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QFC Tournament 52 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gergu Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonothan Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gergu Cash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonothan Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson connects with a high kick.
Cash doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferguson circles away.
Cash jabs Ferguson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cash gets a clinch.
Cash drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ferguson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ferguson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ferguson throws a leg kick that misses.
Ferguson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cash changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferguson tries to avoid it but Cash manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ferguson to the ground. Ferguson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slow jab from Cash misses its intended target.
Cash shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferguson but Ferguson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gergu Cash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cash throws a sloppy head kick and Ferguson moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash avoids a kick to the body.
Cash pushes Ferguson up against the cage in a clinch.
Cash tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ferguson manages to break the clinch.
Cash is looking to clinch.
Ferguson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ferguson scores with a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ferguson.
Cash looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferguson is fending him off so far but Cash persists. Nope, Ferguson circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferguson thuds his shin into the meat of Cash's side.
Cash is breathing heavily.
Ferguson scores with a push kick.
Cash takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ferguson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cash tries to clinch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson throws a front kick that sends Cash stumbling back into the cage.
Cash takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cash takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cash misses with a looping right.
Cash steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ferguson. That one must have hurt.
Ferguson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ferguson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cash.
Ferguson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cash if he has to take too many more of those.
Cash takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a nice head kick!
Ferguson lands a nice looking body kick.
Ferguson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ferguson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ferguson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ferguson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cash tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ferguson keeps Cash at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson cracks the inside of Cash's front leg.
Ferguson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cash's calf.
Ferguson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson lands with a kick to the temple. Cash shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A good leg kick by Ferguson.
Cash sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ferguson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ferguson lands a front kick.
Cash has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferguson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ferguson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonothan Ferguson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ferguson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jonothan Ferguson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Cash.
Gergu Cash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson lands a front kick.
Cash tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ferguson!
Ferguson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cash scores with a jab to the body.
Ferguson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cash misses with a head kick.
Ferguson throws a head kick that half lands.
Ferguson lands a head kick. Cash smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ferguson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cash on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferguson. Ferguson obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ferguson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cash's calf.
Ferguson connects with a leg kick. Cash looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cash steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ferguson. That one must have hurt.
Cash dives in and grabs Ferguson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferguson pushes down on Cash's head and hops out.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ferguson!
A thudding body kick lands there by Ferguson!
Ferguson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Ferguson tenderised Cash's leg. Cash is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cash closes the distance and clinches up with Ferguson, looking for a takedown. Cash pushes Ferguson against the cage but Ferguson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cash on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferguson. Ferguson obviously looking to wear him down.
Ferguson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ferguson delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson lands with a slapping head kick.
Gergu Cash is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick from Ferguson lands but Cash takes it in his stride.
Ferguson throws a nice head kick!
Cash is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferguson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gergu Cash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cash takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ferguson throws a head kick that Cash semi-blocks.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cash. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ferguson scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense.
Ferguson pushes Cash away with a front kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cash is defended easily by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ferguson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ferguson lands with a nice body kick.
Cash will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ferguson looks to land a body kick but Cash moved away.
Ferguson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cash misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ferguson thumps Cash with a low kick.
Cash chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferguson can pounce on him.
Cash tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cash shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cash crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ferguson - the referee stops the clock and Cash gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ferguson. Cash manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cash fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson avoids it really well and circles away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ferguson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonothan Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ferguson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cash takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ferguson scores with a push kick.
Cash tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferguson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cash steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ferguson. That one must have hurt.
Cash steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ferguson. That one must have hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cash looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferguson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Ferguson as Cash shoots in.
Ferguson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ferguson. That one must have hurt.
A solid body kick from Ferguson.
Ferguson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cash if he has to take too many more of those.
Ferguson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cash tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cash takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ferguson lands with a kick to the temple. Cash shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice body kick there by Ferguson.
Cash on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cash takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ferguson. Cash shrugs it off though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cash takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ferguson scores with a push kick.
Cash tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferguson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferguson throws a front kick that sends Cash stumbling back into the cage.
Ferguson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cash has managed to clinch.
Ferguson breaks the clinch.
Cash fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson avoids it really well and circles away.
Ferguson scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson lands with a kick to the temple. Cash shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ferguson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters circling a little - Ferguson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cash has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cash is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cash wants to clinch
and Ferguson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ferguson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a body kick that misses.
Cash moves into the clinch.
Cash keeps control of Ferguson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cash fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gergu Cash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cash closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ferguson circles away.
Cash throws a sloppy head kick and Ferguson moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid body kick from Ferguson.
A head kick from Ferguson lands but Cash takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonothan Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ferguson 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Jonothan Ferguson!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Jonothan Ferguson!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Jonothan Ferguson!
Jonothan Ferguson wins by unanimous decision!
Jonothan Ferguson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Lagnus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Lagnus!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman ducks under a wild hook from Lagnus.
Zimmerman is looking to slow Lagnus down with leg kicks.
Zimmerman avoids the body shot from Lagnus.
Zimmerman throws a push kick but Lagnus slaps the foot to one side.
Lagnus misses with an uppercut.
Zimmerman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zimmerman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lagnus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Zimmerman.
Lagnus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zimmerman.
Both fighters circling a little - Zimmerman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zimmerman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zimmerman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagnus misses with a hook. Zimmerman ducked under it nicely.
Lagnus misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lagnus.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lagnus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lagnus missing with a left hand there. Zimmerman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zimmerman moves out of range as Lagnus strikes.
Zimmerman misses with a head kick.
Lagnus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagnus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zimmerman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zimmerman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zimmerman blocks a jab.
Zimmerman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lagnus thows a body shot but no joy.
Lagnus takes a swing at Zimmerman's ribcage but misses.
Lagnus throws a big shot that misses.
Lagnus throws a hook but Zimmerman blocks it.
Zimmerman tries to land a front kick but Lagnus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lagnus throws a lazy right hand but Zimmerman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman staying out of range there.
Crunch! Zimmerman slams his shin into Lagnus's torso.
Zimmerman lands with a kick to the temple. Lagnus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A shot to the liver by Lagnus. Beautiful body shot.
Zimmerman takes one on the button.
Zimmerman scores with a head kick.
Lagnus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lagnus throws out a loose jab but Zimmerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zimmerman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zimmerman slips a straight right by Lagnus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zimmerman throws a leg kick which misses Lagnus's front leg but catches the back leg as Lagnus tries to avoid it.
Zimmerman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lagnus throws out the jab.
Zimmerman slips under a jab.
Zimmerman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zimmerman scores with a head kick.
Lagnus throws a hook but Zimmerman blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zimmerman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lagnus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Zimmerman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lagnus swinging wildly here.
Lagnus misses the shot to the body.
Lagnus looks to land a left hand but Zimmerman moved out of range nicely.
Lagnus is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lagnus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lagnus misses with a wild body shot.
Lagnus moves out of range of the body kick from Zimmerman.
Lagnus misses with a right hand
and Zimmerman counters with an inside leg kick.
Lagnus swings for the body but Zimmerman moves out of range.
A jab from Lagnus does it's job there.
Zimmerman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman defending well as Lagnus loads up on a big left hand.
Lagnus moves out of range as Zimmerman throws a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lagnus crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zimmerman - the referee stops the clock and Lagnus gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zimmerman. Lagnus manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zimmerman scores with a spinning back kick!
Lagnus misses with a looping left.
Bruce Lagnus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lagnus connects with a crisp jab.
Lagnus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman misses with a head kick.
Zimmerman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lagnus blocks a head kick by Zimmerman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagnus looks to throw the jab but Zimmerman is out of range.
Lagnus works the jab nicely.
Lagnus throws out a loose jab but Zimmerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zimmerman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lagnus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lagnus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zimmerman delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zimmerman - that will leave a mark!
Lagnus throws a jab when Zimmerman was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagnus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zimmerman.
Zimmerman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lagnus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zimmerman.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zimmerman. Lagnus shrugs it off though.
Zimmerman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zimmerman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zimmerman drops his hands momentarily and Lagnus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lagnus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zimmerman.
Lagnus throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zimmerman.
Zimmerman lands a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman moves away from the strike by Lagnus.
Lagnus cracks Zimmerman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lagnus jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lagnus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zimmerman throws a wild body kick that Lagnus sees coming a mile off.
Lagnus misses with a straight left.
Lagnus throws a jab but it's blocked by Zimmerman.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lagnus throws a hook but Zimmerman blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zimmerman scores with a head kick. Lagnus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bruce Lagnus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lagnus dips to his left and cracks Zimmerman with an uppercut!
Zimmerman staying out of range there.
Lagnus misses with an uppercut. Zimmerman saw that one coming.
Zimmerman slips a jab from Lagnus.
Lagnus throws a jab but it's blocked by Zimmerman.
Lagnus looks to land a right hand but Zimmerman moved out of range.
Zimmerman scores with a head kick.
Zimmerman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lagnus throws the left hand but Zimmerman avoids the punch easily.
Lagnus throws a hook to the side of Zimmerman's head but Zimmerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagnus misses with a looping left.
Zimmerman misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lagnus misses the target.
Lagnus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lagnus throws a big shot that misses.
Zimmerman tries to land a front kick but Lagnus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zimmerman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lagnus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zimmerman scrambles back to his feet.
Andrew Zimmerman is winning the standup battle so far.
Zimmerman ducks under a wild hook from Lagnus.
Zimmerman pushes Lagnus away with a front kick.
Zimmerman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lagnus's head.
Lagnus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zimmerman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagnus throws a lazy right hand but Zimmerman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zimmerman moves away from the strike by Lagnus.
Nice defenses there by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman staying out of range there.
Zimmerman lands a nice looking body kick.
Lagnus misses with a hook. Zimmerman ducked under it nicely.
Lagnus lands a jab-cross combination.
Lagnus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lagnus misses with a looping right.
Zimmerman slips a jab from Lagnus.
Lagnus lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagnus avoids the head kick by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zimmerman cracks the inside of Lagnus's front leg.
Zimmerman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lagnus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zimmerman.
Lagnus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zimmerman misses with a body kick.
Zimmerman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lagnus misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zimmerman.
Zimmerman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lagnus.
A jab from Lagnus misses.
Lagnus throws the left hand but Zimmerman avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zimmerman.
Lagnus throws a looping overhand right but Zimmerman ducks down to avoid it.
Zimmerman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zimmerman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lagnus.
Lagnus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zimmerman.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bruce Lagnus.
I think Lagnus 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 George Francis scores the fight for Andrew Zimmerman!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Bruce Lagnus!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Andrew Zimmerman!
Andrew Zimmerman wins by split decision!
Andrew Zimmerman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Haags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Haags!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dylan Zimmerman!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Haags.
Zimmerman shoots in and bounces Haags off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zimmerman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Haags is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Haags has escaped and now he's on top!
Zimmerman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Zimmerman looking for a guillotine here but Haags defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zimmerman has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Haags doesn't defend quickly enough and Zimmerman has managed to lock this one up! Can Haags escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Zimmerman on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dylan Zimmerman!
After the fight, Dylan Zimmerman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gergu Dylan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Randalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gergu Dylan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Randalls!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dylan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Randalls. That did some damage!
Randalls throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dylan motions for Randalls to come forward. Dylan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dylan throws a front kick aimed at Randalls's knee but Randalls avoids it well.
Randalls blocks a low kick nicely.
Randalls's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dylan under the eye.
A bone on bone clash there as Randalls blocks the leg kick.
Dylan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Randalls.
Dylan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dylan.
Dylan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Randalls will feel that in the morning.
Dylan throws a head kick that misses.
Randalls takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randalls on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dylan. Dylan obviously looking to wear him down.
Gergu Dylan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dylan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dylan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dylan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dylan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Randalls checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Randalls fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dylan on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Dylan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Randalls swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dylan misses with a head kick.
Dylan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randalls looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good work by Randalls as he checks the leg kick.
A big left from Randalls misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dylan lands a front kick.
Dylan ducks under a wild hook from Randalls.
Dylan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Randalls moves out of range of the body kick from Dylan.
Randalls moves out of range of the leg kick from Dylan.
Randalls scores with a decent looking hook.
Dylan throws a sloppy head kick and Randalls moves out of range easily.
Randalls throws a hook but Dylan blocks it.
Randalls throws a right and a left that Dylan avoids nicely.
Randalls stuns Dylan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randalls scores with a jab to the head.
Dylan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Randalls throws a big shot that misses.
Dylan moves out of range as Randalls strikes.
Dylan thumps Randalls with a low kick.
Randalls scores with a jab. Dylan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big left from Randalls misses.
Randalls misses with an uppercut. Dylan saw that one coming.
Randalls takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Randalls sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randalls throws a right and a left that Dylan avoids nicely.
Randalls looks gassed!
Dylan throws a nice head kick!
Dylan throws out a leg kick but Randalls moves out of range and Dylan only half commits.
Randalls blocks a head kick by Dylan.
Dylan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randalls throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dylan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dylan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dylan keeps Randalls at a distance using the push kick.
Dylan defending well as Randalls loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gergu Dylan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dylan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dylan throws a front kick aimed at Randalls's knee but Randalls avoids it well.
Dylan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dylan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Randalls misses with an uppercut. Dylan saw that one coming.
Dylan is looking to score with low kicks.
Dylan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Randalls.
Dylan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Randalls moves out of range of the leg kick from Dylan.
Dylan throws a leg kick but Randalls sees it coming and moves out of range.
Randalls checks a low kick from Dylan.
Randalls checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randalls misses with a body shot.
Randalls digs a good hook to Dylan's body.
Randalls avoids the head kick by Dylan.
Randalls takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dylan moves out of range as Randalls strikes.
Dylan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Randalls takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Randalls lands a jab to the head.
Randalls misses with a body shot.
Randalls's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Randalls throws the left hand but Dylan avoids the punch easily.
Dylan misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dylan throws a low kick, looking for Randalls's leg but Randalls calmly moves out of range.
Randalls scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dylan in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dylan throws a low kick, looking for Randalls's leg but Randalls calmly moves out of range.
Randalls thows a body shot but no joy.
Dylan misses with a low kick as Randalls jumps back.
Randalls moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Gergu Dylan has been cut.
Dylan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Randalls checks it well.
Randalls throws a right hand that Dylan ducks under and follows up with a left that Dylan also avoids with ease.
Dylan misses with a body kick.
Randalls might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dylan tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randalls's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dylan under the eye.
Randalls jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dylan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Randalls.
Randalls lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dylan circles away quickly and effectively.
Dylan slips a straight right by Randalls.
A head kick misses from Dylan.
Some bone on bone action there as Randalls checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Randalls throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dylan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dylan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Randalls tests Dylan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dylan throws a head kick that misses.
Dylan defending well as Randalls loads up on a big left hand.
Randalls throws the left hand but Dylan avoids the punch easily.
Dylan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Randalls checks a low kick from Dylan.
Randalls's corner calls for a 1-2. Randalls obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randalls looks to land a combination but Dylan avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Randalls's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dylan under the eye.
Dylan tries to land a leg kick but Randalls saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Randalls showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gergu Dylan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Randalls works the jab nicely.
Randalls misses with a hook.
Dylan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Randalls.
Dylan slips a jab and a cross from Randalls.
Dylan fakes the leg kick and cracks Randalls in the body.
Dylan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Randalls is out of range and Dylan settles back down.
Randalls jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Randalls moves out of range as Dylan throws a body kick.
Randalls checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Dylan.
Dylan scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dylan throws a low kick, looking for Randalls's leg but Randalls calmly moves out of range.
Randalls tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dylan was well out of range. Poor timing from Randalls.
Dylan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dylan.
Dylan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dylan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Randalls looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bruce Randalls seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Randalls dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Randalls throws a looping overhand right but Dylan ducks down to avoid it.
Randalls stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A leg kick checked by Randalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randalls darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dylan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Randalls throws a hook but Dylan avoids it easily.
Dylan throws a push kick but Randalls slaps the foot to one side.
Good leg kick by Dylan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dylan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dylan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Randalls has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Randalls and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randalls is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dylan tries to land a body kick
and Randalls counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Randalls dips to his left and cracks Dylan with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randalls throws a right hand that Dylan ducks under and follows up with a left that Dylan also avoids with ease.
Randalls misses with a hook.
Dylan misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Randalls darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Randalls throws a jab but it's blocked by Dylan.
A big right from Randalls misses.
Randalls looks to land a right hand but Dylan moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Randalls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dylan throws a leg kick that misses.
Dylan throws a front kick aimed at Randalls's knee but Randalls avoids it well.
Randalls has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dylan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dylan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Randalls avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Randalls on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dylan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Randalls.
Dylan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dylan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Randalls lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Randalls moves out of range as Dylan throws a body kick.
Randalls lands a jab to Dylan's midsection.
A clash of legs there as Randalls blocks the low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Randalls comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Randalls has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Bruce Randalls!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Bruce Randalls!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Bruce Randalls!
Bruce Randalls wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Bruce Randalls rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio La Donna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ordemus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio La Donna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ordemus Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maximus misses with a body shot.
Maximus throws a right and a left that both miss.
La Donna shoots in but Maximus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maximus takes a swing at La Donna's ribcage but misses.
La Donna closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maximus circles away.
Maximus throws a right and a left that both miss.
La Donna throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maximus misses with a wild body shot.
La Donna tries to clinch up.
Maximus lands a jab to the head.
La Donna tries to close the distance and clinch but Maximus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from La Donna.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio La Donna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Donna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maximus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximus throws a one two combo.
La Donna fails to land with a series of punches.
Maximus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maximus scores with a jab to the body.
La Donna tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maximus swivels and escapes.
La Donna is breathing heavily.
Maximus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Antonio La Donna has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping La Donna at a distance.
Maximus swings for the body but La Donna moves out of range.
Maximus looks to score with a jab to the body but La Donna is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by La Donna.
Maximus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La Donna moves away.
La Donna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maximus throws a series of punches but La Donna avoids them all with ease.
La Donna takes a shot right to the bread basket.
La Donna takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maximus just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Maximus lands an impressive looking overhand right. La Donna doesn't seem phased though.
La Donna avoids the body shot from Maximus.
La Donna needs to keep his hands up - Maximus had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus throws a right and a left that La Donna avoids nicely.
Maximus thuds a left hand into La Donna's body.
A lazy left from Maximus finds it's target.
Maximus just misses with a punch to the body.
Antonio La Donna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus takes a swing at La Donna's ribcage but misses.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for La Donna. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from La Donna.
Maximus just misses with a punch to the body.
La Donna takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maximus looks to score with a jab to the body but La Donna is just out of range.
Maximus lands with a nice combination. La Donna backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Donna fails with the takedown.
Maximus connects with the punch.
Maximus misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Donna forces Maximus back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Maximus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maximus blocks a body shot from La Donna.
Maximus is trying to force a seperation but La Donna has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ordemus Maximus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio La Donna's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maximus throws a shot from downtown. La Donna moves away and avoids it.
Maximus lands a right hook to the body.
La Donna will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maximus misses with a few strikes there.
Maximus avoids a kick to the body.
La Donna clinches.
Maximus is trying to break the clinch but La Donna has him pressed against the cage.
La Donna is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maximus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
La Donna effectively controlling the action here.
La Donna is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio La Donna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus blocks an uppercut.
La Donna tries to land a knee to the head but Maximus blocks with his arms.
La Donna fails to pull guard.
Maximus is trying to break the clinch but La Donna has him pressed against the cage.
Maximus stops a takedown attempt from La Donna.
Maximus is trying to stall.
Maximus manages to break the clinch.
La Donna takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
La Donna slips under a jab from Maximus.
La Donna on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maximus lands a body shot.
Maximus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Donna.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus blocks the body kick.
Maximus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Maximus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maximus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down La Donna rather than just go for the knockout.
Maximus jabs La Donna right on the nose. La Donna blinks but takes it well.
Maximus fails to land with a series of punches.
Maximus lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus works La Donna's body with a nice hook.
La Donna takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
La Donna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maximus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maximus's corner calls for a 1-2. Maximus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
La Donna shoots in and drives through. Maximus sprawls well.
Maximus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between La Donna's hands.
Maximus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maximus lands a nice shot to the body.
Maximus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maximus works La Donna's body with a nice hook.
That's four 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!
Maximus jabs at La Donna's body.
Maximus lands a right hook to the body.
Maximus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
La Donna takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
La Donna takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maximus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
La Donna doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maximus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
La Donna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maximus but Maximus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maximus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ordemus Maximus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antonio La Donna'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. This is the final round!
La Donna on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
La Donna tries to clinch but Maximus is having none of it.
Maximus fails to land with a series of punches.
La Donna is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maximus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
La Donna closes the distance and pushes Maximus back into the cage.
La Donna looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maximus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stalling in the clinch from La Donna.
La Donna missing with knees to the body.
La Donna tries to score a body lock takedown but Maximus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus dodges an elbow strike from La Donna.
La Donna fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio La Donna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus wants to break free but La Donna has control.
La Donna tries for a takedown but Maximus manages to get underhooks.
Maximus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
La Donna misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maximus.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maximus is trying to break the clinch but La Donna has him pressed against the cage.
La Donna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Donna misses with a kick to the body.
La Donna takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maximus scores with a shot to the body.
Maximus scores with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Maximus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus misses with a wild body shot.
Maximus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. La Donna doesn't seem bothered though.
Antonio La Donna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
La Donna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maximus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before La Donna has time to react.
Maximus throws a body punch but La Donna moves out of range.
A big left from Maximus misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Donna avoids the body shot from Maximus.
Maximus connects with a body shot that sends La Donna's belly button to the back.
Maximus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but La Donna circles away quickly and effectively.
Maximus connects with a body shot.
La Donna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maximus.
Maximus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Maximus.
Maximus throws a jab when La Donna was well out of range.
Maximus lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus takes a swing at La Donna's ribcage but misses.
Maximus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but La Donna moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maximus looks to score with a jab to the body but La Donna is just out of range.
Maximus lands the left hand.
La Donna avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maximus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Donna moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maximus can't break the clinch.
Antonio La Donna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Donna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ordemus Maximus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maximus 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Ordemus Maximus!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Ordemus Maximus!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Ordemus Maximus!
Ordemus Maximus wins by unanimous decision!
Ordemus Maximus was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gergu Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gergu Mansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gergu Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gergu Mansen!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mansen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Mansen working the head and body with strikes.
Mansen lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Mansen.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mansen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mansen lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Johnson quite badly. Johnson pulls Mansen in close trying to recover. Mansen postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Johnson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Johnson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gergu Mansen!
A very excited looking Gergu Mansen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Jones!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Cruz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones tries for a takedown but Cruz manages to get underhooks.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Cruz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cruz stuffs the takedown.
Cruz tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Cruz in a clinch.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Cruz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cruz after a bit of a struggle.
Javier Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Jones.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cruz scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz with a nice cross.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cruz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones scores with a takedown into Cruz's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones won't allow Cruz to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Jones wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cruz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cruz wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cruz pinned against the cage. Cruz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Cruz does no damage.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cruz scores with a three punch combo!
A jab from Cruz does it's job there.
Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cruz throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones looks gassed!
Cruz connects with a body shot.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Cruz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cruz as he avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cruz wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cruz is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Cruz 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.
Cruz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
Cruz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cruz stuffs the takedown.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
A punch combination from Cruz misses.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Cruz had a free shot at his head there.
Jones misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cruz, as that shot connected.
Cruz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cruz lands a two punch combo.
Jones is rocked!
Javier Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Cruz does no damage.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Cruz finish him?
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
A punch combination from Cruz misses.
Nice straight punches there by Cruz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cruz.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cruz to the ground. Cruz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Cruz misses with a double jab.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Cruz. Beautiful body shot.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Javier Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
Cruz looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones tries to clinch up but Cruz circles away and keeps his distance.
Cruz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cruz.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.
Cruz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Cruz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mike Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Cruz's leg but Cruz calmly moves out of range.
Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Cruz which made him look bad.
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Cruz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cruz to the ground. Cruz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Cruz.
Cruz throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Cruz lands with a right hand.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cruz is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Cruz circles away and we're back to standing.
Cruz misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Cruz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Javier Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Jones.
Cruz misses with a double jab
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Cruz.
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruz scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruz swivels and escapes.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Cruz tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Cruz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cruz's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Cruz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
A left and a right from Cruz both land. Nice combination.
Jones rushes Cruz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cruz, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Javier Cruz!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Javier Cruz!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Javier Cruz!
Javier Cruz wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Javier Cruz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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FIGHT
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