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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ik Lik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ik Lik!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lik looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Austin tries to pull guard but Lik holds him up against the cage and eventually Austin drops back down to his feet.
Lik breaks the clinch.
Lik wants to clinch up but Austin keeps it at a distance.
Lik leaves Austin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Austin clinches with his opponent.
Austin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lik keeps control of Austin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Austin looking to stall.
Austin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Austin wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Austin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lik utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lik breaks from the clinch.
Austin misses with a takedown attempt - Lik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lik tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Austin counters by clinching up.
Austin wants to take the fight to the mat but Lik manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lik breaks the clinch.
Austin pushes Lik up against the cage in a clinch.
Austin jumps guard.
Austin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lik postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin seems keen to control Lik's posture.
Austin looking for a sweep. Not yet Austin, not yet.
Austin looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Austin is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austin scoring with some ground and pound.
Austin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Austin prevents Lik from getting back to his feet.
Lik is looking to stand back up but Austin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lik.
Austin passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lik keeps working.
Austin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Austin staying calm.
Austin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lik for as long as he can get away with.
Austin stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lik stuffs the takedown attempt from Austin. Austin gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Lik as Austin shoots in.
Lik tries to clinch up
and Lik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Austin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Austin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lik taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Austin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lik wants to clinch up but Austin keeps it at a distance.
Lik is looking to clinch.
Lik leaves Austin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lik wants to clinch.
Austin shoots in looking for a takedown. Lik tries to sprawl out of it but Austin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Austin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Austin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Austin somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Austin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lik sprawls well. Lik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Austin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Austin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steve Austin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lik tries to clinch up but Austin circles away and keeps his distance.
Austin fails with a takedown attempt.
Austin closes the distance and clinches up with Lik, looking for a takedown. Austin pushes Lik against the cage but Lik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lik has managed to clinch.
Lik prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lik putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Austin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lik comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Austin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Lik.
Lik scores with a knee to the head.
Lik stalling in the clinch.
Austin wants to take the fight to the mat but Lik manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lik breaks from the clinch.
Lik tries to clinch there but Austin circles away.
Austin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lik circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lik tries to clinch up but Austin circles away and keeps his distance.
Lik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lik moves in looking to clinch but Austin pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Austin.
Lik has closed the distance and engaged Austin in a clinch.
Lik has Austin pressed against the cage.
Austin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin shoots in but Lik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lik tries to clinch but Austin moves out of range.
Lik has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Austin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lik tries to avoid it but Austin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lik to the ground. Lik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lik tries to clinch up.
Lik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Austin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lik tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Austin tries to keep at a distance but Lik has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ik Lik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Lik or perhaps it was just good defense by Austin which made him look bad.
Austin shoots in for a double leg but Lik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Austin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lik avoids it really well and circles away.
Austin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Austin shoots in looking for a takedown but Lik manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Austin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
ik Lik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Austin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lik swivels and escapes.
Lik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Austin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Austin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lik moves into range and clinches up with Austin.
ik Lik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lik lands a nice elbow.
Austin wants to break free but Lik has control.
Lik stops a takedown attempt from Austin.
Austin blocks a body shot from Lik.
Lik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Austin's efforts to push away.
Lik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Austin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lik is defending well.
Lik lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lik crunches a lovely knee into Austin's ribcage.
Lik lands a damaging elbow.
Lik lands a knee to the head.
Austin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lik scores a nice knee to the body.
Austin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Austin stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lik to get to his feet.
Lik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Austin misses with a head kick.
Austin instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Austin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lik.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Austin.
Austin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lik moves away.
Lik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lik blocks a head kick by Austin.
Lik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin keeps the fight on the outside.
Lik tries to clinch up.
Austin shoots for a takedown but Lik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Austin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Austin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lik wants to clinch up but Austin keeps it at a distance.
Austin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Austin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lik lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to ik Lik.
I think Lik 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ik Lik!
ik Lik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kid Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonic Novikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid Li could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jonic Novikov's chin.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kid Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonic Novikov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Li misses.
Novikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Li shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Novikov trying to control from the bottom.
Li is looking for a kimura here.
Novikov controlling the position for now.
Li wants to take a breather but Novikov is having none of it.
Li throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Novikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Li is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jonic Novikov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Novikov tries for a takedown but Li circles away easily
and Li counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Li.
Li swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Li looking to throw knees to the head but Novikov is blocking nicely.
Li swings wildly with an uppercut but Novikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li tries to land a knee to the head but Novikov blocks with his arms.
Li drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Novikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Li prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Novikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Li drops down looking for an ankle pick but Novikov pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kid Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novikov fails with the takedown
and Li counters with a single leg into guard. Novikov didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li trying to control but Novikov is working from the bottom.
Li content to stall in guard here.
Li throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li throwing strikes but missing.
Novikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Li.
Li stopping the sweep attempt from Novikov.
Novikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Novikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Li can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Li with a nice head shot there.
Novikov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Li defends well.
Li tries to free his leg and advance position but Novikov is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novikov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Li has passed into half guard!
Novikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Li is working away from the top position though.
Novikov is in trouble now - Li has advanced to mount!
Li landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li dominating with strikes here.
It looks like Jonic Novikov has been cut.
Li is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Novikov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Novikov tries to lock up and control but Li gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Li connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Li dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonic Novikov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Novikov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That has opened up Jonic Novikov's cut even more.
Li trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Novikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Novikov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Li gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Li has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Li landing some decent shots from guard.
Li trying to control but Novikov is working from the bottom.
Kid Li overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Li throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Novikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Li scoring with punches to the head and body.
Li throwing strikes from guard but Novikov blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li passes Novikov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Li is trying to work for a kimura but Novikov is defending well.
Novikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Li is working away from the top position though.
Novikov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Li.
Li wants to control but Novikov is keeping him busy.
Li looks to land a strike but Novikov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Novikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Novikov has Li pulled in close to control his posture.
Novikov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Li doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Li manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novikov keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novikov has his foot on Li's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Li works his way back into a safe position though.
Li trying to control but Novikov is working from the bottom.
Li looking to pass the guard.
Li lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Li accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Novikov keeping full guard, as Li tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li trying to control but Novikov is working from the bottom.
Li is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Li is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Novikov trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Novikov pulls Li in close to prevent any damage.
Novikov working a defensive guard here.
Li looking to pass the guard.
Novikov is looking for a triangle but Li pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li throwing strikes but missing.
Novikov is adopting a defensive guard.
Li postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Novikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Li postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Novikov looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Li stands and throws Novikov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Li working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Li dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonic Novikov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Novikov misses with a takedown
so Li counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Li being controlled here momentarily.
Novikov controls Li momentarily but Li frees himself.
Li advances to half guard.
Novikov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Li lands strikes from half guard.
Novikov actively working from the bottom here.
Novikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novikov is not content to let Li control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novikov is trying to control but can't.
Li thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Li is thwarting Novikov's attempts to control the position.
Li not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Novikov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Li pushes past his half guard into mount!
Li can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Novikov is looking to escape.
Li lands a big shot there that rocks Novikov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The cut above Jonic Novikov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jonic Novikov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kid Li!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damn Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack McNabb (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damn Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack McNabb!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy tries to clinch up.
Hardy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McNabb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McNabb misses with a wild combination.
Hardy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Damn Hardy has been cut.
McNabb stalks Hardy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hardy's face. Hardy staggers backwards, shaken.
Hardy tries to clinch up but McNabb circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardy tries to clinch but McNabb moves out of range.
McNabb tries to bum rush Hardy with a series of wild strikes but Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McNabb fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hardy avoids it really well and circles away.
McNabb throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt - McNabb sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hardy tries to clinch but McNabb moves out of range.
Hardy tries to clinch up
and McNabb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McNabb tries to bum rush Hardy with a series of wild strikes but Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardy moves in looking to clinch but McNabb pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy is looking to clinch.
Hardy is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from McNabb does no damage.
McNabb shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hardy doesn't manage to clinch there - McNabb circles away.
A combination from McNabb does no damage.
Hardy darts in and clinches McNabb up against the cage.
McNabb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardy tries to clinch there but McNabb circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hardy.
McNabb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardy wants to clinch
and McNabb counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNabb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hardy has time to react.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up but McNabb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hardy wants to clinch.
McNabb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardy moves in looking to clinch but McNabb pushes him off.
McNabb lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
McNabb throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McNabb tries to avoid it but Hardy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McNabb to the ground. McNabb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damn Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNabb misses with the combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McNabb!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardy is looking to clinch.
McNabb throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hardy is trying to break the clinch but McNabb has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on McNabb's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on McNabb's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hardy tries to pull guard but McNabb holds him up against the cage and eventually Hardy drops back down to his feet.
Hardy breaks from the clinch.
Hardy tries to clinch up.
McNabb swinging wildly here.
Hardy wants to clinch.
Hardy gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNabb prevents Hardy from breaking the clinch.
Hardy breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McNabb keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardy wants to clinch
and McNabb counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hardy thinking.
McNabb feints a jab promting Hardy to slip. McNabb then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hardy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hardy avoids a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy wants to clinch.
McNabb shoots in but no luck this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardy moves in looking to clinch but McNabb pushes him off.
Hardy fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack McNabb will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damn Hardy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McNabb throws a right and a left that both miss.
A right-left combo lands from McNabb.
Hardy tries to clinch there but McNabb circles away.
Nice cross by McNabb.
Hardy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McNabb.
Hardy tries to clinch
and McNabb counters with a two punch combo.
McNabb fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardy shoots in looking for a takedown but McNabb manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hardy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McNabb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up but McNabb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McNabb misses with a takedown attempt - Hardy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hardy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardy doesn't manage to clinch there - McNabb circles away.
Jack McNabb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNabb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McNabb misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy moves in looking to clinch but McNabb pushes him off.
Hardy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McNabb shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardy tries to sprawl out of it but McNabb keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Damn Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack McNabb.
McNabb is breathing heavily.
Hardy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McNabb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McNabb throws a right hand that Hardy ducks under and follows up with a left that Hardy also avoids with ease.
Hardy tries to clinch there but McNabb circles away.
Hardy tries to clinch
and McNabb counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hardy tries to clinch but McNabb moves away
and McNabb counters with a series of strikes. Hardy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hardy tries to clinch but McNabb moves away
and McNabb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McNabb misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hardy closes the distance but McNabb moves to the side
and McNabb counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch but McNabb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hardy moves in looking to clinch but McNabb pushes him off.
Hardy tries to clinch up but McNabb circles away and keeps his distance.
McNabb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardy wants to clinch.
Jack McNabb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy trying to stand up but can't free himself from McNabb's guard.
Hardy passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hardy seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hardy unloads with some shots from mount but McNabb bucks and avoids them well.
Hardy tries to control but McNabb wriggling away.
Hardy looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McNabb?
Hardy is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McNabb has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McNabb!
McNabb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hardy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McNabb has managed to get both his arms back between Hardy's legs - danger averted.
Hardy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McNabb is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McNabb gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!
McNabb prevents Hardy from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damn Hardy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damn Hardy's cut.
That's time! Hardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up but McNabb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hardy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardy wants to clinch.
McNabb gets tackled into the cage by Hardy. Hardy maintains the clinch.
McNabb has had enough of the clinch but Hardy keeps him there for the moment.
Hardy is trying to pull guard but McNabb turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hardy connects with a nasty looking knee right to McNabb's face.
Hardy goes for a takedown attempt but McNabb pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McNabb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McNabb misses with a two punch combination.
Hardy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McNabb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy tries to clinch up but McNabb circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardy moves in looking to clinch but McNabb pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy tries to clinch up
and McNabb counters with a left and a right that stings Hardy.
McNabb swinging wildly here.
McNabb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardy circles away quickly and effectively.
Hardy doesn't manage to clinch there - McNabb circles away.
McNabb goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hardy doesn't manage to clinch there - McNabb circles away.
McNabb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McNabb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Damn Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McNabb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McNabb fails to land the takedown.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but McNabb shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damn Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy darts in trying to clinch
and McNabb counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McNabb scores with a body shot.
McNabb swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardy.
McNabb misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McNabb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McNabb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardy tries to clinch up but McNabb circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardy is looking to clinch but McNabb is avoiding it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy wants to clinch
and McNabb counters with a one-two to the body.
Hardy tries to clinch but McNabb moves out of range.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up but McNabb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNabb keeps the fight on the outside.
McNabb throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hardy.
Hardy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McNabb is fending him off so far but Hardy persists. Nope, McNabb circles away and we're back to standing.
McNabb throws a series of punches but Hardy avoids them all with ease.
McNabb pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hardy back to the cage. McNabb follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up but McNabb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McNabb gets tackled into the cage by Hardy. Hardy maintains the clinch.
McNabb is trying to break free.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McNabb as Hardy tries to tie him up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hardy just misses with a elbow thrown towards McNabb's brow.
Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardy wants to clinch.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McNabb as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy rushes McNabb and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McNabb wants to get back to striking at distance but Hardy won't allow it.
Hardy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McNabb just stands there and leans against the cage.
McNabb stalling.
Hardy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McNabb after a bit of a struggle.
Hardy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McNabb is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McNabb stops a takedown attempt from Hardy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNabb wants to break free but Hardy has control.
McNabb lands a nice shot to the body.
McNabb pulls Hardy into guard.
McNabb keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy passes into half guard.
Hardy seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damn Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hardy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damn Hardy!
A very excited looking Damn Hardy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards has chosen This Fire Burns as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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182 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Baggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Richards!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baggins drives through and clinches with Richards against the cage.
Baggins pushes Richards back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baggins lands an elbow inside.
Baggins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Baggins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Richards's defenses.
It looks like Ben Richards has been cut.
Richards misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baggins.
Baggins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richards misses with some punches.
Baggins lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richards.
Baggins lands a damaging elbow.
Baggins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baggins digs a right hand underneath Richards's ribcage. Richards let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baggins lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baggins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Richards takes an elbow to the forehead.
A shot in the inside from Baggins.
Richards is rocked!
Richards blocks an uppercut.
Richards is still on wobbly legs! Can Baggins finish him?
Baggins swings wildly with an uppercut but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baggins lands a nice elbow.
Richards is pressed against the cage. Baggins pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Richards! Two more big strikes from Baggins and Richards crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chuck Baggins!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Hoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Hoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hoe lands in his opponent's guard.
Morrison looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hoe cracks Morrison with a solid left hand.
Hoe lands a couple of elbows.
Hoe advances to half guard.
Hoe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hoe lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Morrison has eaten all the pies!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoe with the ground and pound from mount.
BOOM! Hoe connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hoe controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoe working the ground and pound effectively.
It looks like Kenny Morrison has been cut.
Hoe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Morrison is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big strike lands for Hoe! That's really hurt Morrison and he's turned his back - Hoe keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Hoe jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Hoe!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Hawke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Somerhalder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Somerhalder has chosen Clawfinger - God Is Dead as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kevin Hawke has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Hawke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ian Somerhalder!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawke tries to close the distance and clinch but Somerhalder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Somerhalder.
Ian Somerhalder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somerhalder misses with a two punch combination.
Somerhalder closes the distance and clinches.
Hawke is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Somerhalder is keeping busy.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hawke obliges.
Hawke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Somerhalder avoids it.
Hawke lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Somerhalder is trying to break the clinch but Hawke is controlling him.
Hawke is trying to push Somerhalder away but Somerhalder has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hawke is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hawke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Somerhalder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Somerhalder misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawke tries to clinch there but Somerhalder circles away.
Hawke looks to land a combination but Somerhalder avoids it well.
Somerhalder keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawke is looking to clinch.
Somerhalder throws a combination that misses
and Hawke counters with a three punch combo that has Somerhalder backing up. Somerhalder nods at Hawke to acknowledge the strikes.
The fighters circling - Somerhalder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Somerhalder swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawke.
Somerhalder rushes Hawke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hawke lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hawke misses with an elbow strike.
Somerhalder manages to break the clinch.
Somerhalder misses with a hook. Hawke ducked under it nicely.
Hawke tries to clinch but Somerhalder is having none of it.
Hawke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawke tries to clinch
and Somerhalder counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Somerhalder keeps the fight on the outside.
Somerhalder misses with a series of wild punches.
Somerhalder misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hawke wants to clinch.
Somerhalder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hawke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hawke shoots in looking for a takedown but Somerhalder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hawke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hawke moves in looking to clinch but Somerhalder pushes him off.
Somerhalder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Somerhalder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawke stalks Somerhalder and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Somerhalder's face. Somerhalder staggers backwards, shaken.
Hawke moves in looking to clinch but Somerhalder pushes him off.
Hawke avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Somerhalder misses.
Somerhalder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Somerhalder looks gassed!
Somerhalder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Somerhalder misses with a body kick.
Hawke dives in and grabs Somerhalder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Somerhalder pushes down on Hawke's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somerhalder throws a right hand that Hawke ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawke also avoids with ease.
Hawke wants to clinch but Somerhalder slips to the side
and Somerhalder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hawke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Somerhalder avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Hawke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawke shoots in looking for a takedown but Somerhalder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hawke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Somerhalder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hawke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Somerhalder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hawke - that will leave a mark!
Somerhalder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Somerhalder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hawke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Somerhalder keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawke avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawke thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Somerhalder if he has to take too many more of those.
Hawke connects with a high kick.
Hawke shoots in but Somerhalder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hawke walks into a stiff left hand from Somerhalder.
Somerhalder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawke is looking to clinch.
Somerhalder gets a clinch.
Somerhalder blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Hawke.
Hawke putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Somerhalder in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawke wants to stall.
Hawke throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Hawke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Somerhalder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Somerhalder misses with a leg kick.
Somerhalder closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hawke's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Somerhalder throws a big right hand that misses.
Hawke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hawke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hawke keeping moving, preventing Somerhalder from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Somerhalder is working Hawke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somerhalder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Somerhalder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Somerhalder sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Somerhalder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Somerhalder postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hawke is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Somerhalder, into his guard.
Hawke wants to stand and escape but instead Somerhalder has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somerhalder throwing strikes from guard but Hawke blocks nicely.
Hawke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Somerhalder.
Hawke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Somerhalder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Somerhalder wants to pass the guard but Hawke is keeping the position.
Somerhalder decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hawke, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somerhalder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hawke circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawke fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawke tries to clinch up but Somerhalder circles away and keeps his distance.
Somerhalder keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hawke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Somerhalder misses with the combination.
Somerhalder is breathing heavily.
Somerhalder swats away the attempt to clinch by Hawke.
Somerhalder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somerhalder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawke.
Somerhalder misses with a combination
and Somerhalder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawke shoots in and drives through. Somerhalder sprawls well.
Somerhalder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawke is looking to clinch but Somerhalder is avoiding it.
Hawke tries to clinch there but Somerhalder circles away.
Nice cross by Somerhalder.
Somerhalder clinches with his opponent.
Hawke is looking to break free of the clinch but Somerhalder has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Hawke.
Hawke lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Ian Somerhalder has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawke misses with a knee to the head.
Hawke tries to break the clinch but Somerhalder is controlling the position.
A knee to the head by Hawke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kevin Hawke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ian Somerhalder'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!
Hawke checks a low kick from Somerhalder.
Somerhalder thumps Hawke with a low kick.
Somerhalder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawke.
Hawke fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hawke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Somerhalder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hawke but Hawke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Somerhalder misses with the combination.
Somerhalder throws a right and a left that Hawke avoids nicely.
Hawke wants to clinch up but Somerhalder keeps it at a distance.
Hawke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Somerhalder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hawke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Somerhalder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hawke counters with a nice leg kick.
Kevin Hawke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawke takes the fight into the clinch.
Hawke lands a hook that snaps the head of Somerhalder backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Somerhalder avoids a wild elbow strike from Hawke.
Hawke tries a knee to the head but Somerhalder blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Somerhalder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hawke misses with a knee strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hawke obliges.
Somerhalder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hawke's efforts to push away.
Somerhalder takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hawke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hawke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Somerhalder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hawke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Somerhalder but Somerhalder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Hawke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somerhalder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hawke circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Somerhalder misses.
Somerhalder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawke swinging wildly here.
Hawke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawke tries to clinch up.
Kevin Hawke is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawke lands a slapping body shot.
Hawke thumps Somerhalder with a low kick.
Hawke doesn't manage to clinch there - Somerhalder circles away.
Hawke is looking to clinch.
Somerhalder misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hawke is defended easily by Somerhalder.
Hawke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Somerhalder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawke tries to clinch up
and Somerhalder counters with a two punch combo.
Hawke doesn't manage to clinch there - Somerhalder circles away.
Somerhalder throws a leg kick that misses.
Hawke doesn't manage to clinch there - Somerhalder circles away.
Hawke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Somerhalder keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Somerhalder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Somerhalder misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Somerhalder does no damage.
Hawke wants to clinch up but Somerhalder keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawke tries to clinch there but Somerhalder circles away.
Hawke fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hawke.
Somerhalder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Somerhalder tries to bum rush Hawke with a series of wild strikes but Hawke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hawke tries to close the distance and clinch but Somerhalder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawke doesn't manage to clinch there - Somerhalder circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hawke tries to clinch but Somerhalder moves out of range.
Hawke doesn't manage to clinch there - Somerhalder circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawke tries to clinch there but Somerhalder circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawke slips a jab and a cross from Somerhalder.
Ian Somerhalder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawke throws a head kick that Somerhalder semi-blocks.
Hawke doesn't manage to clinch there - Somerhalder circles away.
Kevin Hawke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick from Hawke lands but Somerhalder takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Hawke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hawke, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Hawke!
Kevin Hawke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ellington Darden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Old Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darden comes into the arena with Ray Lewis - What Time Is It blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
181 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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178 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ellington Darden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Old Man!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Darden stops Man from standing up.
Darden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Man wants to get back to his feet but Darden is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Darden trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Darden prevents Man from getting back to his feet.
Darden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darden prevents Man from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Darden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Man wriggles free and stands up.
Man pushes Darden away with a front kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Man.
Old Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Darden checks it well.
Darden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Man circles away.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Darden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a leg kick
and Darden counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man pushes Darden off and gets back to his feet.
Darden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Man throws a solid leg kick but Darden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man.
Darden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Man sprawls well. Man wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Darden gets slowly back to his feet.
Darden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Man tries to avoid it but Darden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Man to the ground. Man escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ellington Darden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Man takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Man there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Man tried to score with a low kick but Darden checks it.
Man scores with a spinning back kick!
Man throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Darden's head.
Darden tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Man tries to score with a low kick but Darden moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man scoring well with a low kick there.
Man misses with a low kick.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Darden moves out of range easily.
Man throws a head kick that half lands.
Darden tries to clinch but Man moves out of range.
Darden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Darden. That did some damage!
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Old Man dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Man scores with a spinning back kick!
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man lands a nice leg kick that just misses Darden's sensitive parts.
Darden shoots in looking for a takedown but Man manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Darden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Man throws a head kick that misses
and Darden decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Man's guard.
Darden won't allow Man to get back to his feet.
Man really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Darden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Darden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darden with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Darden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Darden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Darden stops Man from standing up.
Darden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darden decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Man misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darden misses with a body shot.
Darden checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Darden moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Man.
Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Darden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Old Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darden misses with a looping right.
Darden tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Man throws out a leg kick but Darden moves out of range and Man only half commits.
Darden checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Man.
A clash of legs there as Darden blocks the low kick.
Man pivots, looking for a leg kick but Darden is out of range and Man settles back down.
Darden tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
Man lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Darden avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some bone on bone action there as Darden checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Darden blocks a head kick by Man.
Man throws a head kick but Darden moves out of range.
Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Darden.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man delivers a nice body kick.
Old Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Darden checks the leg kick.
Darden drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man wants to stand but Darden is controlling the position.
Darden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man wants to stand up but Darden is controlling him.
Darden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Old Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Man misses with a low kick.
Man connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Darden tries to clinch but Man moves out of range.
Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Darden.
Darden is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Man misses with a low kick.
Darden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Darden wants to clinch.
Darden checks a low kick from Man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is looking to slow Darden down with leg kicks.
Darden shoots in for a takedown but Man shows good takedown defense.
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man tries to land a front kick but Darden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Darden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Man throws a head kick but Darden moves out of range.
Darden blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Man misses
and Darden moves into the clinch.
Darden manages to break the clinch.
Darden avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice leg kick lands there from Man.
Darden moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off.
Darden tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Man counters with a nice leg kick.
Darden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Man. Darden shrugs it off though.
Darden avoids the head kick by Man.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Man misses with a low kick.
Man lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Man keeps Darden at a distance using the push kick.
Darden just misses with a punch to the body.
Man feints and then cracks Darden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Darden down.
Darden blocks a low kick nicely.
Man throws a lazy head kick
and Darden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darden checks a leg kick nicely.
Man throws a leg kick but Darden sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good work by Darden as he checks the leg kick.
Man scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Man misses with a low kick.
Old Man is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man throws a head kick but Darden moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Old Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Man winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Old Man!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Byrd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Rogov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogov has chosen Cult of Personality as his entrance music. Alex Rogov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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25
168 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Byrd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Rogov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Byrd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rogov is in Byrd's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Byrd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rogov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Byrd being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogov stopping the sweep attempt from Byrd.
Rogov tries to stand but Byrd is controlling from the bottom.
Rogov trying to control the position from guard on top but Byrd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byrd is looking for a triangle but Rogov pushes his legs off easily.
Rogov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alex Rogov.
Rogov slaps away a takedown attempt from Byrd, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rogov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rogov seems to be looking for submissions.
Byrd is trying to control but can't.
Byrd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rogov pulls his head out easily.
Rogov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Byrd is defending against the submission attempts here by Rogov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byrd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Byrd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogov 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.
Rogov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Byrd looking for a guillotine here but Rogov defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogov won't allow Byrd to sweep him here.
Rogov trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
Byrd can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rogov controls the pace.
Rogov trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
Byrd has his foot on Rogov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rogov works his way back into a safe position though.
Rogov controlling from the top position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Alex Rogov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rogov gets a double leg takedown into Byrd's guard.
Rogov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Byrd's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rogov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Byrd's head.
Byrd is trying to control the position but Rogov postures up.
Rogov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Rogov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Byrd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rogov circles away.
Rogov is looking to clinch but Byrd is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Rogov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rogov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rogov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rogov wants to control from the top but Byrd keeps moving.
Rogov content to stall in guard here.
Rogov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Byrd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Byrd keeping moving, preventing Rogov from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alex Rogov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Byrd dives in and grabs Rogov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rogov pushes down on Byrd's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogov closes the distance and clinches up with Byrd, looking for a takedown. Rogov pushes Byrd against the cage but Byrd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rogov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rogov landing shots from mount.
Rogov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Byrd is trying desperately to improve position.
Byrd tries to hold on but Rogov pushes him away.
Rogov controlling from the full mount.
Rogov dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byrd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rogov controlling his opponent.
Rogov works his way to his opponent's back.
Rogov goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Byrd escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Rogov trying to control from the bottom.
Byrd with the ground and pound but Rogov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogov is trying to control the position but Byrd postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rogov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Byrd trying to control but Rogov is working from the bottom.
Byrd looking to pass the guard.
Byrd passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Byrd tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Byrd has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Byrd is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rogov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Byrd wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rogov, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rogov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rogov is trying to maintain the position but Byrd is very close to passing his half guard.
Byrd missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Byrd is working for a submission of some sort.
Rogov gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Rogov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Byrd tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rogov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Byrd somewhat.
Rogov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Byrd did well to prevent Rogov getting side control.
Rogov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Byrd wants to improve his position but Rogov is controlling well.
Rogov is trying to control. Byrd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alex Rogov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rogov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Byrd to the ground. Rogov is now in Byrd's guard.
Byrd trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Byrd, up you get!
Rogov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Byrd.
Rogov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Byrd is trying to defend but Rogov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rogov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rogov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Byrd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Byrd is looking to control Rogov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Byrd avoid being mounted?
Rogov 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.
Rogov is taking a breather. Byrd says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrd looking for subs from the bottom but Rogov mounts him!
Rogov is working for a guillotine from mount but Byrd frees his head quite easily.
Rogov landing strikes from the mount and Byrd is in trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byrd tries to hold on but Rogov pushes him away.
Rogov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rogov is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Byrd.
Rogov scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rogov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rogov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Byrd?
Rogov landing strikes from the mount.
Byrd taking shots to the head.
Rogov stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Byrd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogov leaves Byrd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Byrd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byrd gets tackled into the cage by Rogov. Rogov maintains the clinch.
Rogov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogov looks up at the clock and then as Byrd takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rogov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Alex Rogov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Byrd manages to get back to half guard.
Byrd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rogov pulls his head out easily.
Byrd tries to roll over but Rogov keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Michael Byrd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Rogov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rogov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Rogov!
Alex Rogov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bogey James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bogey James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Campbell!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
James has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Campbell's brow.
Campbell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Campbell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James manages to get himself to full guard.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Campbell on the ground.
James trying to control the position.
James wants to stand and escape but Campbell is having none of it.
Campbell trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Campbell is proving a slippery customer.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Campbell pushes down on James's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Campbell controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is looking to escape.
James trying to control from the bottom.
Campbell trying to advance position but James counters by regaining guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard.
Campbell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Campbell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but James can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Campbell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James tries to reverse the position but Campbell maintains control.
James is squirming around, avoiding Campbell's attempts to control the action.
James tries to hold on but Campbell postures up.
Campbell thowing shots but they're missing.
Campbell seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but James is holding on tight.
James is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell working for a guillotine from mount but James is in no mood to give up.
Campbell looking to control but James is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Campbell with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Campbell controlling from mount.
Campbell scoring with strikes but James is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James tries to hold on but Campbell postures up.
James is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
BOOM! Campbell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell content just to control the position here.
James is squirming around, avoiding Campbell's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Campbell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Campbell but Campbell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James needs to keep his hands up - Campbell had a free shot at his head there.
James lands an overhand right.
Campbell with a nice cross.
Campbell throws a front kick aimed at James's knee but James avoids it well.
Campbell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. James checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
James pushes Campbell up against the cage in a clinch.
James letting Campbell take a breather here.
James is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Campbell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Campbell throws a head punch that misses.
Campbell prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogey James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell scores with a shot to the body.
Campbell tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice combination there by Campbell.
James gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell manages to get to full guard.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James is working hard here to advance position.
Campbell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Campbell is pulling down on James's head. It's preventing any offense from James, at least for the moment.
Campbell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James pulls Campbell in close to prevent any damage.
Campbell looking to pass the guard.
James looking for subs off his back but Campbell has passed one foot through into half guard.
Campbell prevents James from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but James does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Campbell is looking to stall here but James recovers full guard.
Campbell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but James manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Campbell has James in his guard.
Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Campbell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James connects with a couple of short punches.
Campbell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Campbell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Campbell trying to control the position.
Campbell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James throwing strikes but missing.
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!
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Edward Campbell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Campbell lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
James shoots in for a double leg but Campbell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Campbell connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab lands there for Campbell.
Campbell pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces James back to the cage. Campbell follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Campbell cracks James with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Campbell circles away.
Campbell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogey James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from James there as he acknowledges the shot.
Campbell digs a good body shot into James's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James shoots in for a takedown but Campbell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
James takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell misses with a two punch combination.
Edward Campbell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James walks into a jab.
Campbell throws a good cross that connects.
Campbell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Campbell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
Campbell throws a good cross that connects.
Campbell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Campbell duly obliges.
Campbell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and James is able to avoid easily.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Campbell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jamess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Campbell scores with a one two! James had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campbell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
James shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
James is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell misses with a few strikes there.
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
Campbell is looking to chop away at James's legs.
Campbell dips to his left and cracks James with an uppercut!
Campbell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
James shoots in for a double leg but Campbell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Campbell avoids it really well and circles away.
James walks into a left hand.
Campbell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Campbell scores with a nice right hand.
Campbell lands with a nice combination. James backs away looking to recover.
Campbell punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Campbell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Campbell finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
Campbell cracks James with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
James feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Campbell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but James can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
James got a little sloppy there for a moment and Campbell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, James has managed to get both his arms back between Campbell's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James postures up in Campbell's guard and throws a big left but Campbell blocks it.
Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Campbell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edward Campbell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Campbell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James manages to get himself to full guard.
Campbell stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Campbell is pushing down on James's leg trying to pass to half guard. James is fighting to maintain full guard but Campbell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Edward Campbell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Campbell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. James doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Campbell.
Bogey James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Campbell is trying to control. James wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Campbell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Campbell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Campbell!
After winning the bout, Edward Campbell 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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204 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hendricks raining down shots from the mount!
Da Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hendricks lands a big shot there that rocks Da Silva but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendricks trying to control but Da Silva is having none of it.
Hendricks is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hendricks lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hendricks scoring with strikes but Da Silva is staying in there.
Da Silva is bucking up trying to escape but Hendricks cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hendricks moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Da Silva has worked his arm free - good work by Da Silva!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to move into full mount but can't pass Da Silva's legs.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Da Silva is trying to improve his position.
Hendricks tries for a kimura but Da Silva is defending well.
Da Silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is keen to just control but Da Silva is a slippery customer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Da Silva is trying to maintain the position but Hendricks is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hendricks in particular looking to stall.
Da Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Da Silva wants to control but Hendricks is keeping busy.
Da Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Da Silva.
Da Silva trying to strike off his back.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Da Silva looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks drops back, looking for a kneebar! Da Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Da Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Da Silva!
Hendricks is looking to reverse the position.
Hendricks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Da Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hendricks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Da Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Hendricks is looking to improve his position.
Da Silva thows a huge punch but Hendricks dodges it nicely.
Da Silva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Da Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Da Silva lands a nice short elbow.
Hendricks tries to get to full guard but Da Silva has control of the leg.
Hendricks is trying to maintain the position but Da Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendricks looking for submissions off his back.
Da Silva is trying to control. Hendricks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hendricks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Da Silva.
Hendricks moves into full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendricks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Hendricks dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hendricks loads up on a big right hand but Da Silva slips the punch.
Hendricks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hendricks lands in his opponent's guard.
Hendricks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hendricks distracts Da Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Da Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Da Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Da Silva 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.
Da Silva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hendricks passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Da Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Da Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hendricks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hendricks's back!
Chris Hendricks has got the better of the ground game so far.
I really don't envy Hendricks right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva looking to break Hendricks's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hendricks remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Da Silva will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Da Silva working for a choke but Hendricks is defending well.
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!
Hendricks wants to control his opponent's hands but Da Silva gets his hands free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva lands a shot to the body.
Hendricks tries to roll but Da Silva sticks to his back.
Hendricks tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hendricks is looking to improve his position but Da Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Hendricks is breathing heavily.
Da Silva working the ground and pound effectively.
Hendricks tries to hold on but Da Silva postures up.
Da Silva postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hendricks looks a forlorn figure.
Hendricks tries to improve his position but Da Silva has taken his back! Da Silva has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Hendricks tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Da Silva pushes Hendricks away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pedro Da Silva!
Pedro Da Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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