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Volume 124 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Cam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Cote is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Cam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Cote!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cam tries to clinch up but Cote circles away and keeps his distance.
Cam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cam wants to clinch but Cote slips to the side
and Cote counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cote drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cam pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cam looks to clinch
and Cote counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cam wants to get back to his feet but Cote is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cote trying to control but Cam is working from the bottom.
Cote postures up in Cam's guard and throws a big left but Cam blocks it.
Cam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cote.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote passes Cam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cote in particular looking to stall.
Cote not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cote has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cote seems to be working for a kimura but Cam defends the submission attempt.
Cote missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cote on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cam is trying to stand.
Cote is looking to advance position but Cam won't allow it.
Cam is staying active underneath Cote, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cote sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cam defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote throwing shots but Cam is blocking nicely.
Cote tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cam knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Randy Cote has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cote bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cote tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cote controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cote working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cam wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cote tries to advance to mount but Cam denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Cote dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cote gets the takedown into side control.
Cote cracks Cam with a big elbow.
Cote is trying to get an arm triangle but Cam is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cote wants to control but Cam is keeping him busy.
Cote tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cote has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Cote crashes against the mat.
Cote misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cam stops Cote from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cam parries the strikes from Cote easily there. Cote is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cam to escape.
Cote working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cote taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote tries to move to mount but Cam blocks the move with his legs.
Cote is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cam has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cote fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cote connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cam some visible discomfort.
Cote stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Cote circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cote clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Cote's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cam.
Cote jumps guard but Cam stands there with Cote around his waist. Cote gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Cote showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cam tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cote counters with a shoot takedown. Cam fights it but they end up in guard.
Cote drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cam dives on top into guard.
Cote is trying to keep Cam in close.
Cote lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cam!
Cote can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cam is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cote goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cam turns into him and now he's in Cote's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cote is trying to control the position but Cam postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Randy Cote hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cam is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cam crunches a lovely knee into Cote's ribcage.
Cam keeps control of Cote as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cote gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cam regains guard.
Cote wants to control from the top but Cam keeps moving.
Cote wants to pass the guard but Cam is keeping the position.
Cam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cote.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cote drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cam dives on top into guard.
Cote looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Randy Cote.
Cam wants to clinch
and Cote counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cam's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cote accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cam is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cote dives into side control.
James Cam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randy Cote is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cote trying to control the position but Cam is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Cote comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cote 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Cote!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Deli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dallas Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mauricio Deli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dallas Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson darts in and clinches Deli up against the cage.
Deli has Jackson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Deli pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jackson tumbling to the mat - Deli dives into Jackson's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Deli slips an elbow through the middle.
Deli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deli stands up over Jackson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Deli wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Deli pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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!
Deli is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deli is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deli is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Deli is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Deli shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Deli looking to pass the guard.
Jackson tries to strike from the bottom.
Deli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson's guard.
Deli slows the pace down in half guard.
Deli lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deli frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jackson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Deli scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Deli lands with some strikes.
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson taking shots to the head.
Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Deli finish him?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Deli controlling the pace for now.
Deli lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Jackson! Deli sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Jackson and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mauricio Deli!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between JaBari Corum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Psi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Psi has chosen The Final Countdown - Europe as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JaBari Corum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abraham Psi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corum ducks right into an uppercut from Psi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Corum.
Psi pushes Corum up against the cage in a clinch.
Corum drops down looking for an ankle pick but Psi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Psi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Psi thuds his right hand into Corum's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Psi moves into the clinch.
Psi stops a takedown attempt from Corum.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JaBari Corum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corum takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like JaBari Corum has been cut.
Psi throws an elbow that misses.
Corum wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corum takes an elbow to the forehead.
Psi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Corum is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Psi is defending well.
Corum looking for a takedown.
Psi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Psi. That's going to slow Corum down.
Corum shoots in for a double leg but Psi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Psi lands a left and a right that send Corum crashing to the mat, dazed. Psi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
JaBari Corum's cut is getting worse.
Corum is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Psi scores with a decent looking hook.
Corum is rocked!
Abraham Psi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Psi connects with a right that clearly hurt Corum. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Psi proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Corum collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Psi!
After the fight, Abraham Psi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobo James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JR Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Summers's choice of entrance music: Before I Forgot. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobo James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JR Summers!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James gets caught flat footed, as Summers shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
James wants to stand but Summers is controlling the position.
James has momentary wrist control but Summers slips an elbow through the middle.
James is trying to control the position but Summers postures up.
Summers throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Summers throws a big elbow that misses.
Summers throws an elbow that misses. James uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Summers's guard. Nice move by James!
Summers wriggles free and stands up.
James lands a head kick. Summers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like JR Summers has been cut.
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!
Summers takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
James gets caught napping as Summers dives in and scores a takedown. James manages to retain guard.
Summers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Summers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
Nice strikes from Summers there.
James is looking to escape.
Summers prevents James from improving his position.
James on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
James kicks off Summers and gets to his feet.
James looks for a takedown but Summers sprawls well.
James is breathing heavily.
Summers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James lands a head kick. Summers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Summers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James lands a high kick!
A combination from Summers does no damage.
Summers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Summers gets slowly back to his feet.
James clinches.
Summers can't get the takedown.
Bobo James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JR Summers.
Summers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Summers just misses with a elbow thrown towards James's brow.
James taking a breather.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
James gets underhooks to prevent Summers's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers can't get the takedown.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James moves in looking to clinch but Summers pushes him off.
James scores with a shot to the body.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
Summers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Summers drives through with a takedown into James's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
James keeping moving, preventing Summers from controlling successfully.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
Summers postures up.
James throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers won't allow James to sweep him here.
Summers cracks James with a solid left hand.
Summers gets to his feet - James follows without any prompting.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Summers drives through with a takedown into guard.
James is adopting a defensive guard.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Summers forces his way into half guard.
Summers frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but JR Summers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on JR Summers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Summers.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Summers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Summers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bobo James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from James.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Summers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James tries to clinch there but Summers circles away.
James pushes Summers up against the cage in a clinch.
James pushes Summers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by James.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Summers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
James works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
James looks to land a combination. Summers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. James manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Summers throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Summers works over James with some ground and pound from guard.
Summers won't allow James to get back to his feet.
James is trying to control the position but Summers postures up.
Summers preventing the sweep.
James is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Summers landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Summers.
Summers not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Summers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Summers wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Summers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Summers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Summers persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
James buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Summers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. James did well to prevent Summers getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers is keen to just control but James is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James wants to improve his position but Summers is controlling well.
James is looking to escape.
Summers working the head and body with strikes.
Summers looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
James taking some punishment here, with Summers in his half guard.
James is in trouble now - Summers has advanced to mount!
Summers controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Summers unloading with bombs!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You get the feeling that James really doesn't like being in this position too much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Summers landing strikes, looking to finish!
Summers avoids the attempt from James to control.
Summers looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JR Summers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on JR Summers's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Summers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Summers showed some decent athleticism there.
Summers content to control rather than advance.
Summers lands strikes from half guard.
Summers throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing James to regain full guard.
Summers wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Summers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James trying to control the position.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Summers stops James from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Summers preventing the sweep.
Summers trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Summers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. JR Summers hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
James lands a slapping body shot.
Summers shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Summers drives through with a takedown into James's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Summers is trying to trip James. He has hold of a leg but James is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Summers persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Summers stops James from standing up.
Summers pushing down on James's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Summers working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Summers lands a nice short elbow.
Summers working James over with strikes.
James on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
JR Summers has got the better of the ground game so far.
James trying to control but Summers postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Summers is looking for a kimura but James is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Summers to get the leverage.
James wants to improve his position but Summers is controlling well.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Summers.
Summers slows the pace down in half guard.
Summers trying to pass the guard but James defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control from the bottom.
Summers working James over with strikes.
Summers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Summers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Summers trying to pass the guard but James defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Summers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
JR Summers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Summers 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JR Summers!
An out of breath and clearly excited JR Summers thanked Malicious Intent Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between BJ Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BJ Ferguson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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26
130 lbs
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155 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BJ Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sonny Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez rushes Ferguson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ferguson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lopez pulls guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ferguson trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Lopez seems keen to control Ferguson's posture.
Lopez controls Ferguson momentarily but Ferguson frees himself.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferguson is one step ahead there.
Lopez managing to control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sonny Lopez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ferguson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferguson stuffs the takedown.
Lopez tries to clinch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Lopez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lopez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ferguson to the ground. Lopez is now in Ferguson's guard.
Lopez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lopez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ferguson.
Lopez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lopez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ferguson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ferguson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ferguson is trying to control Lopez's posture but Lopez avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ferguson's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ferguson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lopez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ferguson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lopez is looking to take a break and control but Ferguson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lopez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ferguson to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lopez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lopez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lopez keeps control of Ferguson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lopez is working for takedown but Ferguson is calmly controlling the position for now.
BJ Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Lopez.
Lopez gets underhooks to prevent Ferguson's takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez has hold of one of Ferguson's legs. Ferguson is fighting the takedown attempt but Lopez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ferguson is on top in guard.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferguson is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Lopez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lopez moves into range and clinches up with Ferguson.
Lopez can't find room to land a body shot as Ferguson controls the action.
Lopez is trying to drag Ferguson to the mat but Ferguson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lopez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferguson tries for a takedown but Lopez circles away easily
and Lopez counters with a big head kick but Ferguson shrugs it off.
Ferguson is rocked!
Lopez closes the distance looking for a takedown. Lopez picks Ferguson up and slams him brutally to the floor. Ferguson is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Sonny Lopez!
Sonny Lopez 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 Sterling Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iron Van Damn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iron Van Damn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sterling Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iron Van Damn!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Van Damn.
Horrible takedown by Archer or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Damn which made him look bad.
Archer misses with a double jab.
Archer looks to land a body kick but Van Damn moved away.
Archer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Damn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Van Damn.
Van Damn drags the fight down to the ground.
Van Damn wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Archer stands and throws Van Damn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Van Damn is looking to regain half guard here but Archer keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Damn is working to avoid the ground and pound but Archer connects with a decent elbow.
Archer 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.
Archer wants to control for a moment but Van Damn uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer trying to control the pace.
Archer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Damn defending well though.
Archer seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Van Damn has recovered full guard.
Van Damn keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Archer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Van Damn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Van Damn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Van Damn!
Sloppy strikes there by Van Damn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer manages to get back to half guard.
Archer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Van Damn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Van Damn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Archer wants to get back to his feet.
Archer actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer is trying to control but Van Damn passes into side control!
Archer struggling a bit here.
Archer sneaks back into half guard.
Van Damn wants to stand up but Archer is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer is looking to control Van Damn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?
Archer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Archer tries to get to full guard but Van Damn has control of the leg.
Van Damn trying to control from half guard but Archer is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Archer trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Archer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Archer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Damn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Damn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Damn takes the fight into the clinch.
Van Damn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Damn fails with the takedown
and Archer counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Damn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Damn fails with the takedown.
Archer throws an overhand right that lands on Van Damn's shoulder, as Van Damn tries to avoid the shot.
Van Damn tries to close the distance and clinch but Archer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damn has a takedown stuffed.
Sterling Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iron Van Damn.
Van Damn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Archer is looking to clinch but Van Damn is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Archer misses.
Archer throws a hook but Van Damn avoids it easily.
Van Damn tries to clinch but Archer is having none of it.
Archer throws a right and a left that Van Damn avoids nicely.
Van Damn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Archer circles away quickly and effectively.
Archer is looking to clinch.
Van Damn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Damn fails to pull guard.
Van Damn tries to pull guard but Archer holds him up against the cage and eventually Van Damn drops back down to his feet.
Van Damn is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer is working for takedown but Van Damn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Archer tries to pull guard but Van Damn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Archer jumps guard but Van Damn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Archer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Damn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Van Damn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Van Damn stops a takedown attempt from Archer.
Archer breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer throws the kick towards the body but Van Damn avoids it.
Archer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Damn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Archer circles away.
Archer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Damn circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Van Damn counter with a right hand.
Van Damn shoots for a takedown but Archer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Damn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Archer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Archer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Van Damn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Archer, into his guard.
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Damn's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Archer seems content to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Van Damn could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Archer has cracked it and Van Damn is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Archer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sterling Archer!
Sterling Archer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Malicious Intent Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Einar Einarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stian Rexhaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Einar Einarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stian Rexhaj!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rexhaj throws a body kick that misses.
Einarson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rexhaj sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rexhaj. That's going to slow Einarson down.
Einarson drops his hands momentarily and Rexhaj takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Einarson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rexhaj can pounce on him.
Rexhaj loads up on a big right hand but Einarson slips the punch.
Rexhaj fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Einarson is out of range.
Rexhaj looks to land a body kick but Einarson moved away.
Einarson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Einarson showed some decent athleticism there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Einarson connects with a nice short shot to Rexhaj's temple.
Einarson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Einarson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Einarson wants to control but Rexhaj is keeping him busy.
Einarson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Einarson moves nicely into side control.
Rexhaj prevents Einarson from moving into mount.
Einarson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rexhaj to see if he's OK.
Einarson lands a few punches from side control.
Einarson lands a few punches from side control.
Einarson wants to control but Rexhaj is keeping him busy.
Einarson 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Einarson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An elbow from Einarson crashes against the mat.
Einarson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ground and pound from Einarson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Einarson working the ground and pound.
Einarson throws a strike aimed at the side of Rexhaj's head but Rexhaj avoids it well.
Einarson working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einarson cracks Rexhaj with a big elbow.
Einarson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Einarson landing strikes.
Einarson advances nicely into full mount.
Einarson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rexhaj's face.
Einarson unloading with bombs!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee warns Rexhaj that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rexhaj is rocked!
Rexhaj looks gassed!
Einarson postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Rexhaj in real trouble here! The ref calls for Rexhaj to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Einar Einarson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franky Syn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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19
212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franky Syn!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Syn circles away.
Sonnen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sonnen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Syn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syn connects with a single shot there.
Sonnen fails with the takedown.
Sonnen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sonnen is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Syn scores with a shot to the body.
Syn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Syn connects with a stiff jab that staggers Sonnen - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Franky Syn!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jose Silva Lock And Submit kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tim Duncan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jose Silva's chin.
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Duncan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Silva enables Duncan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Duncan stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tim Duncan.
Duncan has a takedown stuffed.
Duncan misses with a takedown attempt
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Duncan.
Duncan trying to control the position.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Duncan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Duncan has wrist control.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Duncan dives on top into guard.
Duncan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duncan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Duncan trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tim Duncan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Duncan avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Duncan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Duncan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duncan is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duncan tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Duncan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Duncan misses with a takedown
and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Duncan's guard now.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Duncan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duncan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
Duncan trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duncan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Duncan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Duncan from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We're going to have a standup here because Tim Duncan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Duncan.
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 Tim Duncan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Duncan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Duncan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duncan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Duncan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duncan is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Duncan tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Duncan jumps guard but Silva stands there with Duncan around his waist. Duncan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva avoids the elbow strike from Duncan, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Duncan is keeping busy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Duncan is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duncan is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Duncan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Duncan breaks the clinch.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duncan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Duncan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Duncan with that takedown attempt.
Tim Duncan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan blocks a head kick by Silva.
Duncan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duncan fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Duncan's guard now.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Duncan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duncan trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duncan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Duncan keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duncan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Duncan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Duncan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Duncan advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tim Duncan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Duncan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Duncan stands up.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Duncan moves out of range easily.
Duncan shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Duncan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Duncan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Duncan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Duncan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duncan fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Duncan fights it but they end up in guard.
Duncan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Duncan there.
Duncan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Duncan wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Duncan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva wants to sweep but Duncan has passed to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Duncan off and has taken his back!
Silva is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Duncan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duncan trying to control the hands but Silva won't let him.
Duncan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Duncan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Silva goes for an armbar but Duncan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Duncan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duncan distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Duncan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Duncan 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Duncan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve Bosse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ku Pol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pol has chosen All of the lights as his entrance music. The key to victory for Steve Bosse has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Bosse!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ku Pol!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosse throws a right hand that Pol ducks under and follows up with a left that Pol also avoids with ease.
Pol darts in and clinches Bosse up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pol.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pol lands with a short shot to the head.
Bosse is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pol is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Pol.
A short left from Pol.
Pol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bosse backwards.
Pol presses Bosse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pol gets through Bosse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Pol.
Bosse is trying to push Pol away but Pol has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pol gets through Bosse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pol lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Pol on the inside.
Good body shot from Pol.
Pol lands a shot to the body.
Bosse is breathing heavily.
Bosse tries a knee to the head but Pol blocks it.
Pol is leaning against Bosse and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pol lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bosse backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pol lands a shoulder strike.
Pol lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bosse backwards.
A short uppercut from Pol.
Pol presses Bosse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Pol.
A shot in the inside from Pol.
Bosse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pol throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pol lands a left hand.
Pol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bosses head.
Bosse is rocked!
Pol lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Bosse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pol lands a big right hand that drops Bosse! The killer instinct kicks in and Pol finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Pol!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ku Pol!
Ku Pol is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Ku Pol, 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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