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VFW 12: The Aftermath PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creed comes to the cage accompanied by That's A Sabretooth. Money has chosen Skrillex - Ampiflire as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Dangerous GnP
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trey Money!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Money sprawls well initially but Creed persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Creed tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Money actively working from the bottom here.
Money looking for submissions off his back.
Money looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Money manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Money is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Creed is aware though and is defending well.
Money has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Creed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Creed is looking to stand up but Money won't let him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creed stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Creed counters with a shoot takedown. Money fights it but they end up in guard.
Creed is breathing heavily.
Creed wants to stand but Money is controlling his posture from full guard.
Money working for a triangle but Creed defends it easily.
Creed wants to stand but Money is controlling his posture from full guard.
Money throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Money working for a triangle but Creed defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Money escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Creed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Creed trying to stand up but can't free himself from Money's guard.
Money is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Creed is aware though and is defending well.
Creed has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Money is proving hard to escape from.
Money is working an open guard so Creed takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Money scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Victor Creed has been cut.
Money throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Creed.
Money is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Money with a poor takedown
and Creed decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Money's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Creed wanted to stand there but Money had control of the position.
Creed stands and steps away. Money gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Money fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Victor Creed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Money.
Money misses with a double jab
and Creed counters with an outside leg kick.
Money misses with a double jab
and Creed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trey Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creed scores with a takedown into Money's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Money wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed stands and steps away. Money gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Money drives through with a takedown into guard.
Creed is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Money is controlling him.
Money thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Money 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.
Money won't allow Creed to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Money 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.
Money advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Creed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Creed's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Money shoots and misses
and Creed counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Creed wants to stand but Money has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Money looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Creed tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Money actively working from the bottom here.
Money looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Creed tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Money.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Money looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Money.
Creed decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Creed slaps away a takedown attempt from Money, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Money.
Money misses with a combination
and Creed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Trey Money has been cut.
Money doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Creed counters with a three punch combo that has Money backing up. Money nods at Creed to acknowledge the strikes.
Victor Creed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Money.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Money on his heels. He'll look to pass Money's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Money has his foot on Creed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Creed works his way back into a safe position though.
Creed stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Creed throws a head kick that misses.
Money misses with a wild combination.
Nice takedown defense from Creed. No joy for Money on that attempt.
Money fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Money looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Creed is fending him off so far but Money persists. Nope, Creed circles away and we're back to standing.
Money throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Creed counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Creed lands an overhand right.
Money looking to score a takedown here. Creed is defending well but Money drives through and ends up in Creed's guard.
Money drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Money jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money 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.
Money tries to free his leg and advance position but Creed is retaining full guard.
Money 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.
Money drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Money jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Creed is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Creed is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Money can't fight it off and eventually Creed manages to take the fight to the floor. Money looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Money darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Victor Creed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Money is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Creed sees it coming and defends easily.
Money is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Creed sees it coming and defends easily.
Money prevents Creed from standing back up.
Money is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Money seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Creed dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck for Money with that takedown attempt.
Money tries to bum rush Creed with a series of wild strikes but Creed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Money misses with a double jab
and Creed counters with a head kick. That will keep Money thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Victor Creed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Money shoots in and drives through. Creed sprawls well.
Creed decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Money looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Creed tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Money.
Money actively working from the bottom here.
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!
Money looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Money to get to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Money.
Money throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Creed.
Money on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Money throws a series of punches but Creed moves out of range.
Money misses with a few strikes there.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Money enables Creed to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Money manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Money working for a triangle but Creed defends it easily.
Creed decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Money, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Money misses with a double jab
and Creed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Money fails in his attempt to clinch.
Creed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Money throws a right and a left that both miss.
Money misses with a series of wild punches.
Victor Creed is winning the standup battle so far.
Money shoots for a double leg takedown but Creed sprawls well. He's pushed Money's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Victor Creed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Money.
Money misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Creed looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Money!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money is desperately trying to improve his position but Creed has a good base and remains in mount.
Creed stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Money dives in and grabs Creed's left leg, looking for a takedown. Creed pushes down on Money's head and hops out.
Creed slips a jab and a cross from Money.
Nice body kick there by Creed.
Money throws a sloppy head kick
and Creed decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Money's 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!
Creed stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Money enables Creed to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Money manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Creed would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Money escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Creed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Creed gets to his feet - Money follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money throws a right and a left that Creed avoids nicely.
Creed scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Creed prevents Money from improving his position.
Creed stands up out of the half guard.
Money goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Creed lands with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Money.
Money misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Creed scores with a head kick. Money tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Money tries for a takedown but Creed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trey Money has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Victor Creed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Creed is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Money's half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Creed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Creed has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Creed!
In his post fight interview, Victor Creed started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ici La Bas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ici La Bas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for La Bas!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Diaz looking to finish with strikes here!
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as La Bas is looking to escape.
Diaz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
La Bas gets back to half guard.
La Bas actively working from the bottom here.
La Bas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
La Bas has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Diaz escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Diaz!
La Bas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diaz's best efforts.
Diaz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with La Bas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Bas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
La Bas actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz wants to take a breather but La Bas is having none of it.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. La Bas defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. La Bas defending well though.
La Bas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz passes to side control.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
La Bas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diaz off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Diaz tries to escape but La Bas has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Diaz breaks La Bas's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. La Bas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses. La Bas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diaz's guard. Nice move by La Bas!
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. La Bas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Bas drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick La Bas off! La Bas jumps back into Diaz's guard.
La Bas passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
La Bas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
La Bas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
La Bas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Bas passes to full mount!
La Bas is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Diaz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Diaz shrugs it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz wants to control but La Bas is having none of it.
Diaz is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
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 Ici La Bas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
La Bas shoots in and bounces Diaz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ici La Bas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
La Bas wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
La Bas is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Diaz seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
La Bas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but La Bas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diaz stands and throws La Bas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but La Bas denies him.
Diaz tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
La Bas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, La Bas has managed to free his arm - good work.
La Bas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Bas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz wants to control from the top but La Bas keeps moving.
Diaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Bas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
La Bas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
La Bas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
La Bas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
La Bas keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
La Bas looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
La Bas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
La Bas has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Diaz doesn't defend quickly enough and La Bas has managed to lock this one up! Can Diaz escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to La Bas on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ici La Bas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gary McF (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blood Vampire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary McF has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary McF!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blood Vampire!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vampire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vampire fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McF is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vampire throws a nice looking combination but McF bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McF dodges the punch combination from Vampire.
Vampire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Vampire does no damage.
Vampire tries to bum rush McF with a series of wild strikes but McF uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Vampire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blood Vampire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Vampire.
Vampire connects with a body shot.
McF tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vampire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vampire scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McF is rocked!
Vampire tries to bum rush McF with a series of wild strikes but McF uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oh McF is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vampire swinging wildly here.
Vampire looks gassed!
Vampire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vampire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Vampire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McF is looking to clinch but Vampire is avoiding it.
McF tries to clinch but Vampire is having none of it.
Vampire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McF circles away quickly and effectively.
Vampire throws a right and a left that both miss.
McF slips a jab and a cross from Vampire.
McF tries to clinch but Vampire moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - McF looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vampire throws a right hand that McF ducks under and follows up with a left that McF also avoids with ease.
McF tries to clinch up.
Vampire throws a nice looking combination but McF bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McF tries to close the distance and clinch but Vampire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McF really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vampire throws a series of punches but McF moves out of range.
McF avoids a punch combination nicely.
McF avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Vampire.
McF seems to have got his legs back now.
McF is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vampire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McF.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vampire misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vampire throws a right and a left that McF avoids nicely.
McF uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vampire.
McF showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vampire.
A jab from McF misses.
Vampire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McF circles away quickly and effectively.
Vampire throws a series of punches but McF avoids them all with ease.
Vampire closes this distance looking for a takedown but McF circles away.
Vampire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vampire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vampire swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vampire throws a right and a left that McF avoids nicely.
McF wants to clinch up but Vampire keeps it at a distance.
McF misses with the combination.
McF stuffs the takedown attempt from Vampire. Vampire gets slowly back to his feet.
Gary McF has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blood Vampire.
Vampire slips a jab from McF.
No joy there for Vampire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Vampire does no damage.
Vampire shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McF as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McF tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vampire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McF tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McF is looking to clinch but Vampire is avoiding it.
Gary McF is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vampire misses with a two punch combination.
Vampire misses with a wild combination.
McF throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McF tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vampire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vampire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McF moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blood Vampire dominated that round.
That's time! McF's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McF slips a jab and a cross from Vampire.
Vampire fails to land with a series of punches.
McF slips a jab and a cross from Vampire.
McF tries to close the distance and clinch but Vampire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vampire shoots in and drives through. McF sprawls well.
Sloppy strikes from Vampire. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from McF misses its intended target.
Blood Vampire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vampire fails to land with a series of punches.
McF throws a hook but Vampire blocks it.
Vampire is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Vampire.
Vampire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vampire swats away the attempt to clinch by McF.
Vampire misses with a double jab
letting McF counter with a right hand.
McF misses with a double jab.
Vampire throws a series of punches but McF moves out of range.
McF throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vampire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McF moves to clinch but Vampire breaks away
and Vampire counters with a three punch combo that has McF backing up. McF nods at Vampire to acknowledge the strikes.
McF throws the left hand but Vampire avoids the punch easily.
Vampire misses with a combination
and McF counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McF tries to close the distance and clinch but Vampire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McF looks to throw the jab but Vampire is out of range.
Vampire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vampire keeps the fight on the outside.
McF tries to clinch but Vampire is having none of it.
McF is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vampire feints a jab promting McF to slip. Vampire then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McF slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Blood Vampire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vampire swinging wildly here.
McF throws a jab but it's blocked by Vampire.
Vampire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vampire misses with a wild combination.
McF throws a hook but Vampire blocks it.
McF moves to clinch but Vampire breaks away
and Vampire counters with a left and a right that stings McF.
McF is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Vampire.
Vampire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McF tries to clinch but Vampire is having none of it.
Vampire throws a right hand that McF ducks under and follows up with a left that McF also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vampire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from McF.
Vampire moves forwards but McF connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vampire missing with a left hand there. McF was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McF showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vampire.
McF tries to close the distance and clinch but Vampire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vampire misses with a few strikes there.
McF throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vampire counters with a three punch combo that has McF backing up. McF nods at Vampire to acknowledge the strikes.
Vampire throws a right hand that McF ducks under and follows up with a left that McF also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Blood Vampire 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!
Nice defenses there by Vampire.
McF is looking to clinch.
McF is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vampire throws a right and a left that McF avoids nicely.
Vampire throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling McF to counter with a crisp jab.
McF tries to close the distance and clinch but Vampire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vampire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vampire shoots in and drives through. McF sprawls well.
Vampire misses with a jab, cross combination.
McF tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vampire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vampire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McF loads up on a big right hand but Vampire slips the punch.
McF scores with a jab. Vampire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vampire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McF tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vampire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McF will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vampire keeps the fight on the outside.
Vampire throws a series of punches but McF moves out of range.
Vampire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Vampire.
McF throws a lazy right hand but Vampire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from McF misses.
Gary McF has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blood Vampire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vampire tries to score a power double leg takedown but McF sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vampire somewhat.
Gary McF has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blood Vampire.
Some wild striking there from Vampire.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McF looks to land a left hand but Vampire moved out of range nicely.
Vampire throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vampire throws a nice looking combination but McF bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vampire staying out of range there.
Vampire misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McF walks into a left hand.
McF avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vampire shoots for a takedown but McF saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vampire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vampire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McF fails in his attempt to clinch.
McF tries to clinch up.
Vampire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Vampire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vampire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vampire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vampire falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling McF to counter with a crisp jab.
McF throws a big shot that misses.
McF stuffs the takedown attempt from Vampire. Vampire gets slowly back to his feet.
Vampire ducks under a wild hook from McF.
Vampire tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McF swivels and escapes.
Vampire throws a series of punches but McF moves out of range.
The fighters circling - McF throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 Gary McF.
Well Vampire 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blood Vampire!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maykel Awang Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Ironside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Awang Bang comes to the cage accompanied by 2pac Changes. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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198 lbs
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195 lbs
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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
20 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maykel Awang Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Axel Ironside!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Awang Bang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ironside avoids it really well and circles away.
Ironside tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maykel Awang Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ironside scores with a body shot.
Awang Bang shoots in looking for a takedown but Ironside manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Awang Bang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Awang Bang goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Awang Bang.
Awang Bang fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maykel Awang Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Awang Bang is breathing heavily.
Awang Bang fails to land the takedown.
A shot to the liver by Ironside. Beautiful body shot.
Ironside shoots for a double leg takedown but Awang Bang sprawls well. He's pushed Ironside's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ironside lands a head kick!
Awang Bang circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Awang Bang does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Awang Bang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ironside pinned against the cage. Ironside gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Awang Bang dives in and grabs Ironside's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ironside pushes down on Awang Bang's head and hops out.
Ironside turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ironside thuds his right hand into Awang Bang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ironside.
Ironside dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Awang Bang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ironside counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ironside cracks a nice hook into Awang Bang's ribs.
Ironside scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Ironside finds it's target.
Ironside scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Awang Bang shoots in for a takedown but Ironside shows good takedown defense.
Ironside drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ironside is pushing down on Awang Bang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Awang Bang is fighting to maintain full guard but Ironside has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awang Bang has hold of Ironside's hands but Ironside slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ironside is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Awang Bang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ironside.
Awang Bang actively working from the bottom here.
Ironside missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Awang Bang is not content to let Ironside control the position.
Ironside is working for a kimura but Awang Bang is defending it quite comfortably.
Ironside is trying to work for a kimura but Awang Bang is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironside is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Awang Bang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ironside.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ironside looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ironside throwing shots but Awang Bang is blocking nicely.
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.
Ironside throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Awang Bang to regain full guard.
Ironside is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Awang Bang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Awang Bang has escaped and now he's on top!
Awang Bang won't allow Ironside to sweep him here.
Ironside is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Awang Bang pushes down on Ironside's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Awang Bang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Awang Bang is looking for a kimura but Ironside is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Awang Bang to get the leverage.
Ironside looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Ironside dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Awang Bang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ironside is trying to defend but Awang Bang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Awang Bang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Awang Bang trying to pass the guard but Ironside defending well.
Axel Ironside has got the better of the ground game so far.
Awang Bang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ironside doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Awang Bang.
Awang Bang stops Ironside from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironside tries to roll over but Awang Bang keeps him under control.
Ironside looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ironside gets full guard.
Awang Bang 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.
Ironside throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Awang Bang postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ironside is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Awang Bang, into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ironside wants to control from the top but Awang Bang keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironside throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Awang Bang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ironside trying to control but Awang Bang is working from the bottom.
Awang Bang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ironside gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ironside throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Awang Bang has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ironside should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Awang Bang has tightened it up now! Ironside should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maykel Awang Bang!
A relieved looking Maykel Awang Bang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Sauers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Flintstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Sauers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Sauers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Flintstone!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sauers swings for the body but Flintstone moves out of range.
Sauers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sauers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flintstone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sauers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Flintstone checks the leg kick.
Sauers throws a right hand that Flintstone ducks under and follows up with a left that Flintstone also avoids with ease.
Sauers moves out of range of the leg kick from Flintstone.
Sauers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flintstone tries to avoid it but Sauers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flintstone to the ground. Flintstone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sauers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flintstone defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Sauers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sauers tries to work over Flintstone's front leg with a kick but Flintstone checks it.
Flintstone scoring well with a low kick there.
Flintstone misses the shot to the body.
Flintstone tries to close the distance and clinch but Sauers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flintstone instigates a clinch.
Flintstone misses with a punch to the body.
Flintstone tries to work over Sauers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flintstone tries to stall but Sauers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sauers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sauers is trying to force a seperation but Flintstone has the dominant position.
Flintstone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flintstone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flintstone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sauers's efforts to push away.
Sauers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sauers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Flintstone is defending well.
Flintstone lands a nice shot to the body.
Sauers working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sauers breaks from the clinch.
Sauers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flintstone.
Flintstone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A clash of legs there as Flintstone blocks the low kick.
Flintstone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sauers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sauers misses with a hook.
Flintstone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Flintstone gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Sauers gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Flintstone is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Sauers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beaumont McHale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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183 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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32 - 11 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beaumont McHale!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McHale falls off balance throwing a combination
and White counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as White takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McHale has clasped his hands together around White's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
White struggling a bit here.
White is looking for a sweep.
McHale lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McHale lands a few punches from side control.
McHale working the ground and pound but White is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McHale tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McHale controlling the position from side mount.
McHale trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from McHale are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
White is trying to improve his position.
White can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from McHale are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHale working the ground and pound from side control.
McHale in side control, throwing shots but White defends.
McHale working the ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McHale controlling the position from side mount.
An elbow from McHale crashes against the mat.
McHale trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
McHale scoring with punches and elbows.
McHale has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for White!
McHale cracks White with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McHale working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McHale trying to control but White is having none of it.
White is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McHale landing punches.
McHale lands a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White is looking to get to half guard.
McHale breaks from White's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McHale scoring with strikes but White is staying in there.
McHale controlling the pace for now.
McHale is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. White can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
White is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McHale lands a big shot to the head and White winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Beaumont McHale!
A victorious Beaumont McHale thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joko Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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144 lbs
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139 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joko Diaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Fairtex!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Fairtex. Fairtex maintains the clinch.
Fairtex crunches a lovely knee into Diaz's ribcage.
Fairtex lands a knee to the body.
Fairtex controlling the action here for a moment.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Fairtex pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fairtex connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fairtex throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fairtex can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fairtex struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fairtex really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Diaz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Diaz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Diaz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fairtex!
Diaz 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.
Fairtex wants to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Fairtex in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Diaz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fairtex has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Diaz's lack of action.
Fairtex trying to control but Diaz postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairtex trying to control here.
Fairtex wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fairtex trying to control here.
Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fairtex doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.
Diaz is working for a kimura but Fairtex is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.
Fairtex avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
Diaz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fairtex wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Diaz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fairtex because Diaz loaded up on that one.
A nice elbow there by Diaz.
Diaz working for a guillotine from mount but Fairtex is in no mood to give up.
Diaz working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Fairtex looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Diaz! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joko Diaz!
Joko Diaz retains his bantamweight title!
Joko Diaz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, [EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available*, into his post fight interview.
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