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IGR 104 - Carter vs. McDrunken PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and spark plug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Redman - Da goodness. plug is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ayyy. Frank Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to spark plug's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, spark plug!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Smith slips a straight right by plug.
Smith throws a right and a left that plug avoids nicely.
Frank Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
plug looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
plug thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
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.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but plug defends the submission attempt.
plug is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
plug throwing damaging strikes from the back! Smith could be in trouble here!
Smith defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of plug's arms.
plug keeps control of the position as Smith tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
plug breaks from Smith's wrist control and lands an elbow.
plug working away from the top, dropping strikes.
BOOM! plug connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smith wants to hold on but plug pushes him away.
plug lands a big elbow.
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but plug cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Smith is looking to improve his position but plug isn't that keen on the idea.
plug wants to finish this one by submission but Smith is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from plug.
plug lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Smith tries to reverse the position but plug maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but plug is having none of it.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
plug lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
plug has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
plug working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
plug is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from plug there.
plug is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to hold on to plug's head to control him but plug postures up.
plug throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith gets back to full guard.
Smith controls plug momentarily but plug frees himself.
plug stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but plug has passed into side control.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith is trying to control plug's posture but plug avoids it.
Smith regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith gets full guard.
plug got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, plug has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith has momentary wrist control but plug slips an elbow through the middle.
plug landing with the ground and pound.
plug stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
plug landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
plug tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
plug tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no plug has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
spark plug dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from plug. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around plug's waist but plug gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
plug scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
plug throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.
Smith gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
plug landing shots from mount.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
spark plug has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith wants to control but plug is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
plug is working for a guillotine from mount but Smith frees his head quite easily.
plug is breathing heavily.
plug working the ground and pound effectively.
plug lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
plug is landing with some decent strikes but Smith is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
plug is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
plug in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
plug lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
plug scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
plug unloading with bombs!
Smith manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Smith keeping hold of plug's head, controlling as best he can.
plug lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to improve his position but plug is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. plug lands a nice short elbow.
plug is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
plug is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. plug is working away from the top position though.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
plug is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
plug landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but plug is proving a slippery customer.
Smith working a defensive guard but plug passes into half guard.
plug is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Smith reverses the position - he's now on top in plug's guard.
plug avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! plug is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! plug has escaped and now he's on top!
Smith working for a triangle but plug defends it easily.
plug got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, plug has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
spark plug showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but plug moves away.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
plug throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a one two combo.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps plug's head back.
Smith avoids the body shot from plug.
plug lands a jab to the head.
plug misses the shot to the body.
Smith cracks plug with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
plug is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith throws a body punch but plug moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looks to land a combination but plug avoids it well.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
letting plug counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Frank Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
plug slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and plug counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at plug to acknowledge the strikes.
plug misses with a looping left.
plug jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and plug counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with a combination
and plug counters with a lovely straight right hand!
plug looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith slips a jab from plug.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from plug.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith throws a low kick but plug avoids it.
plug thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
plug shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
plug misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
plug tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from plug.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
plug just misses with a punch to the body.
plug with a body punch. A glancing blow.
plug pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
plug dodges the punch combination from Smith.
plug throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by plug.
Smith moves away from the strike by plug.
plug avoids a punch combination nicely.
plug chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
plug throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
plug lands a nice shot to the body.
plug misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and plug counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith tries to bum rush plug with a series of wild strikes but plug uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
plug throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
plug dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on plug's head and hops out.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
spark plug is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith wants to pass to mount but plug is defending the position.
Frank Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
plug trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith is looking for a kimura but plug is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
plug is trying to control but can't.
plug is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to spark plug.
Well plug 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... spark plug!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kiffin Refen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Beaudrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beaudrey has chosen Behemoth: Ov Fire And The Void as his entrance music. Kiffin Refen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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, Kiffin Refen!
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, Dustin Beaudrey!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Beaudrey.
A punch lands to the side of Refen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beaudrey avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Refen is defended easily by Beaudrey.
Refen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Refen takes a swing at Beaudrey's ribcage but misses.
Beaudrey connects with a looping right hand.
Beaudrey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Refen leaves Beaudrey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dustin Beaudrey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Refen fails to land with a series of punches.
Beaudrey thuds his right hand into Refen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beaudrey tries to work over Refen's front leg with a kick but Refen checks it.
Refen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Refen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beaudrey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Refen thows a body shot but no joy.
Refen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beaudrey!
Beaudrey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Beaudrey digs a good body shot into Refen's ribs.
Refen misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Refen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beaudrey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Refen is breathing heavily.
Beaudrey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beaudrey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Refen circles away.
Beaudrey lands with a nice combination. Refen backs away looking to recover.
Beaudrey lands a nice hook to Refen's body. Refen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beaudrey shoots in but Refen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kiffin Refen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dustin Beaudrey.
Beaudrey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beaudrey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A left lands for Beaudrey.
Refen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beaudrey.
Beaudrey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Refen is out of range.
Refen misses with a two punch combination.
Beaudrey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Beaudrey - just one landing.
Decent striking displayed by Beaudrey there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Refen.
Nice takedown defense from Beaudrey. No joy for Refen on that attempt.
Beaudrey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Refen. Refen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Beaudrey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Refen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Beaudrey closes the distance and clinches up with Refen, looking for a takedown. Beaudrey pushes Refen against the cage but Refen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beaudrey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Beaudrey slips a jab from Refen.
Good leg kick by Beaudrey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Refen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Decent striking displayed by Beaudrey there.
Beaudrey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Refen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beaudrey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Refen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beaudrey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Refen!
Beaudrey punching from mount but Refen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaudrey thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Refen is working to get back to half guard.
Beaudrey thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Refen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Refen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Beaudrey scoring with strikes but Refen is staying in there.
Beaudrey throws some wild stikes that Refen manages to avoid easily.
Beaudrey fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beaudrey misses with a head shot.
Beaudrey unloads with some shots from mount but Refen bucks and avoids them well.
Refen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Refen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Refen tries to get out of the position.
Beaudrey landing strikes, looking to finish!
Refen is bucking up trying to escape but Beaudrey cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Beaudrey misses with a head shot.
Beaudrey punching from mount but Refen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Refen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Refen is looking to get to half guard.
Beaudrey looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beaudrey lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Beaudrey dominated that round.
That's time! Refen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Refen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beaudrey. Beaudrey obviously looking to wear him down.
Refen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beaudrey shoots for a takedown but Refen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Refen misses with a combination
and Beaudrey counters with a one-two to the body.
Beaudrey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Refen doesn't seem bothered though.
Refen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Beaudrey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Beaudrey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Refen walks into a straight right hand from Beaudrey.
An inside leg kick lands from Beaudrey.
Refen misses with a two punch combination.
Dustin Beaudrey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beaudrey lands a jab.
Beaudrey scores with a hook to the body. Refen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Beaudrey throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beaudrey lands a jab to the head.
Refen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donk. Beaudrey catches Refen right on the button with a cross.
Refen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Refen is rocked!
Beaudrey drops Refen with a huge uppercut! Refen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Beaudrey is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dustin Beaudrey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Piston Honda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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166 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Piston Honda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Howard!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Honda both land. Nice combination.
Honda tries to clinch up but Howard circles away and keeps his distance.
Honda wants to clinch up but Howard keeps it at a distance.
Howard ducks under a wild hook from Honda.
Howard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Honda looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Honda wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Honda tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Honda holding both Howard 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Howard is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Honda is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Howard off. It looks like it's working - Howard slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Honda displaying calm under pressure there.
Howard shoots in for a takedown but Honda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Howard looks to clinch
and Honda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Howard lands a left and a right that send Honda crashing to the mat, dazed. Howard thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Honda is rocked!
Nice takedown defense from Honda. No joy for Howard on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda circles away from the clinch attempt
and Honda counters with a nice low kick that buckles Howard's knee momentarily.
Howard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Piston Honda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Howard.
Howard fails with a takedown attempt.
Piston Honda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Howard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Howard has his takedown stuffed
and Honda counters with a straight right hand.
Honda tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard scores a takedown into full mount!
Honda is trying to stand.
Howard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard won't let Honda get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Howard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Howard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Honda is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Howard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Howard looks for a takedown but Honda sprawls well.
Howard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Howard feints and as Honda raises his hands in defense, Howard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Honda is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Howard is controlling him.
Howard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Howard stops Honda from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard trying to control but Honda is working from the bottom.
Honda wants to stand and escape but Howard is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Howard wants to clinch up but Honda keeps it at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Howard slows down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Honda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Honda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Howard manages to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Howard working a defensive guard here.
Honda wanted to stand there but Howard had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Honda wants to get up but he can't break Howard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Honda gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Honda connects with the punch.
Honda tries to clinch up.
Howard shoots in but Honda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda wants to clinch but Howard slips to the side
and Howard counters with a single leg into guard. Honda didn't expect that.
Howard trying to control but Honda is working from the bottom.
Howard is breathing heavily.
Howard looking to pass the guard.
Honda is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Honda keeping moving, preventing Howard from controlling successfully.
Howard stands up and waves to Honda to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honda misses the shot to the body.
Howard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Piston Honda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Howard.
Honda lands an overhand right.
Howard scores with a spinning back kick!
Honda lands a nice looking body shot.
Howard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Honda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Honda tries to clinch there but Howard circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Howard 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Honda keeps the fight on the outside.
Howard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Honda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Honda cracks Howard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Honda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Howard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Honda checks it well.
Howard wants to clinch
and Honda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Honda scores with the left hand. Howard knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Honda lands with a hook. Howard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Honda moves into the clinch successfully.
Honda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Honda closes the distance but Howard moves to the side
and Howard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Honda won't be happy with that.
Howard trying to control the action but Honda is working from the bottom.
Honda is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Howard is controlling him well.
Howard stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Howard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Honda throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Howard tries to clinch
and Honda counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Honda. That's going to slow Howard down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Honda fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Howard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Honda has Howard up against the cage in a clinch.
Howard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Howard takes a shot to the head.
Christian Howard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Honda misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Honda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Honda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Howard's elbow.
Howard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda tries to circle away but Howard has him pinned against the cage.
Howard blocks a body shot from Honda.
Howard prevents a body shot from Honda.
Honda throws a head punch that misses.
Howard tries to pull guard but Honda won't allow it.
Piston Honda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Howard.
A frustrated look appears on Honda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Howard prevents Honda from breaking the clinch.
Honda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Honda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Honda struggles to land a body shot inside as Howard controls his hands.
Howard taking a breather.
Honda wants to break free but Howard has control.
Howard pulls guard.
Honda has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Howard is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Honda gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Howard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Piston Honda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howard scores with a one two! Honda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Honda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Howard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Howard connects with the punch.
Honda doesn't manage to clinch there - Howard circles away.
Howard tries to clinch there but Honda circles away.
Howard gets the takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Howard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Howard 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Howard!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom Araya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Liriano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Araya might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Angel of Death. Tom Araya has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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158 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Araya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nelson Liriano!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araya blocks a low kick nicely.
Araya throws a body punch but Liriano moves out of range.
Araya loads up on a big right hand but Liriano slips the punch.
Liriano misses the jab.
Liriano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Araya.
Liriano moves out of range as Araya strikes.
The fighters circling - Liriano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liriano misses with a straight right.
Araya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liriano.
Liriano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liriano tries to move into range but Araya moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Araya connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Liriano momentarily.
Liriano connects with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Liriano misses
and Araya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Araya fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Liriano on the side of the head.
Araya tries to move into range but Liriano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Araya is rocked!
Araya is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Araya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Liriano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oh Araya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liriano lands a jab to Araya's midsection.
Araya seems to have got his legs back now.
Liriano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liriano moves forwards but Araya connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Liriano takes a swing at Araya's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Araya.
Araya ducks under a wild hook from Liriano.
Liriano takes one to the chin there.
Araya lands a head kick. Liriano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Liriano throws the left hand but Araya avoids the punch easily.
Araya with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Liriano throws a hook but Araya blocks it.
Araya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liriano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Araya misses.
Araya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Liriano misses the target.
Liriano is looking to land body kicks.
Araya scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liriano moves in looking to clinch but Araya pushes him off.
Liriano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Liriano wants it to stay on the feet.
Liriano misses with a wild body shot.
Liriano looks to land a right hand but Araya moved out of range.
Liriano has Araya up against the cage in a clinch.
Liriano scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Liriano.
Araya has hold of one of Liriano's legs. Liriano is fighting the takedown attempt but Araya gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Araya throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Liriano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Liriano has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Araya accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liriano is pulling down on Araya's head. It's preventing any offense from Araya, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araya tries to free his leg and advance position but Liriano is retaining full guard.
Araya throws a big right hand that misses.
Araya will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Araya looking to pass the guard.
Araya 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Araya is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Liriano looking to control.
Araya in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Araya thows a big elbow that misses.
Araya really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Liriano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Araya lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Araya connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Araya misses with a body shot.
Liriano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Araya tries to bum rush Liriano with a series of wild strikes but Liriano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Araya lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Liriano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Liriano takes a swing at Araya's ribcage but misses.
Araya missing with a left hand there. Liriano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liriano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Araya moves out of range as Liriano throws a body kick.
Liriano misses with a body kick.
Araya lands an overhand right.
Araya takes a swing at Liriano's ribcage but misses.
Araya is trying hard to land a takedown here. Liriano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Araya slips a straight right by Liriano.
Liriano throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araya throws a body punch but Liriano moves out of range.
Tom Araya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Araya lands a right hook to the body.
Liriano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Araya shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Liriano sprawls well. Liriano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Araya gets slowly back to his feet.
Liriano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liriano rushes Araya and presses him up against the cage.
Araya lands an elbow that stopped Liriano in his tracks for a moment.
Liriano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Liriano misses with an uppercut.
Araya lands a two punch combo.
Araya scores with a decent looking hook.
Liriano looks to score with a jab to the body but Araya is just out of range.
Liriano throws a big shot that misses.
Araya is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Liriano's half guard.
Araya prevents Liriano from improving his position.
Araya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araya seems to be looking for submissions.
Liriano is positioning himself well to prevent Araya advancing to mount.
Araya throws a strike but Liriano avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Araya lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Araya forces his way into half guard.
Araya is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Liriano reverses the position - he's now on top in Araya's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Liriano stopping the sweep attempt from Araya.
Araya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Liriano defends it easily.
Liriano controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Araya looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Liriano passes into half guard.
Araya wants to get back to full guard.
Araya makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Araya.
Liriano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Liriano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Liriano has managed to get both his arms back between Araya's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nelson Liriano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Liriano misses with a hook. Araya ducked under it nicely.
Araya keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Araya misses with the combination.
Liriano throws the left hand but Araya avoids the punch easily.
Araya closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Liriano wants to improve his position but Araya is controlling well.
Araya tries to stand and escape but Liriano actually recovers to full guard.
Araya content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Araya pushes down on Liriano's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liriano moves into full guard.
Araya loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Araya trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Araya is looking to work some ground and pound but Liriano has wrist control.
Liriano pulls Araya in close to his closed guard and prevents Araya from doing any damage or advancing position.
Araya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Liriano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Araya is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Liriano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Liriano has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Araya isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Liriano stacks Araya on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Liriano!
Tom Araya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Araya is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Liriano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Liriano trying to control the pace.
Araya is trying to get back to full guard.
Nelson Liriano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Araya is working hard here to advance position.
Araya manages to get to full guard.
Liriano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liriano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Liriano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Araya looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Liriano puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
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 Tom Araya.
I think Liriano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Wennstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks has chosen King Kong - Jibbs as his entrance music. Buster Banks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugo Wennstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buster Banks!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wennstrom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No joy there for Wennstrom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wennstrom throws a series of punches but Banks avoids them all with ease.
Wennstrom throws a nice looking combination but Banks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banks misses with a body shot.
Wennstrom throws a nice looking combination but Banks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wennstrom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banks.
Banks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banks looks to score with a jab to the body but Wennstrom is just out of range.
Wennstrom throws a nice looking combination but Banks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banks lands a jab to the head.
Jab, jab by Banks - just one landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Banks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wennstrom doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to de liver by Wennstrom. Beautiful body shot.
Banks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Banks misses with a double jab.
Banks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice shot lands for Wennstrom.
Wennstrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Banks is just out of range.
Banks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wennstrom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Banks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wennstrom misses with an uppercut. Banks saw that one coming.
Wennstrom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wennstrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Banks finds it's way through Wennstrom's defenses.
No joy there for Wennstrom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Banks works the jab nicely.
Wennstrom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wennstrom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Banks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Banks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wennstrom misses with a looping right.
Wennstrom misses the jab.
Wennstrom is breathing heavily.
Wennstrom cracks Banks with an open hand slap.
Banks's corner calls for a 1-2. Banks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Banks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Banks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wennstrom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to de liver by Banks. Beautiful body shot.
Wennstrom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick from Banks lands but Wennstrom takes it in his stride.
Wennstrom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Hugo Wennstrom has been cut.
Banks jabs Wennstrom right on the nose. Wennstrom blinks but takes it well.
Banks lands a jab to the head.
Banks lands a nice looking body shot.
Wennstrom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Banks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Banks lands a right hook to the body.
Wennstrom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banks.
Banks lands a with a good body shot.
Banks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wennstrom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Banks throws a nice head kick!
Banks lands a jab-cross combination.
Banks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wennstrom had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wennstrom walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Banks tests Wennstrom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice jab there from Banks.
Banks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wennstrom is rocked!
Banks jabs at Wennstrom's body.
Oh Wennstrom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wennstrom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Banks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Banks lands a jab to the head.
A shot to de liver by Banks. Beautiful body shot.
Banks works Wennstrom's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Banks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wennstrom doesn't seem phased though.
Banks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wennstrom.
Banks scores with a shot to the body.
Banks scores with a hook to the body. Wennstrom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Banks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wennstrom seems to have got his legs back now.
Banks stuns Wennstrom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Banks lands with a straight right. Wennstrom didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Banks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wennstrom.
Banks scores with a body shot.
Wennstrom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Banks connects with the punch.
Banks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wennstrom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A left and a right from Banks both land. Nice combination.
Banks drops Wennstrom with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Wennstrom! Banks dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Banks!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jus Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torres comes to the cage accompanied by It's My Time-Fabulous. Money has chosen Who Let The Dogs Out as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Felipe Torres has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Felipe Torres seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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22
158 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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26
157 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felipe Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jus Money!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Torres is trying to control but can't.
Torres is defending against the submission attempts here by Money.
Torres tries to roll over but Money keeps him under control.
Money is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Torres has managed to free his arm - good work.
Torres works his way to full guard. Good work.
Money postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Torres is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Money, into his guard.
Torres throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Money works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Torres passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Torres is looking for a kimura but Money is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Torres to get the leverage.
Money looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Money looks gassed!
Money is looking for a sweep. Torres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres thows a huge punch but Money dodges it nicely.
Money is defending against the submission attempts here by Torres.
Money looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A shot to de liver by Torres. Beautiful body shot.
Money is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Torres.
Torres lands with a nice body punch.
Torres changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Money takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Torres scores with a kick to the body.
Torres thuds a left hand into Money's body.
Torres fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick misses from Torres.
Torres scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Money doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Torres lunges at Money with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Money's hand.
Torres is looking to wear down Money with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Money takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Money takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body punch from Torres.
Torres scores with a head kick.
Money takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Torres lands a with a good body shot.
Torres lands a jab to Money's midsection.
Money shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Torres as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Money fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Torres.
Torres really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Torres lands a body shot.
Torres thuds his right hand into Money's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Torres stuffs the takedown attempt from Money. Money gets slowly back to his feet.
Felipe Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jus Money.
Torres cracks Money with an open hand slap.
Torres lands a with a good body shot.
Torres darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Money shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Money is working for a submission of some sort.
Torres has one foot on Money's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres lands a nice shot to the body.
Torres throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Money shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Torres but Torres pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Money has a takedown stuffed.
Decent striking displayed by Torres there.
Torres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Money.
Torres fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Money looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Money takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot lands for Torres.
Torres dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Money takes a jab right on the kisser.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Torres paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Torres comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Money shoots for a takedown but Torres saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Torres scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Torres dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Money will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Torres is looking to land body kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Torres as Money shoots in.
Money takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Torres lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Money circles away quickly and effectively.
Felipe Torres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Money walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Torres misses with a hook. Money ducked under it nicely.
A shot to de liver by Torres. Beautiful body shot.
Torres throws a head kick that misses.
Torres scores with a punch to the head.
No joy there for Torres, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck for Money with that takedown attempt.
Felipe Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jus Money.
Torres gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Money to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Torres has his foot on Money's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Money works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Money is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Torres is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Torres has escaped and now he's on top!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Torres accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres slips nicely into half guard.
Money looking for submissions off his back.
Torres uses his free foot to push down on Money's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Money.
Torres has hold of Money's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Money manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Money tries to reverse the position but Torres maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money gets back to half guard.
Torres is trying to work for a kimura but Money is defending well.
Money is pressing down on Torres's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Money is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Torres defends well.
Money escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Torres gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Money looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Torres passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Money taking a bit of punishment here - Torres scoring with strikes.
Money tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Torres wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Torres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Money is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Money is trying to get back to half guard.
Torres working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money regains half guard.
Torres wants to free his trapped foot but Money is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Money manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Money escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Torres gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Torres 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.
Torres working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jus Money will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Money decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Money is looking for a kimura here.
Money wants to work for an arm triangle but Torres is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Money is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Torres works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Money is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Torres has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Money is looking to defend but Torres has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Money! Torres pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Money taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Felipe Torres!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darra Late (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malvin Maldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Late comes into the arena with Gangstarr - Full Clip blaring out of the sound system. Maldi has chosen Loituma TECHNO! as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darra Late!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malvin Maldi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldi's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Maldi duly obliges.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maldi!
Maldi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Late swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Darra Late seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldi defending well as Late loads up on a big left hand.
Maldi closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Maldi.
Maldi slowing the pace effectively.
Maldi lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Maldi.
Maldi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Late avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maldi has Late pushed against the cage.
Maldi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Late working hard to break the clinch.
Maldi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maldi goes for a takedown attempt but Late pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Darra Late has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malvin Maldi.
Late throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maldi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Late swings for the body but Maldi moves out of range.
Maldi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Late looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Late misses with a wild body shot.
Maldi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Late on the side of the head.
Late looks to score with a jab to the body but Maldi is just out of range.
Maldi scores with a jab to the body.
Late throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maldi rushes Late and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Late being controlled against the cage.
Nice elbow from Maldi.
Maldi has Late pushed against the cage.
Maldi lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Maldi fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Maldi.
Maldi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Late on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Late tries to get out of the position.
Late keeping full guard, as Maldi tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldi wants to control from the top but Late keeps moving.
Maldi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maldi prevents Late from getting back to his feet.
Maldi tries to free his leg and advance position but Late is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maldi trying to control the position from guard on top but Late is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Maldi tests Late's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maldi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Late wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Late tries to roll over but Maldi keeps him under control.
Maldi is looking to take a break and control but Late is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Late tries to kick Maldi off but Maldi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Maldi trying to control the action but Late is working from the bottom.
Late has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maldi is working away from the top position though.
Maldi trying to pass the guard but Late defending well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maldi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Late is trying to defend but Maldi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Maldi trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Late is trying to stand up here but Maldi is controlling him well.
Maldi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maldi trying to control from half guard but Late is working away.
Late is looking to improve his position.
Late wants to control but Maldi is keeping busy.
Late works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malvin Maldi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maldi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maldi scores with a jab to the body.
Maldi cracks Late with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maldi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maldi throws a sloppy head kick and Late moves out of range easily.
Maldi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Late lands a nice shot that snaps Maldi's head back.
It looks like Malvin Maldi has been cut.
Maldi lands with a slapping head kick.
Maldi shoots in but no luck this time.
Maldi slips under a jab.
Maldi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maldi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Late.
Late throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maldi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Late throws out the jab.
Maldi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Late napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Late's face as Maldi controls the position.
Late is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maldi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maldi is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Late is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Maldi is controlling him well.
Maldi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Late wants to control but Maldi postures up.
Maldi taking a breather here.
Maldi throwing strikes but Late manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Late decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maldi misses with the combination.
Late gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maldi thows a big elbow that misses.
Late wants to stand up but Maldi is controlling him.
Late has his feet on Maldi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Darra Late is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maldi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Late.
Maldi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Late napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Maldi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Late keeps working.
Maldi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Late is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Maldi is controlling him well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Late tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Maldi working away.
Late knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maldi on the ground.
Maldi controls the position.
Maldi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Late has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maldi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Late wants to get back to his feet but Maldi drags him back down.
Maldi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Late has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maldi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Late prevents Maldi from improving position.
Maldi trying to control the position but Late is working away.
Late pushes Maldi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Maldi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Maldi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maldi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A big right from Late misses.
Late throws out a loose jab but Maldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darra Late is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Late fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maldi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maldi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malvin Maldi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Malvin Maldi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Maldi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Late was covering up waiting for the punch and Maldi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Late can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maldi controls the pace.
Late trying to keep a closed guard but Maldi is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maldi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Late is keeping the position for now.
Maldi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maldi preventing the sweep.
Late wants to stand but Maldi is controlling the position.
Maldi is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maldi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maldi drops back looking for a leg! Late is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Late manages to kick Maldi off! Maldi jumps back into Late's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Late ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldi moves away.
Late misses with a double jab
and Maldi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maldi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Late misses with a wild body shot.
Maldi clobbers Late with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Late loads up on a big right hand but Maldi slips the punch.
Late lands with a shot to the body.
Maldi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maldi clinches up with Late and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldi avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting on Maldi's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Maldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maldi wants a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maldi.
A frustrated look appears on Late's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maldi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Late prevents it.
Late looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Late has had enough of the clinch but Maldi keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Late is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maldi is keeping busy.
Late blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maldi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Late pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Darra Late has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malvin Maldi.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Late being controlled against the cage.
Late gets underhooks to prevent Maldi's takedown attempt.
Maldi has Late pressed against the cage, preventing Late from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maldi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Late is keeping busy.
Late wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Late is trying to break the clinch but Maldi has him pressed against the cage.
Late is trying to force a seperation but Maldi has the dominant position.
Maldi misses with a knee to the head.
Late's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Late misses with a wild combination.
Late pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darra Late has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Late takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Late pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maldi throws a series of strikes that have Late backpedaling.
Late swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maldi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maldi.
Late pulls Maldi in to control the position.
Maldi looking to pass the guard.
Malvin Maldi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maldi passes Late's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malvin Maldi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maldi 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malvin Maldi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick O Shae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick O Shae !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Shae misses with an attempted mid kick.
O Shae misses with a low kick.
O Shae wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from O Shae .
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Jackson lands a nice hook to O Shae 's body. O Shae takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick misses from O Shae .
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
O Shae tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson closes the distance and pushes O Shae back into the cage.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from O Shae .
O Shae creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
O Shae misses with an elbow strike.
O Shae creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
O Shae throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from O Shae , against the cage.
O Shae looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
O Shae misses with an elbow strike.
O Shae creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
O Shae takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to O Shae 's face.
Jackson has O Shae pushed against the cage.
O Shae pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that O Shae shrugs off.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from O Shae .
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from O Shae .
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through O Shae 's defenses.
O Shae misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
O Shae is breathing heavily.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of O Shae 's head.
O Shae blocking some punches.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from O Shae .
Jackson is working O Shae over against the cage.
Jackson works on O Shae 's body with a couple of short punches.
O Shae throws an elbow but it's blocked.
O Shae throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
O Shae pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from O Shae .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
O Shae takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson lands an elbow just above O Shae 's eye.
O Shae looks to throw an elbow but misses.
O Shae creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson is struggling to control the position.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson working O Shae over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson lands with a slapping head kick.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jackson - that will leave a mark!
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but O Shae blocks with his arms.
O Shae takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into O Shae 's ribcage.
Jackson is struggling to control the position.
Jackson pushes O Shae back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from O Shae , against the cage.
Jackson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Shae avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from O Shae .
O Shae misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson cracks O Shae with a nice body shot.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from O Shae .
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from O Shae .
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from O Shae , against the cage.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of O Shae backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by O Shae .
O Shae throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson digs a right hand into O Shae 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O Shae 's gas tank.
O Shae pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson working O Shae over with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but O Shae blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but O Shae blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short left from Jackson.
O Shae misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson lands a body shot.
O Shae is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by O Shae .
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Shae backwards.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Shae .
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson throws a one two combo.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and O Shae moves out of range easily.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on O Shae . That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
O Shae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shawn Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Shae pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson taking a breather.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
O Shae pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
O Shae pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
O Shae throws an elbow but it misses.
A short left from Jackson.
O Shae creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
O Shae blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
O Shae misses with an elbow over the top.
O Shae blocks an uppercut.
O Shae misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
O Shae tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
Jackson works O Shae 's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
O Shae tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson thumps O Shae with a low kick.
O Shae looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from O Shae is predictable there
and Jackson counters with a nice low kick that buckles O Shae 's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
O Shae throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
O Shae on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
O Shae on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jackson thuds his shin into the meat of O Shae 's side.
O Shae takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow O Shae down.
O Shae takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
O Shae goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
O Shae throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
O Shae takes an elbow to the temple.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
O Shae throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped O Shae in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
O Shae pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O Shae .
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
O Shae on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
O Shae pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
O Shae is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
O Shae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through O Shae 's defenses.
O Shae is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow O Shae down.
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Jackson is struggling to control the position.
O Shae throws an elbow but it misses.
O Shae misses with an elbow strike.
Shawn Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and O Shae avoids it.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Jackson wants to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by O Shae .
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
O Shae takes an elbow to the forehead.
O Shae throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good body shot from Jackson.
O Shae throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jackson lands an elbow just above O Shae 's eye.
O Shae managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
With the fighters up against the cage, O Shae throws an elbow but misses.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but O Shae improves position.
O Shae blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Shae has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
O Shae looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
O Shae creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson has O Shae pushed against the cage.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
O Shae creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
O Shae throws an elbow but it misses.
O Shae looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jackson trying to stall but O Shae improves his position.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shawn Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with O Shae , pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of O Shae backwards.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
O Shae misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that O Shae shrugs off.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson lands a left hand.
O Shae managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through O Shae 's defenses.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
O Shae takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from O Shae .
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Shae has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
O Shae on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of O Shae backwards.
Jackson lands an elbow just above O Shae 's eye.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
O Shae throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
A lazy body kick from O Shae
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
O Shae dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a low kick as O Shae jumps back.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
O Shae gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
O Shae is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Shae circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Shae throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from O Shae .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
O Shae clinches up against the cage.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from O Shae .
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
O Shae pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Come on Jackson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, O Shae throws an elbow but misses.
O Shae on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
O Shae pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of O Shae backwards.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from O Shae .
O Shae takes a knee right on the jaw!
O Shae pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through O Shae 's defenses.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is stalling here.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Shae backwards.
O Shae takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson stalling the fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by O Shae .
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson with a nice cross.
Jackson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to O Shae 's calf.
O Shae throws a leg kick that misses.
Shawn Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson cracks the inside of O Shae 's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Jackson darts in and clinches O Shae up against the cage.
O Shae managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
O Shae misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from O Shae .
Jackson tries to stall but O Shae uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackson working aggressively here.
O Shae managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson works on O Shae 's body with a couple of short punches.
Rick O Shae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Shae backwards.
O Shae throws an elbow that misses.
O Shae misses with an elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson stalling.
O Shae misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jackson lands an elbow just above O Shae 's eye.
O Shae throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jackson digs a right hand into O Shae 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O Shae 's gas tank.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by O Shae as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson is pushing O Shae up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from O Shae .
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but O Shae is keeping busy.
Nice elbow from O Shae .
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Shae .
Jackson lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Shae misses with an elbow over the top.
O Shae throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson looking to stall.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from O Shae .
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
O Shae pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
O Shae pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from O Shae .
O Shae misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from O Shae .
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O Shae .
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Jackson presses O Shae against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of O Shae backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
O Shae throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, O Shae just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shawn Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, O Shae just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
O Shae blocks an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Jackson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Erik Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny McCormick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCormick is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by You Better Get Ready To Die. Erik Morales has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erik Morales!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny McCormick!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Morales.
Morales scores with a hook to the body. McCormick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCormick wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Morales throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCormick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morales.
McCormick closes the distance and clinches up with Morales, looking for a takedown. McCormick pushes Morales against the cage but Morales circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Morales throws a lazy right hand but McCormick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Morales as McCormick shoots in.
Good standup being displayed there by Morales as he connects with a hook.
McCormick drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Morales is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McCormick has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McCormick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morales knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McCormick wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morales, who protects the arm well.
McCormick looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Morales throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Morales fails to land with a series of punches.
McCormick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCormick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Erik Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny McCormick.
Morales lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McCormick is rocked!
McCormick fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCormick is still on wobbly legs! Can Morales finish him?
Morales lands with a right and another and another! McCormick is in big trouble! Morales lands again and this time it's lights out for McCormick! A quality knockout there for Morales.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Erik Morales!
Erik Morales retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler McDrunken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Linkin Park - New Divide. Tyler McDrunken will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler McDrunken!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDrunken moves away.
Carter clobbers McDrunken with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McDrunken connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Craig Carter has been cut.
McDrunken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carter was well out of range. Poor timing from McDrunken.
No luck for McDrunken with that takedown attempt.
Carter has managed to clinch.
Carter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McDrunken misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Carter.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carter throws an elbow but misses.
McDrunken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Carter seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Carter gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
McDrunken is trying to force a seperation but Carter has the dominant position.
Carter looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter prevents the takedown attempt.
McDrunken prevents a body shot from Carter.
McDrunken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Craig Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler McDrunken.
Carter lands a body shot.
Carter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDrunken.
McDrunken tries to break the clinch but Carter is controlling the position.
McDrunken blocks the elbow strike.
Carter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDrunken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Carter.
Carter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McDrunken takes a shot to the head.
Carter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDrunken has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McDrunken scores with a shot to the side of Carter's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Carter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Carter wants to break free but McDrunken has control.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Carter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDrunken has him pressed against the cage.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDrunken avoiding damage as Carter throws knees to the body.
Carter wants to break free but McDrunken has control.
Carter utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McDrunken looking for a takedown.
Carter misses with some punches.
Carter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Carter stalling the fight.
McDrunken wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDrunken softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carter just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDrunken's brow.
McDrunken is trying to trip Carter. He has hold of a leg but Carter is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McDrunken persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
McDrunken is fighting to break Carter's control of his arms but Carter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McDrunken cracks Carter with a solid left hand.
McDrunken not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDrunken trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDrunken stopping the sweep attempt from Carter.
McDrunken trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDrunken cracks Carter with a solid left hand.
Carter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDrunken manages to get himself to full guard.
Carter prevents McDrunken from getting back to his feet.
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 Craig Carter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Craig Carter's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McDrunken closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carter circles away.
A swing and a miss from McDrunken.
Carter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDrunken.
Carter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDrunken circles away quickly and effectively.
Carter throws a nice outside leg kick.
McDrunken scores with a takedown into Carter's guard.
Carter trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDrunken accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carter lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McDrunken!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter looking to control but McDrunken is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McDrunken has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Carter's lack of action.
McDrunken is trying to get back to full guard.
McDrunken is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McDrunken is trying to get back to full guard.
McDrunken is refusing to be controlled, as Carter sits in half guard.
Carter trying to pass the guard but McDrunken defending well.
McDrunken trying to hold on to Carter's head to control him but Carter postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Carter takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands a two punch combo.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from McDrunken.
Jab from McDrunken.
Carter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tyler McDrunken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter misses with a low kick.
McDrunken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDrunken lands with a shot to the body.
McDrunken throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carter's waist but Carter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDrunken off to one side.
McDrunken shoots in and drives through. Carter sprawls well.
Craig Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler McDrunken.
Carter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carter takes the fight into the clinch.
McDrunken lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McDrunken slows the pace down in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Carter has his hands clasped together around McDrunken's back. He's all about the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDrunken missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carter slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDrunken throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyler McDrunken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Craig Carter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McDrunken lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McDrunken.
Carter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McDrunken misses with a straight left.
McDrunken looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carter is fending him off so far but McDrunken persists. Nope, Carter circles away and we're back to standing.
Carter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carter wants it to stay on the feet.
McDrunken has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A right-left combo lands from Carter.
A swing and a miss from McDrunken.
Carter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDrunken.
Carter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDrunken throws out the jab.
Carter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Craig Carter is winning the standup battle so far.
Carter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDrunken throws an overhand right that lands on Carter's shoulder, as Carter tries to avoid the shot.
McDrunken feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDrunken is looking to work some ground and pound but Carter has wrist control.
Carter is pulling down on McDrunken's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carter pulls McDrunken in close to prevent any damage.
McDrunken throwing strikes from guard but Carter blocks nicely.
Carter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McDrunken throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDrunken wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Carter working a defensive guard but McDrunken passes into half guard.
McDrunken is trying to control. Carter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Carter is in trouble now - McDrunken has advanced to mount!
McDrunken looking to control but Carter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter suckers McDrunken into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Carter is now in McDrunken's guard!
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but McDrunken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDrunken pulls Carter in close to prevent any damage.
Carter wants to control from the top but McDrunken keeps moving.
Carter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler McDrunken really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Carter'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.
Carter lands a nice shot that snaps McDrunken's head back.
A big left from McDrunken misses.
McDrunken scores with a decent looking hook.
McDrunken connects with the punch.
McDrunken shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carter sprawls well. Carter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McDrunken gets slowly back to his feet.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
McDrunken throws a jab but it's blocked by Carter.
McDrunken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carter.
A bone on bone clash there as McDrunken blocks the leg kick.
McDrunken misses with an uppercut. Carter saw that one coming.
Carter has McDrunken up against the cage in a clinch.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDrunken tries for a takedown but Carter manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter trying to land knees to the body.
McDrunken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from McDrunken.
McDrunken dodges an elbow strike from Carter.
Carter scores with a shot to the side of McDrunken's head.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Carter looking to stall.
McDrunken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDrunken is trying to force a seperation but Carter has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Carter.
Carter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McDrunken drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Craig Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler McDrunken.
Carter controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Carter for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
McDrunken blocking some punches.
McDrunken prevents a body shot from Carter.
McDrunken avoids the elbow strike from Carter, against the cage.
McDrunken wants a takedown.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDrunken goes for a takedown in the clinch but Carter prevents it.
Carter misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Carter.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McDrunken as Carter tries to tie him up.
McDrunken misses with a short punch on the inside.
McDrunken avoids a wild elbow strike from Carter.
McDrunken scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Carter blocking some punches.
Carter working aggressively here.
Carter lands with a short shot to the head.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but McDrunken leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Carter.
McDrunken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter stalling in the clinch.
Carter presses McDrunken against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Carter throws an elbow but it misses.
McDrunken dodges an elbow strike from Carter.
Carter misses with a knee to the head.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter taking a breather.
Carter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Carter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDrunken has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but McDrunken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter displaying some good clinch control by pressing McDrunken up against the cage.
Carter missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Carter had his way with Tyler McDrunken in that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Carter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Carter.
McDrunken shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Carter tries to hold on but McDrunken pushes him away.
McDrunken lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Carter hang on?
McDrunken putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McDrunken controlling the pace for now.
Tyler McDrunken has got the better of the ground game so far.
McDrunken scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDrunken has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Carter's face.
Carter is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter can't escape the position.
McDrunken with good strikes from the mount here!
McDrunken lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Carter hang on?
McDrunken lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McDrunken cracks Carter with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McDrunken trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McDrunken pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
McDrunken working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Carter working to try and regain half guard.
Carter tries to hold on but McDrunken postures up.
McDrunken throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Carter because McDrunken loaded up on that one.
McDrunken throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Carter because McDrunken loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McDrunken is landing with some decent strikes but Carter is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McDrunken cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Carter regains half guard.
Carter manages to get to full guard.
McDrunken throwing strikes from guard but Carter blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler McDrunken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDrunken 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tyler McDrunken!
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