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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toberticus Kelltonville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelltonville comes to the cage accompanied by Hero. Jackson has chosen Hustlin as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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224 lbs
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262 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
21 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toberticus Kelltonville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Jackson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelltonville swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Kelltonville moves out of range easily.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Good work by Kelltonville as he checks the leg kick.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Kelltonville uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Kelltonville counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jackson wants to stand up but Kelltonville is controlling him.
Kelltonville stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kelltonville is controlling him.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kelltonville.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelltonville stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him.
Shane Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kelltonville looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kelltonville. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson wants to stand but Kelltonville has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kelltonville is adopting a defensive guard.
Kelltonville has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelltonville utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kelltonville has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kelltonville keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Kelltonville uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Kelltonville!
Kelltonville passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kelltonville is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelltonville moves into full mount! Jackson won't be happy about that!
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kelltonville.
Kelltonville wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelltonville thowing shots but they're missing.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Toberticus Kelltonville dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jackson swings for the body but Kelltonville moves out of range.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Jackson letting Kelltonville take a breather here.
Jackson is trying to drag Kelltonville to the mat but Kelltonville just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kelltonville has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Kelltonville breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kelltonville is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Kelltonville.
Kelltonville jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kelltonville has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelltonville preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kelltonville might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Kelltonville keeps moving.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kelltonville's head.
Jackson wanted to stand there but Kelltonville had control of the position.
Kelltonville keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson trying to control but Kelltonville is working from the bottom.
Kelltonville is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kelltonville's guard.
Kelltonville working a defensive guard here.
Kelltonville throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson pushing down on Kelltonville's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelltonville wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Kelltonville is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Kelltonville wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson works his way into full mount!
Kelltonville has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Jackson's lack of action.
Kelltonville manages to get to full guard.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Kelltonville slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Kelltonville from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelltonville stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kelltonville circles away quickly and effectively.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shane Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jackson leaves Kelltonville with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kelltonville changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Kelltonville manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kelltonville circles away.
Kelltonville with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson throws a right hand that Kelltonville ducks under and follows up with a left that Kelltonville also avoids with ease.
Toberticus Kelltonville is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kelltonville misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a head kick. That will keep Kelltonville thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kelltonville scores a takedown into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelltonville looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kelltonville unloads with some shots from mount but Jackson bucks and avoids them well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jackson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kelltonville quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Kelltonville but it's paid off an Jackson is forced to tap! Nice work by Kelltonville.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toberticus Kelltonville!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jermain King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Royale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by VAMPIRE. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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226 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 9 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jermain King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Royale!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping body kick lands there for King.
Royale fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Royale moves out of range of the body kick from King.
Royale shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and King counters with a head kick that drops Royale to the mat! Royale scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Royale is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Royale with a poor takedown
and King makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jermain King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Royale.
Royale tries for a takedown but King circles away easily
and King counters with a crisp right hand that drops Royale! King lets Royale back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Royale is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
Royale looks gassed!
King steps in with a hook that catches Royale right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! King follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Royale looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jermain King!
Post fight, Jermain King took to the microphone: '"Bow before di Emperor!"'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Bullworth Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bullworth Jr comes into the arena with Copperhead Road by Steve Earle blaring out of the sound system. Jackson has chosen Hustlin as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
257 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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27
255 lbs
10 - 7 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rusty Bullworth Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bullworth Jr quickly recovers to half guard.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Bullworth Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bullworth Jr defending well though.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
Bullworth Jr regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jackson.
Jackson trying to control but Bullworth Jr is working from the bottom.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Bullworth Jr blocks nicely.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bullworth Jr is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Bullworth Jr blocks nicely.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Bullworth Jr keeps moving.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bullworth Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Bullworth Jr has wrist control.
Bullworth Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bullworth Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Bullworth Jr is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but Bullworth Jr is working from the bottom.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bullworth Jr working a defensive guard here.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Bullworth Jr keeps moving.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shawn Jackson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bullworth Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Rusty Bullworth Jr has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullworth Jr tries to sprawl but Jackson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bullworth Jr wants to get back to full guard but Jackson has mounted him!
Bullworth Jr holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jackson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jackson tries to control but Bullworth Jr wriggling away.
Bullworth Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Bullworth Jr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bullworth Jr is bucking up trying to escape but Jackson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson with the ground and pound from mount.
Bullworth Jr is rocked!
Bullworth Jr is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Jackson! Bullworth Jr is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shawn Jackson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Shawn Jackson thanked Just Fight for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Reagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maliki Yoder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Reagan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bring Back The Biff. Yoder is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Anvil of Crom -Heavy Metal. Bruce Reagan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maliki Yoder's chin.
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283 lbs
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333 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Reagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maliki Yoder!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoder has managed to clinch.
Reagan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yoder has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Yoder.
Reagan is trying to break the clinch but Yoder has him pressed against the cage.
Reagan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees to the body from Yoder.
A right handed body shot lands from Yoder.
Reagan is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoder connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reagan's face.
It looks like Bruce Reagan has been cut.
A bit of stalling here from Yoder.
Yoder jumps into guard, dragging Reagan to the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Yoder manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Yoder lands a big elbow.
Yoder pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Yoder working Reagan over with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoder postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Reagan looks a forlorn figure.
A big strike lands for Yoder! That's really hurt Reagan and he's turned his back - Yoder keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Yoder jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maliki Yoder!
Maliki Yoder seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Dowson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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227 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juri Boyka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Dowson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dowson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dowson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dowson wants to clinch.
Dowson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boyka's waist but Boyka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dowson off to one side.
Dowson wants to clinch but Boyka slips to the side
and Boyka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Boyka connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Luke Dowson has been cut.
Dowson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boyka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dowson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boyka lands a nice knee to the body.
Boyka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boyka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dowson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boyka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dowson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boyka blocks it with crossed arms.
Boyka landing knees to the body.
Boyka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Boyka.
Dowson looks gassed!
Boyka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Boyka looking to throw knees to the head but Dowson is blocking nicely.
Boyka avoiding damage as Dowson throws knees to the body.
Dowson misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dowson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boyka's brow.
Dowson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dowson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boyka avoids a wild elbow strike from Dowson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dowson.
Dowson avoiding damage as Boyka throws knees to the body.
Boyka working Dowson over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dowson tries to land knees in the clinch but Boyka avoids the damage to the body.
Boyka avoiding damage as Dowson throws knees to the body.
Boyka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boyka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dowson misses with an elbow over the top.
Boyka lands a knee to the body.
Dowson crunches a lovely knee into Boyka's ribcage.
Boyka looking to throw knees to the head but Dowson is blocking nicely.
Boyka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dowson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dowson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dowson misses with a knee to the head.
Boyka avoiding damage as Dowson throws knees to the body.
Dowson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dowson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Boyka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boyka managing to block the knees to the body from Dowson.
Boyka scores with a knee to the head.
Dowson trying to land knees to the body.
Boyka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boyka with a knee to the head.
Dowson tries to land a knee to the head but Boyka blocks with his arms.
Boyka tries to land a knee to the head but Dowson blocks with his arms.
Boyka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boyka landing knees to the head.
Dowson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Boyka tries to land a knee to the head but Dowson blocks with his arms.
Boyka with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dowson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Boyka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dowson looking to throw knees to the head but Boyka is blocking nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Juri Boyka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Dowson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boyka has Dowson up against the cage in a clinch.
Dowson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dowson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boyka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dowson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boyka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boyka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dowson's face.
Dowson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dowson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boyka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dowson.
Boyka blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka landing knees to the body.
Dowson is breathing heavily.
Dowson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boyka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boyka misses with a knee strike.
Dowson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boyka is defending well for now.
Dowson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boyka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dowson's face.
Boyka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Juri Boyka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boyka scores with a knee to the head.
Boyka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dowson takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dowson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boyka obliges.
Boyka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Boyka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boyka lands a good knee to the midsection. Dowson won't want to take too many of those.
Boyka with a knee to the head.
Boyka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boyka lands a nice knee to the body.
Boyka lands a good knee to the midsection. Dowson won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Boyka.
Boyka lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dowson throws an elbow but it misses.
Dowson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dowson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boyka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boyka working Dowson over with knees to the body.
Boyka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dowson looking to throw knees to the head but Boyka is blocking nicely.
Boyka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Boyka scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Boyka landing knees to the head.
Boyka landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Boyka obliges.
Dowson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boyka with a knee to the head.
Boyka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dowson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boyka.
Boyka missing with knees to the body.
Boyka avoiding damage as Dowson throws knees to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Juri Boyka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luke Dowson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dowson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boyka darts in and clinches Dowson up against the cage.
Dowson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Boyka tries to land a knee to the head but Dowson blocks with his arms.
Boyka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dowson is defending well for now.
Boyka tries a knee to the head but Dowson blocks it.
Boyka landing knees to the head.
Boyka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dowson misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dowson throws an elbow but it misses.
Dowson tries a knee to the head but Boyka blocks it.
Boyka landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dowson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boyka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boyka with a knee to the head.
Boyka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dowson's face.
Boyka with a knee to the head.
Boyka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dowson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boyka's brow.
Dowson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boyka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dowson can do to turn this around?
Boyka lands a good knee to the midsection. Dowson won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dowson missing with knees to the body.
Dowson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boyka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boyka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dowson's face.
Boyka lands a knee to the head.
Boyka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyka scores a nice knee to the body.
Dowson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boyka avoids it.
Boyka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dowson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Boyka missing with knees to the body.
Boyka blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Boyka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dowson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dowson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boyka is defending well for now.
Dowson tries a knee to the head but Boyka blocks it.
Boyka blocks an elbow strike from Dowson.
Dowson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boyka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dowson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dowson tries to land a knee to the head but Boyka blocks with his arms.
Boyka avoids the elbow strike from Dowson, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dowson tries to land a knee to the head but Boyka blocks with his arms.
Boyka avoids a wild elbow strike from Dowson.
Dowson tries to land knees in the clinch but Boyka avoids the damage to the body.
Dowson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boyka lands a knee to the body.
Boyka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boyka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Boyka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dowson throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juri Boyka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boyka 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juri Boyka!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Juri Boyka waved his t-shirt featuring Just Fight's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Everlast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Materson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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28
212 lbs
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200 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erik Everlast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Materson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everlast misses with a combination
and Materson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Everlast won't be happy with that.
Materson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Everlast rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Materson's guard! Nice work there by Everlast!
Materson is working an open guard so Everlast takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Everlast misses with a low kick.
Everlast throws a big shot that misses.
Materson slips a jab and a cross from Everlast.
Everlast stuffs the takedown attempt from Materson. Materson gets slowly back to his feet.
Everlast looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everlast throws a low kick but Materson moves out of range easily.
Materson moves in looking to clinch but Everlast pushes him off.
Erik Everlast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Everlast shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Materson eats them both and turns towards Everlast to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Everlast goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Materson fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Everlast.
Materson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Everlast works the jab nicely.
Everlast defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Materson.
Erik Everlast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Materson.
Materson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Everlast sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Everlast throws a right hand that Materson ducks under and follows up with a left that Materson also avoids with ease.
Everlast leaves Materson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Everlast misses with a series of wild punches.
Everlast misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everlast misses with a series of wild punches.
Everlast fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Everlast misses the jab.
Everlast throws a right and a left that Materson avoids nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Everlast!
Everlast swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Erik Everlast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Everlast misses with a series of wild punches.
Materson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Materson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Materson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Materson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materson throwing strikes from guard but Everlast blocks nicely.
Materson postures up in Everlast's guard and throws a big left but Everlast blocks it.
Materson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Everlast swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Everlast avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Materson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Materson scoring with some ground and pound.
Materson looking to sit in guard and control but Everlast gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Everlast throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Materson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everlast postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Everlast wants to stand but Materson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Everlast stands and steps away. Materson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Everlast stuffs the takedown attempt from Materson. Materson gets slowly 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 Erik Everlast will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Materson or perhaps it was just good defense by Everlast which made him look bad.
Everlast misses with a two punch combination.
Materson shoots for a takedown but Everlast saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Everlast throws a left and a right that both miss
and Materson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Everlast's guard now.
Everlast is looking to stand up but Materson isn't so interested in that idea.
Materson landing some decent shots from guard.
Materson is pushing down on Everlast's leg trying to pass to half guard. Everlast is fighting to maintain full guard but Materson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Everlast wants to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mike Materson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materson misses with a head shot. Everlast uses the momentum to regain guard.
Materson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Materson throws a strike but Everlast rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Materson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Erik Everlast is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Everlast's waist but Everlast gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Materson off to one side.
Erik Everlast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Materson.
Everlast throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Materson.
Materson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Materson misses with a takedown attempt - Everlast sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Materson closes the distance and clinches up with Everlast, looking for a takedown. Materson pushes Everlast against the cage but Everlast circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Everlast swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Everlast misses with a series of wild punches.
Materson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Everlast is trying to defend but Materson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Everlast pushes Materson off looking to stand but Materson dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materson is working for a submission of some sort.
Everlast trying to hold on to Materson's head to control him but Materson postures up.
Materson passes to full mount!
Materson throwing strikes but Everlast uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Materson is trying to control the action in half guard but Everlast is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Materson thows a huge punch but Everlast dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Everlast knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Materson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Materson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Materson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Everlast wants to get back to his feet but Materson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Materson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Everlast works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Materson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Everlast swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Materson 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.
Mike Materson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Materson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Materson shoots in looking for a takedown. Everlast tries to sprawl out of it but Materson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Everlast manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Everlast avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Materson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Everlast is trying to get back to half guard.
Everlast explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Materson checks a leg kick.
Materson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Everlast can pounce on him.
A punch combination from Everlast misses.
Everlast misses with a combination
and Materson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materson trying to control from half guard but Everlast is working away.
Materson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Materson is trying to work for a kimura but Everlast is defending well.
Materson drops an elbow to the side of Everlast's head.
Materson 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.
Everlast is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Materson scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Everlast defending well though.
Materson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Materson wants to control but Everlast is keeping him busy.
Everlast keeping hold of Materson's head, controlling as best he can.
Materson is working for an americana but Everlast has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Materson was thinking about the submission.
Materson stopping the sweep attempt from Everlast.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Everlast tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Materson stands and throws Everlast's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Everlast manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Materson is trying to control the action in half guard but Everlast is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Materson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everlast tries to kick Materson off but Materson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Everlast manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Materson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Materson throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Materson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Everlast working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Materson.
Everlast is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Materson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Materson 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Materson!
Mike Materson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Just Fight for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ace Espinoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Dignam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ace Espinoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Dignam!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dignam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Espinoza looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Espinoza struggling a bit here.
Dignam avoids the strikes from the bottom by Espinoza.
Espinoza striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Espinoza is trying to improve his position.
Dignam landing strikes.
Espinoza is trying to improve his position.
Dignam looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Espinoza gets back to half guard.
Espinoza wants to improve his position but Dignam is controlling well.
Espinoza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dignam.
Espinoza manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dignam forces his way into half guard.
Dignam scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dignam lands a nice short elbow.
Espinoza actively working from the bottom here.
Dignam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dignam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dignam with the ground and pound but Espinoza uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Espinoza looking to control.
Espinoza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dignam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dignam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dignam 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.
Espinoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dignam with a flurry of punches that miss.
Espinoza has an active guard here but Dignam has managed to pass into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Espinoza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dignam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dignam's back!
Espinoza gets his hands free as Dignam looks to control.
Dignam tries to roll but Espinoza sticks to his back.
Espinoza trying to control momentarily.
Dignam tries to roll but Espinoza sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza controls the position.
Espinoza gets his hands free as Dignam looks to control.
Dignam is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Espinoza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
I would not like to be Dignam right now.
Espinoza trying to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ace Espinoza wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Espinoza pushes Dignam away with a front kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dignam is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Espinoza's half guard.
Espinoza regains full guard. Nicely done.
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 Ace Espinoza will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Espinoza misses with a kick to the body.
Espinoza walks into a stiff left hand from Dignam.
Espinoza throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dignam moves out of range of the strikes.
Espinoza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crunch! Espinoza slams his shin into Dignam's torso.
Espinoza throws a head kick that Dignam semi-blocks.
It looks like Sean Dignam has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Espinoza pushes Dignam up against the cage in a clinch.
Espinoza lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Espinoza stalling.
Dignam has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Espinoza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dignam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Espinoza connects with a knee to the head.
Dignam looking for a takedown.
Ace Espinoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Dignam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espinoza scores with a knee to the head.
Dignam is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Espinoza is defending well.
Dignam is breathing heavily.
Dignam lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Espinoza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Espinoza is looking for a triangle but Dignam pushes his legs off easily.
Espinoza working for a triangle but Dignam defends it easily.
Espinoza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dignam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dignam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ace Espinoza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dignam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dignam stands up over Espinoza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dignam is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dignam's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dignam got a little sloppy there for a moment and Espinoza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dignam has managed to get both his arms back between Espinoza's legs - danger averted.
Espinoza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dignam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dignam landing some decent shots from guard.
Espinoza working for a triangle but Dignam defends it easily.
Dignam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dignam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dignam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dignam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Espinoza has his foot on Dignam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dignam works his way back into a safe position though.
Espinoza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dignam connects with a couple of short punches.
Dignam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Espinoza throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dignam uses it to pass to side control.
Dignam scores with punches from side control.
Espinoza is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dignam connects with a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dignam working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Espinoza struggling a bit here.
Dignam lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Espinoza down.
Espinoza gets back to half guard.
Dignam wants to work for an arm triangle but Espinoza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Espinoza trying to control here.
Dignam is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dignam prevents Espinoza from improving his position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ace Espinoza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sean Dignam'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.
Dignam misses with a takedown attempt - Espinoza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dignam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Espinoza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Espinoza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Espinoza
and Dignam counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dignam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dignam landing with the ground and pound.
Dignam postures up and lands a big shot to Espinoza's brow.
Dignam looking to pass the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dignam throwing strikes but missing.
Espinoza doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dignam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dignam throwing strikes but missing.
Dignam got a little sloppy there for a moment and Espinoza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dignam has managed to get both his arms back between Espinoza's legs - danger averted.
Dignam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dignam lands a couple of digs.
Dignam tries to free his leg and advance position but Espinoza is retaining full guard.
Dignam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Espinoza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dignam defends it easily.
Espinoza thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dignam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dignam throws a big right hand that misses.
Dignam keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Espinoza's head.
Dignam postures up and lands a big shot to Espinoza's brow.
Dignam loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Espinoza looking for subs off his back but Dignam has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dignam has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Espinoza is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dignam goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Espinoza turns into him and now he's in Dignam's guard.
Dignam pulls Espinoza in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza trying to control but Dignam is working from the bottom.
Dignam is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dignam looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dignam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Espinoza's head backwards.
Espinoza cracks the inside of Dignam's front leg.
Dignam shoots for a takedown but Espinoza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ace Espinoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Dignam.
Espinoza is looking to slow Dignam down with leg kicks.
Dignam shoots in and drives through. Espinoza sprawls well.
Espinoza missing with a left hand there. Dignam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dignam needs to keep his hands up - Espinoza had a free shot at his head there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Espinoza leaves Dignam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Espinoza gets caught napping as Dignam dives in and scores a takedown. Espinoza manages to retain guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Dignam really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Dignam's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Espinoza moves into range and clinches up with Dignam.
Dignam has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Espinoza is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Espinoza landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Espinoza lands a good knee to the midsection. Dignam won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Espinoza.
Espinoza crunches a lovely knee into Dignam's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Espinoza obliges.
Dignam takes a knee to the side of the body.
Espinoza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dignam takes an elbow to the temple.
Espinoza lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Espinoza.
A knee to the head by Espinoza.
Espinoza lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Espinoza'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.
Dignam is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dignam is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Espinoza pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espinoza with a knee to the head.
Dignam is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Espinoza gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ace Espinoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Dignam.
Espinoza putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dignam in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Espinoza.
Espinoza lands an elbow that stopped Dignam in his tracks for a moment.
Espinoza utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Espinoza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Espinoza lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Espinoza is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dignam takes an elbow to the forehead.
Espinoza using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Espinoza - that landed with a thud.
Espinoza lands a nice shot to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Espinoza.
Espinoza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Espinoza crunches a lovely knee into Dignam's ribcage.
Espinoza is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dignam takes an elbow to the temple.
Dignam is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Espinoza scores with a shoulder strike.
Dignam takes a knee to the side of the body.
Espinoza working Dignam over with knees to the body.
Espinoza connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dignam's face.
Espinoza landing knees to the head.
Espinoza works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Espinoza with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dignam wants to take the fight to the mat but Espinoza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Espinoza lands a right hand.
Espinoza presses Dignam against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Espinoza - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Espinoza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dignam backwards.
Espinoza misses with a body punch.
Dignam is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Espinoza gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza breaks from the clinch.
Espinoza lands a head shot.
Espinoza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Espinoza tries to clinch but Dignam moves out of range.
Espinoza misses with a body kick.
Ace Espinoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dignam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Espinoza feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dignam's calf.
Dignam moves out of range as Espinoza strikes.
Dignam avoids the head kick by Espinoza.
Espinoza wants to clinch up but Dignam keeps it at a distance.
Espinoza stuffs the takedown attempt from Dignam. Dignam gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza scores with a spinning back kick!
Espinoza clinches with his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Espinoza obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Espinoza working Dignam over with knees to the body.
Dignam takes a knee right on the jaw!
Espinoza crunches a lovely knee into Dignam's ribcage.
A short body shot lands from Espinoza as the two fighters clinch.
Espinoza lands a nice uppercut.
Espinoza landing knees to the body.
Dignam takes a knee to the side of the body.
Espinoza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dignam can do to turn this around?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Espinoza lands a good knee to the midsection. Dignam won't want to take too many of those.
Espinoza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Espinoza landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ace Espinoza has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Espinoza connects with a knee to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Espinoza had his way with Sean Dignam in that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Dignam'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Espinoza looks to score with a jab to the body but Dignam is just out of range.
Espinoza scores with the left hand. Dignam knows he should have avoided that one.
Espinoza tried to score with a low kick but Dignam checks it.
A good leg kick by Espinoza.
Espinoza does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dignam is defended easily by Espinoza.
A low kick from Espinoza misses
and Dignam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Espinoza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dignam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dignam throws a looping overhand right but Espinoza ducks down to avoid it.
Dignam connects with a nice looking jab.
Espinoza throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dignam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A bone on bone clash there as Dignam blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dignam gets a double leg takedown into Espinoza's guard.
Dignam is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dignam loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Espinoza has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dignam is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Espinoza.
Espinoza gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dignam 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.
Espinoza trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dignam slips nicely into half guard.
Espinoza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dignam stands and throws Espinoza's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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!
Espinoza taking a bit of punishment here - Dignam scoring with strikes.
Dignam is trying to ground and pound but Espinoza uses the momentary lack of control by Dignam to regain half guard.
Espinoza gets back to full guard.
Dignam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dignam defends well.
Espinoza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Espinoza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dignam is aware though and is defending well.
Dignam is pushing down on Espinoza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Espinoza is fighting to maintain full guard but Dignam has managed to sneak the leg through.
Espinoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dignam is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Espinoza trying to control here.
Dignam lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Espinoza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dignam pulls his head out easily.
Dignam winds up and cracks Espinoza with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Dignam there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Espinoza actively working from the bottom here.
Dignam lands with a punch from half guard.
Dignam drops an elbow to the side of Espinoza's head.
Espinoza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Espinoza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dignam pulls his head out easily.
Ace Espinoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dignam is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Espinoza!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Espinoza taking shots to the head.
Sean Dignam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dignam scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Espinoza is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Dignam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Espinoza has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:46
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kuma Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kain Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes into the arena with The Sound of Silence blaring out of the sound system. Velazquez has chosen Since the Flood- as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kuma Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kain Velazquez!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velazquez misses with a straight right.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Velazquez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Velazquez throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
A shot to the liver by Nelson. Beautiful body shot.
Nelson misses with a low kick.
Velazquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Velazquez.
Velazquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Nelson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Velazquez is out of range and Nelson settles back down.
Nelson connects with a right hand. Velazquez shakes it off.
Nelson is looking to score with low kicks.
Nelson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Velazquez tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Velazquez throws a lazy uppercut
and Nelson counters with a stiff right hand.
Velazquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velazquez misses with a hook
and Nelson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kain Velazquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson throws a lazy right hand but Velazquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Velazquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Velazquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Velazquez throws an overhand right that lands on Nelson's shoulder, as Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Nelson.
A shot to the liver by Velazquez. Beautiful body shot.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick from Velazquez.
Nelson staying out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Velazquez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Velazquez.
Velazquez misses with the combination.
Velazquez looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range.
Nelson blocks a jab.
Nelson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Velazquez.
Nelson scores with a sloppy right hand. Velazquez should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson moves in looking to clinch but Velazquez pushes him off.
Nelson drives through and clinches with Velazquez against the cage.
Nelson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Velazquez backwards.
Velazquez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nelson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nelson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Velazquez's efforts to push away.
Nelson misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez misses with a body punch.
Velazquez struggles to land a body shot inside as Nelson controls his hands.
Velazquez misses with some punches.
Nelson throws an elbow but it misses.
Nelson tries to throw a body punch but Velazquez avoids it by throwing Nelson back against the cage.
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nelson missing with knees to the body.
Velazquez struggles to land a body shot inside as Nelson controls his hands.
Nelson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Velazquez is defending well for now.
Velazquez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nelson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Velazquez.
Velazquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Velazquez digs a good body shot into Nelson's ribs.
Jab from Velazquez.
Velazquez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Velazquez defending well as Nelson loads up on a big left hand.
Velazquez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Velazquez.
Velazquez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nelson throws a front kick aimed at Velazquez's knee but Velazquez avoids it well.
Velazquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nelson.
Velazquez lands a jab to the nose.
Nelson misses with a straight right.
Nelson throws a jab but it's blocked by Velazquez.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Velazquez.
Good leg kick by Nelson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Velazquez scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velazquez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Kuma Nelson has been cut.
Velazquez tries to work over Nelson's front leg with a kick but Nelson checks it.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Velazquez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Velazquez connects with a crisp jab.
Velazquez throws out a loose jab but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velazquez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nelson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Velazquez lands a big right hand that sends Nelson crashing to the mat! Velazquez stays standing though and waves Nelson back to his feet!
Nelson is rocked!
Velazquez looks to land a left hand but Nelson moved out of range nicely.
Oh Nelson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nelson seems to have got his legs back now.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Velazquez.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Velazquez keeps it at a distance.
Velazquez misses with a straight right.
Velazquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velazquez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson misses with a low kick.
Velazquez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nelson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nelson wants to clinch.
Velazquez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velazquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Velazquez is just out of range.
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
Nelson misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kain Velazquez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kuma Nelson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A slow jab from Velazquez misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Velazquez, as that shot connected.
Velazquez throws out a loose jab but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Velazquez moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Velazquez misses the target.
Velazquez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson ducks right into an uppercut from Velazquez.
Velazquez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nelson.
Nelson slips under a jab.
Nelson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velazquez.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Velazquez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nelson - the referee stops the clock and Velazquez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nelson. Velazquez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velazquez misses with a straight left.
Kain Velazquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Velazquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nelson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Velazquez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Velazquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velazquez misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velazquez cracks Nelson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Velazquez scores with a shot to the body.
Nelson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Velazquez misses.
Velazquez throws a body kick that misses.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velazquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Velazquez looks to throw a body kick
letting Nelson counter with a right hand.
Nelson slips under a jab.
Nelson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nelson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velazquez scoring well with a low kick there.
Velazquez throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Velazquez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Velazquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
Velazquez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nelson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Velazquez scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Velazquez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Velazquez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nelson can pounce on him.
Nelson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Velazquez.
Velazquez lands a lovely overhand right.
Nelson scores with a push kick.
Nelson throws a jab but it's blocked by Velazquez.
Nelson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nelson digs a good body shot into Velazquez's ribs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Velazquez - that will leave a mark!
Velazquez misses with a two punch combination.
Velazquez is breathing heavily.
Nelson connects with a high kick.
Velazquez throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
Nelson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Velazquez is able to avoid easily.
Nelson throws a low kick but Velazquez avoids it.
Velazquez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nelson has time to react.
Nelson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Velazquez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Velazquez misses the target.
Velazquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nelson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Velazquez throws a right hand that misses
and Nelson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Velazquez's knee momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nelson.
Velazquez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nelson moves out of range as Velazquez strikes.
Velazquez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Velazquez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nelson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Velazquez checks it well.
Velazquez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nelson moves forwards but Velazquez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson moves into range and clinches up with Velazquez.
Velazquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Velazquez tries to circle away but Nelson has him pinned against the cage.
Nelson tries to land knees in the clinch but Velazquez avoids the damage to the body.
Nelson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Velazquez's efforts to push away.
Nelson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nelson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Velazquez avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
Nelson lands with a light punch inside.
Velazquez is trying to break the clinch but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Velazquez or not.
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nelson blocks an uppercut.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Velazquez is trying to break the clinch but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson breaks the clinch.
Velazquez throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That kick from Nelson tenderised Velazquez's leg. Velazquez is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kain Velazquez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kuma Nelson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nelson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nelson scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Velazquez misses.
A jab from Velazquez finds it's way through Nelson's defenses.
Velazquez throws a jab when Nelson was well out of range.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velazquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Velazquez is looking to land body kicks.
Nelson misses with a body kick.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Velazquez.
Nelson scores with the left hand. Velazquez knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab by Velazquez.
Velazquez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Velazquez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Velazquez.
Nelson tries to bum rush Velazquez with a series of wild strikes but Velazquez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nelson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velazquez missing with a left hand there. Nelson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Velazquez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nelson.
Nelson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by Velazquez.
Velazquez throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson walks into a stiff left hand from Velazquez.
Velazquez keeps Nelson at a distance using the push kick.
Decent striking displayed by Velazquez there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Velazquez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Velazquez checks a leg kick nicely.
Velazquez with a hook.
Nelson misses with a low kick.
Velazquez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nelson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Velazquez punishes Nelson's body with a nice straight punch.
Nelson defending well as Velazquez loads up on a big left hand.
Nelson is looking to chop away at Velazquez's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velazquez.
Velazquez misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Velazquez throws an off balance right hand
and Nelson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Velazquez thinking.
Velazquez lands with a nice combination. Nelson backs away looking to recover.
Velazquez loads up on a big right hand but Nelson slips the punch.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Velazquez checks it.
Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Velazquez is looking to break free of the clinch but Nelson has double underhooks.
Velazquez is trying to break the clinch but Nelson is controlling him.
Velazquez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kuma Nelson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Velazquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velazquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it.
Velazquez is trying to push Nelson away but Nelson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Velazquez throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Velazquez lands with a right to the head.
Velazquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to score with a low kick but Velazquez moves his leg out of the way.
Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nelson digs a right hand into Velazquez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Velazquez's gas tank.
Nelson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Velazquez's defenses.
Nelson struggles to land a body shot inside as Velazquez controls his hands.
Nelson blocks a body shot from Velazquez.
Velazquez breaks from the clinch.
Velazquez lands an overhand right.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velazquez.
A big right from Velazquez misses.
Nelson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nelson wants to clinch.
Nelson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nelson throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez looks to land a left hand but Nelson moved out of range nicely.
Nelson misses with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velazquez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nelson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nelson slips under a jab.
Nelson throws a leg kick that misses.
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nelson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Velazquez's brow.
Velazquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson wants to land a leg kick but Velazquez is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No joy there for Velazquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Velazquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Velazquez lands a body shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kain Velazquez really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kuma Nelson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Velazquez misses the jab.
Velazquez misses with a straight left.
Velazquez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Velazquez takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Velazquez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Velazquez misses with a hook.
Velazquez takes one to the chin there.
Velazquez cracks the inside of Nelson's front leg.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nelson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velazquez.
Velazquez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Velazquez misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Kain Velazquez has been cut.
Velazquez lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velazquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Velazquez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nelson blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Velazquez circles away.
Nelson throws a front kick aimed at Velazquez's knee but Velazquez avoids it well.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Velazquez misses with an uppercut.
Velazquez throws a right hand that misses
and Nelson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Velazquez blocks a low kick nicely.
Velazquez tries to work over Nelson's front leg with a kick but Nelson checks it.
Velazquez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nelson moves in looking to clinch but Velazquez pushes him off.
Velazquez swings widly with a right hand
and Nelson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Velazquez looks to throw the jab but Nelson is out of range.
Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Velazquez.
Velazquez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nelson crunches a lovely knee into Velazquez's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands a nice elbow.
Velazquez misses with some punches.
Velazquez tries to break the clinch but Nelson is controlling the position.
Nelson pushes off an throws an elbow but Velazquez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelson tries to clinch but Velazquez moves out of range.
Velazquez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Velazquez misses with a hook.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Velazquez.
Velazquez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nelson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Velazquez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Velazquez.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Velazquez is avoiding it.
Nelson scores with the left hand. Velazquez knows he should have avoided that one.
Nelson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range.
Velazquez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Velazquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Velazquez is avoiding it.
Nelson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Velazquez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Velazquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Velazquez throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Velazquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Velazquez.
Velazquez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nelson. Velazquez shrugs it off though.
Velazquez looks to land a left hand but Nelson moved out of range nicely.
Velazquez connects with a jab.
Nelson slips a jab from Velazquez.
Velazquez needs to keep his hands up - Nelson had a free shot at his head there.
Nelson has Velazquez up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is working Velazquez over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Nelson.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nelson.
Nelson lands a nice knee to the body.
Nelson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nelson lands a nice shot to the body.
Velazquez is trying to break the clinch but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson'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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velazquez is trying to break free.
Nelson misses with a knee to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuma Nelson had his way with Kain Velazquez in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Velazquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Velazquez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Velazquez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nelson.
Velazquez checks a leg kick nicely.
Nelson tries to clinch but Velazquez moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Velazquez.
A slow jab from Velazquez misses its intended target.
Velazquez swings widly with a right hand
and Nelson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Velazquez misses with a low kick.
Nelson connects with a jab.
Velazquez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Velazquez throws an off balance right hand
and Nelson counters with a good low kick that Velazquez was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson drives through and clinches with Velazquez against the cage.
Velazquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it.
Velazquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nelson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Velazquez wants to break free but Nelson has control.
Velazquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nelson connects with a knee to the head.
Nelson tries a body shot but Velazquez blocks it.
Velazquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Velazquez.
Velazquez is looking to break free of the clinch but Nelson has double underhooks.
Nelson has Velazquez pressed against the cage, preventing Velazquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Velazquez. That did some damage!
Velazquez checks a low kick from Nelson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velazquez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Velazquez is avoiding it.
Velazquez throws out a loose jab but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson connects with a right hand. Velazquez shakes it off.
Velazquez moves out of range of the leg kick from Nelson.
Velazquez lands a jab to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Velazquez as he connects with a hook.
Nelson tries to move into range but Velazquez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nelson throws a low kick, looking for Velazquez's leg but Velazquez calmly moves out of range.
Nelson moves forwards but Velazquez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nelson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nelson wants to clinch.
Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Velazquez is just out of range.
Nelson throws a body punch but Velazquez moves out of range.
Nelson misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Velazquez throws a hook to the side of Nelson's head but Nelson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Velazquez throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson checks a low kick from Velazquez.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nelson misses with some punches.
Velazquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nelson throws a low kick, looking for Velazquez's leg but Velazquez calmly moves out of range.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. Velazquez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Velazquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nelson moves forwards but Velazquez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Velazquez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nelson counters with a body kick that stops Velazquez in his tracks momentarily.
Velazquez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nelson clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Nelson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nelson looking to throw knees to the head but Velazquez is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelson.
Nelson tries to work over Velazquez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuma Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hand to the body from Nelson.
Velazquez prevents a body shot from Nelson.
Velazquez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nelson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Velazquez working hard to break the clinch.
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Velazquez breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Nelson tenderised Velazquez's leg. Velazquez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nelson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Velazquez just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velazquez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nelson under the eye.
Velazquez jabs at Nelson's body.
Velazquez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Velazquez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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 Kuma Nelson.
I think Velazquez 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kain Velazquez!
Kain Velazquez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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