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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Cartofell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Hensball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartofell comes to the ring accompanied by Snow. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Cartofell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Hensball!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartofell keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Hensball with that takedown attempt.
Cartofell scores with a three punch combo!
Hensball tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cartofell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cartofell with a nice cross.
Cartofell misses with a head kick.
Cartofell throws a lazy head kick
and Hensball counters with a three punch combo that has Cartofell backing up. Cartofell nods at Hensball to acknowledge the strikes.
Cartofell misses with a kick to the body.
Cartofell throws a head kick but Hensball moves out of range.
Cartofell looks to land a left hand but Hensball moved out of range nicely.
Cartofell looks to land a combination but Hensball avoids it well.
Cartofell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hensball moves in looking to clinch but Cartofell pushes him off.
Hensball throws a body punch but Cartofell moves out of range.
Cartofell jabs at Hensball's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hensball tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Cartofell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cartofell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cartofell catches Hensball with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cartofell throws a jab when Hensball was well out of range.
Cartofell throws a combination that misses
and Hensball moves into the clinch.
Cartofell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cartofell has picked Hensball up - he's going for a ride! Cartofell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cartofell with the ground and pound but Hensball uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hensball controls Cartofell momentarily but Cartofell frees himself.
Hensball keeping full guard, as Cartofell tries to pass.
Cartofell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hensball is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cartofell is aware though and is defending well.
Hensball keeping full guard, as Cartofell tries to pass.
Hensball controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hensball utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hensball working a defensive guard here.
Cartofell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hensball showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cartofell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartofell misses with a head kick.
Cartofell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cartofell cracks Hensball with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cartofell throws a hook but Hensball avoids it easily.
Cartofell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hensball sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cartofell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hensball counters with a nice leg kick.
Hensball slips under a jab from Cartofell.
Cartofell throws a sloppy head kick and Hensball moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cartofell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hensball has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hensball and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cartofell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hensball fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cartofell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cartofell throws a head kick that half lands.
Hensball tries to clinch there but Cartofell circles away.
Hensball is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hensball throws a right and a left that Cartofell avoids nicely.
Hensball wants to clinch up but Cartofell keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartofell clobbers Hensball with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hensball tries to clinch but Cartofell moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Cartofell.
Hensball tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartofell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hensball uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cartofell.
Nice uppercut there from Cartofell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Cartofell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cartofell jabs Hensball to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hensball tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartofell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hensball avoids the head kick by Cartofell.
Hensball gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cartofell.
Cartofell misses with a few strikes there.
Cartofell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hensball's sensitive parts.
Arthur Cartofell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hensball avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hensball moves in looking to clinch but Cartofell pushes him off.
Arthur Cartofell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cartofell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cartofell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hensball moves away.
Cartofell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hensball sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hensball avoids the body shot from Cartofell.
Nice uppercut there from Cartofell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartofell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hensball doesn't manage to clinch there - Cartofell circles away.
Cartofell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hensball momentarily.
Hensball moves into range and clinches up with Cartofell.
Cartofell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hensball.
Hensball tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hensball prevents a body shot from Cartofell.
Cartofell is trying to drag Hensball to the mat but Hensball just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Cartofell holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Hensball scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartofell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cartofell has hold of one of Hensball's legs. Hensball is fighting the takedown attempt but Cartofell gets the trip and lands the takedown into 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!
Hensball is trying to keep Cartofell in close.
Cartofell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cartofell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hensball works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hensball keeping full guard, as Cartofell tries to pass.
Cartofell wants to control from the top but Hensball keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartofell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cartofell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Arthur Cartofell.
Hensball slips a straight right by Cartofell.
Cartofell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hensball.
Cartofell throws a sloppy head kick
and Hensball counters with an inside leg kick.
Hensball avoids the head kick by Cartofell.
Hensball throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hensball wants to clinch
and Cartofell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arthur Cartofell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cartofell connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hensball tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cartofell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cartofell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cartofell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cartofell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cartofell.
Hensball is looking to clinch but Cartofell is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hensball blocks a head kick by Cartofell.
Cartofell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cartofell lands a really nice looking cross but Hensball seems unphased.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hensball darts in and clinches Cartofell up against the ropes.
Cartofell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cartofell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hensball.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Cartofell dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hensball tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Cartofell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cartofell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hensball wants to clinch.
Hensball wants to clinch.
Cartofell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy body kick from Cartofell
and Hensball counters with a low kick, right behind Cartofell 's knee.
Hensball scores with a nice right hand.
Hensball tries to clinch up.
Hensball tries to clinch there but Cartofell circles away.
Cartofell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartofell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arthur Cartofell is winning the standup battle so far.
Cartofell misses with a head kick.
Cartofell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hensball goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cartofell is rocked!
Hensball tries to clinch there but Cartofell circles away.
Hensball cracks Cartofell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oh Cartofell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cartofell throws a sloppy head kick and Hensball moves out of range easily.
Cartofell throws a head kick that misses
and Hensball holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cartofell is trying to stall.
Cartofell tries a body shot but Hensball blocks it.
Cartofell is working for takedown but Hensball is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cartofell is trying to break free.
Cartofell seems to have got his legs back now.
Cartofell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hensball is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartofell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hensball is trying to pull guard but Cartofell turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Cartofell working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartofell is looking to break free of the clinch but Hensball has double underhooks.
Hensball is looking to control Cartofell's arms but Cartofell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hensball has his back to the ropes.
Hensball lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cartofell tries to work over Hensball's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tony Hensball has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cartofell struggles to land a body shot inside as Hensball controls his hands.
Cartofell tries to throw a body punch but Hensball avoids it by throwing Cartofell back against the ropes.
Hensball prevents the takedown attempt.
Cartofell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hensball tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cartofell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hensball swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cartofell misses with a hook. Hensball ducked under it nicely.
Hensball bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cartofell's head backwards.
Hensball avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arthur Cartofell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hensball is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Cartofell hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tony Hensball!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tony Hensball made sure he mentioned Best Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ted Coke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coke comes to the ring accompanied by Cocaine. Eddie Alvarez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ted Coke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Coke.
Nice shot lands for Coke.
Alvarez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Coke.
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt
and Coke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coke cracks Alvarez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alvarez is rocked!
Coke looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Coke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
A punch combination from Coke misses.
Coke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ted Coke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez dodges the punch combination from Coke.
Alvarez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Coke counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ted Coke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Alvarez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coke works Alvarez's body with a nice hook.
Coke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Coke lands a shot to the body.
Alvarez is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Coke breaks the clinch.
Alvarez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Coke is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Alvarez.
Coke tests Alvarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coke stuffs the takedown.
Coke drops Alvarez with a beautiful combination! Alvarez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Coke is looking for the KO!
Alvarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Coke finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alvarez seems to have recovered his senses.
Coke lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Coke prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coke darts in and clinches Alvarez up against the ropes.
Coke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvarez ducks right into an uppercut from Coke.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Coke taking a breather.
Alvarez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Coke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alvarez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Coke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Coke gets control of Alvarez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Coke will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Alvarez trying to control but Coke is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez trying to control but Coke is working from the bottom.
Alvarez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez won't allow Coke to sweep him here.
Alvarez postures up in Coke's guard and throws a big left but Coke blocks it.
Alvarez advances to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coke pushes Alvarez off and gets back to his feet.
Coke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alvarez moves forwards but Coke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Coke dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alvarez shoots for a takedown but Coke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice jab there from Coke.
Coke moves into the clinch.
Coke digs a right hand underneath Alvarez's ribcage. Alvarez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alvarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coke stops a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Coke after a bit of a struggle.
Ted Coke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Alvarez.
Alvarez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Coke is defending well.
A right hook to the body lands for Coke.
Coke turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Coke manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coke tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Alvarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Coke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coke trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Coke lands a few punches from side control.
The strikes coming from Coke are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Coke creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Alvarez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Alvarez tries to bench press Coke off him but Coke keeps the position.
Coke controlling the position from side mount.
Alvarez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Coke 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.
Coke has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coke lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alvarez backs up against the ropes.
Ted Coke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez with a poor takedown
and Coke counters with a nice uppercut.
Coke drives through and clinches with Alvarez against the ropes.
Coke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coke lands a jab to the nose.
Alvarez has his takedown stuffed
and Coke counters with a three punch combo that has Alvarez backing up. Alvarez nods at Coke to acknowledge the strikes.
Coke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Coke as he connects with a hook.
Alvarez throws a wild hook but Coke just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Alvarez gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the ropes! The referee jumps in - Coke raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ted Coke!
After the fight, Ted Coke 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Neely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onotole Vasserman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Neely !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Onotole Vasserman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasserman misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Vasserman.
Vasserman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vasserman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vasserman lands with a good body shot.
Neely rushes Vasserman and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Vasserman misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Vasserman as the two fighters clinch.
Vasserman tries to work over Neely 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vasserman misses with a punch to the body.
Neely tries to throw a body punch but Vasserman avoids it by throwing Neely back against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neely using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vasserman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vasserman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Neely can't get the takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vasserman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neely tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vasserman takes a shot to the head.
Vasserman lands a body punch.
Vasserman avoids a wild elbow strike from Neely .
Neely trying to land knees to the body.
Neely is trying to drag Vasserman to the mat but Vasserman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Vasserman lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Neely 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Neely goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Neely looking to slow down the pace here.
Neely will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vasserman up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neely using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vasserman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Neely working aggressively here.
Neely is trying to stall.
Vasserman digs a right hand into Neely 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Neely 's gas tank.
Vasserman avoiding damage as Neely throws knees to the body.
A short right from Vasserman.
Neely slowing the pace effectively.
Neely misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neely misses with an elbow strike.
Vasserman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Neely or not.
Nice body punch from Neely - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neely is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Vasserman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Neely . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neely is looking for a takedown.
Vasserman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vasserman blocks a body shot from Neely .
Vasserman lands a nice shot to the body.
Vasserman can't find room to land a body shot as Neely controls the action.
Neely is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vasserman is defending well.
Vasserman prevents a body shot from Neely .
Vasserman tries to throw a body punch but Neely avoids it by throwing Vasserman back against the ropes.
Neely trying to land knees to the body.
Vasserman tries a body shot but Neely blocks it.
Neely makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Neely has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vasserman after a bit of a struggle.
A short body shot lands from Vasserman as the two fighters clinch.
Vasserman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Mike Neely has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasserman misses with a body punch.
Vasserman lands a left hand.
Neely tries to stall but Vasserman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neely struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasserman controls his hands.
Neely tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasserman's elbow.
Vasserman presses Neely against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Neely throws an elbow but misses.
Vasserman misses with a body punch.
Neely breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Neely shoots in looking for a takedown but Vasserman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Neely 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neely shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vasserman pinned against the ropes. Vasserman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Neely is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vasserman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Onotole Vasserman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Neely 's cut.
That's time! Neely 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Neely throws the left hand but Vasserman avoids the punch easily.
Vasserman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vasserman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Neely doesn't seem bothered though.
Vasserman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vasserman, right into the meat.
Vasserman lands a big head kick that sends Neely tumbling to the mat! Vasserman takes a step backwards and waves Neely back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Neely is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasserman cracks Neely with a hook to the temple - Neely is on wobbly legs here! Vasserman swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Neely falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Vasserman wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Onotole Vasserman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre De La Rosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Nichols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Andre De La Rosa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Andre De La Rosa seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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190 lbs
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre De La Rosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Nichols!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nichols throws a shot from downtown. De La Rosa moves away and avoids it.
De La Rosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De La Rosa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De La Rosa moves to clinch but Nichols breaks away
and Nichols counters with a big head kick but De La Rosa shrugs it off.
Andre De La Rosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nichols works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nichols pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nichols ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De La Rosa moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - De La Rosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nichols scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - De La Rosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nichols misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De La Rosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Nichols circles away.
De La Rosa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nichols counters with a leg kick.
De La Rosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Nichols.
De La Rosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nichols circles away quickly and effectively.
Nichols jabs at De La Rosa's body.
Nichols tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De La Rosa is able to avoid easily.
De La Rosa has a takedown stuffed.
De La Rosa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nichols.
It looks like Andre De La Rosa has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De La Rosa tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Nichols manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nichols misses with a few strikes there.
De La Rosa misses with the combination.
De La Rosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De La Rosa wants to clinch
and Nichols counters with a flying knee. Nice.
De La Rosa scores with the left hand. Nichols knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice sprawl there from Nichols as De La Rosa shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre De La Rosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nichols pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols misses with a few strikes there.
Donk. De La Rosa catches Nichols right on the button with a cross.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nichols.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De La Rosa.
Nichols throws a wild body kick that De La Rosa sees coming a mile off.
Nichols throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
De La Rosa tries to clinch there but Nichols circles away.
De La Rosa shoots in but no luck this time.
Nichols throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nichols misses with the combination.
No luck for De La Rosa with that takedown attempt.
Nichols misses with a head kick.
De La Rosa wants to clinch
and Nichols counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Rosa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nichols works the jab nicely.
A head kick misses from Nichols.
De La Rosa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nichols at a distance.
Nichols leaves De La Rosa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De La Rosa misses with the combination.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for De La Rosa. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
De La Rosa tries to clinch up
letting Nichols counter with a right hand.
De La Rosa slips a jab from Nichols.
Nichols leaves De La Rosa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De La Rosa ducks under a wild hook from Nichols.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Nichols.
De La Rosa takes the fight into the clinch.
Nichols prevents a takedown attempt there.
De La Rosa fails to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nichols manages to break the clinch.
De La Rosa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
De La Rosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De La Rosa staying out of range there.
Nichols blocks a head kick by De La Rosa.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De La Rosa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nichols lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De La Rosa at a distance.
Nichols goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
De La Rosa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nichols counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Nichols dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre De La Rosa'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.
De La Rosa moves into range and clinches up with Nichols.
Nichols works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nichols misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nichols misses with some punches.
Nichols scores with a shot to the side of De La Rosa's head.
Good body shot from Nichols.
Nichols manages to break the clinch.
De La Rosa tries to clinch up.
De La Rosa slips a straight right by Nichols.
Nichols stuns De La Rosa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De La Rosa fails to land with a series of punches.
De La Rosa thows a body shot but no joy.
Nichols scores with a leg kick.
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!
De La Rosa wants to clinch but Nichols slips to the side
and Nichols counters with a head kick.
Chris Nichols seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nichols throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De La Rosa slips a straight right by Nichols.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nichols. De La Rosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Rosa has a takedown stuffed.
Nichols swats away the attempt to clinch by De La Rosa.
De La Rosa tries to clinch up
enabling Nichols to counter with a crisp jab.
Nichols pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De La Rosa moves to clinch but Nichols breaks away
and Nichols counters with a straight right hand.
De La Rosa tries to clinch up.
De La Rosa wants to clinch
and Nichols counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De La Rosa thinking.
De La Rosa throws a right and a left that Nichols avoids nicely.
Nichols lands a nice looking body shot.
Nichols throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nichols scores with the left hand. De La Rosa knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nichols fails to land with a series of punches.
Andre De La Rosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De La Rosa blocks a head kick by Nichols.
De La Rosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nichols.
Nichols tries a head kick but it misses.
De La Rosa drops his hands momentarily and Nichols takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De La Rosa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nichols counters with a nice leg kick.
De La Rosa moves in looking to clinch but Nichols pushes him off.
De La Rosa falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Nichols to counter with a crisp jab.
Nichols has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nichols circles away from the clinch attempt.
De La Rosa darts in trying to clinch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Nichols counters with a nice leg kick.
Nichols tries to move into range but De La Rosa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
De La Rosa darts in trying to clinch
and Nichols counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. De La Rosa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nichols fakes the leg kick and cracks De La Rosa in the body.
De La Rosa tries to clinch there but Nichols circles away.
De La Rosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nichols throws out the jab.
De La Rosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nichols.
A good leg kick by Nichols.
Nichols stuffs the takedown.
De La Rosa tries to clinch up but Nichols circles away and keeps his distance.
De La Rosa tries to clinch but Nichols moves out of range.
De La Rosa looks to clinch
and Nichols counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nichols.
De La Rosa tries to keep at a distance but Nichols has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nichols doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nichols breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nichols circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nichols lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - De La Rosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nichols throws a sloppy head kick and De La Rosa moves out of range easily.
De La Rosa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nichols lands a head kick. De La Rosa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nichols throws a quick inside leg kick.
De La Rosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nichols.
De La Rosa ducks under a wild hook from Nichols.
De La Rosa moves in looking to clinch but Nichols pushes him off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nichols swats away the attempt to clinch by De La Rosa.
De La Rosa takes one to the side of the head.
De La Rosa takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Nichols showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andre De La Rosa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A combination from De La Rosa does no damage.
De La Rosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nichols is looking to land body kicks.
Nichols scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De La Rosa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
De La Rosa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
De La Rosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Nichols swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De La Rosa moves to clinch but Nichols breaks away
and Nichols makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. De La Rosa really felt that one!
De La Rosa tries to clinch there but Nichols circles away.
De La Rosa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nichols lands with a cross.
Nichols tests De La Rosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Rosa looking to score a takedown here. Nichols is defending well but De La Rosa drives through and ends up in Nichols's guard.
Nichols looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De La Rosa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nichols keeping moving, preventing De La Rosa from controlling successfully.
De La Rosa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nichols's guard.
De La Rosa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nichols is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De La Rosa is aware though and is defending well.
De La Rosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De La Rosa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nichols keeping moving, preventing De La Rosa from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De La Rosa passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De La Rosa pulls his head out easily.
Nichols is trying to control but can't.
De La Rosa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nichols flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nichols is looking to improve his position.
Nichols wants to control but De La Rosa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De La Rosa works his way into side control.
Nichols sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nichols on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nichols moves into full guard.
Nichols throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nichols trying to keep a closed guard but De La Rosa is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Rosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Nichols is retaining full guard.
Nichols looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nichols looking for a guillotine here but De La Rosa defends easily.
Nichols is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De La Rosa is aware though and is defending well.
De La Rosa wants to pass the guard but Nichols is keeping the position.
De La Rosa postures up in Nichols's guard and throws a big left but Nichols blocks it.
De La Rosa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De La Rosa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nichols is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De La Rosa advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Nichols's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De La Rosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nichols knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
De La Rosa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nichols is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nichols is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on De La Rosa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Nichols comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nichols has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Nichols!
After winning the bout, Chris Nichols thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boy Puti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nanaki Crimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crimson has chosen Opeth - Deliverance as his entrance music. Nanaki Crimson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boy Puti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nanaki Crimson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crimson tries to clinch there but Puti circles away.
Crimson is looking to clinch but Puti is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Crimson as Puti shoots in.
Puti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crimson was well out of range. Poor timing from Puti.
Crimson slips under a jab from Puti.
Crimson stuffs the takedown.
Crimson doesn't manage to clinch there - Puti circles away.
Crimson tries to close the distance and clinch but Puti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Puti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crimson wants to clinch up but Puti keeps it at a distance.
Crimson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crimson tries to clinch but Puti moves away
and Puti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crimson thinking.
Puti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crimson tries to clinch up.
Puti shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crimson's guard.
Crimson keeping moving, preventing Puti from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putiis looking to pass into half guard but Crimson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Crimson is in guard.
Puti throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Puti has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Crimson wants to stand but Puti is controlling his posture from full guard.
Puti looking to control but Crimson passes into half guard.
Puti trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crimson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Puti tries to reverse the position but Crimson maintains control.
Crimson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Puti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Puti tries to lock up and control but Crimson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimson content just to control the position here.
Puti wants to hold on but Crimson pushes him away.
Puti is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Crimson wants to control the pace but Puti is squirming around nicely.
Puti tries to lock up and control but Crimson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puti working to try and regain half guard.
Crimson wants to control the pace but Puti is squirming around nicely.
Puti can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crimson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Puti is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boy Puti dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puti. Crimson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crimson closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Crimson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puti's brow.
Puti avoids a wild elbow strike from Crimson.
Crimson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Puti.
Crimson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crimson lands an elbow inside that Puti shrugs off.
It looks like Boy Puti has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Crimson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puti's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crimson.
Crimson looking to stall.
Crimson throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puti looking for a takedown.
Crimson misses with an elbow strike.
Puti takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crimson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A knee to the head by Crimson.
Nice elbow from Crimson.
Puti avoids the elbow strike from Crimson, against the ropes.
Puti trying to control the position but instead, Crimson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Puti into the ropes.
Crimson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crimson misses with an elbow over the top.
Crimson pushes off an throws an elbow but Puti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Puti looking to stall.
Crimson lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crimson pushes off an throws an elbow but Puti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Puti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crimson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Puti's efforts to push away.
Crimson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Puti taking a breather.
Puti avoids a wild elbow strike from Crimson.
Crimson lands an elbow inside that Puti shrugs off.
Crimson lands an elbow that stopped Puti in his tracks for a moment.
Crimson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crimson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Puti dodges an elbow strike from Crimson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crimson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Puti's defenses.
Nice elbow from Crimson.
Puti wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Puti is trying to stall.
Crimson lands an elbow that stopped Puti in his tracks for a moment.
Puti tries to circle away but Crimson has him pinned against the ropes.
Crimson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Crimson misses with an elbow over the top.
Puti trying to stall but Crimson improves his position.
Crimson misses with an elbow over the top.
Crimson lands an elbow just above Puti 's eye.
Puti avoids a wild elbow strike from Crimson.
Crimson wants to stall.
Crimson lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crimson lands an elbow that stopped Puti in his tracks for a moment.
Crimson throws an elbow that misses.
Puti tries to circle away but Crimson has him pinned against the ropes.
Puti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crimson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crimson with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crimson.
Puti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice elbow from Crimson.
Puti takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crimson crunches a lovely knee into Puti's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crimson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Puti takes an elbow to the forehead.
Puti avoids a wild elbow strike from Crimson.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Crimson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puti's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nanaki Crimson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boy Puti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.
Puti swats away the attempt to clinch by Crimson.
Crimson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crimson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Puti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Puti misses with a takedown attempt - Crimson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crimson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Puti.
Crimson closes the distance and clinches.
Crimson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Puti blocks an elbow strike from Crimson.
Crimson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crimson scores with a knee to the head.
Crimson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Puti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maybe Puti would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Crimson lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crimson.
Crimson lands an elbow inside that Puti shrugs off.
Crimson lands a nice elbow.
Crimson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crimson lands an elbow inside.
Nanaki Crimson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crimson trying to stall but Puti improves his position.
Puti avoids the elbow strike from Crimson, against the ropes.
Crimson taking a breather.
Crimson lands a nice knee to the body.
Crimson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Crimson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crimson throws an elbow that misses.
Crimson lands an elbow inside that Puti shrugs off.
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!
Puti is trying to drag Crimson to the mat but Crimson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boy Puti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puti dodges an elbow strike from Crimson.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Crimson throws an elbow but misses.
Puti misses with an elbow strike.
Puti is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Puti wants to get back to striking at distance but Crimson won't allow it.
Crimson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Puti blocks an elbow strike from Crimson.
Puti has had enough of the clinch but Crimson keeps him there for the moment.
Crimson avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Puti can't break the clinch.
Crimson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Crimson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Crimson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Crimson misses with a knee strike.
Crimson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Puti is looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Crimson.
Puti tries to score a body lock takedown but Crimson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Puti takes an elbow to the forehead.
Crimson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puti is trying to force a seperation but Crimson has the dominant position.
Crimson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Puti tries to score a body lock takedown but Crimson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Crimson lands an elbow just above Puti 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crimson tries to land a knee to the head but Puti blocks with his arms.
Puti is looking to break free of the clinch but Crimson has double underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Crimson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Puti's brow.
Puti avoids a wild elbow strike from Crimson.
Crimson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Puti takes an elbow to the temple.
Crimson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crimson lands an elbow just above Puti 's eye.
Puti drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Puti blocks an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nanaki Crimson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crimson 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nanaki Crimson!
A relieved looking Nanaki Crimson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Senerchia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hojo Yoijimbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Senerchia comes to the ring accompanied by If You Dare. Yoijimbo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Them Crooked Vultures - Elephants kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hojo Yoijimbo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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280 lbs
8 - 1 - 1 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Senerchia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hojo Yoijimbo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Senerchia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoijimbo was well out of range. Poor timing from Senerchia.
Yoijimbo scores with a leg kick.
Yoijimbo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Senerchia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Senerchia loads up on a big right hand but Yoijimbo slips the punch.
Senerchia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yoijimbo. Yoijimbo obviously looking to wear him down.
Peter Senerchia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Senerchia has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yoijimbo.
Senerchia lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoijimbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Senerchia throws out the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Senerchia.
Senerchia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Senerchia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Senerchia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yoijimbo is out of range.
Senerchia tries to work over Yoijimbo's front leg with a kick but Yoijimbo checks it.
Yoijimbo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yoijimbo is looking to clinch but Senerchia is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Senerchia.
Yoijimbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yoijimbo moves out of range of the body kick from Senerchia.
Yoijimbo has Senerchia up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senerchia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yoijimbo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yoijimbo looking to slow down the pace here.
Yoijimbo tries to land knees in the clinch but Senerchia avoids the damage to the body.
Senerchia tries to land knees in the clinch but Yoijimbo avoids the damage to the body.
Senerchia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yoijimbo is defending well for now.
Senerchia trying to control the position but instead, Yoijimbo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Senerchia into the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Yoijimbo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Senerchia's brow.
Senerchia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yoijimbo stalls.
Senerchia blocks the elbow strike.
Yoijimbo avoiding damage as Senerchia throws knees to the body.
Senerchia trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Yoijimbo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Senerchia's brow.
Senerchia looking to throw knees to the head but Yoijimbo is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senerchia lands an uppercut.
Senerchia pushes Yoijimbo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Senerchia misses with a body punch.
Yoijimbo blocks an elbow strike.
Yoijimbo avoiding damage as Senerchia throws knees to the body.
Yoijimbo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Senerchia working aggressively here.
Senerchia lands a nice uppercut.
Senerchia stalls.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Senerchia dodges an elbow strike from Yoijimbo.
Yoijimbo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Peter Senerchia has been cut.
Yoijimbo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Senerchia blocks an elbow strike from Yoijimbo.
Yoijimbo misses with an elbow strike.
Senerchia is trying to break free.
Yoijimbo prevents a body shot from Senerchia.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yoijimbo lands an elbow just above Senerchia 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoijimbo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Senerchia with a knee to the head.
Senerchia misses with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Yoijimbo.
Senerchia is trying to force a seperation but Yoijimbo has the dominant position.
Senerchia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yoijimbo lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoijimbo misses with an elbow strike.
Senerchia blocks the elbow strike.
Yoijimbo lands a damaging elbow.
Yoijimbo misses with an elbow over the top.
Yoijimbo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knees to the body from Yoijimbo.
Senerchia is breathing heavily.
Yoijimbo stalling against the ropes.
Yoijimbo blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Yoijimbo throws an elbow but misses.
Yoijimbo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Senerchia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yoijimbo fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senerchia blocks a head kick by Yoijimbo.
Yoijimbo tries to clinch but Senerchia is having none of it.
Senerchia lands with a hook. Yoijimbo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yoijimbo.
Yoijimbo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Senerchia. That did some damage!
Yoijimbo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Senerchia at a distance.
Yoijimbo throws a leg kick which misses Senerchia's front leg but catches the back leg as Senerchia tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Yoijimbo.
Senerchia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yoijimbo throws out the jab.
Senerchia throws a low kick but Yoijimbo avoids it.
Yoijimbo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Senerchia has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yoijimbo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Senerchia checks a leg kick.
Yoijimbo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yoijimbo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Senerchia takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hojo Yoijimbo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Senerchia's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Senerchia ducks under a wild hook from Yoijimbo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yoijimbo, right into the meat.
Yoijimbo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yoijimbo tries to close the distance and clinch but Senerchia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yoijimbo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Senerchia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Senerchia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yoijimbo.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Yoijimbo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Yoijimbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Senerchia keeps the fight on the outside.
Senerchia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hojo Yoijimbo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yoijimbo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Senerchia tries to land a leg kick but Yoijimbo saw it coming and moves away.
Yoijimbo gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Yoijimbo throws an elbow but misses.
Senerchia breaks from the clinch.
Yoijimbo slips a jab from Senerchia.
Yoijimbo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Senerchia swats away the attempt to clinch by Yoijimbo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoijimbo pushes Senerchia up against the ropes in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yoijimbo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoijimbo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Senerchia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yoijimbo working Senerchia over with knees to the body.
Yoijimbo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yoijimbo lands a good knee to the midsection. Senerchia won't want to take too many of those.
Yoijimbo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yoijimbo tries to land knees in the clinch but Senerchia avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yoijimbo.
Senerchia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yoijimbo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yoijimbo.
Senerchia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Peter Senerchia's cut is getting worse.
Nice elbow from Yoijimbo.
Yoijimbo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yoijimbo lands an elbow inside.
Yoijimbo lands a nice elbow.
Senerchia is rocked!
Peter Senerchia's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoijimbo pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Senerchia! Yoijimbo unloads with more strikes and Senerchia sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hojo Yoijimbo!
Hojo Yoijimbo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatchakorn Yeerum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yeerum has chosen The Thai Monk as his entrance music. 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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180 lbs
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180 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Rogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tatchakorn Yeerum!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yeerum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogan manages to avoid it.
Yeerum misses with a two punch combination.
Joe Rogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yeerum bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rogan's head.
It looks like Joe Rogan has been cut.
Rogan looks to score with a jab to the body but Yeerum is just out of range.
Yeerum misses with a wild body shot.
Yeerum falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rogan counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rogan!
Rogan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yeerum.
Rogan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice shot by Yeerum.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yeerum misses with a hook
and Rogan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yeerum takes a swing at Rogan's ribcage but misses.
Yeerum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rogan scores with a leg kick.
Yeerum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rogan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yeerum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogan was well out of range. Poor timing from Yeerum.
Yeerum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rogan.
Rogan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yeerum.
Rogan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yeerum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan throws a head kick but Yeerum moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Rogan. Beautiful body shot.
Rogan 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rogan.
Rogan is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rogan slips a jab from Yeerum.
Rogan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yeerum.
Rogan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Rogan misses.
Rogan avoids the body shot from Yeerum.
Tatchakorn Yeerum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogan shoots for a double leg takedown but Yeerum sprawls well. He's pushed Rogan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big head kick from Rogan and Yeerum is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Yeerum is rocked!
It looks like Tatchakorn Yeerum has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogan preventing the sweep.
Yeerum is still in real trouble! Can Rogan finish him?
Rogan stands up over Yeerum, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rogan throwing strikes but missing.
Rogan wants to pass the guard but Yeerum is keeping the position.
Yeerum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rogan advances to half guard.
Yeerum seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Yeerum is trying to get back to full guard.
Rogan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rogan prevents Yeerum from improving his position.
Yeerum is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yeerum controlling the position well.
Yeerum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rogan.
Yeerum trying to control from the bottom.
Yeerum is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeerum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yeerum holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tatchakorn Yeerum has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Yeerum stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rogan.
Rogan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rogan thuds his shin into the meat of Yeerum's side.
An inside leg kick lands from Rogan.
Yeerum looks gassed!
Rogan slips under a jab.
Rogan misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogan tries to clinch there but Yeerum circles away.
Yeerum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rogan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Rogan is predictable there
and Yeerum counters with a left and a right that stings Rogan.
Rogan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rogan's corner calls for a 1-2. Rogan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rogan scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Yeerum misses its intended target.
Rogan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Rogan.
A swing and a miss from Rogan.
Rogan feints and then cracks Yeerum's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yeerum down.
Yeerum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yeerum wants it to stay on the feet.
A slow jab from Rogan misses its intended target.
Rogan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yeerum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rogan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yeerum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rogan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rogan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yeerum.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice defenses there by Rogan.
Rogan tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rogan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yeerum slips a straight right by Rogan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rogan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rogan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yeerum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogan.
Rogan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rogan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yeerum's guard.
Yeerum wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rogan is now in half guard.
Yeerum is trying to get back to full guard.
Rogan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yeerum's head.
Rogan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yeerum's head.
Rogan is nestled in close to Yeerum, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yeerum trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeerum wants to improve his position but Rogan is controlling well.
Rogan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yeerum is looking for a sweep. Rogan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rogan is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Yeerum to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Rogan is pushing down on Yeerum's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yeerum is fighting to maintain full guard but Rogan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yeerum is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rogan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rogan's back!
Rogan manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Yeerum is now in side control.
The ground and pound from Yeerum seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rogan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yeerum's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yeerum's back!
Yeerum tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rogan is working for a guillotine from mount but Yeerum frees his head quite easily.
Rogan landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yeerum wants to hold on but Rogan pushes him away.
Yeerum wants to try and get back to his feet.
Yeerum takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That has opened up Tatchakorn Yeerum's cut even more.
Yeerum bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Yeerum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yeerum throws a big right hand that misses.
Rogan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeerum moves into full guard.
Rogan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yeerum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yeerum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rogan throwing strikes but missing.
Rogan throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yeerum is on top in guard.
Rogan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yeerum manages to get himself to full guard.
Rogan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rogan is fighting to break Yeerum's control of his arms but Yeerum is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rogan throws a big right hand that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogan forces his way into half guard.
Rogan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogan lands with a punch from half guard.
Yeerum trying to control but Rogan postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rogan dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Yeerum looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogan is just out of range.
Rogan moves out of range as Yeerum strikes.
Rogan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yeerum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rogan fails to land the takedown.
Rogan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Rogan misses.
Rogan moves out of range as Yeerum strikes.
Rogan defending well as Yeerum loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Rogan misses.
Rogan scores with a jab to the head.
Rogan connects with a nice looking jab.
The cut above Tatchakorn Yeerum's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Yeerum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rogan drops Yeerum with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Yeerum! Rogan dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Rogan!
A victorious Joe Rogan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ba Lil I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kain Highwind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ba Lil I!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kain Highwind!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Highwind pushes Lil I away with a front kick.
Highwind connects with a solid leg kick.
Lil I shoots in looking for a takedown. Highwind tries to sprawl out of it but Lil I keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Highwind manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice defenses there by Lil I.
Lil I staying out of range there.
Nice body kick there by Highwind.
Lil I misses with an uppercut.
Lil I works Highwind's body with a nice hook.
Lil I throws an overhand right that lands on Highwind's shoulder, as Highwind tries to avoid the shot.
Lil I decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lil I trying to mount his opponent but Highwind defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Highwind is refusing to be controlled, as Lil I sits in half guard.
Lil I wants to advance to full mount but Highwind doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil I pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Highwind is keeping the position for now.
Highwind is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lil I loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lil I loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Highwind trying to control the position.
Highwind seems keen to control Lil I's posture.
Lil I looking to pass the guard.
Lil I throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil I pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Highwind is keeping the position for now.
Highwind avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Highwind really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lil I. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lil I has gone for a leg lock! Highwind slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lil I's guard.
Lil I working a defensive guard here.
Lil I looking for subs off his back but Highwind has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lil I misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil I is looking to control Highwind's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lil I avoid being mounted?
Lil I looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Highwind trying to control from half guard but Lil I is working away.
Lil I looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Highwind content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil I looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lil I is refusing to be controlled, as Highwind sits in half guard.
Lil I is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Highwind's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Highwind's back!
Lil I is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Highwind defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lil I is looking for the choke from the back position but Highwind is controlling his hands well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lil I throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ba Lil I dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lil I thuds a left hand into Highwind's body.
Highwind looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lil I on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Highwind. Highwind obviously looking to wear him down.
Lil I shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Highwind as he jumps to the side.
Highwind throws a push kick but Lil I slaps the foot to one side.
Kain Highwind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Highwind lands a body shot.
Lil I displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Highwind throws out the jab.
Lil I closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Highwind quickly recovers to half guard.
Lil I is working for a submission of some sort.
Highwind is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil I is looking for a kimura but Highwind is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lil I to get the leverage.
Lil I sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lil I thows a huge punch but Highwind dodges it nicely.
Lil I seems to be working for a kimura but Highwind defends the submission attempt.
Lil I thows a huge punch but Highwind dodges it nicely.
Highwind moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lil I trying to control the position from guard on top but Highwind is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highwind can't keep his opponent in guard - Lil I advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Highwind wants to control but Lil I is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lil I is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lil I scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Highwind is trying to control but can't.
Lil I seems to be working for a kimura but Highwind defends the submission attempt.
Lil I is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil I wants to pass to mount but Highwind is defending the position.
Lil I moves into full mount! Highwind won't be happy about that!
Lil I unloads with some shots from mount but Highwind bucks and avoids them well.
Lil I has hold of Highwind's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Highwind manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lil I lands with some strikes.
Lil I raining down shots from the mount!
Highwind working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil I goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Highwind turns into him and now he's in Lil I's guard.
Highwind slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Lil I.
Lil I is looking to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lil I is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lil I is staying active underneath Highwind, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ba Lil I dominated that second round.
That's time! Lil I's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Highwind lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lil I tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Highwind swivels and escapes.
Highwind throws a quick inside leg kick.
Highwind misses with a looping left.
Lil I misses with an uppercut. Highwind saw that one coming.
Lil I swats away the attempt to clinch by Highwind.
Highwind scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lil I drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Highwind is trying to control Lil I's posture but Lil I avoids it.
Lil I tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Highwind's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highwind tries to improve position but can't.
Lil I trying to control the action but Highwind is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Highwind is trying to improve his position.
Lil I looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lil I working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil I with the ground and pound but Highwind regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Highwind is controlling Lil I's trapped leg to prevent Lil I from advancing to side control.
Lil I thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lil I wants to free his trapped foot but Highwind is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Highwind slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Highwind trying to keep a closed guard but Lil I is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highwind manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lil I manages to get himself to full guard.
Ba Lil I overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lil I keeping moving, preventing Highwind from controlling successfully.
Lil I is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Highwind defends well.
Lil I tries to strike from the bottom.
Highwind avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lil I controls Highwind momentarily but Highwind frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil I throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Highwind stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lil I swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Highwind postures up.
Lil I has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Highwind 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 Lil I.
Lil I is not content to let Highwind control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lil I is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ba Lil I did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lil I takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice straight punches there by Lil I. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lil I.
Highwind turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Highwind misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lil I.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Highwind.
Highwind closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lil I counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Highwind!
Lil I trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lil I working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Highwind turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Lil I off and cradles Highwind's limp body as Lil I celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ba Lil I!
Ba Lil I is the new bantamweight champion!
Ba Lil I very nearly forgot to thank Reaper Combatwear 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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