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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Curly Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Max has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curly Howard!
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, Jimmy Max!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Max misses with a series of wild punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Howard.
Max throws the left hand but Howard avoids the punch easily.
Max throws a sloppy head kick
and Howard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Max tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Max throws a series of punches but Howard avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Max does no damage.
Max misses with a double jab.
Howard throws a head kick that Max semi-blocks.
Howard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Max misses with a two punch combination.
Max throws a sloppy head kick and Howard moves out of range easily.
Max rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Howard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Howard throws out a powerful jab.
Howard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Max has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Max takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max misses with a combination
and Howard counters with an outside leg kick.
Max looks gassed!
Howard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howard connects with a high kick.
Howard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Max is looking to land body kicks.
Howard tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Max 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Max throws a nice looking combination but Howard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Max's head.
Max takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Max throws a nice looking combination but Howard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Max throws a right and a left that Howard avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Howard. That's going to slow Max down.
Max has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Howard.
Howard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Max has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Howard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Howard connects with a high kick.
Howard lands with a kick to the temple. Max shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Good exchange - Howard coming out on top.
Howard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jimmy Max seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Howard.
Howard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Max has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A shot to the body from Max misses
and Howard counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Max is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Howard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Max's head.
Howard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Howard. That's going to slow Max down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Howard.
A head kick from Howard lands but Max takes it in his stride.
Howard tries a head kick but it misses.
Howard throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Howard.
Howard moves out of range as Max strikes.
Howard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Max throws a series of punches but Howard moves out of range.
Max throws a head kick that misses.
Howard lands with an uppercut that bounces Max off the cage and back into range.
Howard tries a head kick but it misses.
Howard lands with a kick to the temple. Max shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard throws a hook but Max avoids it easily.
Howard lands with a slapping head kick.
Max throws a right and a left that Howard avoids nicely.
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!
Howard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Max misses with a leg kick
and Howard counters with a head kick.
Max throws a head kick that misses.
Howard lands with a kick to the ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Howard.
Howard throws a head kick but Max moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Howard.
Max's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Max throws a lazy head kick
and Howard counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Max is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A jab from Howard does it's job there.
Max takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curly Howard dominated that round.
That's time! Howard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Max throws a combination that misses
and Howard counters with an inside leg kick.
Howard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Max throws a right and a left that Howard avoids nicely.
Howard scores with a head kick. Max tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Max connects with a nice looking jab.
Max tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Max throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Howard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Max misses with a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Max might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Howard has got the better of the exchanges.
Howard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Max.
Howard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard lands with a slapping head kick.
Max is rocked!
Max throws a series of punches but Howard avoids them all with ease.
Max is still on wobbly legs! Can Howard finish him?
Howard throws a head kick that half lands.
Howard circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Max drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Howard follows Max to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Curly Howard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dusty Adamek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack McNabb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dusty Adamek!
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, Jack McNabb!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNabb lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McNabb.
It looks like Dusty Adamek has been cut.
Adamek misses the jab.
McNabb scores with a one two! Adamek had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McNabb throws a nice looking combination but Adamek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adamek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNabb was well out of range. Poor timing from Adamek.
McNabb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McNabb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adamek circles away quickly and effectively.
McNabb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adamek counters with a single leg into guard. McNabb didn't expect that.
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 get back to his feet but Adamek is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McNabb keeping moving, preventing Adamek from controlling successfully.
Adamek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McNabb is keeping the position for now.
McNabb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adamek wants to control from the top but McNabb keeps moving.
Adamek passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNabb blocking the ground and pound attempt from Adamek.
McNabb tries to roll over but Adamek keeps him under control.
Adamek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McNabb is staying active underneath Adamek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Adamek wants to stand up but McNabb is controlling the position.
Well, if Adamek is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Adamek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Adamek is nestled in close to McNabb, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Adamek with the ground and pound but McNabb uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Adamek trying to control the position from guard on top but McNabb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamek throws a big elbow that misses.
Adamek postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McNabb is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Adamek, into his guard.
Adamek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dusty Adamek.
McNabb throws a solid leg kick but Adamek takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McNabb.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Adamek does no damage.
Adamek throws out a loose jab but McNabb uses good head movement to avoid it.
McNabb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McNabb fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Adamek to the ground. McNabb is now in Adamek's guard.
Adamek wants to stand up but McNabb is controlling him.
Adamek trying to control the position here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Adamek working a defensive guard here.
McNabb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dusty Adamek.
No joy there for McNabb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adamek lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McNabb lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A head kick from Adamek lands but McNabb takes it in his stride.
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 looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Adamek is trying to keep McNabb in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McNabb slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dusty Adamek will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dusty Adamek'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.
Left hook, right uppercut from McNabb.
McNabb throws a nice looking combination but Adamek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McNabb throws a right and a left that both miss.
McNabb avoids the head kick by Adamek.
Adamek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McNabb.
Adamek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A right-left combo lands from Adamek.
McNabb throws a right and a left that Adamek avoids nicely.
McNabb swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Adamek counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adamek trying to control from half guard but McNabb is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNabb on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Adamek is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamek is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Adamek postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McNabb looks a forlorn figure.
McNabb is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Adamek is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Adamek is landing with some decent strikes but McNabb is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Adamek raining down hammerfists from mount.
Adamek lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Adamek lands with some strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNabb in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Adamek landing strikes from the mount.
McNabb is breathing heavily.
Adamek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Adamek scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamek 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!
Adamek has his hands on McNabb's head, controlling the position.
McNabb gets to his feet - Adamek follows without any prompting.
No joy there for McNabb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamek tries to sprawl but McNabb drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Adamek is positioning himself well to prevent McNabb advancing to mount.
Adamek connecting with a few gentle strikes.
McNabb is thwarting Adamek's attempts to control the position.
Adamek manages to escape and get back to his feet!
McNabb tries to land a leg kick but Adamek saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNabb has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Adamek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McNabb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adamek.
Adamek missing with a left hand there. McNabb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jack McNabb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adamek dives in and scores a takedown into McNabb's guard.
Adamek throwing strikes from guard but McNabb blocks nicely.
Adamek preventing the sweep.
McNabb looking to control.
Adamek 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.
Adamek stands up and waves to McNabb to follow him.
Adamek lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adamek.
Adamek throws a head kick but McNabb moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Adamek dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dusty Adamek's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McNabb scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McNabb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McNabb keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adamek misses with a series of wild punches.
Adamek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adamek walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McNabb checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McNabb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adamek is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McNabb.
McNabb closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Adamek is looking to regain half guard here but McNabb keeps moving and retains side control.
McNabb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adamek is not content to let McNabb control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNabb throwing strikes but Adamek manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Adamek wants to control for a moment but McNabb uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Adamek with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Adamek thows a huge punch but McNabb dodges it nicely.
Adamek is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dusty Adamek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamek is taking a breather. McNabb 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.
Adamek is looking to take a break and control but McNabb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McNabb regains full guard. Nicely done.
Adamek trying to control the position from guard on top but McNabb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dusty Adamek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dusty Adamek just wasn't active enough.
A punch combination from Adamek misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from McNabb both land. Nice combination.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Adamek.
Adamek stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Adamek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adamek slips a jab and a cross from McNabb.
McNabb swinging wildly here.
Dusty Adamek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adamek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adamek misses with a few strikes there.
Adamek fails to land with a series of punches.
McNabb throws a series of punches but Adamek moves out of range.
Adamek shoots for a double leg takedown but McNabb sprawls well. He's pushed Adamek's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McNabb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adamek circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamek throws a looping overhand right but McNabb ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from McNabb.
McNabb scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adamek manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Adamek keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McNabb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adamek controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dusty Adamek.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adamek, 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 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dusty Adamek!
Dusty Adamek took some time post fight to say the following; 'Moving to Amsterdam, taking this belt with me and looking to pick a fight over there. Thanks to Rodrigo for the chance!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Larry Fine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ik Lik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larry Fine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Fine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, ik Lik!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lik moves in looking to clinch but Fine pushes him off.
Lik looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fine.
Fine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lik is rocked!
Lik slips a jab from Fine.
Lik is still on wobbly legs! Can Fine finish him?
Lik wants to clinch up but Fine keeps it at a distance.
Lik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lik moves out of range of the body kick.
Fine misses with a straight right.
Lik seems to have recovered his senses.
Fine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lik ducks under a wild hook from Fine.
Fine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lik tries to clinch
and Fine counters with a stiff right hand.
Lik slips under a jab from Fine.
Lik on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fine drops Lik with a straight right hand, right on the button! Fine follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Fine!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brenden Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brenden Abbott is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
2 - 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brenden Abbott!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbott fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baggins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baggins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abbott counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Abbott connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baggins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abbott swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abbott misses with a wild combination.
Baggins wants to clinch but Abbott slips to the side
and Abbott counters with a stiff right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Abbott!
Abbott misses with an uppercut. Baggins saw that one coming.
Abbott connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abbott scores with a takedown into Baggins's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abbott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abbott wants to control from the top but Baggins keeps moving.
Abbott tries to free his leg and advance position but Baggins is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott trying to control but Baggins is working from the bottom.
Baggins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Abbott digs a good hook to Baggins's body.
Baggins tries to clinch
and Abbott counters with an inside leg kick.
Baggins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Abbott counters with a straight right hand.
Abbott shoots in but Baggins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baggins moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abbott.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baggins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baggins lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Brenden Abbott has been cut.
Baggins blocking some punches.
Abbott tries to score a body lock takedown but Baggins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baggins throws a head punch that misses.
Baggins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Abbott's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abbott.
With the fighters up against the cage, Baggins throws an elbow but misses.
Abbott holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Baggins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baggins lands an elbow just above Abbott 's eye.
Baggins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abbott backwards.
Abbott looking for a takedown.
Chuck Baggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brenden Abbott.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baggins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abbotts head.
Abbott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Chuck Baggins has been cut.
Abbott blocks an uppercut.
Baggins working aggressively here.
Abbott working aggressively here.
Abbott breaks the clinch.
Baggins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abbott. Abbott obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Abbott.
Baggins tries to clinch up
and Abbott counters with a good, hard body kick but Baggins shrugs it off.
Abbott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baggins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abbott swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brenden Abbott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abbott throws a leg kick but Baggins sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbott misses with a hook.
Baggins clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abbott.
Abbott looking for a takedown.
Abbott stalling in the clinch but Baggins improves position.
Baggins lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Baggins fails to land.
Baggins misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abbott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abbott lands a shot to the body.
Abbott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abbott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abbott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abbott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baggins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Abbott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brenden Abbott dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Abbott will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baggins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Abbott catches Baggins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baggins throws a big shot that misses.
Abbott just misses with a punch to the body.
Abbott fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baggins checks it well.
Abbott looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Baggins moves into the clinch.
Abbott is trying to maintain a safe position but Baggins gets an underhook and turns Abbott into the cage.
Abbott drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Baggins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abbott misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Baggins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins lands a nice uppercut.
Baggins lands a hook that snaps the head of Abbott backwards.
Baggins misses with a punch on the inside.
Baggins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abbott backwards.
Abbott is working Baggins over against the cage.
Abbott avoids a wild elbow strike from Baggins.
Abbott avoids a wild elbow strike from Baggins.
Baggins has a couple of punches blocked by Abbott.
Chuck Baggins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abbott.
Baggins lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baggins scores with a shoulder strike.
Abbott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abbott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baggins's elbow.
Abbott works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baggins lands a right hand.
Baggins lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Baggins fails to land.
Abbott blocks an elbow strike from Baggins.
Abbott dodges an elbow strike from Baggins.
Still in the clinch, Abbott scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baggins blocking some punches.
Baggins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abbott blocks an elbow strike.
Baggins pushes off an throws an elbow but Abbott leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Abbott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abbott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abbott throws a jab when Baggins was well out of range.
Baggins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baggins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baggins wants to clinch
and Abbott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Baggins is rocked!
Abbott throws a push kick but Baggins slaps the foot to one side.
Oh Baggins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baggins tries to close the distance and clinch but Abbott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abbott avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baggins seems to have got his legs back now.
Abbott lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baggins's sensitive parts.
Baggins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abbott tries to avoid it but Baggins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abbott to the ground. Abbott escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baggins is looking to clinch.
Baggins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baggins wants to clinch
and Abbott counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Abbott looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbott looking to pass the guard.
Abbott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baggins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abbott.
Baggins working a defensive guard here.
Abbott slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baggins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Abbott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baggins working a defensive guard but Abbott manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brenden Abbott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Abbott misses the body punch
and Baggins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Baggins.
A head punch on the inside from Abbott fails to land.
Baggins is pressed up against the cage. Abbott has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baggins down to the mat. Baggins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Abbott is looking to chop away at Baggins's legs.
Abbott cracks a nice hook into Baggins's ribs.
A punch combination from Baggins misses.
Abbott throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abbott connects with a crisp jab.
Baggins avoids the head kick by Abbott.
Abbott circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baggins throws out a loose jab but Abbott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baggins tries to close the distance and clinch but Abbott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abbott tries to keep at a distance but Baggins has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott blocking some punches.
Baggins gets through Abbott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abbott manages to break the clinch.
Baggins shoots in for a takedown but Abbott shows good takedown defense.
Baggins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abbott swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abbott lands a nice shot to the body.
Abbott is looking to slow Baggins down with leg kicks.
Abbott throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Abbott slaps away a takedown attempt from Baggins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Abbott.
Both fighters circling a little - Abbott finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baggins throws a right hand that Abbott ducks under and follows up with a left that Abbott also avoids with ease.
Chuck Baggins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Abbott lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baggins at a distance.
Abbott throws a head kick that half lands.
Abbott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abbott buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baggins is looking to clinch.
Abbott lands with a good body shot.
Abbott changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baggins tries to clinch but Abbott moves out of range.
Abbott throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baggins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abbott moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott lands a slapping body shot.
Abbott scores with a jab to the head.
Abbott ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Abbott there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abbott.
Baggins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abbott swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baggins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abbott can pounce on him.
That kick from Abbott tenderised Baggins's leg. Baggins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Abbott lands a two punch combo.
Abbott scores with a sloppy right hand. Baggins should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abbott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baggins swivels and escapes.
Chuck Baggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brenden Abbott.
Baggins tries to clinch but Abbott is having none of it.
Baggins rushes Abbott and presses him up against the cage.
Brenden Abbott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Baggins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baggins misses with a punch on the inside.
Abbott wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Baggins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baggins throws an elbow that misses.
Baggins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baggins throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abbott.
Abbott avoids the elbow strike from Baggins, against the cage.
Baggins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abbott backwards.
Abbott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brenden Abbott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Abbott 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brenden Abbott!
During a confident post fight interview, Brenden Abbott thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joca Fenomeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joca Fenomeno!
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, Luiz Walker!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fenomeno shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fenomeno closes this distance looking for a takedown but Walker circles away.
Walker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joca Fenomeno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker lands a leg kick that knocks Fenomeno off balance momentarily.
Walker darts in and clinches Fenomeno up against the cage.
Fenomeno blocks an uppercut.
Walker misses with the head strike.
Fenomeno blocking some punches.
Walker pushes Fenomeno back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walker lands with a right to the head.
Walker lands a nice uppercut.
Walker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but Fenomeno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Walker lands with a light punch inside.
Walker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fenomeno regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Walker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fenomeno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fenomeno blocks an uppercut.
Walker misses with the head strike.
Fenomeno is trying to force a seperation but Walker has the dominant position.
Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by Fenomeno.
Walker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Walker lands a left hand.
Walker misses with a punch on the inside.
Walker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fenomeno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fenomeno lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Fenomeno.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands a shoulder strike.
Walker lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Fenomeno.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by Fenomeno.
Walker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fenomeno is trying to break free.
Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by Fenomeno.
Walker scores with a shoulder strike.
Fenomeno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fenomeno breaks from the clinch.
Walker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fenomeno.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fenomeno as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Fenomeno with that takedown attempt.
Walker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fenomeno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fenomeno shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fenomeno with a poor takedown
and Walker moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands a hook that snaps the head of Fenomeno backwards.
Fenomeno tries to break free but Walker pushes him back against the cage.
Walker misses with the head strike.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but Fenomeno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker lands a nice uppercut.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fenomeno working aggressively here.
Walker lands a hook that snaps the head of Fenomeno backwards.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Walker as the two fighters clinch.
Walker lands with a left to the head.
Fenomeno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walker misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Walker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Fenomeno.
Walker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fenomeno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fenomeno.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fenomeno tries to break the clinch but Walker is controlling the position.
Walker lands with a right to the head.
Walker lands with a left to the head.
Walker lands a left hand.
Walker pulls Fenomeno into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fenomeno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Walker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fenomeno is controlling him.
Fenomeno trying to stand up but can't free himself from Walker's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Walker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fenomeno has a takedown stuffed.
Walker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Walker stands up and waves to Fenomeno to follow him.
Fenomeno gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Walker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fenomeno wants to get back to his feet but Walker passes into half guard.
Fenomeno throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Fenomeno looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fenomeno is defending against the submission attempts here by Walker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenomeno wants to get back to full guard.
Fenomeno flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Walker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Walker escapes and gets back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Walker, as that shot connected.
Fenomeno misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Walker takes the fight into the clinch.
Walker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenomeno lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Fenomeno as the two fighters clinch.
Walker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fenomeno throws a punch but it's blocked by Walker.
Walker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Walker on the inside.
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fenomeno backwards.
Luiz Walker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fenomeno lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Walker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walker misses with a punch on the inside.
Fenomeno lands with a light punch inside.
Walker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fenomeno's elbow.
Walker blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fenomeno backwards.
Walker lands with a light punch inside.
Walker pulls guard effortlessly.
Fenomeno wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Fenomeno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fenomeno working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fenomeno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Walker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Fenomeno wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Fenomeno is in close to Walker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenomeno is looking to work some ground and pound but Walker has wrist control.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Fenomeno from controlling successfully.
Fenomeno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fenomeno working some strikes from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fenomeno throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Walker has his foot on Fenomeno's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fenomeno works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Walker 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!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fenomeno.
Walker avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fenomeno.
Walker avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fenomeno.
Walker wants to control but Fenomeno postures up.
Fenomeno throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Walker works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Fenomeno throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Walker to regain full guard.
Fenomeno throws a strike but Walker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker passes into half guard.
Fenomeno throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Fenomeno slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Walker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fenomeno is striking but Walker is not phased and passes to half guard.
Luiz Walker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fenomeno misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Walker decides to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenomeno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walker.
Walker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Walker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land.
Fenomeno is trying to break the clinch but Walker has him pressed against the cage.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Fenomeno.
Walker lands a shoulder strike.
Walker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fenomeno backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker prevents Fenomeno from breaking the clinch.
Fenomeno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Walker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Walker misses with some punches.
Walker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fenomeno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walker's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Walker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenomeno is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Walker is keeping busy.
Walker lands an uppercut.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Fenomeno.
Fenomeno tries to throw a body punch but Walker avoids it by throwing Fenomeno back against the cage.
Walker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fenomenos head.
Fenomeno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fenomeno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Fenomeno.
Fenomeno wants to get back to striking at distance but Walker won't allow it.
Walker digs a right hand underneath Fenomeno's ribcage. Fenomeno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Walker lands an uppercut.
Walker working aggressively here.
Fenomeno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands with a short shot to the head.
Walker lands with a light punch inside.
Fenomeno tries to pull guard but Walker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Fenomeno.
A left hand lands to the body for Walker.
Fenomeno tries to throw a body punch but Walker avoids it by throwing Fenomeno back against the cage.
Walker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fenomeno backwards.
Fenomeno wants to break free but Walker has control.
Fenomeno blocking some punches.
Fenomeno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joca Fenomeno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fenomeno is trying to maintain a safe position but Walker gets an underhook and turns Fenomeno into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Walker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fenomeno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fenomeno tries a body shot but Walker blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Walker 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Walker!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogey James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrion Lannister had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrion Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bogey James!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
James throwing shots but Lannister is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James looks to land a strike but Lannister avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
James throwing strikes but missing.
James drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lannister looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lannister looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lannister!
James is trying to improve his position.
Lannister landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
James is looking to regain half guard here but Lannister keeps moving and retains side control.
Lannister throws an elbow but James slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
James takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
James on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Lannister.
Lannister lands a decent elbow from side control.
James regains half guard, as Lannister was trying to land strikes.
Lannister tries to pass the half guard into mount. James knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
James has hold of Lannister's hands but Lannister slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lannister winds up and cracks James with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lannister scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lannister is pressing down on James's thigh, looking to free his foot. James is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lannister scoring with strikes to the body and head.
James trying to control from the bottom.
Lannister 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.
Lannister wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
Lannister prevents James from standing back up.
Lannister is trying for a kimura here. James looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lannister wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyrion Lannister!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Rogov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cult of Personality. 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Rogov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luiz Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Oliveira enables Rogov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Oliveira manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Oliveira is looking to stand up but Rogov isn't so interested in that idea.
Rogov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oliveira throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Oliveira striking off his back but it's not causing Rogov any problems.
Rogov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliveira on the ground.
Rogov wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Oliveira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rogov manages to get himself to full guard.
Rogov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliveira defends well.
Oliveira throws a big right hand that misses.
Rogov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliveira defends well.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oliveira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oliveira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oliveira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rogov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Oliveira throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rogov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oliveira defends it easily.
Oliveirais looking to pass into half guard but Rogov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rogov is in guard.
Oliveira trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Oliveira thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Oliveira throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rogov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rogov 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!
Rogov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Rogov from controlling successfully.
Oliveira will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Oliveira striking off his back but it's not causing Rogov any problems.
Oliveira trying to strike off his back.
Oliveira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Oliveira dives on top into guard.
Rogov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliveira defends well.
Rogov trying to keep a closed guard but Oliveira is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rogov holds on and takes a little breather.
Rogov looking for a guillotine here but Oliveira defends easily.
Rogov is breathing heavily.
Oliveira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogov is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oliveira.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira advances position into side control!
Oliveira fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Oliveira creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Oliveira landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira working the strikes but Rogov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Oliveira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oliveira prevents Rogov from improving his position.
Rogov wants to control but Oliveira is keeping busy.
Oliveira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rogov defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice strikes from Oliveira there.
Oliveira looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rogov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oliveira lands with a punch from half guard.
Oliveira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Oliveira dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oliveira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Alex Rogov has been cut.
Rogov wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.
Oliveira clinches.
The referee calls for Oliveira to work.
Rogov looking for a takedown.
Rogov prevents the takedown attempt.
Oliveira tries to circle away but Rogov has him pinned against the cage.
Oliveira looking to slow down the pace here.
Oliveira is trying to break the clinch but Rogov has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rogov as Oliveira tries to tie him up.
Rogov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Luiz Oliveira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rogov trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oliveira throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rogov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oliveira throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rogov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oliveira lands a decent punch to the body there.
Rogov drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Rogov off! Rogov jumps back into Oliveira's guard.
Rogov stopping the sweep attempt from Oliveira.
Rogov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogov stands and steps away. Oliveira gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rogov moves into the clinch.
Rogov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Oliveira regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira striking from his own guard.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Rogov from controlling successfully.
Oliveira throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Oliveira will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Oliveira tries to strike from the bottom.
Rogov wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alex Rogov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oliveira tried to score with a low kick but Rogov checks it.
Oliveira instigates a clinch.
Rogov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oliveira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rogov tightens his grip and picks Oliveira up, before dumping him to the ground. Oliveira manages to land in guard.
Oliveira 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.
Rogov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliveira is on top in guard.
Oliveira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oliveira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rogov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oliveira works over Rogov with some ground and pound from 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!
Rogov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oliveira with a nice head shot there.
Oliveira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oliveira throwing strikes but missing.
Oliveira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogov looking to control.
Rogov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rogov tries to get out of the position.
Rogov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oliveira trying to control but Rogov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Rogov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A combination from Oliveira does no damage.
Rogov gets the takedown into side control.
Rogov blocks the strikes from Oliveira.
Oliveira is trying to get back to half guard.
Rogov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rogov wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy.
Oliveira regains half guard.
Oliveira is not content to let Rogov control the position.
Oliveira flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Oliveira throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
Rogov is looking for a kimura but Oliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rogov to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rogov is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rogov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Oliveira punching from the bottom.
Oliveira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Oliveira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rogov defends well.
Oliveira doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Rogov from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira trying to strike off his back.
Rogov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira striking off his back but it's not causing Rogov any problems.
Oliveira thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Oliveira scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Rogov is stalling in the full guard.
Oliveira throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Rogov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rogov controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Rogov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Oliveira throws a nice looking combination but Rogov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rogov dives in and grabs Oliveira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oliveira pushes down on Rogov's head and hops out.
Rogov is looking to clinch but Oliveira is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a head kick but Rogov moves out of range.
Oliveira lands with a shot to the body.
Oliveira has closed the distance and engaged Rogov in a clinch.
Rogov is trying to drag Oliveira to the mat but Oliveira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oliveira trying to stall but Rogov improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliveira.
Oliveira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rogov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Oliveira gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Rogov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira is looking to break free of the clinch but Rogov has double underhooks.
Rogov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oliveira's efforts to push away.
Rogov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alex Rogov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliveira pulls guard effortlessly.
Oliveira wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Oliveira dives on top into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rogov's head.
Luiz Oliveira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oliveira trying to control but Rogov is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luiz Oliveira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oliveira 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Oliveira!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Riviera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Worley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Riviera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Worley!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riviera throws a chopping leg kick but Worley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Worley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riviera.
No joy there for Worley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riviera misses with an uppercut. Worley saw that one coming.
Worley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Riviera.
A slapping leg kick lands for Worley.
Riviera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Riviera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Worley as he avoids it easily.
Worley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Riviera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Worley.
Riviera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Worley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Worley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Worley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Riviera does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A head kick misses from Worley.
Nice shot by Worley.
Worley throws a series of punches but Riviera avoids them all with ease.
Riviera misses with a hook.
Worley slips a straight right by Riviera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riviera feints and as Worley raises his hands in defense, Riviera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Riviera prevents Worley from getting back to his feet.
Riviera pushes down on Worley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Riviera uses his free foot to push down on Worley's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Worley.
Worley stops Riviera from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Riviera with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riviera with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Riviera working for a submission but Worley is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worley is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Riviera thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Riviera throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riviera landing strikes from the mount.
Riviera looking to ground and pound but Worley is blocking nicely.
Worley bucks up and throws Riviera to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
A head kick misses from Worley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Worley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice takedown defense from Worley. No joy for Riviera on that attempt.
Worley throws a leg kick which misses Riviera's front leg but catches the back leg as Riviera tries to avoid it.
Riviera looks for a takedown but Worley sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Riviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riviera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Riviera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riviera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Riviera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riviera tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Riviera is breathing heavily.
Worley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Worley wants it to stay on the feet.
Worley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Worley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worley throws a leg kick which misses Riviera's front leg but catches the back leg as Riviera tries to avoid it.
Worley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Worley duly obliges.
Worley stalks Riviera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Riviera's face. Riviera staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worley cracks Riviera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A left lands for Worley.
Worley lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Riviera tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Riviera avoids the head kick by Worley.
A big left from Riviera misses.
Riviera rushes Worley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Worley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Worley throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Worley looks to land a combination but Riviera avoids it well.
Jab, jab by Worley - just one landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Worley scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Worley.
Worley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riviera takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Worley dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A jab from Worley finds it's way through Riviera's defenses.
Worley misses with a head kick.
Worley tries a head kick but it misses.
Riviera moves into range and clinches up with Worley.
Worley blocks a body shot from Riviera.
Riviera tries to throw a body punch but Worley avoids it by throwing Riviera back against the cage.
Riviera is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Worley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Worley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Riviera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Worley.
Worley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riviera.
Worley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Riviera rushes Worley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worley breaks the clinch.
Worley misses with a two punch combination.
Riviera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Riviera.
Worley has had enough of the clinch but Riviera keeps him there for the moment.
Riviera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Riviera takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Riviera throws a punch but it's blocked by Worley.
Worley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Riviera throws a hook to the side of Worley's head but Worley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riviera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worley slips a jab and a cross from Riviera.
Riviera looks to throw the jab but Worley is out of range.
Riviera shoots for a takedown but Worley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riviera throws a sloppy body shot
and Worley counters with a good low kick that Riviera was not able to check.
Worley scores with a leg kick.
Worley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jorge Riviera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riviera throws a jab when Worley was well out of range.
Worley throws a series of strikes that have Riviera backpedaling.
It looks like Jorge Riviera has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worley lands a glancing blow to the side of Riviera's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Worley.
Worley feints a jab promting Riviera to slip. Worley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Riviera slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Riviera is rocked!
Worley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Riviera's calf.
Oooooh!!! Worley has knocked Riviera down with a huge combo! Worley steps away and waves a wobbly Riviera back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Riviera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riviera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Worley can pounce on him.
Worley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riviera seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Worley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Riviera's calf.
Cody Worley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Worley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Riviera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Worley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Riviera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Worley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Worley! Riviera is out on his feet! Worley rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Riviera is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Riviera is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Worley!
Cody Worley 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jukka Pelkko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. MURDER MUZIK kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jukka Pelkko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Manson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson lands a left and a right that send Pelkko crashing to the mat, dazed. Manson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Jukka Pelkko has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manson drops Pelkko with a beautiful combination! Pelkko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Manson is looking for the KO!
Pelkko is rocked!
Pelkko misses with a looping left.
Oh Pelkko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Manson is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Pelkko hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Charles Manson!
A very excited looking Charles Manson 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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