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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Kiedis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elvin Ruez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruez has chosen Face Breaker - Poison Pen as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Kiedis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elvin Ruez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kiedis is trying to maintain a safe position but Ruez gets an underhook and turns Kiedis into the cage.
Kiedis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ruez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kiedis walks away with a smile on his face. Ruez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ruez throws a lazy head kick
and Kiedis counters by moving into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kiedis.
Kiedis is pressed up against the cage. Ruez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kiedis down to the mat. Kiedis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ruez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kiedis shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruez tries to sprawl out of it but Kiedis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kiedis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kiedis defends it nicely.
Anthony Kiedis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elvin Ruez.
Kiedis moves out of range as Ruez throws a body kick.
Elvin Ruez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiedis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruez throws a combination that misses
and Kiedis counters by moving into the clinch.
Kiedis leaning against his opponent.
Kiedis lands a nice shot to the body.
Kiedis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ruez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kiedis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kiedis is trying to trip Ruez. He has hold of a leg but Ruez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kiedis persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ruez is trying to keep Kiedis in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruez managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiedis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruez is keeping the position for now.
Kiedis tries to stand but Ruez is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Elvin Ruez.
Ruez scores with a sloppy right hand. Kiedis should have avoided that one.
Ruez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kiedis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Anthony Kiedis has been cut.
Kiedis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ruez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kiedis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kiedis tries to clinch up
and Ruez counters with a series of strikes. Kiedis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kiedis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruez misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruez connects with a nice looking jab.
Ruez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kiedis, pushing him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruez.
Ruez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kiedis is rocked!
Ruez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Kiedis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruez working aggressively here.
Kiedis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ruez fails to land.
Ruez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kiedis gets tackled into the cage by Ruez. Ruez maintains the clinch.
Kiedis blocking some punches.
Kiedis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruez misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiedis.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kiedis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiedis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruez lands an elbow just above Kiedis 's eye.
Ruez managing to block the knees to the body from Kiedis.
Kiedis blocking some punches.
Ruez swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiedis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruez pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Kiedis! Ruez unloads with more strikes and Kiedis sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elvin Ruez!
Elvin Ruez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Al's Supplements - 160 Q for $150 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cris Dorh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maek Houzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dorh kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Heaven & Hell. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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195 lbs
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192 lbs
25 - 21 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cris Dorh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maek Houzo!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houzo has managed to clinch.
Houzo digs a right hand underneath Dorh's ribcage. Dorh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Houzo stalling in the clinch but Dorh improves position.
Houzo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dorh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dorh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Houzo's elbow.
A short right from Dorh.
Houzo misses with an elbow strike.
Dorh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Houzo backwards.
Houzo has Dorh pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Dorh.
Dorh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Houzo blocks an elbow strike from Dorh.
Houzo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dorh walks away with a smile on his face. Houzo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dorh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Houzo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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!
Houzo closes the distance and clinches.
Dorh landing knees to the body.
Dorh putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Houzo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Houzo looks winded!
Dorh is pressed up against the cage. Houzo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dorh down to the mat. Dorh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dorh wants to clinch up but Houzo keeps it at a distance.
Cris Dorh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dorh moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dorh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dorh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Dorh.
Houzo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dorh to keep the fight standing.
Cris Dorh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maek Houzo.
Dorh lands an uppercut.
Dorh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dorh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Houzo backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dorh obliges.
Houzo blocks a body shot from Dorh.
Dorh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Houzo's elbow.
Dorh tries a body shot but Houzo blocks it.
Dorh tries a body shot but Houzo blocks it.
Dorh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorh lands an uppercut.
Dorh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Houzo.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dorh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Dorh.
Dorh lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Dorh.
Dorh tries a body shot but Houzo blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorh lands a right hand.
Dorh digs a right hand into Houzo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Houzo's gas tank.
Dorh is working Houzo over against the cage.
Dorh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dorh pushes Houzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dorh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Houzos head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dorh.
Dorh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Dorh.
Dorh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dorh is leaning against Houzo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dorh is leaning against Houzo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dorh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dorh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Houzo backwards.
Dorh lands a knee to the head.
Houzo is rocked!
Nice elbow from Dorh.
Houzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Dorh finish him?
A shot in the inside from Dorh.
A right hook to the body lands for Dorh.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dorh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dorh lands a big right hand that drops Houzo! The killer instinct kicks in and Dorh finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dorh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cris Dorh!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Cris Dorh made sure he mentioned Al's Supplements - 160 Q for $150, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Christofi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafael Oliveira!
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, Chris Christofi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Oliveira. Those never looked like landing.
Christofi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Oliveira manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Christofi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Christofi trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Christofi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Christofi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christofi throws a strike but Oliveira rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Christofi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oliveira's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christofi stays in close to Oliveira's body and controls the position.
Christofi throwing strikes but missing.
Christofi connects with a couple of short punches.
Christofi trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Christofi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Christofi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Christofi trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christofi chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christofi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Christofi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oliveira keeping full guard, as Christofi tries to pass.
Christofi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oliveira's head.
Christofi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christofi stands and throws Oliveira's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Christofi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A lull in the action here as Christofi stalls from top position.
Oliveira taking a bit of punishment here - Christofi scoring with strikes.
Oliveira is rocked!
Christofi working the ground and pound but Oliveira is defending the strikes.
Christofi scoring with punches and elbows.
Oh Oliveira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd goes nuts as Christofi knocks Oliveira out cold with a massive hammerfist! Christofi Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chris Christofi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cru Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gorge Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior has chosen Kid Sensation - The Way I Swing as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cru Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorge Junior!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Cru Jones has been cut.
Junior leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Junior throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Junior sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cru Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Junior gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones is trying to drag Junior to the mat but Junior just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Junior pinned against the cage. Junior gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Junior throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Junior takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Junior tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Junior's temple.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones stops Junior from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Junior defending well though.
Jones prevents Junior from standing back up.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Junior can do anything to dispel that myth.
Junior is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Junior's head.
Junior controlling the position for now.
Junior is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Junior avoid being mounted?
Jones prevents Junior from standing back up.
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Junior is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones stops Junior from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Junior does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Junior defending well though.
Junior blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy.
Junior wants to get back to his feet.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Junior is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Junior is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Junior is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Junior trying to control here.
Junior blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Junior's head.
Junior is looking to improve his position.
Junior is looking to get back to full guard here but Jones has managed to pass to side control instead.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Junior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Junior controls the position for a moment.
Junior tries to improve position but can't.
Junior really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junior wants to get back to his feet.
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cru Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cru Jones's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Junior shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jones eats them both and turns towards Junior to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice takedown defense from Junior. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Good exchange - Junior coming out on top.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Junior swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Junior.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cru Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A swing and a miss from Junior.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cru Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Junior's guard.
Cru Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Junior is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Junior utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Junior pushes Jones off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Junior stuffs the takedown.
Junior slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Junior.
Cru Jones's cut is getting worse.
Junior lands with a nice body punch.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Junior counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Junior's corner calls for a 1-2. Junior obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Junior throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Junior digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Junior throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gorge Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Junior cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Junior fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Junior closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice body punch from Junior.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Junior circles away.
Junior lands a jab.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Junior moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Junior connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Junior lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior throws a shot to the body.
Junior misses with the combination.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Junior.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Junior counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Junior defends it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Junior.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorge Junior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cru Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Junior jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gorge Junior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Junior stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Junior avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Junior misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jones gets to his feet - Junior follows without any prompting.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cru Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Junior.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Junior.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Junior throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Junior thows a left - swing and a miss!
Junior misses with a series of wild punches.
Junior slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Junior stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Junior wants it to stay on the feet.
Junior looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Gorge Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior lands with a good body shot.
Junior lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Junior misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Junior throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Junior misses its intended target.
Junior lands with a good body shot.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Junior waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Junior is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Junior's brow.
Jones trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
Junior has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Junior wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior is controlling Jones's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Junior throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Junior throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Junior.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Junior's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gorge Junior.
I think Junior 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorge Junior!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bada Bada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pvt. Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer. Bada comes into the arena with The Prodigy Warriors Dance blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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164 lbs
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bada Bada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pvt. Palmer!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bada looks to score with a jab to the body but Palmer is just out of range.
Palmer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Palmer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bada's head.
Bada shoots in but no luck this time.
Palmer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bada checks a leg kick.
Palmer misses with a hook.
Bada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Palmer avoids the head kick by Bada.
Palmer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Palmer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters circling a little - Palmer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bada slips under a jab from Palmer.
Palmer lands a leg kick that knocks Bada off balance momentarily.
Good exchange - Palmer coming out on top.
Palmer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Palmer dips to his left and cracks Bada with an uppercut!
Bada shoots in and drives through. Palmer sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bada Bada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bada with a poor takedown
and Palmer counters with a head kick. That will keep Bada thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bada throws a jab but it's blocked by Palmer.
Palmer throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bada to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Palmer.
Palmer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bada throws a series of punches but Palmer avoids them all with ease.
Palmer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bada drops his hands momentarily and Palmer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Palmer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bada manages to avoid it.
Palmer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Palmer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bada is able to avoid easily.
Good exchange - Palmer coming out on top.
Bada is rocked!
Palmer lands with a big right hook that stumbles Bada - he's out on his feet here! Palmer follows up with another monster hook that separates Bada from consciousness! Bada falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Palmer stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pvt. Palmer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keha Anoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Korobkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anoki comes to the cage accompanied by Walking After You. Korobkov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hush - Fired Up. Keha Anoki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keha Anoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Korobkov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Anoki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Keha Anoki has been cut.
Korobkov misses with a few strikes there.
Anoki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Korobkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anoki fails with the takedown
and Korobkov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anoki thinking.
Anoki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anoki is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Korobkov.
Korobkov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korobkov drops Anoki with a nice combination! Korobkov dives into Anoki's guard, looking to finish!
Anoki is rocked!
Korobkov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oh Anoki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anoki keeping full guard, as Korobkov tries to pass.
Korobkov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Anoki seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sergei Korobkov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Korobkov drops Anoki with a right and a left! Korobkov comes rushing in but Anoki regains his composure and manages to keep Korobkov in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korobkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anoki's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Korobkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Korobkov with a nice head shot there.
Anoki working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Korobkov has passed into half guard!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Korobkov connects with a nice short shot to Anoki's temple.
Korobkov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Korobkov drops Anoki with a big left hand and mounts him. Anoki is in big trouble!
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!
Korobkov postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Anoki out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Korobkov goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sergei Korobkov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sergei Korobkov waved his t-shirt featuring Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Bastarrachea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bastarrachea has chosen Young Folks as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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216 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
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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
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Bastarrachea!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Bastarrachea. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
Anderson takes one on the button.
Anderson checks a low kick from Bastarrachea.
Anderson cracks Bastarrachea with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bastarrachea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson checks a low kick from Bastarrachea.
Anderson checks a low kick from Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea checks a low kick from Anderson.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bastarrachea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Bastarrachea counter with a right hand.
Sam Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bastarrachea doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Bastarrachea moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bastarrachea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bastarrachea swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Anderson throws the left hand but Bastarrachea avoids the punch easily.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Bastarrachea pushes him off.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Bastarrachea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson lands a head kick. Bastarrachea smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastarrachea throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastarrachea gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson sizes up Bastarrachea with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Bastarrachea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Bastarrachea counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bastarrachea throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bastarrachea throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bastarrachea feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Bastarrachea circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice shot by Anderson.
Anderson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastarrachea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Bastarrachea creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bastarrachea pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bastarrachea misses with some punches.
Bastarrachea leaning his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bastarrachea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Anderson connects with a right hand. Bastarrachea shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looks for the body kick but Bastarrachea saw that one coming.
Anderson cracks Bastarrachea with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bastarrachea looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Bastarrachea counters with a right hand to the body.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Bastarrachea moves out of range easily.
Bastarrachea looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bastarrachea creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Anderson avoids the elbow strike from Bastarrachea, against the cage.
Bastarrachea takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Anderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Anderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Bastarrachea should have avoided that one.
Bastarrachea throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bastarrachea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Bastarrachea circles away and keeps his distance.
Bastarrachea checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bastarrachea lands a nice looking body kick.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bastarrachea. That did some damage!
Anderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Anderson tries to bum rush Bastarrachea with a series of wild strikes but Bastarrachea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson darts in and clinches Bastarrachea up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson avoiding damage as Bastarrachea throws knees to the body.
Anderson trying to control the position but instead, Bastarrachea has worked for underhooks and has pushed Anderson into the cage.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bastarrachea avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Bastarrachea controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
Anderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bastarrachea is breathing heavily.
Come on Anderson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Anderson trying to stall but Bastarrachea improves his position.
Bastarrachea wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anderson has Bastarrachea pressed against the cage.
Anderson is trying to wear down his opponent 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!
Anderson is stalling here.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Bastarrachea shrugs off.
Bastarrachea lands with a right to the head.
Bastarrachea misses with the head strike.
Bastarrachea has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Anderson.
Bastarrachea is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bastarrachea on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bastarrachea can do to turn this around?
Bastarrachea tries to land knees in the clinch but Anderson avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Good body shot from Anderson.
Sam Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bastarrachea looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson stalling against the cage.
Anderson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bastarrachea misses with a body punch.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Bastarrachea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Anderson lands a body punch.
Anderson lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Anderson is stalling here.
Anderson trying to control the position but instead, Bastarrachea has worked for underhooks and has pushed Anderson into the cage.
Anderson slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sam Anderson.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Bastarrachea will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson misses with an elbow strike.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Bastarrachea shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bastarrachea breaks the clinch.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bastarrachea circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Anderson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Anderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Anderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bastarrachea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bastarrachea avoids it really well and circles away.
Bastarrachea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson jabs Bastarrachea right on the nose. Bastarrachea blinks but takes it well.
A low kick from Bastarrachea is predictable there
and Anderson counters with a nice body shot.
Bastarrachea throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Bastarrachea takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastarrachea misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bastarrachea throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bastarrachea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson scores with a knee to the head.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Anderson trying to control the position but instead, Bastarrachea has worked for underhooks and has pushed Anderson into the cage.
Bastarrachea is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.
Anderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Anderson lands an elbow that stopped Bastarrachea in his tracks for a moment.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bastarrachea is defending well for now.
Anderson stalling.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bastarrachea as Anderson tries to tie him up.
Anderson lands an elbow just above Bastarrachea 's eye.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bastarrachea's defenses.
Bastarrachea avoids the elbow strike from Anderson, against the cage.
Bastarrachea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson tries a body shot but Bastarrachea blocks it.
Anderson gets through Bastarrachea's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xavier Bastarrachea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bastarrachea takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Anderson obliges.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Anderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bastarrachea being controlled against the cage.
Bastarrachea has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands an elbow just above Bastarrachea 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson.
Bastarrachea tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
Sam Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Anderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Anderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
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!
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bastarrachea can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bastarrachea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Bastarrachea tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bastarrachea tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Bastarrachea working aggressively here.
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bastarrachea or not.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Anderson.
Bastarrachea scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Bastarrachea won't want to take too many of those.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Anderson!
After winning the bout, Sam Anderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Machidan Lyoton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holliday has chosen Wanted Dead Or Alive as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Doc Holliday is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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202 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Machidan Lyoton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doc Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyoton misses with a looping right.
Holliday fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lyoton avoids it really well and circles away.
Lyoton throws a head kick that misses
and Holliday makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Holliday changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holliday tries to sprawl but Lyoton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Holliday trying to control from the bottom.
Holliday is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holliday holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Holliday trying to control but Lyoton postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Doc Holliday was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lyoton tries to clinch
and Holliday counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lyoton thinking.
Nice body punch from Holliday.
Holliday with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holliday scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lyoton lands a front kick.
Lyoton throws a big shot that misses.
Lyoton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holliday swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lyoton is looking to clinch but Holliday is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Holliday - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holliday throws a solid leg kick but Lyoton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Holliday.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Holliday - that will leave a mark!
Holliday scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Holliday chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holliday lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lyoton cracks a nice hook into Holliday's ribs.
Holliday swats away the attempt to clinch by Lyoton.
Holliday cracks the inside of Lyoton's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday misses with a body shot
and Lyoton counters with a thumping low kick.
Lyoton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Holliday changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lyoton tries to avoid it but Holliday manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lyoton to the ground. Lyoton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lyoton misses with a combination
and Holliday counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lyoton throws out a loose jab but Holliday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holliday misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Holliday.
That kick from Lyoton tenderised Holliday's leg. Holliday is trying to keep his angry face on.
Holliday tries for a takedown but Lyoton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Machidan Lyoton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doc Holliday.
Holliday scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Holliday.
Holliday is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lyoton rather than just go for the knockout.
Lyoton thumps Holliday with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lyoton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lyoton misses with an uppercut
and Holliday counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Holliday dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Holliday scores with a jab.
Holliday thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lyoton loads up on a big right hand but Holliday slips the punch.
Holliday thows a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Holliday finds it's target.
Lyoton cracks the inside of Holliday's front leg.
Lyoton slips under a jab from Holliday.
Lyoton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Lyoton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lyoton.
Lyoton moves to clinch but Holliday breaks away
and Holliday counters with a good low kick that Lyoton was not able to check.
Lyoton misses with a few strikes there.
Holliday throws a head kick that misses.
Lyoton shoots in looking for a takedown. Holliday tries to sprawl out of it but Lyoton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holliday manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Holliday avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyoton stuffs the takedown attempt from Holliday. Holliday gets slowly back to his feet.
Holliday lands a nice hook to Lyoton's body. Lyoton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Doc Holliday seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Holliday.
Nice cross by Holliday.
Holliday jabs Lyoton right on the nose. Lyoton blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday cracks Lyoton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Holliday shoots in for a double leg but Lyoton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Holliday throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lyoton's waist but Lyoton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holliday off to one side.
Machidan Lyoton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doc Holliday.
Holliday throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Machidan Lyoton has been cut.
Holliday will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Holliday looks to score with a jab to the body but Lyoton is just out of range.
Holliday avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holliday lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Doc Holliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyoton gets a clinch.
Holliday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lyoton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Holliday throws a punch but it's blocked by Lyoton.
Holliday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lyoton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lyoton lands with a right to the head.
Holliday breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holliday walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lyoton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lyoton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lyoton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holliday.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Holliday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Machidan Lyoton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lyoton.
Holliday takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holliday feints and then cracks Lyoton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lyoton down.
Lyoton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holliday struggles to land a body shot inside as Lyoton controls his hands.
Lyoton is pressed up against the cage. Holliday has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lyoton down to the mat. Lyoton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Holliday lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Holliday slips a jab from Lyoton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyoton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lyoton blocks a head kick by Holliday.
Lyoton has closed the distance and engaged Holliday in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Holliday's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holliday turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Holliday manages to end up in side control.
Lyoton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Holliday landing strikes.
Holliday is looking to take a break and control but Lyoton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machidan Lyoton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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!
Lyoton stops Holliday from passing to mount.
Holliday working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Doc Holliday is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Holliday landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lyoton tries to bench press Holliday off him but Holliday keeps the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lyoton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Holliday off and has taken his back!
Holliday breaks Lyoton's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Holliday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Holliday controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyoton has his foot on Holliday's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holliday works his way back into a safe position though.
Lyoton keeping moving, preventing Holliday from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyoton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holliday throwing strikes but missing.
Lyoton has his hands on Holliday's head, controlling the position.
Holliday throwing strikes from guard but Lyoton blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holliday sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lyoton's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doc Holliday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Holliday winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doc Holliday!
Doc Holliday really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onni Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skywalker comes to the cage accompanied by Raised on Rock. On his way into the cage it seems that Luke Skywalker has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Luke Skywalker seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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175 lbs
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186 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Skywalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Onni Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skywalker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jokinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Jokinen misses with a kick to the body.
Jokinen checks a low kick from Skywalker.
Skywalker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Skywalker throws a lazy right hand but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skywalker stuns Jokinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jokinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jokinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Skywalker misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Skywalker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jokinen throws out a powerful jab.
Skywalker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Skywalker throws a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Skywalker tries to score with a low kick but Jokinen moves his leg out of the way.
Jokinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skywalker.
Skywalker avoids a kick to the body.
Skywalker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Luke Skywalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skywalker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jokinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jokinen lunges at Skywalker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skywalker's hand.
A jab lands there for Jokinen.
Jokinen staying out of range there.
Skywalker misses the body punch
and Jokinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skywalker scores with a shot to the body.
Crunch! Jokinen slams his shin into Skywalker's torso.
Skywalker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker blocks the body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Skywalker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jokinen.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Skywalker, right into the meat.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Jokinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jokinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skywalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skywalker manages to avoid it.
A big right from Jokinen misses.
Onni Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skywalker misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Skywalker.
Skywalker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skywalker throws a leg kick but Jokinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen cracks Skywalker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jokinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jokinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skywalker has a takedown stuffed.
Jokinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skywalker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jokinen throws out the jab.
Skywalker throws a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
Skywalker throws a wild body kick that Jokinen sees coming a mile off.
Skywalker slips under a jab.
Skywalker throws a low kick, looking for Jokinen's leg but Jokinen calmly moves out of range.
Jokinen missing with a left hand there. Skywalker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skywalker 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 slow jab from Skywalker misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen swings for the body but Skywalker moves out of range.
Jokinen takes a swing at Skywalker's ribcage but misses.
Skywalker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Skywalker punishes Jokinen's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skywalker thumps Jokinen with a low kick.
Skywalker tries to work over Jokinen's front leg with a kick but Jokinen checks it.
Jokinen throws a series of strikes that have Skywalker backpedaling.
Skywalker is looking to wear down Jokinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Skywalker lands with an uppercut that bounces Jokinen off the cage and back into range.
Jokinen motions for Skywalker to come forward. Jokinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Skywalker misses
and Jokinen counters with a body kick that stops Skywalker in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice defenses there by Jokinen.
A clash of legs there as Jokinen blocks the low kick.
Jokinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Onni Jokinen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jokinen misses with a leg kick.
Skywalker cracks Jokinen with a good jab.
Skywalker jabs Jokinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jokinen cracks the inside of Skywalker's front leg.
Skywalker throws a leg kick but Jokinen moved away.
Skywalker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jokinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Skywalker.
Both fighters circling a little - Jokinen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jokinen tries to land a leg kick but Skywalker saw it coming and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Jokinen as Skywalker shoots in.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Skywalker. Jokinen shrugs it off though.
Skywalker drives through with a takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Skywalker is fighting to break Jokinen's control of his arms but Jokinen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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!
Skywalker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Skywalker from controlling successfully.
Skywalker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now.
Jokinen 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.
Skywalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luke Skywalker has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Skywalker misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jokinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Skywalker somewhat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skywalker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skywalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Skywalker looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Jokinen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jokinen looks to land a left hand but Skywalker moved out of range nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jokinen!
Skywalker misses with a leg kick.
Skywalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jokinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jokinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen clinches with his opponent.
Jokinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jokinen effectively controlling the action here.
Jokinen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Skywalker pushes Jokinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jokinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skywalker backwards.
Skywalker tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Skywalker back against the cage.
Skywalker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Skywalker.
Skywalker misses with an elbow over the top.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
Skywalker controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jokinen scores a nice knee to the body.
Jokinen avoiding damage as Skywalker throws knees to the body.
Jokinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jokinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skywalker.
Skywalker slows down the pace here.
Skywalker is trying to maintain a safe position but Jokinen gets an underhook and turns Skywalker into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skywalker leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jokinen.
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 Luke Skywalker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jokinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skywalker.
Jokinen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jokinen connects with a right hand. Skywalker shakes it off.
Skywalker throws a head kick that Jokinen semi-blocks.
Skywalker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Skywalker blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skywalker.
Jokinen throws a wild body kick that Skywalker sees coming a mile off.
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!
Nice body punch from Skywalker.
Skywalker moves out of range as Jokinen throws a body kick.
Jokinen cracks a nice hook into Skywalker's ribs.
Skywalker misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen wants to land a leg kick but Skywalker is out of range.
Skywalker checks a leg kick nicely.
Jokinen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Skywalker misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
Jokinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jokinen throws a body kick that misses.
Skywalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skywalker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Skywalker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skywalker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skywalker misses the shot to the body.
Skywalker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jokinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skywalker throws a head kick that misses.
Skywalker throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker is looking to slow Jokinen down with leg kicks.
Jokinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jokinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Skywalker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skywalker slips a jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Skywalker misses with a body shot.
Skywalker tries a head kick but it misses.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skywalker.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jokinen slips a straight right by Skywalker.
Skywalker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jokinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker shoots in looking for a takedown. Jokinen tries to sprawl out of it but Skywalker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jokinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice shot by Skywalker.
Jokinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Skywalker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Skywalker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Skywalker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jokinen tries to land a front kick but Skywalker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skywalker throws a low kick, looking for Jokinen's leg but Jokinen calmly moves out of range.
Onni Jokinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jokinen.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Skywalker is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker throws a chopping leg kick but Jokinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Skywalker.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body. Skywalker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jokinen takes a swing at Skywalker's ribcage but misses.
Skywalker throws a leg kick
and Jokinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skywalker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skywalker moves away.
Skywalker has Jokinen up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jokinen misses with an elbow over the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Onni Jokinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jokinen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Onni Jokinen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tanner is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Don't Bite the Dick. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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206 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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189 cm
27
209 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Tanner!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanner forces Masters back against the cage and clinches.
Tanner pushes off an throws an elbow but Masters leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Masters lands an uppercut.
Masters blocks an elbow strike from Tanner.
Masters is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tanner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Masters tries for a takedown but Tanner manages to get underhooks.
Masters tries to work over Tanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tanner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masters.
Tanner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Masters's defenses.
It looks like Tony Masters has been cut.
Masters misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tanner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masters.
Tanner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Masters is trying to drag Tanner to the mat but Tanner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Masters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanner looking to throw knees to the head but Masters is blocking nicely.
Masters looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Masters blocks an elbow strike from Tanner.
Masters takes a knee to the side of the body.
Masters lands with a light punch inside.
Tanner blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner lands a nice elbow.
Tanner pushes off an throws an elbow but Masters leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tanner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Masters trying to control the position but instead, Tanner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Masters into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Masters.
Tanner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Masters's defenses.
Tanner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tony Masters's cut is getting worse.
Tanner landing knees to the body.
Tanner lands a nice elbow.
Tanner has a couple of punches blocked by Masters.
Masters avoids the elbow strike from Tanner, against the cage.
Tanner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masters avoids a wild elbow strike from Tanner.
Tanner pushes off an throws an elbow but Masters leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tanner unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Masters is breathing heavily.
A short right from Tanner on the inside.
Masters misses with the head strike.
Tanner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tanner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tanner missing with knees to the body.
Masters on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tanner lands an elbow inside.
Tanner lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Tanner.
Tony Masters's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Masters avoids the elbow strike from Tanner, against the cage.
Masters has Tanner pressed against the cage.
Masters doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tanner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tanner throws an elbow but misses.
Tanner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Masters blocks it with crossed arms.
Masters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanner missing with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Masters.
Masters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanner trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Masters blocks it with crossed arms.
Masters lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tanner misses with a knee to the head.
Masters avoiding damage as Tanner throws knees to the body.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masters takes a knee to the side of the body.
Masters misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanner.
Nice elbow from Tanner.
Masters scores with a shoulder strike.
Masters blocks the elbow strike.
Masters just leaning against Tanner, taking a breather.
Masters wants to break free but Tanner has control.
Tanner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masters.
Masters lands an uppercut.
Masters lands with a short shot to the head.
Masters avoids the elbow strike from Tanner, against the cage.
Masters is trying to force a seperation but Tanner has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner throws an elbow but it misses.
Masters avoiding damage as Tanner throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masters working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masters.
Tanner lands an elbow just above Masters 's eye.
Jeez, Tony Masters's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Masters.
Tanner lands a nice knee to the body.
Masters breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tanner wants to clinch up but Masters keeps it at a distance.
Masters scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tanner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masters gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tanner.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tony Masters's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dick Tanner!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dick Tanner made sure he mentioned Non-Stop Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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