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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Rogan (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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285 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Drago! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Rogan! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Drago misses with a few strikes there.
Drago throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rogan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rogan. Rogan misses with an elbow strike.
Rogan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Drago. Rogan misses with a punch to the body.
Rogan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Rogan taking a breather. Rogan swings wildly with an uppercut but Drago uses good head movement to avoid it. Rogan lands an uppercut. Rogan tries to score a body lock takedown but Drago shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Drago misses with a body punch.
Rogan working aggressively here.
Rogan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Drago avoids it. Drago tries for a takedown but Rogan manages to get underhooks.
Drago has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rogan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Rogan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rogan misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drago wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rogan has him pressed against the cage. Rogan lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut. Rogan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drago is defended easily by Rogan. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rogan looks to clinch and Drago counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Rogan is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Drago drives through and clinches with Rogan against the cage.
Rogan misses with the head strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Drago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rogan just stands there and leans against the cage. Rogan throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rogan. A quick uppercut on the inside from Rogan. Drago pulls Rogan into guard.
Drago is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Rogan wants to control but Drago is keeping busy and won't allow it. Drago lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Nice strikes from Drago there. Drago thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Rogan wants to control but Drago is keeping busy and won't allow it. Drago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rogan keeps working. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Drago throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Drago throwing shots but Rogan is blocking nicely. Drago drops an elbow to the side of Rogan's head. Drago missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Drago prevents Rogan from improving his position. Rogan taking some punishment here, with Drago in his half guard. Drago 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. Drago takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Drago lands strikes from half guard. Drago lands strikes from half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Drago is looking for a kimura here.
Drago is thwarting Rogan's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Drago not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Drago thows a huge punch but Rogan dodges it nicely.
Drago not landing any meaningful shots this time. Drago winds up and cracks Rogan with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Drago missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Rogan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Drago. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Drago postures up in Rogan's guard and throws a big left but Rogan blocks it. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Drago is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Rogan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Drago dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ivan Drago's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Drago fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rogan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Drago shoots in looking for a takedown but Rogan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Drago swings for the body but Rogan moves out of range.
Ivan Drago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rogan moves in looking to clinch but Drago pushes him off. Drago throws a nice looking combination but Rogan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Drago has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rogan misses with the head strike.
Drago misses with a punch to the body.
Rogan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drago backwards. Drago prevents a body shot from Rogan. Rogan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. 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! Rogan closes the distance and clinches. Rogan throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drago tries to pull guard but Rogan forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Joe Rogan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Rogan misses with a short punch on the inside. Drago pressing his opponent against the cage. Rogan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drago tries for a takedown but Rogan manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rogan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Rogan gets underhooks to prevent Drago's takedown attempt.
Drago tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rogan has a couple of punches blocked by Drago.
Rogan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rogan wants to clinch up but Drago keeps it at a distance. Drago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drago misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rogan tries to clinch up. Rogan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Drago ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Joe Rogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice sprawl there from Drago as Rogan shoots in. Drago throws a body punch but Rogan moves out of range. Rogan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Drago stuffs the takedown attempt from Rogan. Rogan gets slowly back to his feet. Rogan tries to clinch up and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The fight stays on the outside here - Rogan looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Rogan fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Drago fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rogan is out of range. Rogan moves into the clinch. Drago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rogan's elbow. Rogan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rogan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Rogan.
Rogan working aggressively here.
Rogan lands with a right to the head. Drago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rogan tries to clinch and Drago counters with a thumping low kick. Rogan stuffs the takedown. Drago is looking to wear down Rogan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Drago scores with a hook to the body. Rogan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rogan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rogan wants it to stay on the feet. Drago throws a body punch but Rogan moves out of range. The fight moves into the clinch position. Drago takes a shot to the head. Rogan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rogan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Drago misses with some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rogan is defending well against a takedown attempt. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rogan scores with a shot to the side of Drago's head. Drago wants to get back to striking at distance but Rogan won't allow it.
Rogan lands an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Rogan will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Ivan Drago's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rogan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogan tries to clinch but Drago moves out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - Rogan looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Drago punishes Rogan's body with a nice straight punch. A left and a right from Rogan both land. Nice combination. Rogan moves in looking to clinch but Drago pushes him off. Rogan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rogan is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Drago tries a low kick but Rogan avoids it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rogan shoots in but Drago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Drago shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rogan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Rogan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Drago trying to control but Rogan is working from the bottom. Drago is looking to work some ground and pound but Rogan has wrist control. Rogan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Drago wants to pass the guard but Rogan is keeping the position. Drago is pushing down on Rogan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rogan is fighting to maintain full guard but Drago has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Drago is trying for a kimura here. Rogan looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Drago wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Drago!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sniper Rifle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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, Mirko McCracken! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sniper Rifle! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rifle slips a jab and a cross from McCracken.
McCracken shoots in for a takedown but Rifle shows good takedown defense. A combination from Rifle does no damage. McCracken darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Rifle gets a takedown into half guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Rifle is looking for a kimura but McCracken is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rifle to get the leverage. McCracken manages to escape and get back to his feet! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCracken. McCracken is looking to land body kicks. A nice combination there by McCracken.
This has been an exciting period of action! No joy there for McCracken, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCracken throws a right hand that Rifle ducks under and follows up with a left that Rifle also avoids with ease. Rifle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and McCracken counters with a series of strikes. Rifle will be more careful next time no doubt. McCracken throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rifle. McCracken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. McCracken feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. McCracken would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. McCracken stopping the sweep attempt from Rifle. McCracken has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Rifle keeping moving, preventing McCracken from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mirko McCracken. Rifle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCracken sprawls well. McCracken wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rifle gets slowly back to his feet. McCracken misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McCracken misses with a wild combination.
A jab from McCracken finds it's way through Rifle's defenses. McCracken stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McCracken misses with a two punch combination.
Rifle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rifle tried to score with a low kick but McCracken checks it. McCracken throws a right hand that Rifle ducks under and follows up with a left that Rifle also avoids with ease. McCracken looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Rifle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Mirko McCracken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sniper Rifle. Rifle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCracken moves away. McCracken misses with a series of wild punches.
McCracken misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rifle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCracken.
McCracken blocks the body kick.
McCracken swinging wildly here.
Rifle tries to clinch up. Rifle fails with a takedown attempt. McCracken throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rifle. McCracken throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Sniper Rifle has been cut. McCracken doesn't manage to clinch there - Rifle circles away.
McCracken looks to land a combination. Rifle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. McCracken misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action! McCracken lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McCracken throws a series of punches but Rifle moves out of range. McCracken is working the combinations to good effect here. Rifle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Rifle decides to stand back up. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rifle. McCracken will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rifle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rifle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCracken is fending him off so far but Rifle persists. Nope, McCracken circles away and we're back to standing. McCracken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCracken closes the distance but Rifle moves to the side and Rifle counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rifle looks gassed! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! McCracken wants to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko McCracken dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sniper Rifle's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rifle is looking to clinch but McCracken is avoiding it.
McCracken wants to clinch. McCracken throws a right and a left that both miss. McCracken fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. A telegraphed right hand from Rifle misses the target. McCracken throws a sloppy head kick and Rifle moves out of range easily. Mirko McCracken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McCracken throws a series of punches but Rifle moves out of range. McCracken scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Rifle tries a head kick but it misses.
McCracken slips a jab and a cross from Rifle.
Mirko McCracken is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. McCracken lands with a good body shot. McCracken tries to bum rush Rifle with a series of wild strikes but Rifle uses good footwork to avoid the assault. McCracken scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round. McCracken is looking to clinch. McCracken throws a nice looking combination but Rifle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. McCracken scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McCracken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Rifle scores with a takedown into McCracken's guard. Rifle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. McCracken is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Rifle keeping control of the position. 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! Rifle gets back to full guard.
McCracken trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rifle's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McCracken is in close to Rifle's body, working some short punches and elbows. Rifle has McCracken pulled in close to control his posture. McCracken stopping the sweep attempt from Rifle. Rifle keeping moving, preventing McCracken from controlling successfully. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Rifle looking for a sweep. Not yet Rifle, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McCracken trying to control but Rifle is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mirko McCracken just wasn't active enough. McCracken slaps away a takedown attempt from Rifle, before circling back to the center of the mat. McCracken lands a jab-cross combination. McCracken throws a wild body kick that Rifle sees coming a mile off. Rifle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCracken but McCracken pushes him off and we're back to square one. Rifle is breathing heavily. Rifle slips a jab and a cross from McCracken.
McCracken shoots in for a takedown but Rifle shows good takedown defense. Rifle takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. McCracken fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rifle shoots in for a takedown but McCracken shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Mirko McCracken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sniper Rifle. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McCracken tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rifle swats him away and circles back towards the center. McCracken shoots in looking for a takedown. Rifle tries to sprawl out of it but McCracken keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rifle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Rifle shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McCracken bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Rifle circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCracken thuds a left hand into Rifle's body. McCracken throws a combination. Rifle tries to block but a couple of punches get through. McCracken lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McCracken misses with a two punch combination.
McCracken lands a jab-cross combination. McCracken moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McCracken misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! McCracken paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. McCracken throws a series of strikes that have Rifle backpedaling.
McCracken lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Mirko McCracken is winning the standup battle so far. McCracken lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McCracken. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko McCracken dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Sniper Rifle's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rifle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Rifle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. McCracken closes the distance and lands a one-two. Rifle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCracken sprawls well. McCracken wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rifle gets slowly back to his feet. McCracken throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCracken. McCracken closes the distance and lands a one-two. 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! McCracken lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McCracken stuffs the takedown. Mirko McCracken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sniper Rifle. Rifle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. McCracken throws a series of strikes that have Rifle backpedaling.
McCracken lands a jab to the nose. Rifle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rifle is rocked! McCracken lands a hook that stumbles Rifle back into the cage. McCracken follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Rifle to the canvas! McCracken pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Rifle has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mirko McCracken!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stem Cell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Larios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stem Cell! 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, Eddie Larios! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fighters circle momentarily. Cell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Cell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Larios's calf. Cell stuffs the takedown attempt from Larios. Larios gets slowly back to his feet. Cell closes the distance and clinches. Larios's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Cell scores with a shot to the side of Larios's head. Cell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. A left hand lands to the body for Cell.
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! Cell lands with a left to the head. Cell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cell. Larios tries to pull guard but Cell forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Larios takes a shot to the head. Cell lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Cell trying to control but Larios is working from the bottom. Cell throwing strikes but missing. Larios preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Cell trying to control the position from guard on top but Larios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cell trying to control the position from guard on top but Larios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Stem Cell. Larios shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. 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! Cell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Larios looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Cell jabs at Larios's body. Larios moves forwards but Cell connects with a nice, crisp jab. Stem Cell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cell lands a body shot.
Cell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Larioss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Larios shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Stem Cell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Larios. Cell throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Larios stumbling backwards into the cage! Larios bounces back off the cage towards Cell, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Cell lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Cell celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Stem Cell! A victorious Stem Cell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elton Presley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shogun Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Presley comes to the cage accompanied by Elvis Presley - Viva Las Vegas. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elton Presley! 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, Shogun Rua! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Presley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rua dodges the punch combination from Presley.
Presley tries to keep at a distance but Rua has taken the fight into the clinch. Presley gets underhooks to prevent Rua's takedown attempt.
Rua has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Presley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Presley is leaning against Rua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Presley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Presley is trying to force a seperation but Rua has the dominant position. Presley is looking to break free of the clinch but Rua has double underhooks. Presley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Presley wants to break free but Rua has control.
A short right from Presley. Rua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Presley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Presley.
It looks like Shogun Rua has been cut. Rua tries to clinch up but Presley circles away and keeps his distance. Rua gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Presley.
Rua is rocked! Presley leaves Rua with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Rua is still on wobbly legs! Can Presley finish him? Elton Presley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shogun Rua. Presley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. No joy there for Rua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rua seems to have recovered his senses. Presley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action! Presley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rua moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Presley throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Presley lands a right hook to the body.
Rua shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Presley napping and manages to drive through into side control! We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Presley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rua asserts his dominance and retains side control. Presley tries to bench press Rua off him but Rua keeps the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rua wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Presley, who protects the arm well. Rua working away. Rua landing strikes. Rua has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Presley is trying to control Rua's posture but Rua avoids it. Presley dodges the ground and pound from Rua. Presley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rua wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Rua throws a strike aimed at the side of Presley's head but Presley avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The strikes coming from Rua are missing the target in this wave of attacks. You can see the frustration on Presley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Presley tries to get back to half guard but can't. Presley defending against the ground and pound. Presley struggling a bit here. Presley pushes Rua away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rua gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Rua throws a strike aimed at the side of Presley's head but Presley avoids it well. Presley is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rua has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Presley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rua wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Presley managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rua.
Rua throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Rua decides to stand back up. Rua steps back and let's Presley get back to his feet. Presley lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Rua sprawling to the canvas. Presley follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Rua hang on? The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. 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! Rua kicks Presley off and gets back to his feet. Rua slips a jab and a cross from Presley.
Presley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Rua tries to close the distance and clinch but Presley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Presley misses with a wild combination.
Presley misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elton Presley dominated that round. The cut man is working on Shogun Rua's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Rua misses with an uppercut
and Presley counters with a straight right hand. Presley cracks Rua with a big right hand and Rua goes down! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Presley wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving. Rua striking off his back but it's not causing Presley any problems. Presley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Presley throws a big right hand that misses. Rua wants to stand up but Presley is controlling him. Rua trying to control the position.
Presley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rua has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Presley has managed to get both his arms back between Rua's legs - danger averted. Presley gets to his feet. Rua looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round. Presley throws a left that rocks Rua and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Presley dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Rua regain composure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Presley decides to take the fight back to the feet. Presley is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Rua is in big trouble! Presley is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Rua. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Elton Presley! Post fight, Elton Presley took to the microphone: 'Anderson Silva you absolutely SUCK!...I'm not impressed by your performance.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stan Baem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam White (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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196 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stan Baem! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam White! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! White shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baem but Baem pushes him off and we're back to square one. Baem scores with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baem looks like he's thinking about clinching though. White slaps away a takedown attempt from Baem, before circling back to the center of the mat. Baem lets loose with a powerful body kick. White will feel that in the morning. White shoots in for a double leg but Baem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. No luck for White with that takedown attempt. Stan Baem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam White. White shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baem sprawls well. Baem wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. White gets slowly back to his feet. White takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick from Baem lands but White takes it in his stride.
It looks like Adam White has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. White is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. White shoots in looking for a takedown but Baem manages to keep the fight standing, pushing White's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. White looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round. Baem has a takedown stuffed. White takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. White moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. White swats away the attempt to clinch by Baem. Baem tries to clinch but White is having none of it. White dives in and grabs Baem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baem pushes down on White's head and hops out. Adam White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. White has his takedown stuffed and Baem counters with a good, hard body kick but White shrugs it off. No luck with that takedown attempt from Baem. Baem throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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! Baem shoots in but no luck this time. Baem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Baem lands a front kick. Baem lands a head kick!
White defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baem. White tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baem swivels and escapes. Baem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Baem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from White. Baem delivers a nice body kick. Baem lands with a slapping head kick. Baem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to White's calf. The fight stays on the outside here - Baem looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Baem is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baem connects with a body shot that sends White's belly button to the back. Baem dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Baem cracks White with a good jab. Baem tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Baem shoots in and drives through. White sprawls well. White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baem with a nice cross. White shoots in and drives through. Baem sprawls well. Baem drives through and clinches with White against the cage.
White has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baem avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Baem misses with a knee to the head. Baem landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Baem stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Baem gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from White.
White keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baem's efforts to push away. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Baem prevents the takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Baem breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Baem dominated that round. The cut man is working on Adam White's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
White looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Baem! Baem is looking to get to half guard. Baem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Baem takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Baem is desperately trying to improve his position but White has a good base and remains in mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. White is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Baem can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Baem is wriggling around trying to escape.
White punishing his opponent with strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! White with good strikes from the mount here! White scoring with strikes but Baem is staying in there. Baem is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. White working for a guillotine from mount but Baem is in no mood to give up.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Baem is bucking up trying to escape but White cracks him with another couple of good strikes. White dominating with strikes here. White looking to ground and pound but Baem is blocking nicely. Baem tries to hold on but White pushes him away. White landing strikes, looking to finish! White has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Baem is desperately trying to improve his position but White has a good base and remains in mount. Baem regains half guard. Baem is refusing to be controlled, as White sits in half guard. White is thwarting Baem's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. White lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! White stops Baem from getting back to his feet.
Baem makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baem. White won't allow Baem to sweep him here. White is stalling in the full guard. Baem looking to hit a scissor sweep but White is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White defends well. Baem not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White is pushing down on Baem's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baem is fighting to maintain full guard but White has managed to sneak the leg through. Baem blocking the ground and pound attempt from White. White is pressing down on Baem's thigh, looking to free his foot. Baem is holding on for now. Baem is looking to control White's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baem avoid being mounted? Baem wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. White is trying to control the action in half guard but Baem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Baem works his way to full guard. Good work. Baem not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White landing with the ground and pound. White wants to pass the guard but Baem is keeping the position. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! White stopping the sweep attempt from Baem. Baem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Adam White's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Baem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away. Stan Baem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. White misses with a takedown attempt and Baem counters with a head kick. That will keep White thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Baem fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Baem throws a shot to the body.
Baem tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Baem shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side. Baem leaves White with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. White shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baem pinned against the cage. Baem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Stan Baem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam White. White shoots in looking for a takedown. Baem tries to sprawl out of it but White keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Baem clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. White drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baem gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Baem lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Baem lands a straight punch to the body, keeping White at a distance.
Baem throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stan Baem is winning the standup battle so far. White has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Baem closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Baem pushes White against the cage but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Baem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. A head kick from Baem lands but White takes it in his stride.
That has opened up Adam White's cut even more. Baem shoots in but White avoids the takedown attempt easily. White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baem moves into the clinch. Baem gets control of White's arms and successfully pulls guard. Baem will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Baem wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment. Baem controlling the position. White wants to control from the top but Baem keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Baem working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. White stands and throws Baem's legs to the side, diving into side control. White wants to take a breather but Baem manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for White. Baem keeping full guard, as White tries to pass. White missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Baem is trying to control the position but White postures up. White looking to pass the guard. White cracks Baem with a solid left hand. White trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Baem manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Baem trying to control but White is working from the bottom. Baem pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight! Stan Baem showed his dominance in that final round. I think Baem 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Baem! Stan Baem took some time post fight to say the following; 'hahaha yeah! peace! i'm out!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boa Constrictor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alaska Winterstorm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Constrictor comes to the cage accompanied by American Bad Ass. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boa Constrictor! 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, Alaska Winterstorm! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Winterstorm closes this distance looking for a takedown but Constrictor circles away. Jab from Constrictor.
It looks like Alaska Winterstorm has been cut. Constrictor lands a big head kick that sends Winterstorm tumbling to the mat! Constrictor takes a step backwards and waves Winterstorm back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Winterstorm is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Constrictor is stalking Winterstorm. Winterstorm circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Constrictor, and it's lights out! Winterstorm really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boa Constrictor! Boa Constrictor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Roxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitch Roxton! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Bauer! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bauer connects with a nice looking jab.
Roxton closes the distance and pushes Bauer back into the cage. Roxton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bauer backwards.
It looks like Chuck Bauer has been cut. Roxton has Bauer pressed against the cage.
Roxton lands on the inside with an uppercut. Roxton pressing his opponent against the cage. Roxton misses with some punches.
Roxton lands a hook that snaps the head of Bauer backwards. Roxton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Roxton just leaning against Bauer, taking a breather. Roxton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bauer backwards. Bauer is trying to break free. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roxton. Roxton scores with a shot to the side of Bauer's head. Roxton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Roxton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Roxton tries to throw a body punch but Bauer avoids it by throwing Roxton back against the cage. Roxton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Roxton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Roxton lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Roxton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roxton throws a punch but it's blocked by Bauer. Bauer wants to get back to striking at distance but Roxton won't allow it.
Bauer blocking some punches.
Roxton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bauer's efforts to push away. Bauer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roxton tries a body shot but Bauer blocks it.
Roxton swings wildly with an uppercut but Bauer uses good head movement to avoid it. Roxton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Roxton lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Roxton effectively controlling the action here. Roxton misses with a short punch on the inside. Roxton misses with some punches.
Roxton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bauer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roxton pushes Bauer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Roxton digs a right hand into Bauer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bauer's gas tank. Bauer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bauer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Roxton working aggressively here.
Bauer takes a shot to the head. A right hook to the body lands for Roxton.
Roxton working aggressively here.
Roxton pressing his opponent against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roxton. Roxton can't find room to land a body shot as Bauer controls the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Roxton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bauer backwards. The referee calls for Roxton to work.
Roxton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Roxton dominated that round. The cut man is working on Chuck Bauer's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bauer stalks Roxton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Roxton's face. Roxton staggers backwards, shaken. Bauer swats away the attempt to clinch by Roxton. Bauer swats away the attempt to clinch by Roxton. Roxton doesn't manage to clinch there - Bauer circles away.
Roxton tries to clinch there but Bauer circles away.
Chuck Bauer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bauer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. 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! Bauer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Roxton rushes Bauer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Roxton swings wildly with an uppercut but Bauer uses good head movement to avoid it. Bauer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bauer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bauer letting Roxton take a breather here. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roxton. Roxton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Roxton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mitch Roxton has scored more points in the clinch so far. Bauer blocking some punches.
Roxton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Roxton misses with the head strike.
Roxton has Bauer pressed against the cage, preventing Bauer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Roxton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Roxton lands with a light punch inside. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Roxton. Roxton has a couple of punches blocked by Bauer.
Roxton lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice left hand lands by Roxton.
Roxton swings wildly with an uppercut but Bauer uses good head movement to avoid it. The referee is keeping an eye on Roxton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Roxton for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Roxton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roxton misses with a short punch on the inside. Bauer blocks a body shot from Roxton. Bauer can't break the clinch.
Bauer is looking to break free of the clinch but Roxton has double underhooks. Roxton swings wildly with an uppercut but Bauer uses good head movement to avoid it. Roxton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bauer's elbow. Roxton swings wildly with an uppercut but Bauer uses good head movement to avoid it. Roxton lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Roxton has Bauer pressed against the cage.
Roxton throws a punch but it's blocked by Bauer. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Roxton here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Bauer blocking some punches.
Roxton misses with a punch on the inside.
Roxton lands a right hand. Bauer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roxton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Roxton misses with a hook to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Roxton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bauer up against the cage. 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 Mitch Roxton will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Chuck Bauer's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bauer moves into range and connects with a jab. Bauer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roxton throws out the jab. Roxton moves in looking to clinch but Bauer pushes him off. Chuck Bauer seems to be getting the better of the standup. The fighters circle momentarily. Roxton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Bauer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Roxton has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bauer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Sloppy strikes from Bauer. Those never looked like landing. Chuck Bauer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bauer throws a series of punches but Roxton moves out of range. Roxton fails in his attempt to clinch. Bauer swats away the attempt to clinch by Roxton. Roxton misses with a right hand and Bauer counters with a crisp one two that drops Roxton! Bauer thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Roxton to his feet! Roxton is in big trouble!
Roxton is rocked! Bauer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Roxton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Roxton looks up at the clock. Bad move! Bauer lands a right hand from hell, dropping Roxton. Bauer pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Bauer! Chuck Bauer is the new light heavyweight champion! After the fight, Chuck Bauer was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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pop
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