar stops Madrox from standing up.
Edgar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madrox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Edgar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Edgar wants to control from the top but Madrox keeps moving.
Edgar is in close to Madrox's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Edgar throwing strikes from guard but Madrox blocks nicely.
Edgar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Edgar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Madrox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Edgar shoots in looking for a takedown. Madrox tries to sprawl out of it but Edgar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Madrox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Madrox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Edgar fails with the takedown.
Edgar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Madrox's waist but Madrox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edgar off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar shoots in looking for a takedown. Madrox tries to sprawl out of it but Edgar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Madrox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Edgar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Madrox swivels and escapes.
Edgar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Madrox gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Madrox wants to stand up but Edgar is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madrox keeping full guard, as Edgar tries to pass.
Madrox keeping moving, preventing Edgar from controlling successfully.
Madrox wants to get back to his feet but Edgar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Edgar throwing strikes from guard but Madrox blocks nicely.
Edgar wants to control from the top but Madrox keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madrox keeping full guard, as Edgar tries to pass.
Edgar passes Madrox's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Edgar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Edgar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Edgar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Blunteller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Vukovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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19
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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20
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Blunteller!
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, Frank Vukovic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blunteller fails with a takedown attempt.
Blunteller gets caught flat footed, as Vukovic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Blunteller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vukovic.
Blunteller could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vukovic landing some decent shots from guard.
Blunteller wants to sweep here but Vukovic controlling him for the moment.
Vukovic working some strikes from top position.
Vukovic wants to control from the top but Blunteller keeps moving.
Vukovic won't allow Blunteller to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vukovic trying to control but Blunteller is working from the bottom.
Vukovic throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Blunteller avoids the head kick by Vukovic.
Vukovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blunteller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blunteller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vukovic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Blunteller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vukovic can pounce on him.
Blunteller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Blunteller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vukovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Blunteller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vukovic misses with a looping left.
Vukovic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blunteller's guard.
Blunteller is breathing heavily.
Vukovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vukovic looking to sit in guard and control but Blunteller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunteller throws and elbow that misses. Vukovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blunteller's guard. Nice move by Vukovic!
Vukovic connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vukovic content to stall in guard here.
Vukovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blunteller is keeping the position for now.
Blunteller trying to control the position.
Vukovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunteller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vukovic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vukovic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vukovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vukovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blunteller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blunteller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vukovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blunteller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vukovic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vukovic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vukovic is trying to ground and pound but Blunteller uses the momentary lack of control by Vukovic to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blunteller trying to control here.
Vukovic is trying to control the action in half guard but Blunteller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blunteller is looking to escape.
Vukovic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vukovic with the ground and pound but Blunteller uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vukovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vukovic cracks Blunteller with a solid left hand.
Vukovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blunteller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Vukovic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blunteller shoots and misses
and Vukovic counters with a good, hard body kick but Blunteller shrugs it off.
Blunteller tries for a takedown but Vukovic circles away easily
and Vukovic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vukovic drops an elbow to the side of Blunteller's head.
Vukovic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vukovic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vukovic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vukovic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Blunteller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vukovic is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blunteller taking some punishment here, with Vukovic in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vukovic connects with a nice short shot to Blunteller's temple.
Vukovic lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vukovic is nestled in close to Blunteller, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Frank Vukovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vukovic works his way into side control.
Vukovic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vukovic wants to control but Blunteller is keeping him busy.
Vukovic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blunteller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vukovic looks up at the clock and then as Blunteller takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vukovic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic working the ground and pound.
Vukovic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vukovic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blunteller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blunteller on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
An elbow from Vukovic crashes against the mat.
Blunteller tries to control but Vukovic manages to take his back.
Vukovic lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Vukovic trying to control.
Vukovic is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Blunteller up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic is cranking Blunteller's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Blunteller! He's tightened the choke and Blunteller is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Vukovic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Fender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Fender is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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19
234 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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260 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodrigo Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Fender!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fender gets caught flat footed, as Nogueira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fender can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nogueira controls the pace.
Nogueira trying to control but Fender is working from the bottom.
Nogueira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fender manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nogueira has Fender in his guard.
Nogueira looking for a triangle here. Fender is fighting it but it looks tight! Nogueira pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Fender is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rodrigo Nogueira!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Roberts is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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184 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts feints and as Christ raises his hands in defense, Roberts changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roberts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christ is keeping the position for now.
Roberts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Christ wants to stand up but Roberts is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts trying to control but Christ is working from the bottom.
Christ has control of Roberts's left arm, preventing Roberts from doing any damage.
Christ on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Christ tries to get out of the position.
Christ keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Christ closes the distance and clinches.
Roberts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Christ avoids it.
Christ keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roberts's efforts to push away.
Roberts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Roberts fails to pull guard.
Christ is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Roberts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Roberts drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Christ gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Christ breaks the clinch.
Roberts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Christ circles away.
John Christ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Roberts.
Christ shoots in and drives through. Roberts sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A good leg kick by Christ.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Christ.
Roberts looks gassed!
Roberts is trying to improve his position.
Check out the look on Christ's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Christ working the ground and pound from side control.
Christ working the ground and pound from side control.
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!
Christ working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Christ tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Christ working away.
Roberts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Christ in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ grinds an elbow into Roberts's temple.
Christ working away.
Christ misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Roberts pushes Christ away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Christ gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Roberts misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Christ misses with the ground and pound.
Christ lands an elbow.
Roberts dodges the ground and pound from Christ.
Christ sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Roberts is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A bone on bone clash there as Roberts blocks the leg kick.
Christ lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Christ shoots in for a double leg but Roberts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Christ has closed the distance and engaged Roberts in a clinch.
Christ pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ lands with a thumping leg kick.
Christ scores with a three punch combo!
Christ doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roberts counters with a thumping low kick.
Christ closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Christ lands in his opponent's guard.
Christ scoring with punches to the head and body.
Roberts trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christ working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Christ postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christ postures up in Roberts's guard and throws a big left but Roberts blocks it.
Christ slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Christ working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Christ dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Christ shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roberts defends it nicely.
Roberts closes the distance but Christ moves to the side
and Christ counters with a right hand to the body.
Roberts fails to land with a series of punches.
Christ plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Christ swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roberts leaves Christ with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
John Christ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Christ darts in and clinches Roberts up against the cage.
Roberts is working for takedown but Christ is calmly controlling the position for now.
Roberts gets underhooks to prevent Christ's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Christ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts wants to get back to striking at distance but Christ won't allow it.
Christ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christ closes the distance and pushes Roberts back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roberts jumps guard and drags Christ to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Christ throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ lands a couple of digs.
Christ postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roberts is trying to keep Christ in close.
Christ throws a big right hand that misses.
Roberts lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Christ!
Christ is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Christ is in all sorts of trouble here.
Christ wants to hold on but Roberts pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Christ holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Roberts tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Roberts swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Christ is now in Roberts's guard. A big mistake from Roberts there, giving up the dominant position!
Christ slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ground and pound from Christ seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Christ tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Christ lands some shots froms side control.
Christ misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Roberts gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Christ throwing shots but Roberts is blocking nicely.
Roberts tries to roll over but Christ keeps him under control.
Christ not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Christ scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Christ is nestled in close to Roberts, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Roberts tries to get to full guard but Christ has control of the leg.
Christ thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Christ thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roberts's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts trying to control from the bottom.
Roberts wants to get back to his feet.
Christ escapes and gets back to his feet.
Christ changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roberts tries to avoid it but Christ manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roberts to the ground. Roberts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Christ throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christ throws a head kick that misses.
Christ throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Christ lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Christ sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Christ looks to land a combination. Roberts sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt - Christ sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roberts defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Christ.
Roberts shoots for a double leg takedown but Christ sprawls well. He's pushed Roberts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Christ dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Christ doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roberts counters with a nice double leg into side control. Christ won't be happy with that.
Roberts stands up and beckons Christ to his feet.
Roberts fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Christ avoids it really well and circles away.
Christ stalks Roberts and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Roberts's face. Roberts staggers backwards, shaken.
Christ connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Christ shoots in and bounces Roberts off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ is looking to work some ground and pound but Roberts has wrist control.
Roberts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roberts is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Christ in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roberts is trying to keep Christ in close.
Roberts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christ trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Christ misses with a series of wild punches.
Christ fails to land the takedown.
Christ will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Christ tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roberts sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Christ somewhat.
John Christ is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Christ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roberts has a takedown stuffed.
Christ smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Christ jabs at Roberts's body.
Christ bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Roberts tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Christ throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Roberts is looking to reverse the position.
Christ is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Roberts will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Roberts is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Roberts being controlled for a moment.
Roberts is looking for a sweep.
Matt Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Christ!
Christ moves into the clinch successfully.
Roberts fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Christ gets control of Roberts's arms and successfully pulls guard. Christ will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Christ is controlling Roberts's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Christ is keeping the position.
Christ manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Roberts is bucking up trying to escape but Christ cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Christ content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Christ showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Christ 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 Frank Dennis 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... John Christ!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommie Chong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Bonny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommie Chong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Bonny!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonny has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chong scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chong cracks Bonny with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danga de danga de dang - Chong scores with a four punch combination!
Chong looks to land a combination but Bonny avoids it well.
Chong throws a nice looking combination but Bonny bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bonny shoots for a double leg takedown but Chong sprawls well. He's pushed Bonny's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bonny shoots in for a takedown but Chong shows good takedown defense.
Chong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chong throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonny.
Bonny fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tommie Chong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Bonny.
Chong scores with a sloppy right hand. Bonny should have avoided that one.
Chong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chong throws a nice looking combination but Bonny bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Chong does no damage.
Chong throws out a powerful jab.
Chong throws a right and a left that Bonny avoids nicely.
Chong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bonny. Bonny circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bonny is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chong's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonny is pressing down on Chong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chong is holding on for now.
Bonny with the ground and pound but Chong uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bonny stopping the sweep attempt from Chong.
Chong is looking to sweep but instead, Bonny has passed into half guard.
Chong is trying to maintain the position but Bonny is very close to passing his half guard.
Bonny prevents Chong from improving his position.
Chong throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Chong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bonny is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chong throws a one two combo.
Chong thuds his right hand into Bonny's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chong with a hook.
Bonny darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chong wants to control but Bonny is keeping busy.
Chong is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Chong is trying to stand up here but Bonny is controlling him well.
Chong trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bonny is nestled in close to Chong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bonny missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bonny is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bonny's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bonny's back!
Bonny tries to roll but Chong sticks to his back.
Chong thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Chong controlling the position well here. Bonny rolled but Chong kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bonny covering up well and avoiding damage.
Bonny controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Bonny avoids the strikes from Chong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chong missing with strikes from the back.
Bonny is trying to break free.
Chong lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonny looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Chong is throwing strikes by Bonny counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Bonny regains half guard.
Chong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chong is trying to control. Bonny wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bonny moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommie Chong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chong misses with a double jab.
Bonny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chong.
Chong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chong wants it to stay on the feet.
Bonny shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chong holds on and takes a little breather.
Bonny postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bonny loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chong lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bonny!
Bonny holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Chong tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Chong throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonny sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chong thows a huge punch but Bonny dodges it nicely.
Bonny holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bonny gets full guard.
Bonny keeping full guard, as Chong tries to pass.
Bonny has a closed guard, preventing Chong from standing up.
Bonny has his hands on Chong's head, controlling the position.
Bonny avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonny lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chong!
Chong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chong is working hard here to advance position.
Bonny working the ground and pound effectively.
Chong regains half guard.
Bonny thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chong's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chong is trying to control but can't.
Bonny looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chong wants to improve his position but Bonny is controlling well.
Bonny lands with a punch from half guard.
Bonny working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonny thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chong's head.
Bonny looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bonny throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bonny missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bonny tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bonny is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chong wants to control but Bonny is keeping busy.
Chong wants to get back to his feet.
Chong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bonny is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bonny shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chong pinned against the cage. Chong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tommie Chong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonny was well out of range. Poor timing from Chong.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chong.
Chong throws a series of punches but Bonny avoids them all with ease.
Bonny shoots for a double leg takedown but Chong sprawls well. He's pushed Bonny's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tommie Chong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Bonny.
Bonny has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tommie Chong will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Chong misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab by Chong.
Bonny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chong.
Bonny misses with a takedown attempt - Chong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bonny takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chong throws a series of strikes that have Bonny backpedaling.
Bonny gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chong lands a jab to Bonny's midsection.
Chong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bonny gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonny moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonny takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chong jabs at Bonny's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong punishes Bonny's body with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Chong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chong lands with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Chong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chong tries to land a front kick but Bonny steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A left and a right from Chong both land. Nice combination.
Chong lands with a straight right. Bonny didn't see that one coming.
Bonny has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bonny.
Chong lands a jab-cross combination.
A right-left combo lands from Chong.
Chong scores with a sloppy right hand. Bonny should have avoided that one.
Bonny dives in and grabs Chong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chong pushes down on Bonny's head and hops out.
A combination from Chong does no damage.
Chong stuns Bonny with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chong works over Bonny's head and body with a nice combination.
Bonny takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right-left combo lands from Chong.
Chong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bonny in his tracks.
Chong lands a nice looking body shot.
Chong misses with the combination.
Chong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bonny dives in and grabs Chong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chong pushes down on Bonny's head and hops out.
Tommie Chong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Bonny.
Chong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chong lunges at Bonny with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bonny's hand.
Tommie Chong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonny ducks right into an uppercut from Chong.
Good standup being displayed there by Chong as he connects with a hook.
Chong lands a jab to the nose.
Bonny dives in and grabs Chong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chong pushes down on Bonny's head and hops out.
Bonny avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonny can do to turn this around?
Chong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bonny backs up against the cage.
Chong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chong.
Bonny takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bonny on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bonny has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chong finds it's way round the side to connect with Bonny's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Chong.
Bonny will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonny walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chong slaps away a takedown attempt from Bonny, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chong connects with a looping right hand.
Bonny gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chong.
A right-left combo lands from Chong.
William Bonny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chong scores with a one two! Bonny had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bonny closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bonny takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chong tries to bum rush Bonny with a series of wild strikes but Bonny uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chong.
Tommie Chong is winning the standup battle so far.
Chong lands a jab to the nose.
Tommie Chong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bonny is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommie Chong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommie Chong!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between PJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao has chosen para sayo ang laban na ito! as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, PJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Penn.
Pacquiao looks to throw the jab but Penn is out of range.
Pacquiao throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like PJ Penn has been cut.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pacquiao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pacquiao drops Penn with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Penn looks back up at him and smiles so Pacquiao waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Penn is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn slips a straight right by Pacquiao.
Oh Penn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pacquiao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Penn loses concentration momentarily and Pacquiao pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Penn crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Pacquiao finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Manny Pacquiao!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hector Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hector Cabrera could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivan Klitschko's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Cabrera!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Klitschko!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitschko lands with an overhand left.
Klitschko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Klitschko.
Klitschko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klitschko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Klitschko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Klitschko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Cabrera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Klitschko as he checks the leg kick.
Cabrera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Klitschko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cabrera throws a jab but it's blocked by Klitschko.
Klitschko misses with a body punch
and Cabrera counters with a straight right hand.
Klitschko misses with a kick to the body
and Cabrera holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Klitschko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cabrera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Klitschko stops a takedown attempt from Cabrera.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cabrera.
Klitschko misses with the head strike.
Klitschko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cabrera prevents Klitschko from breaking the clinch.
Cabrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klitschko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klitschko is trying to break the clinch but Cabrera is controlling him.
Klitschko manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cabrera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera shoots in but Klitschko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klitschko.
Klitschko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Klitschko throws a sloppy body shot
and Cabrera counters with a slapping leg kick.
Klitschko misses the jab.
Klitschko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cabrera.
Ivan Klitschko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klitschko cracks Cabrera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klitschko.
Klitschko swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera avoids the head kick by Klitschko.
Klitschko misses the shot to the body.
Klitschko throws a leg kick
and Klitschko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klitschko looks to land a left hand but Cabrera moved out of range nicely.
Klitschko misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Klitschko misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klitschko. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klitschko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cabrera tries to close the distance and clinch but Klitschko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Klitschko.
Ivan Klitschko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klitschko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Klitschko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Klitschko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Klitschko throws a looping overhand right but Cabrera ducks down to avoid it.
Cabrera throws a leg kick that misses.
Cabrera throws a body punch but Klitschko moves out of range.
Klitschko throws a looping overhand right but Cabrera ducks down to avoid it.
Klitschko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Klitschko misses with a shot to the body
and Cabrera counters by clinching up.
Klitschko is trying to break free.
Cabrera has clasped his hands together around Klitschko's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera prevents Klitschko from escaping the position.
Cabrera lands some shots froms side control.
Klitschko is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cabrera has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cabrera looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Klitschko is avoiding damage well.
Cabrera throws a strike aimed at the side of Klitschko's head but Klitschko avoids it well.
Cabrera sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Klitschko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cabrera grinds an elbow into Klitschko's temple.
Klitschko is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cabrera has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cabrera wants to control but Klitschko is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Klitschko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Klitschko pushes Cabrera away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cabrera gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Klitschko jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Klitschko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cabrera counters with a slapping leg kick.
Klitschko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cabrera.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Cabrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cabrera cracks Klitschko with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Klitschko throws a sloppy head kick and Cabrera moves out of range easily.
Klitschko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Klitschko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Klitschko misses with a body shot
and Cabrera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cabrera feints and then cracks Klitschko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Klitschko down.
Klitschko misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cabrera is defended easily by Klitschko.
Klitschko swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabrera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Klitschko's sensitive parts.
Klitschko thuds a left hand into Cabrera's body.
Cabrera walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Cabrera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cabrera moves in looking to clinch but Klitschko pushes him off.
Cabrera moves out of range as Klitschko strikes.
Klitschko lands with an overhand left.
Klitschko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cabrera scores with a leg kick.
Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but Klitschko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klitschko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cabrera, right into the meat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cabrera.
Decent striking displayed by Klitschko there.
Klitschko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Klitschko throws out a powerful jab.
A good leg kick by Cabrera.
Klitschko lunges at Cabrera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cabrera's hand.
No luck for Cabrera with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Klitschko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cabrera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Klitschko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klitschko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cabrera's hands.
Klitschko just misses with a punch to the body.
Hector Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Klitschko misses.
Cabrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klitschko.
Cabrera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Klitschko.
Cabrera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Klitschko misses.
Cabrera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Klitschko looks to land a right hand but Cabrera moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cabrera closes the distance and clinches.
Cabrera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cabrera is leaning against Klitschko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cabrera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cabrera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Klitschko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cabrera lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Cabrera.
A left hand lands to the body for Cabrera.
Klitschko working hard to break the clinch.
Klitschko tries to break free but Cabrera pushes him back against the cage.
Klitschko has had enough of the clinch but Cabrera keeps him there for the moment.
Cabrera lands a hook that snaps the head of Klitschko backwards.
Klitschko is trying to break free.
Klitschko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cabrera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klitschko is breathing heavily.
Cabrera pushes Klitschko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cabrera blocks an uppercut.
Cabrera goes for a takedown in the clinch but Klitschko prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Cabrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klitschko is pressed up against the cage. Cabrera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Klitschko down to the mat. Klitschko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Klitschko moves out of range as Cabrera strikes.
Klitschko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko loads up on a big right hand but Cabrera slips the punch.
Klitschko checks the leg kick.
Klitschko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Klitschko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Klitschko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klitschko misses with a looping right.
Klitschko tries to land a body kick
and Cabrera counters by moving into the clinch.
Klitschko can't break the clinch.
Klitschko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cabrera lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Cabrera.
Klitschko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Klitschko is trying to force a seperation but Cabrera has the dominant position.
Cabrera lands with a short shot to the head.
Cabrera works on Klitschko's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Cabrera.
Cabrera is leaning against Klitschko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klitschko is looking to break free of the clinch but Cabrera has double underhooks.
Cabrera gets through Klitschko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cabrera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Klitschko or not.
Cabrera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Klitschko backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cabrera.
Cabrera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cabrera gets through Klitschko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Cabrera - that landed with a thud.
Cabrera works on Klitschko's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Cabrera.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cabrera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cabrera.
A short right from Cabrera on the inside.
Cabrera lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Cabrera.
Good body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands with a left to the head.
Cabrera looking for a takedown.
Cabrera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klitschko backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Klitschko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cabrera lands a body punch in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cabrera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Klitschko or not.
Klitschko wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Cabrera.
Cabrera lands a nice uppercut.
Cabrera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Cabrera.
Klitschko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Cabrera dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cabrera throws a series of punches but Klitschko moves out of range.
Donk. Klitschko catches Cabrera right on the button with a cross.
Klitschko scores with a nice strike.
Cabrera throws an overhand right that lands on Klitschko's shoulder, as Klitschko tries to avoid the shot.
Klitschko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cabrera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Klitschko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabrera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cabrera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Klitschko on the side of the head.
Cabrera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klitschko looks to throw the jab but Cabrera is out of range.
Klitschko throws out a loose jab but Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera is looking to land body kicks.
Klitschko lands a head shot.
Klitschko throws a body kick the misses
and Cabrera counters with a nice leg kick.
Cabrera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Klitschko is out of range and Cabrera settles back down.
Klitschko lunges at Cabrera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cabrera's hand.
Klitschko lands a jab to Cabrera's midsection.
Cabrera feints and as Klitschko raises his hands in defense, Cabrera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cabrera is looking to work some ground and pound but Klitschko has wrist control.
Klitschko wants to stand but Cabrera is controlling the position.
Klitschko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klitschko pushes Cabrera off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cabrera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klitschko cracks Cabrera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cabrera misses the shot to the body.
Klitschko misses with a wild body shot.
Cabrera tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Klitschko.
A big right from Cabrera misses.
Klitschko digs a good body shot into Cabrera's ribs.
Klitschko throws a sloppy body shot
and Cabrera counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cabrera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cabrera.
Klitschko takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses.
Klitschko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera closes the distance and clinches up with Klitschko, looking for a takedown. Cabrera pushes Klitschko against the cage but Klitschko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Klitschko misses with a body kick.
Cabrera tries to clinch but Klitschko is having none of it.
Klitschko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Klitschko.
Klitschko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Klitschko misses with a kick to the body
and Cabrera counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Klitschko's guard now.
Cabrera throws a big right hand that misses.
Cabrera wants to control from the top but Klitschko keeps moving.
Cabrera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Klitschko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cabrera is controlling him.
Cabrera works over Klitschko with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera distracts Klitschko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cabrera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Klitschko keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
Cabrera stands and throws Klitschko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Klitschko throws Cabrera to one side and escapes!
Klitschko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cabrera holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cabrera working aggressively here.
Cabrera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cabrera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cabrera has a couple of punches blocked by Klitschko.
A short right from Cabrera.
Klitschko tries to break the clinch but Cabrera is controlling the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Cabrera.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cabrera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cabrera lands a hook that snaps the head of Klitschko backwards.
Nice body punch from Cabrera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Cabrera clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cabrera lands a really nice looking cross but Klitschko seems unphased.
Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Klitschko can do to turn this around?
Klitschko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cabrera counters with a one-two to the body.
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Klitschko as he avoids it easily.
Cabrera misses with a wild combination.
Klitschko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cabrera counters with a nice leg kick.
Cabrera moves into range and clinches up with Klitschko.
Klitschko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cabrera landing knees to the body.
Cabrera pushes Klitschko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Klitschko is looking to break free of the clinch but Cabrera has double underhooks.
Klitschko blocking some punches.
Cabrera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Klitschko tries to circle away but Cabrera has him pinned against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cabrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hector Cabrera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cabrera lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Cabrera.
Klitschko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cabrera is leaning against Klitschko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko wants to break free but Cabrera has control.
Klitschko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage.
Cabrera lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cabrera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Klitschko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands a shoulder strike.
Cabrera digs a right hand into Klitschko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Klitschko's gas tank.
Cabrera cracks Klitschko with a nice body shot.
Cabrera is working Klitschko over against the cage.
Klitschko is looking to break free of the clinch but Cabrera has double underhooks.
A short right from Cabrera.
Klitschko working hard to break the clinch.
Cabrera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cabrera cracks Klitschko with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Cabrera.
Klitschko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cabrera.
Klitschko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Cabrera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cabrera keeps control of Klitschko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabrera.
Cabrera works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Klitschko wants to stand but Cabrera is controlling the position.
Cabrera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera wants to pass the guard but Klitschko is keeping the position.
Klitschko wants to stand up but Cabrera is controlling him.
Cabrera forces his way into half guard.
Cabrera 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.
Cabrera trying to control from half guard but Klitschko is working away.
Cabrera scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Klitschko wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cabrera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cabrera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cabrera has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabrera trying to control the action but Klitschko is working from the bottom.
Klitschko sneaks out the side door and pushes Cabrera away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Cabrera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cabrera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Klitschko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cabrera counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Klitschko is looking to break free of the clinch but Cabrera has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cabrera.
Klitschko working hard to break the clinch.
Cabrera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klitschkos head.
Good body shot from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cabrera throws a head punch that misses.
Cabrera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Klitschko.
Klitschko working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Klitschko.
Klitschko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cabrera.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Cabrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klitschko is trying to break the clinch but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Cabrera.
Klitschko wants to get back to striking at distance but Cabrera won't allow it.
Cabrera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cabrera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klitschkos head.
Cabrera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cabrera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Klitschko wants to break free but Cabrera has control.
Nice body punch from Cabrera.
Cabrera scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Cabrera.
Klitschko is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cabrera is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Klitschko to the mat. Klitschko regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Klitschko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cabrera is controlling him.
Cabrera wants to pass the guard but Klitschko is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabrera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Cabrera had his way with Ivan Klitschko in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cabrera ducks right into an uppercut from Klitschko.
Klitschko throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabrera.
Cabrera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Klitschko throws a hook to the side of Cabrera's head but Cabrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Klitschko.
Cabrera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cabrera scores with a leg kick.
Klitschko lands with a straight right. Cabrera didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klitschko misses the shot to the body.
Klitschko throws a sloppy body shot
and Cabrera counters with a takedown into side control.
Klitschko is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Klitschko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cabrera cracks Klitschko with a big right hand but Klitschko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko pushes Cabrera away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cabrera gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cabrera throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cabrera working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Klitschko takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Cabrera connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Klitschko some visible discomfort.
Cabrera is trying to get an arm triangle but Klitschko is defending well.
Klitschko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera trying to control the action but Klitschko is working from the bottom.
Cabrera works to advance to full mount. Klitschko defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
A nice elbow there by Cabrera.
Cabrera putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cabrera cracks Klitschko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Klitschko is trying to stand up.
Cabrera landing punches.
Cabrera lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Klitschko is rocked!
Hector Cabrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cabrera cracks Klitschko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Klitschko is still in real trouble! Can Cabrera finish him?
Cabrera landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cabrera has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Klitschko's face.
Klitschko squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Cabrera is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Klitschko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Klitschko tries to buck Cabrera off but he can't manage it.
Cabrera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cabrera lands with some strikes.
Cabrera connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Klitschko seems to have recovered his senses.
Klitschko squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Cabrera looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Klitschko wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera working the ground and pound effectively.
Cabrera landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hector Cabrera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Klitschko is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Klitschko is squirming around, avoiding Cabrera's attempts to control the action.
Cabrera controlling his opponent.
Klitschko trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ivan Klitschko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabrera with good strikes from the mount here!
Klitschko flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Cabrera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cabrera 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:44
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:44
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Cabrera!
Hector Cabrera retains his featherweight title!
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