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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Figgs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Rutecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rutecki's choice of entrance music: Remember the Name. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
170 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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180 cm
37
178 lbs
22 - 39 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Figgs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 39 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Rutecki!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Figgs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Rutecki misses.
Rutecki keeps the fight on the outside.
Figgs closes the distance and clinches up with Rutecki, looking for a takedown. Figgs pushes Rutecki against the cage but Rutecki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Figgs wants to clinch up but Rutecki keeps it at a distance.
Rutecki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Figgs.
Figgs throws a series of punches but Rutecki avoids them all with ease.
Rutecki throws a low kick, looking for Figgs's leg but Figgs calmly moves out of range.
Figgs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Frankie Figgs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutecki lands a two punch combo.
Rutecki doesn't manage to clinch there - Figgs circles away.
Rutecki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Figgs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rutecki looks to land a combination but Figgs avoids it well.
Rutecki 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.
Figgs lands a slapping body shot.
Jab by Figgs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figgs tries to clinch there but Rutecki circles away.
Rutecki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Figgs instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figgs pulls Rutecki into guard.
Rutecki throwing strikes from guard but Figgs blocks nicely.
Rutecki wants to stand but Figgs is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rutecki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Figgs pushes Rutecki off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rutecki misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Rutecki misses.
Rutecki throws a nice looking combination but Figgs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutecki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figgs cracks a nice hook into Rutecki's ribs.
Figgs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rutecki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rutecki lands with a nice combination. Figgs backs away looking to recover.
A cross from Figgs lands.
Figgs looks to land a combination but Rutecki avoids it well.
Figgs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dexter Rutecki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutecki gets caught flat footed, as Figgs shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rutecki is striking but Figgs is not phased and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Figgs is trying to control. Rutecki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rutecki is looking for a sweep. Figgs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Figgs passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figgs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutecki can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figgs controlling from mount.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rutecki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rutecki regains half guard.
Figgs passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Figgs dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Figgs closes the distance and clinches.
Rutecki lands a body shot.
Figgs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rutecki's efforts to push away.
Rutecki is trying to break the clinch but Figgs is controlling him.
Figgs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Figgs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rutecki's efforts to push away.
Figgs wants to get back to striking at distance but Rutecki won't allow it.
Rutecki can't break the clinch.
Figgs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutecki is looking to clinch but Figgs is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figgs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutecki was well out of range. Poor timing from Figgs.
Figgs misses with a double jab.
Rutecki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rutecki connects with a body shot.
Figgs slips a jab and a cross from Rutecki.
Rutecki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Figgs manages to avoid it.
Frankie Figgs is winning the standup battle so far.
Figgs fails with a takedown attempt.
Rutecki swats away the attempt to clinch by Figgs.
Some wild striking there from Rutecki.
Rutecki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Figgs digs a good body shot into Rutecki's ribs.
Rutecki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Figgs to score with a decent uppercut.
Figgs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutecki was well out of range. Poor timing from Figgs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutecki misses with the combination.
Figgs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutecki throws a right and a left that Figgs avoids nicely.
Figgs scores with a jab to the head.
Figgs moves in looking to clinch but Rutecki pushes him off.
Rutecki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Figgs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Figgs wants to clinch.
Frankie Figgs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Figgs shoots for a double leg takedown but Rutecki sprawls well. He's pushed Figgs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Figgs is looking to wear down Rutecki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutecki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Figgs.
Rutecki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Figgs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Figgs misses with a double jab.
Rutecki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Figgs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Figgs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutecki keeps the fight on the outside.
Figgs shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Figgs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Figgs.
Rutecki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Figgs slips a jab and a cross from Rutecki.
Figgs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Figgs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutecki moves away.
Figgs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rutecki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Figgs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rutecki cracks Figgs with an open hand slap.
Figgs feints and as Rutecki raises his hands in defense, Figgs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Figgs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Figgs decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rutecki, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutecki misses with a double jab.
Figgs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rutecki's head backwards.
Figgs shoots in looking for a takedown. Rutecki tries to sprawl out of it but Figgs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rutecki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Figgs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rutecki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutecki stuffs the takedown attempt from Figgs. Figgs gets slowly back to his feet.
Rutecki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Figgs.
Rutecki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Figgs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rutecki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Figgs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Figgs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rutecki at a distance.
Rutecki throws a series of punches but Figgs avoids them all with ease.
Rutecki misses with the combination.
Figgs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Figgs dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Rutecki swinging wildly here.
A combination from Figgs does no damage.
Figgs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Figgs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rutecki is out of range and Figgs settles back down.
Rutecki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Figgs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rutecki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Figgs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Rutecki does no damage.
Figgs dodges the punch combination from Rutecki.
Figgs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Figgs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A combination from Rutecki does no damage.
Rutecki throws a right and a left that Figgs avoids nicely.
Figgs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutecki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Figgs connects with a body shot.
Figgs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body punch from Figgs.
Figgs scores with a head kick. Rutecki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Figgs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rutecki tries to avoid it but Figgs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rutecki to the ground. Rutecki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Figgs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rutecki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Figgs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Figgs wants to clinch up but Rutecki keeps it at a distance.
Rutecki tries to bum rush Figgs with a series of wild strikes but Figgs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rutecki lands the left hand.
Figgs staying out of range there.
Rutecki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Figgs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Figgs doesn't manage to clinch there - Rutecki circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Figgs as he connects with a hook.
Rutecki fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figgs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Figgs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Figgs tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutecki loads up on a big right hand but Figgs slips the punch.
Figgs fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutecki misses with an uppercut.
Rutecki looks to score with a jab to the body but Figgs is just out of range.
Figgs lands a body shot.
Figgs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rutecki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Figgs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Figgs gets a clinch.
Rutecki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Figgs throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rutecki.
Figgs shoots in but no luck this time.
Figgs lands a two punch combo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rutecki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Figgs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Figgs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figgs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Figgs misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Figgs misses the target.
Rutecki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rutecki misses with a two punch combination.
Rutecki takes one to the side of the head.
Figgs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Figgs connects with the punch.
Rutecki fails to land with a series of punches.
Figgs looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutecki is just out of range.
Figgs has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rutecki scores with a nice head shot.
Rutecki tries to bum rush Figgs with a series of wild strikes but Figgs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Figgs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figgs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rutecki doesn't seem bothered though.
Figgs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Figgs shoots in looking for a takedown but Rutecki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Figgs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Figgs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Figgs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutecki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rutecki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frankie Figgs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good shot there by Figgs.
Figgs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dexter Rutecki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A bit of stalling here from Figgs.
Figgs prevents Rutecki from breaking the clinch.
Figgs breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Figgs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Figgs tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Figgs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Figgs 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Figgs!
After the big win, Frankie Figgs made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Al's Supplements - 160 Q for $150 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Flintstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TheRock Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obama has chosen The Realest Sport as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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27
240 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
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32
260 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Flintstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, TheRock Obama!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obama misses with a takedown
letting Flintstone counter with a right hand.
Obama rushes Flintstone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Flintstone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Flintstone.
Obama is trying to drag Flintstone to the mat but Flintstone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Obama gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Obama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Obama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Obama trying to control but Flintstone is working from the bottom.
Obama looking to pass the guard.
Flintstone keeping moving, preventing Obama from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Obama trying to control but Flintstone is working from the bottom.
Obama throws an elbow that misses. Flintstone uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Obama's guard. Nice move by Flintstone!
Obama looking for a sweep. Not yet Obama, not yet.
Flintstone lands a couple of digs.
Obama is looking for a triangle but Flintstone pushes his legs off easily.
Obama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Flintstone drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Obama dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama throws a big elbow that misses.
Obama controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Obama is looking to work some ground and pound but Flintstone has wrist control.
Obama throwing strikes from guard but Flintstone blocks nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama throws a big right hand that misses.
Obama wants to control from the top but Flintstone keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obama has gone for a leg lock! Flintstone slips out almost immediately though and dives into Obama's guard.
Flintstone lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flintstone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Obama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flintstone has managed to get both his arms back between Obama's legs - danger averted.
Flintstone throwing strikes from guard but Obama blocks nicely.
Obama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flintstone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Flintstone stops Obama from standing up.
Obama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Obama pulls Flintstone in to control the position.
Flintstone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Obama has his foot on Flintstone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flintstone works his way back into a safe position though.
Obama working for a triangle but Flintstone defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flintstone is in close to Obama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flintstone stops Obama from standing up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Flintstone landing with the ground and pound.
Obama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flintstone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Flintstone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Obama is keeping the position for now.
Flintstone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Flintstone lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Flintstone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Obama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flintstone is one step ahead there.
Obama has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Flintstone 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 Obama.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obama is working to avoid the ground and pound but Flintstone connects with a decent elbow.
Flintstone lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Obama down.
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 Fred Flintstone will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Flintstone throws a sloppy head kick and Obama moves out of range easily.
Flintstone tries to clinch there but Obama circles away.
Flintstone rushes Obama and presses him up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Flintstone.
Obama breaks the clinch.
Flintstone tries to clinch but Obama is having none of it.
Flintstone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Obama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Flintstone misses with a hook to the body
and Obama counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flintstone defending well though.
Obama slips a nice elbow through Flintstone's hands, connecting with Flintstone's forehead.
TheRock Obama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Obama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Obama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flintstone's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Obama is working for a submission of some sort.
Flintstone looking for submissions off his back.
Obama slips a nice elbow through Flintstone's hands, connecting with Flintstone's forehead.
Flintstone is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Flintstone is looking to control Obama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flintstone avoid being mounted?
Flintstone wants to improve his position but Obama is controlling well.
Obama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Obama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Obama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flintstone defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama throwing shots but Flintstone is blocking nicely.
Flintstone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flintstone is trying to stand back up but Obama is controlling him
Flintstone is refusing to be controlled, as Obama sits in half guard.
Obama is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Obama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flintstone is just riding it out for now. Obama eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flintstone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Obama.
Obama throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Flintstone to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TheRock Obama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Flintstone misses.
Obama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flintstone as he jumps to the side.
Obama misses with a takedown attempt - Flintstone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Obama moves out of range as Flintstone strikes.
Obama moves into the clinch.
Obama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Flintstone scores with a body shot.
Obama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flintstone instigates a clinch.
Obama looking for a takedown.
Fred Flintstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TheRock Obama.
A nice right hand lands inside from Flintstone.
Flintstone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Obama avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Flintstone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Flintstone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Obama.
Obama taking a breather.
Flintstone'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.
Obama trying to land knees to the body.
Flintstone looking to slow down the pace here.
Obama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Flintstone after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama is working for takedown but Flintstone is calmly controlling the position for now.
Flintstone lands a body punch.
Obama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flintstone has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Obama clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flintstone connects with a big shot to the side of Obama's head.
Flintstone is punishing Obama with strikes - can he finish him?!
Obama defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Flintstone's arms.
Obama trying to control the hands but Flintstone breaks the grip.
Obama tries to roll but Flintstone sticks to his back.
Obama is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Flintstone lands a shot to the body.
Flintstone keeps control of the position as Obama tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Flintstone.
Obama manages to reverse the position and now he's in Flintstone's guard. Nice work there by Obama.
Flintstone keeping full guard, as Obama tries to pass.
Obama trying to control the position from guard on top but Flintstone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flintstone uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Obama with a poor takedown
and Flintstone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Flintstone. No joy for Obama on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flintstone scores with a sloppy right hand. Obama should have avoided that one.
Flintstone misses with a body kick.
Obama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama tries to land a knee to the head but Flintstone blocks with his arms.
Obama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Flintstone lands an uppercut.
Flintstone taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Flintstone tries to break the clinch but Obama is controlling the position.
Obama stalling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot in the inside from Flintstone.
Obama drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Flintstone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Flintstone is trying to push Obama away but Obama has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Flintstone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Flintstone 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Flintstone!
A relieved looking Fred Flintstone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shane MacLain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clifford Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacLain comes to the cage accompanied by Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. Clifford Donovan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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28
169 lbs
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18
166 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane MacLain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clifford Donovan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLain fails to land the takedown.
Donovan tries to clinch up but MacLain circles away and keeps his distance.
Donovan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donovan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Donovan slaps away a takedown attempt from MacLain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacLain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacLain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Donovan defends it nicely.
Donovan wants to clinch but MacLain slips to the side
and MacLain moves into the clinch.
Donovan with a knee to the head.
It looks like Shane MacLain has been cut.
MacLain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacLain tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Donovan landing knees to the body.
MacLain is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacLain avoiding damage as Donovan throws knees to the body.
Donovan landing knees to the body.
Donovan landing knees to the body.
Donovan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Donovan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacLain's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan with a knee to the head.
Donovan lands a good knee to the midsection. MacLain won't want to take too many of those.
Donovan with a knee to the head.
Donovan with a knee to the head.
Donovan landing knees to the head.
Donovan scores with a knee to the head.
Donovan lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Donovan obliges.
Donovan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Donovan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Donovan.
MacLain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Donovan connects with a nasty looking knee right to MacLain's face.
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!
Donovan lands a good knee to the midsection. MacLain won't want to take too many of those.
Donovan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Donovan lands a good knee to the midsection. MacLain won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacLain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Donovan lands a good knee to the midsection. MacLain won't want to take too many of those.
Donovan tries a knee to the head but MacLain blocks it.
Donovan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has MacLain in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Donovan throws an elbow but it misses.
MacLain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacLain is trying to drag Donovan to the mat but Donovan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
MacLain takes a knee to the side of the body.
MacLain avoiding damage as Donovan throws knees to the body.
Donovan connects with a nasty looking knee right to MacLain's face.
Donovan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Donovan missing with knees to the body.
Donovan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacLain avoids it.
MacLain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLain managing to block the knees to the body from Donovan.
Donovan misses with a knee to the head.
Donovan tries to land a knee to the head but MacLain blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Donovan landing knees to the head.
Donovan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Donovan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Donovan as MacLain tries to tie him up.
Donovan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Donovan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Donovan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Donovan tries to land a knee to the head but MacLain blocks with his arms.
Donovan tries to land knees in the clinch but MacLain avoids the damage to the body.
MacLain jumps guard but Donovan stands there with MacLain around his waist. MacLain gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MacLain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Donovan throws an elbow that misses.
Donovan landing knees to the body.
MacLain avoiding damage as Donovan throws knees to the body.
Donovan stops a takedown attempt from MacLain.
MacLain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Donovan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacLain.
MacLain is looking to break free of the clinch but Donovan has double underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacLain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MacLain is trying to break the clinch but Donovan has him pressed against the cage.
Donovan lands a good knee to the midsection. MacLain won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donovan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacLain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MacLain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Donovan throws an elbow but it misses.
Donovan tries a knee to the head but MacLain blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifford Donovan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane MacLain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
MacLain swats away the attempt to clinch by Donovan.
MacLain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Donovan as he jumps to the side.
MacLain closes the distance and clinches.
Donovan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Donovan.
Donovan connects with a knee to the head.
Donovan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Donovan lands a knee to the head.
Donovan misses with a knee to the head.
MacLain looking for a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Donovan just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacLain's brow.
MacLain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Donovan obliges.
Donovan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan crunches a lovely knee into MacLain's ribcage.
Donovan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MacLain wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacLain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donovan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
MacLain pulls guard successfully.
Donovan is looking to stand up but MacLain won't let him.
MacLain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Donovan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Donovan gets to his feet. MacLain looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Shane MacLain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacLain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donovan closes the distance but MacLain moves to the side
and MacLain counters with a single leg into guard. Donovan didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacLain working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Donovan's head.
MacLain pushing down on Donovan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MacLain working Donovan over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacLain 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.
MacLain is figuring out what he wants to do next.
MacLain landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Donovan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacLain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Donovan wants to get back to full guard.
MacLain slips a nice elbow through Donovan's hands, connecting with Donovan's forehead.
MacLain trying to control from half guard but Donovan is working away.
Donovan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of MacLain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take MacLain's back!
Donovan doesn't have the hooks in and MacLain manages to turn into his guard.
MacLain stopping the sweep attempt from Donovan.
MacLain postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLain lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
MacLain postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
MacLain trying to control but Donovan is working from the bottom.
Donovan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacLain scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donovan keeping moving, preventing MacLain from controlling successfully.
Donovan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
MacLain won't allow Donovan to get back to his feet.
MacLain drops back looking for a leg! Donovan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Donovan manages to kick MacLain off! MacLain jumps back into Donovan's guard.
Donovan is trying to control the position but MacLain postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLain cracks Donovan with a solid left hand.
MacLain stopping the sweep attempt from Donovan.
Donovan controls MacLain momentarily but MacLain frees himself.
MacLain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Donovan wants to sweep here but MacLain controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacLain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
MacLain trying to control the position from guard on top but Donovan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacLain drops back looking for a leg! Donovan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Donovan manages to kick MacLain off! MacLain jumps back into Donovan's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Donovan can do anything to dispel that myth.
MacLain preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane MacLain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shane MacLain'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
MacLain fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown by MacLain or perhaps it was just good defense by Donovan which made him look bad.
Donovan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. MacLain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacLain tries to keep at a distance but Donovan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Donovan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Donovan with a knee to the head.
MacLain tries to pull guard but Donovan holds him up against the cage and eventually MacLain drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacLain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacLain wants to break free but Donovan has control.
Donovan unloads a knee to the mid-section. MacLain lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Donovan throws a knee to the head but misses.
MacLain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Donovan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Donovan unloads a knee to the mid-section. MacLain lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Donovan just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacLain's brow.
Donovan connects with a knee to the head.
Donovan with a knee to the head.
Donovan lands a good knee to the midsection. MacLain won't want to take too many of those.
Donovan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Donovan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacLain is defending well for now.
Donovan landing knees to the body.
Donovan prevents a body shot from MacLain.
Donovan trying to land knees to the body.
Donovan missing with knees to the body.
Donovan connects with a nasty looking knee right to MacLain's face.
MacLain breaks the clinch.
Donovan dodges the punch combination from MacLain.
Clifford Donovan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacLain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Donovan avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan tries to clinch up but MacLain circles away and keeps his distance.
Donovan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donovan tries to clinch but MacLain is having none of it.
Donovan wants to clinch but MacLain slips to the side
and MacLain counters with a head kick. That will keep Donovan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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!
Donovan fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacLain fails with a takedown attempt.
Donovan wants to clinch.
Donovan has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLain blocks an elbow strike from Donovan.
Donovan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Donovan misses with a knee to the head.
MacLain drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donovan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Donovan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clifford Donovan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Donovan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacLain.
Donovan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but MacLain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Donovan throws an elbow but misses.
Donovan tries a knee to the head but MacLain blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLain is trying to pull guard but Donovan has him pressed against the cage.
MacLain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees in the clinch landing for Donovan.
A knee to the head by Donovan.
Donovan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Donovan missing with knees to the body.
Donovan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacLain avoids it.
MacLain tries to break free but Donovan pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacLain avoids a wild elbow strike from Donovan.
MacLain can't break the clinch.
MacLain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Donovan 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.
Donovan pushes off an throws an elbow but MacLain leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Donovan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Donovan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clifford Donovan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Donovan 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifford Donovan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Dennehy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennehy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Homeland. 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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30
216 lbs
4 - 6 - 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liam Dennehy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennehy wants to clinch.
Dennehy moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dennehy is looking to clinch.
White lands with an overhand left.
Dennehy tries to clinch up.
White lands a really nice looking cross but Dennehy seems unphased.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dennehy tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
Dennehy moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
A punch combination from White misses.
Dennehy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
Dennehy scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dennehy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
White stalks Dennehy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dennehy's face. Dennehy staggers backwards, shaken.
Dennehy tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dennehy tries to work over White's front leg with a kick but White checks it.
Dennehy tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dennehy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
Dennehy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennehy tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dennehy wants to clinch.
Dennehy is looking to clinch.
Dennehy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dennehy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dennehy.
Dennehy lands a knee to the body.
Dennehy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
White wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dennehy lands an elbow just above White 's eye.
Dennehy crunches a lovely knee into White's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dennehy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
White is breathing heavily.
Dennehy misses with a knee to the head.
Dennehy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
Dennehy looking to throw knees to the head but White is blocking nicely.
Dennehy landing knees to the head.
White wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennehy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dennehy lands an elbow just above White 's eye.
Dennehy lands a damaging elbow.
White turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dennehy tries to buck White off but White is having none of it.
I wouldn't like to be where Dennehy is right now.
Dennehy regains half guard, as White was trying to land strikes.
White thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennehy is looking to control White's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dennehy avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White winds up and cracks Dennehy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dennehy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dennehy tries to roll over but White keeps him under control.
Dennehy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dennehy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from White.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dennehy can do anything to dispel that myth.
White throwing strikes from guard but Dennehy blocks nicely.
White 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.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dennehy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
White trying to control but Dennehy is working from the bottom.
White throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Dennehy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
White tries to keep at a distance but Dennehy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dennehy lands an elbow inside.
White is looking to break free of the clinch but Dennehy has double underhooks.
Dennehy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dennehy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Dennehy.
Dennehy crunches a lovely knee into White's ribcage.
Dennehy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dennehy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
White stalling in the clinch but Dennehy improves position.
Dennehy with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White trying to stall but Dennehy improves his position.
Knees to the body from Dennehy.
White is trying to push Dennehy away but Dennehy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dennehy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dennehy connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dennehy tries to land a knee to the head but White blocks with his arms.
Dennehy connects with a nasty looking knee right to White's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennehy looking to throw knees to the head but White is blocking nicely.
Dennehy connects with a knee to the head.
Dennehy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through White's defenses.
Dennehy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
White takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dennehy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dennehy throws a knee to the head but misses.
White blocks an elbow strike from Dennehy.
Dennehy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dennehy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but White blocks it with crossed arms.
Dennehy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dennehy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but White has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
White can't break the clinch.
White avoiding damage as Dennehy throws knees to the body.
White is trying to maintain a safe position but Dennehy gets an underhook and turns White into the cage.
Dennehy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennehy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite White's efforts to push away.
White goes for a takedown attempt but Dennehy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
White throws a right and a left that Dennehy avoids nicely.
White lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dennehy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dennehy slips under a jab from White.
Dennehy wants to clinch.
Liam Dennehy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dennehy closes the distance and pushes White back into the cage.
Dennehy tries to land a knee to the head but White blocks with his arms.
White tries to circle away but Dennehy has him pinned against the cage.
White has had enough of the clinch but Dennehy keeps him there for the moment.
Knees to the body from Dennehy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennehy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dennehy with a knee to the head.
Dennehy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
White takes a knee right on the jaw!
White breaks the clinch.
Dennehy slips a jab and a cross from White.
White throws a right hand that Dennehy ducks under and follows up with a left that Dennehy also avoids with ease.
Dennehy tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White lands with a shot to the body.
Dennehy moves into the clinch.
Dennehy misses with an elbow strike.
White wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dennehy has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dennehy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dennehy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dennehy crunches a lovely knee into White's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennehy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dennehy throws an elbow but it misses.
White has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
White is trying to break the clinch but Dennehy has him pressed against the cage.
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dennehy moves into range and clinches up with White.
Dennehy landing knees to the body.
Dennehy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but White has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dennehy lands an elbow inside that White shrugs off.
Dennehy scores with a knee to the head.
White wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dennehy obliges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dennehy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through White's defenses.
Dennehy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dennehy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and White avoids it.
White breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Dennehy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
White misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dennehy tries to clinch up.
White smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
White digs a good body shot into Dennehy's ribs.
White misses with the combination.
Liam Dennehy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dennehy looks to clinch
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dennehy is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
Dennehy wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
White throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dennehy wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dennehy has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch.
White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dennehy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Liam Dennehy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
Dennehy lands an elbow just above White 's eye.
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!
White is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennehy looking to throw knees to the head but White is blocking nicely.
Dennehy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
White manages to break the clinch.
White connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dennehy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dennehy tries to clinch up.
Dennehy tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
Dennehy doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
Dennehy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White looks to land a combination but Dennehy avoids it well.
Dennehy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and White counters with a straight right hand.
White feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dennehys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dennehy slips a jab from White.
White ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dennehy tries to clinch up.
Dennehy moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dennehy momentarily.
White throws a nice looking combination but Dennehy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dennehy doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dennehy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dennehy tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
White shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dennehy defends it nicely.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dennehy closes the distance and clinches.
Dennehy tries a knee to the head but White blocks it.
Dennehy pushes off an throws an elbow but White leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
White is trying to force a seperation but Dennehy has the dominant position.
Dennehy prevents the takedown attempt.
White wants to break free but Dennehy has control.
Dennehy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Dennehy.
Dennehy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dennehy throws an elbow but it misses.
Dennehy has White pressed against the cage, preventing White from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by Dennehy.
White is trying to break free.
Dennehy keeps control of White as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
White working hard to break the clinch.
White wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dennehy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
White is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dennehy lands an elbow inside.
Dennehy tries a knee to the head but White blocks it.
Dennehy connects with a nasty looking knee right to White's face.
Dennehy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but White blocks it with crossed arms.
White takes an elbow to the forehead.
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White swings for the body but Dennehy moves out of range.
Dennehy moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
White works Dennehy's body with a nice hook.
Dennehy wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
Dennehy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
White with a jab.
Dennehy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dennehy wants to clinch but White slips to the side
and White counters with a straight right hand.
White misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dennehy throws a series of punches but White moves out of range.
Dennehy moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
Walter White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liam Dennehy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
White lands with a shot to the body.
White connects with a nice looking jab.
Dennehy walks into a stiff left hand from White.
Dennehy is rocked!
White swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dennehy counters with a nice leg kick.
Dennehy is still on wobbly legs! Can White finish him?
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter White showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dennehy 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Dennehy!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Clifford Bridges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bridges comes to the cage accompanied by Young Buck, TI, Game & Ludacris - Stomp . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clifford Bridges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bridges shoots in and drives through. Monroe sprawls well.
Monroe scoring well with a low kick there.
Bridges fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bridges doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Monroe fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bridges is defended easily by Monroe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifford Bridges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monroe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bridges doesn't seem bothered though.
Monroe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bridges throws a sloppy head kick and Monroe moves out of range easily.
Bridges shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Monroe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bridges.
Bridges trying to control but Monroe is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bridges keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Monroe's head.
Bridges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monroe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monroe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bridges throwing strikes from guard but Monroe blocks nicely.
Bridges throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridges working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bridges throws an elbow that misses. Monroe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bridges's guard. Nice move by Monroe!
Bridges looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bridges is trying to control the position but Monroe postures up.
Bridges wants to sweep here but Monroe controlling him for the moment.
Monroe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bridges is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bridges, up you get!
Bridges fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bridges tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monroe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bridges scores with a hook to the body. Monroe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe slips a jab and a cross from Bridges.
Monroe throws a hook to the side of Bridges's head but Bridges sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bridges.
Bridges swats away the attempt to clinch by Monroe.
Monroe throws a body punch but Bridges moves out of range.
Monroe cracks the inside of Bridges's front leg.
Carlos Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bridges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Monroe.
Monroe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick and Bridges moves out of range easily.
Monroe lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bridges tries to clinch up.
Monroe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bridges avoids the head kick by Monroe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Monroe.
Monroe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bridges rather than just go for the knockout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bridges.
Bridges tries to clinch there but Monroe circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bridges shoots in looking for a takedown. Monroe tries to sprawl out of it but Bridges keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Monroe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A bone on bone clash there as Bridges blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Monroe will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bridges feints a jab promting Monroe to slip. Bridges then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Monroe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bridges slips under a jab.
Monroe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carlos Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bridges takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Monroe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Monroe finds it's way through Bridges's defenses.
Bridges misses with a takedown attempt - Monroe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Monroe moves out of range as Bridges throws a body kick.
Bridges will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Monroe tries to clinch there but Bridges circles away.
Bridges gets a double leg takedown into Monroe's guard.
Monroe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bridges is controlling him.
Bridges postures up and lands a big shot to Monroe's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges looking to sit in guard and control but Monroe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Monroe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monroe won't allow Bridges to sweep him here.
Monroe wanted to stand there but Bridges had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bridges has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Monroe has managed to get both his arms back between Bridges's legs - danger averted.
Bridges is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bridges manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bridges throws a head kick but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifford Bridges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bridges shoots in for a takedown but Monroe shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bridges.
Monroe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bridges fails with the takedown.
Monroe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bridges moves away from the strike by Monroe.
Monroe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Monroe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Monroe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Monroe throws a hook to the side of Bridges's head but Bridges sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monroe misses with an uppercut.
Monroe lands a front kick.
Bridges moves to clinch but Monroe breaks away
and Monroe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Monroe manages to break the clinch.
Bridges fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bridges counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Bridges with that takedown attempt.
Bridges steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monroe. That one must have hurt.
Monroe tries to clinch but Bridges moves out of range.
Bridges has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Monroe finds it's way round the side to connect with Bridges's head.
Monroe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bridges.
A jab from Monroe does it's job there.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe misses with an uppercut. Bridges saw that one coming.
Monroe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bridges uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Monroe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Monroe cracks the inside of Bridges's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Monroe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Monroe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monroe throws a jab when Bridges was well out of range.
Monroe misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bridges is defended easily by Monroe.
Monroe scores with a decent looking hook.
Monroe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monroe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bridges sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monroe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Clifford Bridges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bridges shoots in for a takedown but Monroe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Monroe tries to bum rush Bridges with a series of wild strikes but Bridges uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bridges takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bridges moves into the clinch successfully.
Monroe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monroe misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifford Bridges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bridges is looking to clinch but Monroe is avoiding it.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses.
Monroe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bridges counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bridges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bridges misses with a double jab.
Bridges shoots in and bounces Monroe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bridges postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridges is looking to work some ground and pound but Monroe has wrist control.
Bridges throwing strikes but missing.
Bridges 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.
Bridges is looking to work some ground and pound but Monroe has wrist control.
Bridges throws a strike but Monroe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bridges doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bridges looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monroe is one step ahead there.
Bridges is working an open guard so Monroe takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bridges moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Monroe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bridges tries to score a power double leg takedown but Monroe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bridges somewhat.
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Bridges is just out of range.
Bridges shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Monroe sprawls well. Monroe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bridges gets slowly back to his feet.
Monroe throws a solid leg kick but Bridges takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Monroe.
Monroe leaves Bridges with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Monroe misses.
Monroe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bridges dives in and grabs Monroe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Monroe pushes down on Bridges's head and hops out.
Monroe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Monroe lands with a good body shot.
Monroe clinches.
Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monroe throws a jab when Bridges was well out of range.
Monroe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bridges.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bridges looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bridges tries for a takedown but Monroe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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!
Bridges takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clifford Bridges has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bridges looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Monroe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Monroe 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Monroe!
Post fight, Carlos Monroe stared into the camera and said 'It's a new beginning! Let's Go!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blow Jimmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Cong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jimmy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Take a lick. Cong has chosen Jibbs - King Kong as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
24 - 24 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blow Jimmy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Cong!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cong just misses with a punch to the body.
Cong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimmy throws a leg kick but Cong moved away.
Cong misses with a wild body shot.
Cong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jimmy on his heels. He'll look to pass Jimmy's guard now, I'm sure.
Cong preventing the sweep.
Cong is in close to Jimmy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cong throwing strikes from guard but Jimmy blocks nicely.
Cong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jimmy's head.
Cong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimmy is adopting a defensive guard.
Jimmy wants to sweep but no luck.
Jimmy is trying to control the position but Cong postures up.
Cong throws a strike but Jimmy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jimmy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Blow Jimmy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jimmy looks to land a right hand but Cong moved out of range.
Cong misses the shot to the body.
Jimmy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jimmy wants it to stay on the feet.
Cong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Blow Jimmy has been cut.
Jimmy ducks under a wild hook from Cong.
Cong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jimmy moves away.
Cong moves out of range as Jimmy throws a body kick.
Jimmy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cong swings for the body but Jimmy moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cong fails with a takedown attempt.
Jimmy leaves Cong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blow Jimmy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Cong.
Jimmy just misses with a punch to the body.
Cong shoots in for a takedown but Jimmy shows good takedown defense.
Cong staying out of range there.
Cong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jimmy rather than just go for the knockout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jimmy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jimmy cracks Cong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Christian Cong has been cut.
Jimmy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cong misses with a takedown
and Jimmy counters with a nice body shot.
Cong looks winded!
Cong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cong, pushing him back against the cage.
Jimmy keeps control of Cong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cong wants a takedown but no success here.
A right hand to the body from Jimmy.
Jimmy stalling the fight.
Cong blocks a body shot from Jimmy.
Jimmy pushes Cong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jimmy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jimmy keeps control of Cong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jimmy leaning against his opponent.
Cong fails to pull guard.
Cong tries to pull guard but Jimmy won't allow it.
Cong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cong tries to break the clinch but Jimmy is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy leaning against his opponent.
Jimmy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jimmy looking for a takedown.
Cong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jimmy.
Jimmy works on Cong's body with a couple of short punches.
Jimmy decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jimmy pulls Cong in close to his closed guard and prevents Cong from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jimmy looking for a sweep. Not yet Jimmy, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jimmy trying to control the position.
Cong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cong throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blow Jimmy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jimmy misses the shot to the body.
Jimmy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jimmy works Cong's body with a nice hook.
Cong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jimmy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jimmy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cong scrambles back to his feet.
Cong shoots in for a double leg but Jimmy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jimmy punishes Cong's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimmy.
A telegraphed right hand from Cong misses the target.
Cong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cong missing with a left hand there. Jimmy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cong lands a body shot.
Jimmy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jimmy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jimmy content to stall in guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jimmy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blow Jimmy has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jimmy rushes Cong and presses him up against the cage.
Cong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jimmy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jimmy tries a body shot but Cong blocks it.
Cong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jimmy has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cong lands with a cross.
Cong misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy lands with a cross.
Jimmy scores with a hook to the body. Cong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jimmy dips to his left and cracks Cong with an uppercut!
Jimmy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cong's head.
Jimmy avoids the body shot from Cong.
Cong shoots in for a double leg but Jimmy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blow Jimmy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Cong.
Cong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cong is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Jimmy as Cong shoots in.
Jimmy scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimmy.
Jimmy connects with a body shot that sends Cong's belly button to the back.
Jimmy clinches up against the cage.
Jimmy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jimmy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy lands with a shot to the body.
Cong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jimmy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jimmy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A shot to the body from Cong misses
and Jimmy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cong gets caught napping as Jimmy dives in and scores a takedown. Cong manages to retain guard.
Jimmy pushing down on Cong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jimmy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jimmy is taking a breather. Cong says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blow Jimmy dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No luck for Cong with that takedown attempt.
Cong avoids the body shot from Jimmy.
A punch lands to the side of Cong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cong misses with a takedown
and Jimmy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jimmy.
Nice sprawl there from Jimmy as Cong shoots in.
Blow Jimmy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Cong.
Cong shoots for a takedown but Jimmy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jimmy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cong was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimmy.
Blow Jimmy is winning the standup battle so far.
Jimmy wants to clinch.
Jimmy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christian Cong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimmy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jimmy rushes Cong and presses him up against the cage.
Cong misses with a body punch.
Jimmy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jimmy blocking some punches.
Cong is trying to break the clinch but Jimmy has him pressed against the cage.
Jimmy keeps control of Cong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jimmy digs a right hand underneath Cong's ribcage. Cong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jimmy pushes Cong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jimmy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cong backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jimmy lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jimmy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jimmy.
Jimmy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cong can do to turn this around?
Jimmy lands a right hand.
Christian Cong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy pushes Cong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cong is rocked!
Cong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cong is still on wobbly legs! Can Jimmy finish him?
Jimmy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cong up against the cage.
Cong is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jimmy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cong to the mat. Cong regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jimmy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jimmy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cong is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cong has escaped and now he's on top!
Cong seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jimmy is trying to control the position but Cong postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cong throws an elbow that misses. Jimmy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cong's guard. Nice move by Jimmy!
Blow Jimmy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jimmy wants to control from the top but Cong keeps moving.
Blow Jimmy has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jimmy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jimmy avoids the body shot from Cong.
Cong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jimmy counters with a leg kick.
Jimmy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Jimmy throws a nice looking combination but Cong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jimmy scores with a nice strike.
Cong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jimmy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A left lands for Jimmy.
Jimmy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jimmy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blow Jimmy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jimmy 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blow Jimmy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier Mack is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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280 lbs
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283 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Pope!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pope lands the left hand.
Pope ducks under a wild hook from Mack.
Mack is looking to clinch but Pope is avoiding it.
Mack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mack moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pope.
Mack lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pope lands a slapping body shot.
Mack scores with a jab to the body.
Mack punishes Pope's body with a nice straight punch.
Pope looks winded!
Nice body punch from Mack.
Good shot there by Mack.
It looks like Jesus Pope has been cut.
Mack tries to clinch up but Pope circles away and keeps his distance.
Mack scoring well with a low kick there.
A combination from Mack does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope drops his hands for a split second and Mack immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Pope face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Mack follows up with a right hand that knocks Pope into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Xavier Mack!
Xavier Mack bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bobberson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skywalker comes into the arena with Raised on Rock 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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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 - 7 - 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
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Bobberson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobberson tries for a takedown but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Skywalker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bobberson.
Bobberson shoots for a double leg takedown but Skywalker sprawls well. He's pushed Bobberson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Skywalker throws a right hand that misses
and Bobberson counters with a takedown into side control.
Bobberson works to advance to full mount. Skywalker defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Skywalker is trying desperately to improve position.
Skywalker tries to lock up and control but Bobberson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bobberson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Skywalker is now in Bobberson's guard. A big mistake from Bobberson there, giving up the dominant position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skywalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobberson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bobberson looking for subs off his back but Skywalker has passed one foot through into half guard.
Skywalker trying to control the pace.
Skywalker slips a nice elbow through Bobberson's hands, connecting with Bobberson's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bobberson defending well though.
Skywalker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bobberson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Skywalker is working away from the top position though.
Skywalker 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.
Skywalker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bobberson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bobberson gets back to full guard.
Skywalker won't allow Bobberson to sweep him here.
Bobberson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skywalker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Skywalker distracts Bobberson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bobberson keeping moving, preventing Skywalker from controlling successfully.
Skywalker throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bobberson is trying to control the position but Skywalker postures up.
Skywalker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bobberson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Skywalker's guard.
Bobberson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Skywalker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Skywalker has escaped and now he's on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobberson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Skywalker has picked Bobberson up and slammed him! Bobberson can't keep hold of the triangle and Skywalker manages to pass to side control!
Bobberson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bobberson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Skywalker in side control lands a decent elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Skywalker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobberson is trying to get back to half guard.
Bobberson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bobberson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobberson is looking for a sweep.
Bobberson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Skywalker prevents Bobberson from improving his position.
Skywalker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bobberson!
Bobberson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skywalker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bobberson looks a forlorn figure.
Skywalker scoring with strikes but Bobberson is staying in there.
Bobberson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Skywalker connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Skywalker has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bobberson's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobberson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skywalker with a couple of short strikes.
Bobberson is rocked!
Bobberson can't escape the position.
Skywalker with shots to the head and body - Bobberson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bobberson is still in real trouble! Can Skywalker finish him?
Skywalker lands a nice shot to the head.
Skywalker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bobberson regains half guard.
Bobberson is looking for a sweep. Skywalker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Skywalker seems content to control.
Skywalker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Skywalker is nestled in close to Bobberson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bobberson tries to roll over but Skywalker keeps him under control.
Skywalker lands strikes from half guard.
Skywalker is looking to take a break and control but Bobberson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Skywalker working the head and body with strikes.
Skywalker lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Bobberson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Skywalker jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Skywalker!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Luke Skywalker made sure he mentioned Just Fight (Shirt 6$ Shorts 8$), 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 Tony Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen Limp Bizkit Eat You Alive as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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206 lbs
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World class boxer
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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 - 4 - 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
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Helio James!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James takes one on the chin but seems OK.
James misses with a left hand
and Masters counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps James thinking.
Masters lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
James connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Tony Masters has been cut.
James digs a good hook to Masters's body.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masters.
A good leg kick by James.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James misses with a looping left.
James takes a swing at Masters's ribcage but misses.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James throws a quick inside leg kick.
Masters takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by James.
James moves out of range as Masters throws a body kick.
Masters fakes the leg kick and cracks James in the body.
Masters shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Masters showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James makes his way to full guard. A much better position for James.
Masters missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Masters in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masters is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard.
Masters looking for a sweep. Not yet Masters, not yet.
Masters is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Masters looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
Masters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James wants to control from the top but Masters keeps moving.
Masters wants to sweep but no luck.
Masters keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James passes easily into side control. Nice work.
James wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masters keeps working.
James landing a few strikes.
Masters regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Masters wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by James.
James avoids the attempt from Masters to control.
James looking to control but Masters is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
James prevents Masters from getting the reversal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James throwing strikes here but Masters is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Masters wants to hold on but James pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masters doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
James has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Masters's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Masters'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.
James misses with a hook to the body
and Masters counters with a good low kick that James was not able to check.
James lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
James has taken the fight to the clinch.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Masters.
James pushes Masters back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masters trying to control the position but instead, James has worked for underhooks and has pushed Masters into the cage.
James digs a right hand into Masters's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masters's gas tank.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Masters.
Masters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Masters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Masters goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James working aggressively here.
Masters swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masters with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Masters.
Masters lands a shot to the body.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
James misses with the head strike.
Masters swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Masters gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
Masters trying to stall but James improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Masters controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James prevents a body shot from Masters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
James misses with some punches.
Masters scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masters has James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Masters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Masters.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Masters.
Masters throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
A short left from Masters.
Masters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James misses with some punches.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masters's elbow.
Masters tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Masters blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masters.
Masters tries for a takedown. No joy.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Masters fails to land.
Masters working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Masters.
Masters tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Masters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
Masters wants to take the fight to the mat but James manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masters lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Masters as James tries to tie him up.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James misses with some punches.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masters lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masters's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James gets through Masters's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Masters prevents a body shot from James.
James stops a takedown attempt from Masters.
Masters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masters misses with a body punch.
James misses with a punch to the body.
Masters goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masters lands an uppercut.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masters working aggressively here.
Masters stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masters backwards.
Masters lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James cracks Masters with a nice body shot.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Helio James will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tony Masters'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.
James moves away from the strike by Masters.
James throws a low kick but Masters avoids it.
Masters tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Masters.
Masters has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.
Masters prevents a body shot from James.
Masters tries a body shot but James blocks it.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Masters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masters lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masters doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for James.
Masters taking a breather.
Masters misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Masters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from James.
James blocking some punches.
Masters tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masters pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
James misses with some punches.
James lands with a left to the head.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James misses with a punch to the body.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masters's elbow.
James lands a left hand.
James scores with a shot to the side of Masters's head.
James is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Masters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from James.
James misses with a punch to the body.
Helio James seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
James is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masters has a couple of punches blocked by James.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Masters controls his hands.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Masters lands a body punch in the clinch.
Masters prevents a body shot from James.
James lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Masters tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masters lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
Masters lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masters.
Masters misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from James.
Nice body punch from James - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Masters.
James tries a body shot but Masters blocks it.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Masters.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Masters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masters gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Masters can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Masters is working James over against the cage.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Masters uses good head movement to avoid it.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masters working aggressively here.
Masters creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Masters throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Masters.
Masters misses with the head strike.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Masters fails to land.
Masters has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. James avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from James.
James lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masters misses with a short punch on the inside.
James tries to throw a body punch but Masters avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James tries to throw a body punch but Masters avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
James working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio James really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Masters'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.
James throws a head kick that half lands.
Good work by James as he checks the leg kick.
James is looking to land body kicks.
James tries to clinch but Masters moves out of range.
James fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Masters is out of range.
James throws a wild body kick that Masters sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from Masters misses
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
James lands a nice hook to Masters's body. Masters takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Masters throws a nice inside leg kick.
James throws a head kick that misses.
James has Masters up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Masters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Masters uses good head movement to avoid it.
James prevents a body shot from Masters.
Masters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masters misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from James.
Masters throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Masters creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Masters scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masters misses with a punch to the body.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Masters controls the action.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masters's elbow.
James stalling in the clinch but Masters improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Masters fails to land.
Masters lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masterss head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masters lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masters.
James gets through Masters's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Masters lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Masters.
Masters misses with a body punch.
James lands a shoulder strike.
James pushes Masters back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Masters backwards.
A short left from Masters.
Masters doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James presses Masters against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Masters lands with a left to the head.
Masters goes for a takedown attempt but James pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
James looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters is looking to chop away at James's legs.
James misses with a hook to the body
and Masters counters with a right hand to the body.
James walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Masters checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Masters moves away from the strike by James.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Masters connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James blocks a head kick by Masters.
Masters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! James crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Masters - the referee stops the clock and James gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Masters. James manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
James fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Masters is out of range.
James connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masters moves away.
Masters circles away from the clinch attempt.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Masters finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
A slapping body kick lands there for James.
Masters avoids the body shot from James.
James is looking to slow Masters down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masters.
James misses with a body kick.
James tries to work over Masters's front leg with a kick but Masters checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio James dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tony Masters'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!
Masters uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
A lazy body kick from James
and Masters moves into the clinch.
Masters lands with a short shot to the head.
Masters struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Masters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Masters.
Still in the clinch, Masters scores with a nice short uppercut.
James blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Masters.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masters lands a right hand.
James tries a body shot but Masters blocks it.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masters misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masters.
A left hand lands to the body for James.
Masters throws a head punch that misses.
Masters blocking some punches.
Masters lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masters.
Masters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masters working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Masters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masters lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Masters.
Masters can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Masters misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masters tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Masters back against the cage.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Masters controls his hands.
James tries to work over Masters's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masters backwards.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masters's elbow.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masters.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masters's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masters lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
James misses with a body punch.
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masters with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
Masters cracks the inside of James's front leg.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masters.
Tony Masters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from James misses.
A punch combination from Masters misses.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Masters blocks the low kick.
Masters fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Helio James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James is looking to land body kicks.
James scoring well with a low kick there.
Masters throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
James moves out of range as Masters strikes.
James moves out of range of the body kick from Masters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Masters throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
Masters throws a front kick aimed at James's knee but James avoids it well.
James lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from James.
Masters lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masters throws a low kick but James moves out of range easily.
Masters tries to score with a low kick but James moves his leg out of the way.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Masters's jab looks to have found its range, popping James under the eye.
Masters moves into the clinch.
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 Tony Masters.
Well James has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helio James!
After winning the bout, Helio James 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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