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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niko Bellic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jokke Mokkelime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Bellic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jokke Mokkelime!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mokkelime pushes Bellic up against the cage in a clinch.
Mokkelime stalling against the cage.
Bellic can't break the clinch.
Mokkelime gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mokkelime is looking to work some ground and pound but Bellic has wrist control.
Mokkelime throws an elbow that misses. Bellic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mokkelime's guard. Nice move by Bellic!
Bellic wants to pass the guard but Mokkelime is keeping the position.
Mokkelime wants to sweep here but Bellic controlling him for the moment.
Bellic tries to free his leg and advance position but Mokkelime is retaining full guard.
Mokkelime pulls Bellic in close to his closed guard and prevents Bellic from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bellic trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mokkelime manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mokkelime is pushing down on Bellic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bellic is fighting to maintain full guard but Mokkelime has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bellic is staying active underneath Mokkelime, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mokkelime not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mokkelime lands with a punch from half guard.
Mokkelime thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mokkelime is keen to just control but Bellic is a slippery customer.
Mokkelime is looking for a kimura but Bellic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mokkelime to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Mokkelime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bellic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mokkelime working the head and body with strikes.
Mokkelime working the head and body with strikes.
Mokkelime scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mokkelime is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bellic is rocked!
Mokkelime lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Bellic quite badly. Bellic pulls Mokkelime in close trying to recover. Mokkelime postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Bellic on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Bellic doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jokke Mokkelime!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Rene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, system of a down - violent pornography. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rene's choice of entrance music: Billionaire. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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233 lbs
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265 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
23 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Rickson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Rene!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rene's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rene scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Shane Rene has been cut.
Rene misses with a lunging right hand
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Rene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Rene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Rene has wrist control.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rene takes one to the chin there.
Rene throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rene ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rene throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Rene is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
Silva lands an overhand right.
Rene takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Rene misses.
Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rene's guard.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva pushing down on Rene's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva works his foot free and advances to mount.
Silva scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rene?
Rene taking shots to the head.
That has opened up Shane Rene's cut even more.
Silva thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Silva thowing shots but they're missing.
Rene takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rene is rocked!
The cut above Shane Rene's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shane Rene's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rickson Silva!
After winning the bout, Rickson Silva 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koji Okano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassius Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Okano comes to the cage accompanied by Aalto - Resolution. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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168 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koji Okano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cassius Penn!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okano moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Penn blocks a body shot from Okano.
Penn misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Okano gets underhooks to prevent Penn's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okano.
Penn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Okano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Penn's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Okano.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Penn.
Penn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okano misses with a knee strike.
Okano throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
Okano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Penn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Penn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Okano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okano tries to land a knee to the head but Penn blocks with his arms.
Okano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
Penn lands a nice uppercut.
Penn tries to work over Okano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okano misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Penn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okano tries a knee to the head but Penn blocks it.
A short right from Penn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okano.
Okano prevents a body shot from Penn.
Okano tries to land a knee to the head but Penn blocks with his arms.
Okano misses with a punch to the body.
Penn lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okano.
Okano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penn can't find room to land a body shot as Okano controls the action.
Penn misses with a punch to the body.
Okano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Penn is defending well for now.
Okano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okano misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okano has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okano misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Penn.
Okano pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Penn lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okano struggles to land a body shot inside as Penn controls his hands.
Penn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Okano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Penn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Penn gets through Okano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Penn pulls guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Penn 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.
Penn is trying to keep Okano in close.
Okano is looking to stand up but Penn won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Okano!
Penn controlling from the full mount.
Okano is squirming around, avoiding Penn's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Okano is desperately trying to improve his position but Penn has a good base and remains in mount.
Okano is working hard here to advance position.
Penn is looking to work his way around to Okano's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Penn is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Okano can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Penn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Okano manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okano is trying to improve his position.
Penn working away.
Penn advances nicely into full mount.
Okano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Okano tries to get out of the position.
Penn controlling the pace for now.
It looks like Penn might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Penn extends the arm and Okano is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cassius Penn!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fullsize Mirror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Creed might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to That's A Sabretooth. Mirror comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ordinary Guy--- Blue Scholars kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fullsize Mirror!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mirror's head.
Mirror buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Mirror lands an impressive looking overhand right. Creed doesn't seem phased though.
Mirror connects with a high kick.
Mirror closes the distance and pushes Creed back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creed drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mirror gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mirror lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Creed backwards.
Mirror doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirror misses with some punches.
Creed has hold of one of Mirror's legs. Mirror is fighting the takedown attempt but Creed gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mirror looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Creed gets to his feet. Mirror looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirror lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mirror connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Creed's hands.
Mirror works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mirror gets caught flat footed, as Creed shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Creed wants to stand but Mirror has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Creed stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Creed takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown by Creed or perhaps it was just good defense by Mirror which made him look bad.
Mirror fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Creed.
Mirror has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mirror tries to throw a body punch but Creed avoids it by throwing Mirror back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mirror displaying some good clinch control by pressing Creed up against the cage.
Mirror throws a punch but it's blocked by Creed.
Mirror displaying some good clinch control by pressing Creed up against the cage.
Creed avoids the elbow strike from Mirror, against the cage.
Creed blocks a body shot from Mirror.
Mirror escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fullsize Mirror seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirror lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed tries for a takedown but Mirror sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mirror staying out of range there.
Mirror lands a jab to the nose.
Mirror fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Creed, pushing him back against the cage.
Mirror lands an elbow just above Creed 's eye.
A short left from Mirror.
Mirror misses with an elbow over the top.
Mirror stalling.
Mirror softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Creed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed tries to pull guard but Mirror forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mirror lands with a short shot to the head.
Mirror struggles to land a body shot inside as Creed controls his hands.
Creed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Creed has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mirror is trying to keep an underhook but Creed manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creed wants to stand up but Mirror is controlling the position.
Creed stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mirror to get to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mirror is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fullsize Mirror dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mirror lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Creed is defended easily by Mirror.
Mirror takes the fight into the clinch.
Creed has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mirror after a bit of a struggle.
Creed tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mirror smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mirror fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Creed, pushing him back against the cage.
Mirror pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mirror receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirror lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Creed.
Mirror breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Creed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Creed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mirror scores with a punch to the head.
Mirror lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mirror avoids the head kick by Creed.
Mirror throws the left hand but Creed avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirror stuns Creed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Victor Creed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mirror moves into range and clinches up with Creed.
Mirror lands with a short shot to the head.
Mirror lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mirror scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creed changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mirror fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mirror lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mirror doesn't manage to clinch there - Creed circles away.
Mirror throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Mirror.
Mirror keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirror connects with an inside leg kick.
Mirror connects with a crisp jab.
Mirror tries to clinch but Creed is having none of it.
Mirror works the jab nicely.
Mirror connects with a nice looking jab.
Creed shoots in looking for a takedown. Mirror tries to sprawl out of it but Creed keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mirror manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Creed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mirror moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirror throws a head kick but Creed moves out of range.
Mirror dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mirror lands a lovely overhand right.
Mirror looks to land a combination. Creed sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Victor Creed has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mirror.
Mirror tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mirror throws a series of punches but Creed moves out of range.
Creed throws a looping overhand right but Mirror ducks down to avoid it.
Creed is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mirror sizes up Creed with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Creed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mirror.
Fullsize Mirror seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mirror lands a nice leg kick that just misses Creed's sensitive parts.
Creed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fullsize Mirror showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Victor Creed'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!
Mirror lands a leg kick that knocks Creed off balance momentarily.
Creed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mirror lands with an uppercut that bounces Creed off the cage and back into range.
A head kick by Creed misses
and Mirror counters with a low kick, right behind Creed 's knee.
Mirror is looking to slow Creed down with leg kicks.
Creed tries a head kick but it misses.
Mirror scores with a jab to the head.
Creed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Creed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mirror has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirror misses with a punch to the body.
Mirror leaning his opponent against the cage.
A body shot lands from Mirror.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirror tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mirror struggles to land a body shot inside as Creed controls his hands.
Mirror scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Mirror.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mirror creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Creed letting Mirror take a breather here.
Mirror has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Creed tries to pull guard but Mirror forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fullsize Mirror seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mirror lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirror gets through Creed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mirror scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mirror fails to land.
Creed jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mirror walks away with a smile on his face. Creed gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mirror tries to close the distance and clinch but Creed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Creed throws a head kick that misses.
Mirror tries to clinch up but Creed circles away and keeps his distance.
Mirror throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Creed scoring well with a low kick there.
Creed shoots and misses
and Mirror makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creed tries to keep at a distance but Mirror has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mirror misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirror lands a body shot in the clinch.
Creed avoids a wild elbow strike from Mirror.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mirror.
Mirror tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Creed's elbow.
Mirror is pushing Creed up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mirror.
Mirror lands with a right to the head.
Mirror wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fullsize Mirror is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed prevents a body shot from Mirror.
Creed tries to pull guard but Mirror won't allow it.
Mirror displaying some good clinch control by pressing Creed up against the cage.
Mirror lands a right hand.
Victor Creed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mirror tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mirror scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mirror scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mirror avoiding damage as Creed throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fullsize Mirror comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mirror winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fullsize Mirror!
In his post fight interview, Fullsize Mirror started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Parsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Parsons has chosen Call Me The Breeze as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Nate Barnes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Charlie Parsons's chin.
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210 lbs
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30
222 lbs
19 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nate Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Parsons!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parsons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parsons looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good work by Barnes as he checks the leg kick.
Barnes cracks the inside of Parsons's front leg.
Barnes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Charlie Parsons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parsons throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes throws a body punch but Parsons moves out of range.
Barnes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Parsons to score with a decent uppercut.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes works Parsons's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Parsons misses.
Parsons drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Parsons stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Parsons from controlling successfully.
Parsons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Parsons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parsons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Parsons stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Parsons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Parsons controlling him for the moment.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Parsons from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Parsons catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Parsons.
A big right from Parsons misses.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Barnes is looking to slow Parsons down with leg kicks.
Parsons jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parsons connects with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Parsons.
Barnes takes a swing at Parsons's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Parsons darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Parsons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parsons moves out of range of the body kick from Barnes.
Parsons scores with a jab to the head.
Parsons wants to slow Barnes down by chopping away at his legs.
A good leg kick by Parsons.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barnes.
Parsons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnes momentarily.
A jab from Parsons does it's job there.
Barnes throws a body kick that misses.
Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Parsons. Parsons gets slowly back to his feet.
Nate Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Parsons.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parsons closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Charlie Parsons has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parsons throws the kick towards the body but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Parsons checks a leg kick.
Parsons feints and as Barnes raises his hands in defense, Parsons changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Parsons wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Parsonsis looking to pass into half guard but Barnes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Barnes is in guard.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Parsons working a defensive guard here.
Barnes stands and throws Parsons's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnes in side control, throwing shots but Parsons defends.
Barnes has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Parsons is working 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 I would say that Nate Barnes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charlie Parsons's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barnes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A solid leg kick lands there for Parsons.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Parsons takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Parsons fails to land the takedown.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Parsons's head, knocking him out cold! Barnes is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nate Barnes!
Nate Barnes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Judas Lucifer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucifer comes to the cage accompanied by A Few Dollars More. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jesse Kelly enters the cage!
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283 lbs
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277 lbs
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Judas Lucifer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly misses the jab.
Kelly misses with a wild body shot.
Kelly closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kelly lands in his opponent's guard.
Lucifer wants to sweep but no luck.
Lucifer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kelly is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kelly is looking to work some ground and pound but Lucifer has wrist control.
Lucifer has his hands on Kelly's head, controlling the position.
Kelly is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kelly being controlled here momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Lucifer is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kelly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lucifer pulls Kelly in to control the position.
Kelly working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kelly is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lucifer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lucifer has escaped and now he's on top!
Kelly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lucifer is one step ahead there.
Kelly looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lucifer passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucifer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lucifer is looking to advance position but Kelly won't allow it.
Kelly is pressing down on Lucifer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kelly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lucifer is looking to work some ground and pound but Kelly has wrist control.
Lucifer trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Kelly is looking for a triangle but Lucifer pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucifer trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Lucifer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kelly wants to sweep here but Lucifer controlling him for the moment.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Lucifer from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Judas Lucifer wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lucifer ducks under a wild hook from Kelly.
Lucifer rushes Kelly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucifer tries a body shot but Kelly blocks it.
Kelly wants to take the fight to the mat but Lucifer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kelly.
Lucifer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kelly looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucifer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Jesse Kelly has been cut.
Lucifer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lucifer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lucifer lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Jesse Kelly's cut even more.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lucifer.
Lucifer lands an elbow just above Kelly 's eye.
Lucifer controlling the action here for a moment.
Lucifer lands a big left hand right to the temple and Kelly goes down!
Kelly is rocked!
The cut above Jesse Kelly's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lucifer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judas Lucifer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Kelly's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lucifer clinches up against the cage.
Lucifer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lucifer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lucifer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Lucifer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jesse Kelly's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kelly is looking for a takedown.
A hook to the body from Lucifer.
A knee to the head by Lucifer.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jesse Kelly's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Judas Lucifer!
An out of breath Judas Lucifer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luna Soleil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soleil comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Solitaire Unraveling kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
203 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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32
195 lbs
24 - 11 - 0 |
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Diamond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luna Soleil!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diamond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the body from Soleil misses
enabling Diamond to counter with a crisp jab.
Diamond wants to clinch.
A jab from Soleil misses.
Diamond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soleil takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diamond keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Soleil fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Soleil blocks a low kick nicely.
Diamond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soleil defending well as Diamond loads up on a big left hand.
Diamond fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Soleil checks it well.
Diamond misses with a wild combination.
Soleil misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soleil closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diamond's guard.
Diamond working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soleil.
Diamond keeping moving, preventing Soleil from controlling successfully.
Soleil is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diamond working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soleil.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diamond is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soleil is aware though and is defending well.
Soleil throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soleil not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diamond seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Diamond working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Soleil looks for a takedown but Diamond sprawls well.
Soleil throws out a loose jab but Diamond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diamond misses with a left hand
and Soleil counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diamond connects with a crisp jab.
Soleil misses with a hook. Diamond ducked under it nicely.
Diamond lands a nice hook to Soleil's body. Soleil takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab lands there for Diamond.
Soleil bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diamond's head backwards.
Soleil scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Soleil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diamond keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond is looking to control Soleil's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diamond avoid being mounted?
Diamond keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diamond trying to control but Soleil postures up.
Diamond works his way to full guard. Good work.
Soleil postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diamond avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Soleil wants to pass the guard but Diamond is keeping the position.
Soleil trying to control but Diamond is working from the bottom.
Diamond controls Soleil momentarily but Soleil frees himself.
Diamond looking for a guillotine here but Soleil defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soleil wants to control from the top but Diamond keeps moving.
Diamond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soleil gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soleil postures up and lands a big shot to Diamond's brow.
Soleil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diamond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diamond trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diamond is looking for a triangle but Soleil pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soleil slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luna Soleil will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Soleil takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Soleil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diamond was well out of range. Poor timing from Soleil.
Nice uppercut lands for Soleil. That snapped Diamond's head back.
Diamond takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diamond walks into a stiff left hand from Soleil.
Diamond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diamond closes the distance and pushes Soleil back into the cage.
Diamond lands a left hand.
Diamond misses with an elbow strike.
Soleil lands a hook that snaps the head of Diamond backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Soleil.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diamond is looking to control Soleil's arms but Soleil gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diamond has his back to the cage.
Soleil tries to land knees in the clinch but Diamond avoids the damage to the body.
Soleil misses with a body punch.
Diamond lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soleil wants to stall.
Soleil misses with a knee strike.
Diamond looking to stall.
Soleil scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Jason Diamond has been cut.
Soleil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diamond misses with some punches.
Diamond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Soleil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diamond throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Soleil.
Soleil loads up on a big right hand but Diamond slips the punch.
Soleil misses with a body shot.
Soleil shoots in but Diamond avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diamond connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Soleil's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamond tries to clinch but Soleil is having none of it.
A lazy left from Diamond finds it's target.
Soleil connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Soleil throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jason Diamond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diamond lands a leg kick that knocks Soleil off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diamond connects with a leg kick. Soleil looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diamond takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diamond lands a nice shot that snaps Soleil's head back.
Soleil swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diamond.
Soleil throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diamond throws a wild body kick that Soleil sees coming a mile off.
Diamond takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diamond swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond misses with a low kick.
Diamond plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Soleil checks the leg kick.
Soleil scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diamond keeps Soleil at a distance using the push kick.
Diamond motions for Soleil to come forward. Diamond throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diamond throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diamond walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Soleil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diamond.
Soleil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diamond.
Diamond misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Soleil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diamond throws a nice inside leg kick.
Soleil misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soleil swats away the attempt to clinch by Diamond.
Soleil takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Diamond closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diamond 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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diamond.
Soleil lands a jab-cross combination.
Diamond lands a glancing blow to the side of Soleil's head.
Diamond throws a low kick but Soleil avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soleil takes a swing at Diamond's ribcage but misses.
Soleil moves out of range of the body kick from Diamond.
Diamond goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luna Soleil will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jason Diamond's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A left and a right from Soleil both land. Nice combination.
Diamond goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diamond swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Soleil.
Diamond misses with a low kick.
Soleil thumps Diamond with a low kick.
Diamond tries to clinch but Soleil is having none of it.
Soleil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diamond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soleil manages to avoid it.
Soleil throws a head kick but Diamond moves out of range.
Jason Diamond is winning the standup battle so far.
Diamond looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Soleil misses the jab.
Diamond throws a leg kick which misses Soleil's front leg but catches the back leg as Soleil tries to avoid it.
Diamond misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Soleil misses.
Jason Diamond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond moves out of range of the leg kick from Soleil.
Diamond connects with a body shot that sends Soleil's belly button to the back.
Diamond pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Soleil back to the cage. Diamond follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Soleil jabs Diamond right on the nose. Diamond blinks but takes it well.
Diamond misses with a low kick.
Diamond throws a half hearted mid kick.
Soleil scores with a decent looking hook.
Soleil slips a jab from Diamond.
Soleil scores with the left hand. Diamond knows he should have avoided that one.
Soleil throws a nice looking combination but Diamond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diamond with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diamond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diamond lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diamond moves out of range of the strikes.
Diamond misses with a kick to the body.
Donk. Soleil catches Diamond right on the button with a cross.
Diamond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soleil manages to avoid it.
Diamond uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soleil.
Soleil moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Soleil moves out of range of the body kick.
Diamond misses with a straight right.
Jason Diamond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diamond throws a jab but it's blocked by Soleil.
Nice shot by Diamond.
Soleil dives in and scores a takedown into Diamond's guard.
Diamond trying to control the position here.
Diamond trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamond has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soleil can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diamond can't keep his opponent in guard - Soleil advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diamond is looking to improve his position.
Diamond is refusing to be controlled, as Soleil sits in half guard.
Soleil prevents Diamond from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soleil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Soleil throwing shots but Diamond is blocking nicely.
Soleil seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diamond does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Luna Soleil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diamond trying to hold on to Soleil's head to control him but Soleil postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Soleil connects with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slow jab from Diamond misses its intended target.
Diamond misses with a jab, cross combination.
Soleil throws a head kick but Diamond moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jason Diamond.
I think Soleil 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Luna Soleil!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tsatsu Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duece Delta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delta has chosen the tough guy song as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tsatsu Gomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duece Delta!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Delta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gomi sees it coming and defends easily.
Gomi wants to control but Delta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gomi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Delta is trying to control the action in half guard but Gomi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gomi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gomi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Delta trying to control but Gomi is working from the bottom.
Gomi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gomi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delta throwing strikes from guard but Gomi blocks nicely.
Delta throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gomi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gomi looking to control but Delta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Delta is trying desperately to improve position.
Gomi trying to control but Delta is having none of it.
Gomi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Delta is desperately trying to improve his position but Gomi has a good base and remains in mount.
Gomi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Delta can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gomi looking to secure an arm triangle but Delta defends it well.
Delta working to try and regain half guard.
Delta has given up his back.
Delta is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gomi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delta tries to roll but Gomi sticks to his back.
Delta fending off the submission attempt from Gomi.
Delta tries to break free.
Gomi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Delta knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Delta for a finish.
Gomi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Delta knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Delta for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gomi's guard. Nice work there by Delta.
Delta wants to control from the top but Gomi keeps moving.
Delta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Delta drops back looking for a leg! Gomi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gomi manages to kick Delta off! Delta jumps back into Gomi's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delta postures up in Gomi's guard and throws a big left but Gomi blocks it.
Gomi has his feet on Delta's thighs here. He's pushed Delta off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Delta screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tsatsu Gomi!
A determined Tsatsu Gomi didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustav Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holyfield.
Holyfield missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holyfield looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Graves throws a body kick that misses.
Graves scores with a decent looking hook.
Holyfield throws a leg kick but Graves sees it coming and moves out of range.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holyfield throws out the jab.
Holyfield misses with a looping right.
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holyfield working aggressively here.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Holyfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Holyfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Holyfield.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Holyfield gets control of Graves's arms and successfully pulls guard. Holyfield will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Graves trying to control but Holyfield is working from the bottom.
Holyfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Graves defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holyfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holyfield working a defensive guard here.
Holyfield looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Graves puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holyfield is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Graves's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Graves's back!
Graves is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Graves right now.
Holyfield is trying to stick to Graves's back but Graves is turning into Holyfield. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Holyfield's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Graves.
Graves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holyfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Graves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Holyfield goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Graves is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Holyfield working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Graves has passed into half guard!
Graves is trying to control the action in half guard but Holyfield is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Holyfield is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Graves scores with a couple of nice shots.
Graves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holyfield is just riding it out for now. Graves eventually gives up the hold.
Holyfield slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves won't allow Holyfield to sweep him here.
Graves trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Holyfield manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Holyfield is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Graves is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Graves has escaped and now he's on top!
Graves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Graves trying to control but Holyfield is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Graves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holyfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Graves advances position into side control!
Graves passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Holyfield!
Holyfield can't escape the position.
Graves can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holyfield is looking to escape.
Holyfield is in a horrible position here. Graves smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holyfield is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Graves has hold of Holyfield's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Holyfield manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gustav Graves will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Holyfield lands a body shot.
Graves lands a head kick. Holyfield smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Holyfield closes the distance and clinches up with Graves, looking for a takedown. Holyfield pushes Graves against the cage but Graves circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Graves connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Graves slaps away a takedown attempt from Holyfield, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Graves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holyfield circles away quickly and effectively.
Graves misses with a double jab
so Holyfield counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Holyfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Graves is retaining full guard.
Holyfield advances position into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
I wouldn't like to be where Graves is right now.
Holyfield is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Graves has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves sneaks back into half guard.
Graves wants to control but Holyfield is keeping busy.
Graves looks like he's trying to stand up.
Holyfield is looking to stall here but Graves recovers full guard.
Graves has his hands on Holyfield's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graves is keeping the position for now.
Holyfield postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Graves is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Holyfield, into his guard.
Graves drops back looking for a leg! Holyfield is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holyfield manages to kick Graves off! Graves jumps back into Holyfield's guard.
Graves preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holyfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Holyfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Graves tries to free his leg and advance position but Holyfield is retaining full guard.
Holyfield controls Graves momentarily but Graves frees himself.
Holyfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Graves defends well.
Holyfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graves is aware though and is defending well.
Holyfield keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Holyfield working for submissions but it's allowed Graves to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield wants to get back to full guard.
Holyfield is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Graves scores with a couple of nice shots.
Holyfield trying to control from the bottom.
Graves stalling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holyfield is defending against the submission attempts here by Graves.
Holyfield moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holyfield keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Holyfield working for a triangle but Graves defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nate Holyfield will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Graves scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Graves pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holyfield misses with a wild body shot.
Holyfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Graves doesn't manage to clinch there - Holyfield circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Graves. That's going to slow Holyfield down.
Graves throws a head kick that misses.
Graves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holyfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holyfield uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
Holyfield has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Graves lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Holyfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves pushes Holyfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holyfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Graves gets through Holyfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Holyfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holyfield tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Graves just stands there and leans against the cage.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves lands a right hand.
Holyfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves pushes Holyfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holyfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
Holyfield jumps guard but Graves stands there with Holyfield around his waist. Holyfield gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holyfield blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Holyfield tries to break the clinch but Graves is controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holyfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Holyfield fails to land.
Holyfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holyfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holyfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Graves.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
A short left from Graves.
Holyfield wants to break free but Graves has control.
Holyfield working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holyfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holyfield or not.
Holyfield jumps guard but Graves turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gustav Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Holyfield.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Holyfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Graves has double underhooks.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Gustav Graves has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holyfield takes a shot to the head.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Holyfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
Holyfield is rocked!
Holyfield is trying to break the clinch but Graves has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Holyfield is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves tries a body shot but Holyfield blocks it.
Holyfield seems to have recovered his senses.
Holyfield can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Holyfield takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holyfields head.
Holyfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holyfield.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Holyfield.
Holyfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Holyfield.
Holyfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holyfields head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Graves pushes Holyfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Holyfield controls his hands.
Holyfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Graves has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Graves!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Baddabing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazarus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Enter Sandman - Metallica kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Lazarus Jones has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Manny Baddabing's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Baddabing!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazarus Jones!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones avoids the body shot from Baddabing.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Baddabing.
Baddabing bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baddabing lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Baddabing loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Baddabing on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Baddabing throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Baddabing checks the leg kick.
Baddabing fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baddabing fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baddabing steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones jabs Baddabing right on the nose. Baddabing blinks but takes it well.
Baddabing missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baddabing misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baddabing moves away from the strike by Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones misses with a hook.
Manny Baddabing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones motions for Baddabing to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baddabing is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones takes a swing at Baddabing's ribcage but misses.
Baddabing shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baddabing takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baddabing is defended easily by Jones.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baddabing blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baddabing's hands.
Jones throws a jab when Baddabing was well out of range.
Baddabing uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Jones moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Baddabing controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baddabing lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
It looks like Lazarus Jones has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baddabing working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baddabing's brow.
A hook to the body from Baddabing.
A short uppercut from Baddabing.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Baddabing is blocking nicely.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Baddabing shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baddabing backwards.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Baddabing pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Baddabing throws a head punch that misses.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baddabing has him pressed against the cage.
Baddabing tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Baddabing makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baddabing pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Baddabing.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Baddabing's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to circle away but Baddabing has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baddabing.
Baddabing lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baddabing lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Baddabing fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
It looks like Manny Baddabing has been cut.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Baddabing shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baddabing ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones throws a leg kick but Baddabing moved away.
Baddabing tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
A low kick from Baddabing misses
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Lazarus Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baddabing in his tracks.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
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!
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Baddabing tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baddabing ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baddabing throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Baddabing only half commits.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Baddabing off balance momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Baddabing lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baddabing lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Baddabing ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baddabing moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Baddabing - just one landing.
Baddabing fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Baddabing on that attempt.
Jones throws a leg kick but Baddabing sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Baddabing moved out of range nicely.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Baddabing takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lazarus Jones will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Baddabing scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baddabing looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Baddabing throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Baddabing looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Baddabing persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Baddabing paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Baddabing's head but Baddabing sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baddabing shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baddabing uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baddabing takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Baddabing walks into a jab.
Baddabing misses the shot to the body.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Baddabing moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Baddabing's shoulder, as Baddabing tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baddabing needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Baddabing ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Baddabing. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baddabing.
Jones throws a series of punches but Baddabing moves out of range.
Baddabing tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Baddabing.
Baddabing ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Baddabing misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baddabing misses with the combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Baddabing checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Baddabing tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Baddabing.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Baddabing moved out of range nicely.
Baddabing shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baddabing thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jones throws a low kick but Baddabing moves out of range easily.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baddabing checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Baddabing saw that one coming.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Baddabing moved away.
Baddabing misses with a body punch
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baddabing wants to clinch.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Baddabing ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Baddabing is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A low kick from Baddabing is predictable there
and Baddabing takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones throws a body punch but Baddabing moves out of range.
Baddabing shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baddabing under the eye.
Baddabing fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Baddabing is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Baddabing darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Baddabing.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baddabing.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baddabing displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Baddabing checks it.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baddabing doesn't seem phased though.
Baddabing dives in and scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Baddabing is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baddabing is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Baddabing is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazarus Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Baddabing lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Baddabing throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Baddabing keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Baddabing showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Baddabing looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Baddabing.
Baddabing shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baddabing moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Baddabing fails with a takedown attempt.
Baddabing scores with a punch to the head.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Baddabing.
Baddabing on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Baddabing steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Baddabing is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baddabing lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Jones is looking to chop away at Baddabing's legs.
Baddabing tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones throws a right and a left that Baddabing avoids nicely.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Baddabing shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Baddabing is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baddabing postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baddabing won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Baddabing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Baddabing lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jones controls Baddabing momentarily but Baddabing frees himself.
Baddabing passes into half guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Baddabing trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baddabing is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Baddabing decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jones, up you get!
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Baddabing.
Baddabing uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Lazarus Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Baddabing shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Baddabing takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Baddabing scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Baddabing moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Baddabing walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Baddabing slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baddabing throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Baddabing slips under a jab from Jones.
Baddabing fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones tests Baddabing's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baddabing misses with a wild body shot.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Baddabing ducks down to avoid it.
Baddabing displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baddabing looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Baddabing persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Baddabing.
Jones sizes up Baddabing with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Manny Baddabing did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Baddabing throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baddabing throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Baddabing avoids a kick to the body.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones slips under a jab from Baddabing.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Baddabing is just out of range.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Baddabing takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones tests Baddabing's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baddabing shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Baddabing ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
A telegraphed right hand from Baddabing misses the target.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Baddabing bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Baddabing throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Baddabing is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones thuds his right hand into Baddabing's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Baddabing misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Baddabing avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Baddabing shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Baddabing keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Baddabing tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baddabing looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Baddabing.
Baddabing takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Baddabing won't allow it.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Baddabing, against the cage.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Baddabing is controlling him.
Baddabing lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
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!
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Baddabing.
Baddabing throws a head punch that misses.
Baddabing gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Baddabing swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Baddabing blocks it.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Baddabing works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Baddabing lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Baddabing leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Baddabing lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baddabing fails to land the takedown.
Baddabing motions for Jones to come forward. Baddabing throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones misses the jab.
Baddabing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baddabing gets a double leg takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baddabing is controlling him.
Baddabing keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Baddabing working some strikes from top position.
Baddabing working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baddabing won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baddabing accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baddabing looking to pass the guard.
Jones looking to control.
Baddabing is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baddabing stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Baddabing looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baddabing is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones working a defensive guard but Baddabing passes into half guard.
Jones has hold of Baddabing's hands but Baddabing slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Baddabing had his way with Lazarus Jones in that 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!
Baddabing dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Baddabing blocks the leg kick.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Baddabing is able to avoid easily.
Baddabing is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Jones pushes Baddabing up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Baddabing manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Baddabing lands with a right to the head.
Baddabing tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones blocks a body shot from Baddabing.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Baddabing keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Baddabing avoids the damage to the body.
Baddabing lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones wants to break free but Baddabing has control.
Baddabing softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Baddabing pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to break free but Baddabing pushes him back against the cage.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Baddabing has double underhooks.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baddabing has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Baddabing has double underhooks.
Baddabing lands a nice elbow.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Baddabing lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Baddabing thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Baddabing does it's job there.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baddabing shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baddabing lands with a good body shot.
Baddabing swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Baddabing is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baddabing checks it well.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baddabing.
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baddabing throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Baddabing is in Jones's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baddabing landing with the ground and pound.
Baddabing wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing chips away with some ground and pound.
Baddabing postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baddabing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baddabing won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Baddabing lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Baddabing working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Baddabing wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Manny Baddabing overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baddabing defends it easily.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing preventing the sweep.
Baddabing works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baddabing lands with a punch from half guard.
Baddabing working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jones kicks off Baddabing and gets to his feet.
Baddabing lands an overhand right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Baddabing down.
Baddabing checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones throws a hook to the side of Baddabing's head but Baddabing sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baddabing checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Baddabing misses with a few strikes there.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Baddabing showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baddabing has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:47
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Baddabing!
Manny Baddabing is the new middleweight champion!
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