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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pat Miletich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Tai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tai has chosen M.O.P.- "Ante Up" as his entrance music. Brian Tai is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pat Miletich!
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, Brian Tai!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miletich looks to land a combination but Tai avoids it well.
Tai dodges the punch combination from Miletich.
Miletich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tai tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Miletich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tai darts in trying to clinch
and Miletich counters with a left to the body.
Tai wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miletich looks to land a combination but Tai avoids it well.
Miletich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Miletich can't break the clinch.
Tai tries to land knees in the clinch but Miletich avoids the damage to the body.
Miletich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tai tries to land knees in the clinch but Miletich avoids the damage to the body.
Tai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miletich avoids it.
Tai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Miletich's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miletich is defending well for now.
Tai keeps control of Miletich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miletich managing to block the knees to the body from Tai.
Tai keeps control of Miletich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miletich wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tai misses with a knee to the head.
Tai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miletich.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tai.
It looks like Pat Miletich has been cut.
Miletich wants to break free but Tai has control.
Miletich managing to block the knees to the body from Tai.
Tai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miletich is defending well for now.
Miletich is trying to push Tai away but Tai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tai trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tai tries to land knees in the clinch but Miletich avoids the damage to the body.
Miletich avoiding damage as Tai throws knees to the body.
Tai missing with knees to the body.
Tai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miletich avoids it.
Tai lands a good knee to the midsection. Miletich won't want to take too many of those.
Miletich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miletich blocks it with crossed arms.
Tai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miletich's efforts to push away.
Miletich really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Miletich managing to block the knees to the body from Tai.
Miletich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miletich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tai prevents Miletich from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miletich managing to block the knees to the body from Tai.
Miletich wants to get back to striking at distance but Tai won't allow it.
Tai missing with knees to the body.
Tai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miletich is defending well for now.
Tai lands a nice knee to the body.
Tai tries to land knees in the clinch but Miletich avoids the damage to the body.
Miletich avoiding damage as Tai throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tai.
Tai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miletich.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tai misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tai tries to land knees in the clinch but Miletich avoids the damage to the body.
Miletich tries to circle away but Tai has him pinned against the cage.
Tai lands a good knee to the midsection. Miletich won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Tai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pat Miletich's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A punch combination from Miletich misses.
Miletich misses with a double jab
and Tai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Miletich is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tai trying to land knees to the body.
Tai tries to land knees in the clinch but Miletich avoids the damage to the body.
Tai missing with knees to the body.
Tai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miletich is defending well for now.
Miletich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miletich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tai has him pressed against the cage.
Tai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miletich avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tai crunches a lovely knee into Miletich's ribcage.
Tai misses with a punch to the body.
Miletich is trying to force a seperation but Tai has the dominant position.
Tai trying to land knees to the body.
Tai missing with knees to the body.
Tai tries to land knees in the clinch but Miletich avoids the damage to the body.
Tai trying to land knees to the body.
Tai looking to throw knees to the head but Miletich is blocking nicely.
Brian Tai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miletich avoids it.
Miletich managing to block the knees to the body from Tai.
Miletich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miletich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tai missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miletich managing to block the knees to the body from Tai.
Tai trying to land knees to the body.
Miletich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tai trying to land knees to the body.
Miletich tries to break the clinch but Tai is controlling the position.
Miletich managing to block the knees to the body from Tai.
Miletich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miletich shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miletich showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Miletich throwing shots but Tai is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miletich postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Tai to stand up.
Miletich fails to land with a series of punches.
Pat Miletich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miletich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tai.
Tai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miletich is defending well for now.
Miletich managing to block the knees to the body from Tai.
Tai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miletich avoids it.
Tai trying to land knees to the body.
Miletich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tai darts in trying to clinch
and Miletich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miletich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pat Miletich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Miletich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miletich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tai moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tai landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tai works on Miletich's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Tai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pat Miletich's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Tai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Miletich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miletich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miletich.
Tai slips under a jab from Miletich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miletich looks to throw the jab but Tai is out of range.
Miletich misses with the combination.
Tai tries to clinch but Miletich is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miletich throws a combination that misses
and Tai moves into the clinch.
Miletich wants to get back to striking at distance but Tai won't allow it.
Miletich is looking to break free of the clinch but Tai has double underhooks.
Tai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miletich avoids it.
Tai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miletich.
Miletich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miletich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miletich avoiding damage as Tai throws knees to the body.
Miletich avoiding damage as Tai throws knees to the body.
Miletich avoiding damage as Tai throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tai.
Tai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miletich managing to block the knees to the body from Tai.
Miletich is trying to push Tai away but Tai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tai tries to land knees in the clinch but Miletich avoids the damage to the body.
Miletich takes a knee to the side of the body.
Miletich lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miletich lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tai is looking to escape.
Tai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miletich is pressing down on Tai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tai is holding on for now.
Tai is trying to stand up here but Miletich is controlling him well.
Miletich 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.
Miletich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miletich scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Miletich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tai defending well though.
Miletich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miletich scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Miletich trying to control the action but Tai is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miletich is really struggling to control Tai but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Miletich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tai won't allow Miletich to pass to mount.
Tai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miletich scores with a couple of nice shots.
Miletich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miletich scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miletich lands with a punch from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Miletich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Tai!
Our winner, Brian Tai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damien Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Ashcroft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alan Ashcroft acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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162 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alan Ashcroft!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ashcroft counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ashcroft.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Price pushes Ashcroft off and scrambles back to his feet.
Price has his takedown stuffed
and Ashcroft counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Price!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Price is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ashcroft controlling his opponent.
Ashcroft working for a submission but Price is keeping him at bay.
Price really wants to buck Ashcroft off and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashcroft controlling his opponent.
Ashcroft is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Price is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Ashcroft controlling from mount.
Price wants to get back to his feet.
Price might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashcroft content just to control the position here.
Ashcroft won't let Price get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ashcroft wants to control the pace but Price is squirming around nicely.
Price'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.
Ashcroft controlling the position easily from mount.
Ashcroft looking to control but Price is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ashcroft is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Price tries for a takedown but Ashcroft circles away easily
and Ashcroft counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Price. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price pushes Ashcroft off looking to stand but Ashcroft dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ashcroft in particular looking to stall.
Ashcroft stops Price from getting back to his feet.
Ashcroft is just content to waste time from the top position. Price takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Price wants to get back to his feet but Ashcroft is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ashcroft trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price wants to get back to his feet but Ashcroft is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ashcroft looking to pass the guard.
Ashcroft trying to control but Price is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alan Ashcroft was stalling too much, according to the referee.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Price.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price has a takedown stuffed.
Ashcroft 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.
Alan Ashcroft dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Price tries to clinch up but Ashcroft circles away and keeps his distance.
Price wants to clinch but Ashcroft slips to the side
and Ashcroft counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Price is trying to stand.
Ashcroft is controlling the pace.
Ashcroft is looking to take a break and control but Price is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ashcroft in particular looking to stall.
Price taking some punishment here, with Ashcroft in his half guard.
Price pushes Ashcroft off looking to stand but Ashcroft dives back in and keeps control.
Ashcroft is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Price doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ashcroft.
Price pushes Ashcroft off but Ashcroft dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ashcroft has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ashcroft just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price pushes Ashcroft away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ashcroft gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Price is trying to get back to his feet.
Ashcroft trying to control the action but Price is working from the bottom.
Price is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ashcroft wants to control but Price is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alan Ashcroft was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ashcroft avoids a punch combination nicely.
Price looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ashcroft is fending him off so far but Price persists. Nope, Ashcroft circles away and we're back to standing.
Ashcroft defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Price.
Price misses with a takedown
and Ashcroft counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Price's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Price. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashcroft sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Price's guard.
Ashcroft is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Price defends it well.
Price tries to kick Ashcroft off but Ashcroft keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ashcroft decides to stand and escape the position.
Price tries for a takedown but Ashcroft circles away easily
and Ashcroft counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ashcroft keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Price tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ashcroft manages to move to mount!
Price really wants to buck Ashcroft off and get back to his feet.
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!
Ashcroft content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Ashcroft.
Price on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Price tries to get out of the position.
Ashcroft controlling from the full mount.
Price really wants to buck Ashcroft off and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price is squirming around, avoiding Ashcroft's attempts to control the action.
Price trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ashcroft dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Ashcroft 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!
Ashcroft looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Price wants to get back to his feet.
Price is not content to let Ashcroft control the position.
Price is looking to escape.
Ashcroft works his foot free and advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Price really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ashcroft wants to control the pace but Price is squirming around nicely.
Price is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashcroft controlling the pace for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Alan Ashcroft has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Price tries for a takedown but Ashcroft circles away easily
and Ashcroft counters with a series of strikes. Price will be more careful next time no doubt.
Price misses with a takedown attempt
and Ashcroft decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Price's guard.
Ashcroft trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alan Ashcroft is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashcroft slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OK we're going to have a standup here. Alan Ashcroft hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Price shoots for a takedown but Ashcroft saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Price. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ashcroft fails with a takedown attempt.
Price looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ashcroft is fending him off so far but Price persists. Nope, Ashcroft circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price fails with a takedown attempt.
Price shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ashcroft counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Price is trying to stand up here but Ashcroft is controlling him well.
Ashcroft seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Price is trying to stand back up but Ashcroft is controlling him
Ashcroft controlling the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ashcroft's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ashcroft has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alan Ashcroft has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Price throws a right and a left that both miss.
Price doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ashcroft counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Price!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ashcroft controlling from the full mount.
Ashcroft is trying to control here but Price has managed to regain half guard.
Ashcroft prevents Price from standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Damien Price has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Price tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ashcroft manages to move to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Ashcroft comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ashcroft winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Ashcroft!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jim Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kangas Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan has chosen Try and Catch Me as his entrance music. Jim Carwin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kangas Khan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Khan is fending him off so far but Carwin persists. Nope, Khan circles away and we're back to standing.
Carwin shoots in but Khan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Khan has closed the distance and engaged Carwin in a clinch.
Khan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Carwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khan tries to clinch but Carwin moves out of range.
Khan wants to clinch up but Carwin keeps it at a distance.
Khan leaves Carwin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Carwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carwin shoots in and drives through. Khan sprawls well.
Khan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carwin.
Carwin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Khan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Khan throws Carwin to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carwin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Khan's waist but Khan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carwin off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Carwin taking a breather here.
Carwin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Khan can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin controlling the position from side mount.
Khan bucks up and tries to throw Carwin off but instead Carwin has got his back!
Khan looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Khan trying to control the hands but Carwin breaks the grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Khan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Khan wants to control his opponent's hands but Carwin gets his hands free.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Khan is trying to get back to his feet but Carwin has full control of the position and if anything, Khan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Carwin biding his time, controlling Khan.
Khan has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carwin is riding his opponent, not letting Khan buck him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Khan drives through and clinches with Carwin against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jim Carwin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Carwin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khan defends it nicely.
Khan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Khan drives through and clinches with Carwin against the cage.
Carwin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Khan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Khan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Carwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carwin wants to take the fight to the mat but Khan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Khan is trying to break free.
Carwin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khan after a bit of a struggle.
Khan tries to break the clinch but Carwin is controlling the position.
Carwin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Khan is defending well.
Carwin breaks the clinch.
Carwin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carwin somewhat.
Jim Carwin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carwin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Khan as Carwin shoots in.
Khan tried to score with a low kick but Carwin checks it.
Carwin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khan defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khan tries to bum rush Carwin with a series of wild strikes but Carwin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carwin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khan but Khan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
Jim Carwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carwin shoots in looking for a takedown but Khan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carwin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khan darts in and clinches Carwin up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Khan.
Carwin has Khan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Khan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Carwin goes for a takedown attempt but Khan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Khan misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carwin, pushing him back against the cage.
Carwin is looking to control Khan's arms but Khan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carwin has his back to the cage.
Khan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Khan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Khan is working Carwin over against the cage.
Carwin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan wants to stall.
Carwin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Khan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Khan keeps control of Carwin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carwin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khan prevents it.
Carwin has Khan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Khan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Khan pushes Carwin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carwin is trying to drag Khan to the mat but Khan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Khan breaks the clinch.
Khan cracks Carwin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Carwin shoots in looking for a takedown but Khan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carwin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Carwin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Khan feints a jab promting Carwin to slip. Khan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Carwin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Carwin is rocked!
Khan has closed the distance and engaged Carwin in a clinch.
Oh Carwin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right handed body shot lands from Khan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan connects with a knee to the head.
Khan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khan lands with a right to the head.
Khan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khan.
A body shot lands from Khan.
Khan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khan unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Carwin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Khan is unloading with more strikes now! Carwin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kangas Khan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wade Deadpool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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177 lbs
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Deadpool!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deadpool dives in and grabs Bennett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bennett pushes down on Deadpool's head and hops out.
Deadpool dodges the punch combination from Bennett.
Deadpool shoots and misses
and Bennett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Deadpool thinking.
Deadpool ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deadpool shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wade Deadpool. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Bennett.
Matt Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deadpool drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deadpool accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bennett controlling the position.
Bennett looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deadpool throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bennett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bennett lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Deadpool!
Deadpool defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bennett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett looking for a guillotine from mount but Deadpool is having none of it.
Deadpool is desperately trying to improve his position but Bennett has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bennett fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Deadpool is trying to escape the mount.
Deadpool slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Deadpool is looking to improve his position.
Deadpool looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Deadpool landing rabbit punches to the side of Bennett's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Deadpool is looking for a sweep. Bennett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deadpool moves into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bennett forces his way into half guard.
Deadpool is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bennett pulls his head out easily.
Deadpool trying to hold on to Bennett's head to control him but Bennett postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bennett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Deadpool is looking to escape.
Deadpool can't escape the position.
Bennett thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bennett prevents Deadpool from getting the reversal.
Bennett with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deadpool tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bennett tries to control but Deadpool wriggling away.
Deadpool wants to control but Bennett is having none of it.
Bennett trying to control but Deadpool is having none of it.
Bennett looking to secure an arm triangle but Deadpool defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deadpool tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bennett trying to control but Deadpool is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Bennett dominated that round.
That's time! Deadpool's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bennett scores with a takedown into Deadpool's guard.
Bennett chips away with some ground and pound.
Bennett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bennett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bennett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bennett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Deadpool works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Deadpool has his foot on Bennett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bennett works his way back into a safe position though.
Matt Bennett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bennett passes Deadpool's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bennett is looking to take a break and control but Deadpool is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bennett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deadpool's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Deadpool manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Deadpool had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bennett defends it easily.
Deadpool bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bennett's guard.
Bennett is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bennett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bennett is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deadpool accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is pulling down on Deadpool's head to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Matt Bennett.
Deadpool shoots in looking for a takedown but Bennett manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Deadpool's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Deadpool takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Bennett misses.
Bennett throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Bennett misses with a wild combination.
Deadpool has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Deadpool there as he acknowledges the shot.
Deadpool on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wade Deadpool is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bennett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bennett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Deadpool.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wade Deadpool. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Deadpool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett throws a low kick but Deadpool moves out of range easily.
Bennett missing with a left hand there. Deadpool was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Deadpool tries for a takedown but Bennett circles away easily
and Bennett counters with a stiff right hand.
Deadpool on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Deadpool doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bennett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bennett lands a really nice looking cross but Deadpool seems unphased.
Deadpool gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bennett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bennett lands with an uppercut that bounces Deadpool off the cage and back into range.
Bennett throws a jab but it's blocked by Deadpool.
A jab from Bennett does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deadpool tries for a takedown but Bennett circles away easily
enabling Bennett to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Bennett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bennett thows a body shot but no joy.
Bennett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bennett shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Deadpool looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Bennett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bennett throws a right and a left that Deadpool avoids nicely.
Bennett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deadpool moves away.
Bennett fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Deadpool has his takedown stuffed
and Bennett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Deadpool with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Bennett to counter with a crisp jab.
Deadpool checks a low kick from Bennett.
Deadpool throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bennett tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Deadpool is in Bennett's guard.
Deadpool throws a strike but Bennett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bennett wants to control from the top but Deadpool keeps moving.
Deadpool tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bennett drops back, looking for a kneebar! Deadpool looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Deadpool looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Deadpool!
Bennett can't do much from the bottom here.
Deadpool sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bennett is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Deadpool.
Bennett has one of Deadpool's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
You can see the frustration on Bennett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Deadpool working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Deadpool is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bennett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deadpool goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bennett rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Deadpool's guard! Nice work there by Bennett!
Bennett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bennett preventing the sweep.
Bennett tries to free his leg and advance position but Deadpool is retaining full guard.
Bennett trying to control the position from guard on top but Deadpool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bennett scoring with some ground and pound.
Bennett wants to control from the top but Deadpool keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Matt Bennett.
Deadpool fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wade Deadpool. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bennett thuds a left hand into Deadpool's body.
Deadpool with a poor takedown
and Bennett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bennett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Deadpool checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Deadpool sprawls well initially but Bennett persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bennett is trying for a kimura here. Deadpool looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bennett wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Bennett!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rauno Repomies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudy Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marley has chosen The Specials - A Message To You Rudy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rudy Marley told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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24
144 lbs
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26
135 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rauno Repomies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rudy Marley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Repomies throws a combination that misses
and Marley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Repomies tries to clinch but Marley moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Repomies.
Repomies fails to land with a series of punches.
Repomies gets a clinch.
Marley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Repomies lands with a nice body kick.
Marley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Repomies scores with a sloppy right hand. Marley should have avoided that one.
Repomies lands a leg kick that knocks Marley off balance momentarily.
Repomies throws the kick towards the body but Marley avoids it.
Repomies throws a hook but Marley avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Repomies.
Repomies tries a head kick but it misses.
Repomies fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marley checks it well.
Repomies lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marley throws a jab but it's blocked by Repomies.
Marley looks to land a right hand but Repomies moved out of range.
Marley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Repomies can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Repomies in his tracks.
Repomies lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Repomies finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Repomies.
Repomies fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Marley lands with an uppercut that bounces Repomies off the cage and back into range.
Marley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Repomies.
Repomies tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Repomies's corner calls for a 1-2. Repomies obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Repomies's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Repomies duly obliges.
Marley missing with a left hand there. Repomies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Repomies has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marley finds it's way round the side to connect with Repomies's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Repomies sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Repomies has Marley up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Repomies.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Repomies displaying some good clinch control by pressing Marley up against the cage.
Repomies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marley backwards.
Repomies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Repomies lands with a nice body kick.
Repomies scores with a spinning back kick!
Marley throws the left hand but Repomies avoids the punch easily.
Marley just misses with a punch to the body.
Repomies tries to clinch up but Marley circles away and keeps his distance.
Repomies lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Repomies throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Repomies lands with a nice body punch.
Repomies keeps Marley at a distance using the push kick.
Marley is looking to score with low kicks.
Repomies clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley is trying to push Repomies away but Repomies has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marley misses with some punches.
Repomies breaks from the clinch.
Marley misses with a straight right.
Marley misses with a body shot
and Repomies counters with a nice body kick.
Marley tries to bum rush Repomies with a series of wild strikes but Repomies uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Repomies fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Repomies.
Repomies on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Repomies tries to clinch but Marley moves out of range.
Marley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Repomies throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Repomies dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marley. That did some damage!
Marley thuds a left hand into Repomies's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Repomies throws a leg kick but Marley checks it.
Rauno Repomies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Repomies misses with a low kick as Marley jumps back.
Marley misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Repomies wants to land a leg kick but Marley is out of range.
Repomies feints and then cracks Marley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marley down.
Marley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good leg kick by Repomies there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Repomies misses with a head kick.
Repomies throws a push kick but Marley slaps the foot to one side.
Repomies motions for Marley to come forward. Repomies throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Repomies. That snapped Marley's head back.
Repomies misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Repomies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good work by Marley as he checks the leg kick.
Repomies throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marley's head.
Repomies tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauno Repomies dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A slow jab from Marley misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Marley misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of Repomies 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Marley misses.
Marley lands a nice shot to the body.
Marley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marley throws a leg kick but Repomies moved away.
Rauno Repomies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Repomies lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Repomies thumps Marley with a low kick.
Repomies misses with a leg kick.
Repomies throws a low kick, looking for Marley's leg but Marley calmly moves out of range.
Repomies throws a right hand that Marley ducks under and follows up with a left that Marley also avoids with ease.
Marley moves out of range of the body kick from Repomies.
Repomies ducks under a wild hook from Marley.
Marley misses with a straight left.
Repomies walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Repomies misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Repomies misses with a series of wild punches.
Good leg kick by Repomies there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Repomies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marley has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Repomies.
Marley missing with a left hand there. Repomies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Repomies misses with a jab, cross combination.
Repomies connects with a solid leg kick.
That kick from Repomies tenderised Marley's leg. Marley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Repomies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Repomies wants to clinch up but Marley keeps it at a distance.
Repomies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marley.
Rauno Repomies is winning the standup battle so far.
Marley digs a good body shot into Repomies's ribs.
Marley throws a jab but it's blocked by Repomies.
Marley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Repomies.
Marley throws a low kick but Repomies avoids it.
Marley scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Repomies.
Repomies moves in looking to clinch but Marley pushes him off.
Marley blocks a head kick by Repomies.
Marley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Repomies.
Repomies throws a leg kick but Marley moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Repomies scores with a nice body kick.
Repomies throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marley does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Marley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Repomies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marley scores with a nice strike.
Repomies misses with a low kick.
Repomies looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jab by Marley.
Marley throws the left hand but Repomies avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A leg kick checked by Marley.
Repomies has taken the fight to the clinch.
Repomies keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marley's efforts to push away.
Marley is trying to break the clinch but Repomies is controlling him.
Marley slowing the pace effectively.
Repomies breaks from the clinch.
Repomies misses with a leg kick.
Repomies buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marley throws a looping overhand right but Repomies ducks down to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Repomies there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marley throws a leg kick but Repomies moved away.
Marley throws a body punch but Repomies moves out of range.
Repomies throws a head kick that misses.
Marley moves out of range as Repomies throws a body kick.
Repomies tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Repomies.
Marley blocks a low kick nicely.
Repomies moves into the clinch.
Marley scores with a shoulder strike.
Repomies lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marley backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marley trying to control the position but instead, Repomies has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marley into the cage.
Marley swings wildly with an uppercut but Repomies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Repomies lands a body shot in the clinch.
Repomies misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marley.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee calls for Repomies to work.
Marley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Repomies can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rauno Repomies dominated that second round.
That's time! Repomies's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Repomies throws a leg kick that misses.
Repomies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Repomies lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Repomies throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Repomies.
Marley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marley throws a shot from downtown. Repomies moves away and avoids it.
Repomies throws a hook but Marley blocks it.
A big left from Marley misses.
Repomies finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Repomies. That's going to slow Marley down.
Repomies closes the distance and clinches.
Repomies prevents Marley from breaking the clinch.
Marley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Repomies has him pressed against the cage.
Marley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Repomies lands an elbow just above Marley 's eye.
It looks like Rudy Marley has been cut.
Marley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley moves out of range of the body kick from Repomies.
Marley digs a good body shot into Repomies's ribs.
Marley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Repomies.
A telegraphed right hand from Repomies misses the target.
Repomies displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marley throws out the jab.
Repomies tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Repomies tries to clinch but Marley is having none of it.
Repomies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marley takes a kick to the side of the head.
Repomies moves away from the strike by Marley.
Repomies throws a quick inside leg kick.
Repomies connects with a solid leg kick.
Marley misses with a body shot.
Repomies buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Repomies.
Marley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Repomies wants to clinch.
Repomies lands with a right hand.
Marley connects with a body shot that sends Repomies's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Repomies takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marley throws a jab but it's blocked by Repomies.
Marley lands with an overhand left.
Repomies takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marley takes a kick to the side of the head.
Marley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Repomies throws a leg kick but Marley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Repomies.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repomies throws out a leg kick but Marley moves out of range and Repomies only half commits.
Repomies looks to land a left hand but Marley moved out of range nicely.
Marley tries to work over Repomies's front leg with a kick but Repomies checks it.
A jab from Marley does it's job there.
Repomies fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Repomies feints and then cracks Marley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marley down.
Marley lands a nice shot that snaps Repomies's head back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Repomies.
Repomies moves out of range as Marley strikes.
Repomies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marley was well out of range. Poor timing from Repomies.
Repomies lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marley jabs at Repomies's body.
Repomies misses with a head kick.
Repomies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Repomies.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley moves out of range as Repomies strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Repomies darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rauno Repomies is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Repomies drops his hands momentarily and Marley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Repomies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Repomies.
Marley takes a swing at Repomies's ribcage but misses.
Repomies is looking to score with low kicks.
Marley misses with an uppercut. Repomies saw that one coming.
Repomies throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Marley lands a jab to Repomies's midsection.
Marley throws a big shot that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Repomies.
Repomies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rudy Marley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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 Rauno Repomies.
Well Repomies has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauno Repomies!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Hodges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khali Kumtomanee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kumtomanee is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by beat kim like a little girl. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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25
157 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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30
155 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerald Hodges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khali Kumtomanee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hodges fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kumtomanee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hodges throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hodges circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kumtomanee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hodges's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kumtomanee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hodges scrambles back to his feet.
Kumtomanee clinches up with Hodges and pushes him back against the cage.
Hodges blocks the elbow strike.
Hodges breaks from the clinch.
Kumtomanee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kumtomanee avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Hodges.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hodges counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kumtomanee's knee momentarily.
Kumtomanee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hodges paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hodges tries a head kick but it misses.
Kumtomanee wants to clinch up but Hodges keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumtomanee looks for a takedown but Hodges sprawls well.
Hodges fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kumtomanee.
Good leg kick by Hodges there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kumtomanee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hodges sprawls well initially but Kumtomanee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kumtomanee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hodges does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hodges blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kumtomanee.
Kumtomanee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hodges slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kumtomanee postures up in Hodges's guard and throws a big left but Hodges blocks it.
Kumtomanee looking to pass the guard.
Hodges working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kumtomanee.
Kumtomanee stands and throws Hodges's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kumtomanee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hodges is looking to reverse the position.
Hodges parries the strikes from Kumtomanee easily there. Kumtomanee is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hodges to escape.
Kumtomanee postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The strikes coming from Kumtomanee are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kumtomanee working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hodges defending against the ground and pound.
Kumtomanee tries to advance to mount but Hodges denies him.
Kumtomanee looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hodges is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Hodges's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges is trying to improve his position.
Kumtomanee misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kumtomanee tries to move to mount but Hodges blocks the move with his legs.
Hodges avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kumtomanee.
Kumtomanee in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kumtomanee scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hodges to see if he's OK.
Kumtomanee throws a strike aimed at the side of Hodges's head but Hodges avoids it well.
Kumtomanee working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kumtomanee trying to control the position but Hodges is working away.
Hodges throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kumtomanee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hodges cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumtomanee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hodges avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kumtomanee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hodges counters with a solid body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hodges swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch there but Hodges circles away.
Hodges stuffs the takedown attempt from Kumtomanee. Kumtomanee gets slowly back to his feet.
Kumtomanee wants to clinch up but Hodges keeps it at a distance.
Gerald Hodges is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch but Hodges moves away
and Hodges counters with a solid body kick.
Hodges circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khali Kumtomanee dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kumtomanee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hodges counters with a nice body kick.
Kumtomanee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kumtomanee closes the distance but Hodges moves to the side
and Hodges counters with a body kick.
Hodges throws a low kick but Kumtomanee avoids it.
Hodges misses with a shot to the body
and Kumtomanee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Khali Kumtomanee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hodges scores with a head kick.
Hodges is looking to slow Kumtomanee down with leg kicks.
Hodges lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch up.
Hodges misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hodges connects with a leg kick. Kumtomanee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodges misses with a low kick.
Kumtomanee has a takedown stuffed.
Hodges ducks right into an uppercut from Kumtomanee.
Kumtomanee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hodges moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kumtomanee clinches up with Hodges and pushes him back against the cage.
Hodges dodges an elbow strike from Kumtomanee.
Hodges blocks an elbow strike from Kumtomanee.
Hodges tries to circle away but Kumtomanee has him pinned against the cage.
Kumtomanee misses with an elbow strike.
Hodges dodges an elbow strike from Kumtomanee.
Kumtomanee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hodges is trying to push Kumtomanee away but Kumtomanee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hodges pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Hodges misses.
Hodges avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kumtomanee throws the kick towards the body but Hodges avoids it.
Hodges defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kumtomanee.
Gerald Hodges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khali Kumtomanee.
Hodges finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kumtomanee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hodges counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kumtomanee's knee momentarily.
Kumtomanee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hodges backs up against the cage.
Khali Kumtomanee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kumtomanee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kumtomanee thows a body shot but no joy.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch up.
Hodges throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumtomanee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hodges paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kumtomanee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kumtomanee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hodges tries to land a leg kick but Kumtomanee saw it coming and moves away.
Hodges keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kumtomanee.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch up but Hodges circles away and keeps his distance.
Kumtomanee moves out of range as Hodges throws a body kick.
Gerald Hodges is winning the standup battle so far.
Kumtomanee moves into range and clinches up with Hodges.
Kumtomanee pushes off an throws an elbow but Hodges leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hodges tries to break free but Kumtomanee pushes him back against the cage.
Kumtomanee misses with an elbow strike.
Kumtomanee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kumtomanee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kumtomanee misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodges breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Kumtomanee misses.
Kumtomanee throws a body kick that misses.
Kumtomanee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hodges ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kumtomanee moves away.
Kumtomanee throws the left hand but Hodges avoids the punch easily.
Hodges ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hodges throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hodges smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kumtomanee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hodges avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Hodges 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. 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.
Hodges misses with a low kick.
Hodges throws a front kick that sends Kumtomanee stumbling back into the cage.
Kumtomanee blocks a low kick nicely.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch up
and Hodges counters with an outside leg kick.
Hodges dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hodges shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kumtomanee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hodges swivels and escapes.
Hodges swats away the attempt to clinch by Kumtomanee.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch
and Hodges counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kumtomanee's knee momentarily.
Kumtomanee moves out of range as Hodges throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kumtomanee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kumtomanee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hodges's brow.
Hodges wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hodges dodges an elbow strike from Kumtomanee.
Hodges breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Kumtomanee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch up.
Hodges keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hodges swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kumtomanee is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodges will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hodges throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hodges tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kumtomanee was well out of range. Poor timing from Hodges.
Hodges tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hodges is looking to wear down Kumtomanee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
An inside leg kick from Hodges misses.
Hodges explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kumtomanee moves into the clinch.
Hodges manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Hodges as Kumtomanee shoots in.
Gerald Hodges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khali Kumtomanee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hodges bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kumtomanee's head.
Hodges circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kumtomanee moves out of range of the body kick from Hodges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hodges counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kumtomanee misses with a hook. Hodges ducked under it nicely.
Kumtomanee wants to clinch up but Hodges keeps it at a distance.
Kumtomanee is looking to land body kicks.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hodges counters with a low kick, right behind Kumtomanee 's knee.
Kumtomanee misses with a straight right.
Kumtomanee tries to clinch up
and Hodges counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kumtomanee's knee momentarily.
Hodges throws a leg kick which misses Kumtomanee's front leg but catches the back leg as Kumtomanee tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodges defending well as Kumtomanee loads up on a big left hand.
Kumtomanee misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Hodges. No joy for Kumtomanee on that attempt.
Kumtomanee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kumtomanee gets a clinch.
Kumtomanee pushes off an throws an elbow but Hodges leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hodges's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kumtomanee lands a nice elbow.
Hodges breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kumtomanee avoids the head kick by Hodges.
Horrible takedown by Kumtomanee or perhaps it was just good defense by Hodges which made him look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hodges. Kumtomanee shrugs it off though.
Kumtomanee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hodges ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kumtomanee moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Hodges showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hodges 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Hodges!
Gerald Hodges seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan McCriux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and God Save the Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan McCriux is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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215 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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22
215 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logan McCriux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, God Save the Queen!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queen is looking to slow McCriux down with leg kicks.
McCriux throws a shot from downtown. Queen moves away and avoids it.
McCriux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Queen scores with a punch to the head.
God Save the Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCriux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Queen - that will leave a mark!
McCriux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Queen blocks the leg kick.
Queen lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Queen misses with a body shot.
McCriux on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Queen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCriux tries to clinch but Queen moves out of range.
McCriux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCriux misses with a low kick as Queen jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCriux throws a nice outside leg kick.
Queen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCriux. That did some damage!
Queen cracks McCriux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Queen lands with a nice body punch.
Queen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Queen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCriux.
Queen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A low kick from McCriux misses
and Queen counters with a good low kick that McCriux was not able to check.
McCriux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice leg kick lands there from Queen.
McCriux is looking to clinch.
McCriux steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Queen. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left and a right from Queen both land. Nice combination.
McCriux looks to score with a jab to the body but Queen is just out of range.
Queen walks into a straight right hand from McCriux.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Queen avoids a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Queen. That's going to slow McCriux down.
Good work by Queen as he checks the leg kick.
Queen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCriux's calf.
McCriux misses with a wild combination.
McCriux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Queen. Queen obviously looking to wear him down.
Queen thuds a left hand into McCriux's body.
A jab lands there for Queen.
Queen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McCriux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Queen's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCriux under the eye.
McCriux closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCriux in his tracks.
Queen scores with a body shot.
Queen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Queen clinches up with McCriux and pushes him back against the cage.
Queen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Queen drops McCriux onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McCriux is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
McCriux is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCriux takes a shot to the head.
Oh McCriux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCriux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCriux.
Queen lands a big right hand that drops McCriux! The killer instinct kicks in and Queen finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Queen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). God Save the Queen!
Our winner, God Save the Queen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kim Figueroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Handly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Figueroa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ride the Lighting. The crowd seem to be enjoying Handly's choice of entrance music: You Dropped a bomb on me. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Charles Handly enters the cage!
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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
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kim Figueroa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Handly!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Figueroa does it's job there.
Handly scores with a nice head shot.
Handly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Handly moves out of range of the body kick from Figueroa.
Nice defenses there by Handly.
Figueroa scores with a jab. Handly acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Handly throws a quick inside leg kick.
Handly does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Figueroa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figueroa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Handly shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Figueroa pinned against the cage. Figueroa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick misses from Handly.
Figueroa misses with a low kick.
Figueroa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Handly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Figueroa. Figueroa obviously looking to wear him down.
Handly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Handly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Handly is able to avoid easily.
Kim Figueroa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Figueroa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Figueroa throws a leg kick which misses Handly's front leg but catches the back leg as Handly tries to avoid it.
Handly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Figueroa.
Figueroa throws a leg kick but Handly moved away.
Figueroa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot lands for Figueroa.
Figueroa rushes Handly and presses him up against the cage.
Figueroa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short left from Figueroa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Handly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Figueroa misses with a knee to the head.
Figueroa looking to stall.
Handly throws a knee to the head but misses.
Figueroa tries a knee to the head but Handly blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handly is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Figueroa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Handly wants a takedown but no success here.
Kim Figueroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Handly.
Figueroa tries to land a knee to the head but Handly blocks with his arms.
Handly takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Charles Handly has been cut.
Figueroa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Handly looking to stall.
Figueroa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Figueroa can't find room to land a body shot as Handly controls the action.
Handly blocking some punches.
Figueroa looking to stall.
Figueroa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Handly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Handly tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Handly throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Figueroa blocks it with crossed arms.
Handly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Figueroa throws an elbow that misses.
Handly dodges an elbow strike from Figueroa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handly takes an elbow to the forehead.
Handly takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Figueroa.
Handly takes an elbow to the forehead.
Handly struggles to land a body shot inside as Figueroa controls his hands.
Handly tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Figueroa connects with a knee to the head.
Handly is rocked!
Handly blocks an elbow strike from Figueroa.
Handly is still on wobbly legs! Can Figueroa finish him?
Figueroa lands a big knee to the head and Handly goes down! Figueroa pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Figueroa!
Kim Figueroa retains his featherweight title!
Kim Figueroa very nearly forgot to thank Milwaukee's Best 160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Britt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myers has chosen Halloween Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Britt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Myers!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers darts in trying to clinch
and Britt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Myers tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Britt counters with a slapping leg kick.
Britt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Myers is looking to clinch but Britt is avoiding it.
Myers throws a hook but Britt avoids it easily.
Britt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Britt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Britt takes a swing at Myers's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Britt does no damage.
Myers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Britt thuds a left hand into Myers's body.
Myers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Britt connects with a crisp jab.
Myers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Myers looks gassed!
Britt lands with a nice body punch.
Britt lands a slapping body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Britt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Myers's head.
Britt lands with a hook. Myers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Myers is rocked!
Britt fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Myers to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Myers looks to clinch but Britt throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Myers taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Eric Britt!
Eric Britt retains his middleweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ej Resparzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawson comes to the cage accompanied by Personality Crisis. Karl Lawson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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175 lbs
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178 lbs
13 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Lawson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ej Resparzo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Resparzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Resparzo tries to land a front kick but Lawson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Resparzo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lawson was covering up waiting for the punch and Resparzo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawson has an active guard here but Resparzo has managed to pass into half guard.
Lawson actively working from the bottom here.
Lawson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Resparzo.
Lawson has hold of Resparzo's hands but Resparzo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Resparzo wants to pass to mount but Lawson is defending the position.
Resparzo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Resparzo pulls his head out easily.
Resparzo wants to work for an arm triangle but Lawson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Resparzo is trying to control. Lawson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lawson is defending against the submission attempts here by Resparzo.
Lawson is trying to get back to full guard.
Resparzo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lawson is looking to escape.
Lawson wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson with the active half guard here but Resparzo passes nicely into side control.
Resparzo lands an elbow.
It looks like Karl Lawson has been cut.
Resparzo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lawson's legs.
Resparzo cracks Lawson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lawson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Resparzo connects with a decent elbow.
Lawson looking for a sweep but Resparzo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Resparzo with good strikes from the mount here!
Karl Lawson's cut is getting worse.
Lawson taking shots to the head.
Jeez, Karl Lawson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Karl Lawson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ej Resparzo! Ej Resparzo retains his welterweight title!
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