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GAMMA#297 Green v Watts PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel James Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Ananias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel James Crawford!
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, Jose Ananias!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ananias swings widly with a right hand
and Crawford counters with a takedown into side control.
Crawford stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Crawford avoids the body shot from Ananias.
Crawford throws a head kick that misses.
Ananias jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ananias throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Ananias misses.
Ananias misses with a wild body shot.
Ananias connects with a crisp jab.
Jose Ananias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crawford.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ananias looks to throw the jab but Crawford is out of range.
Crawford tries to clinch there but Ananias circles away.
Crawford staying out of range there.
Crawford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ananias as he jumps to the side.
Crawford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ananias manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Ananias as he connects with a hook.
Crawford fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel James Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crawford moves in looking to clinch but Ananias pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crawford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crawford looks to land a combination but Ananias avoids it well.
Crawford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ananias.
Crawford throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ananias makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ananias digs a good body shot into Crawford's ribs.
Crawford is breathing heavily.
Ananias misses with a straight right.
Ananias throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crawford ducks under a wild hook from Ananias.
A punch lands to the side of Crawford 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crawford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ananias sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crawford somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Ananias misses.
Crawford takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ananias misses with a series of wild punches.
Crawford is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ananias.
Ananias cracks Crawford with an open hand slap.
Nice shot by Ananias.
Crawford ducks right into an uppercut from Ananias.
Ananias misses with a left hand
and Crawford counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ananias!
Ananias is pushing Crawford's head away, looking to escape. Crawford manages to hold on to the position though.
Crawford tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ananias is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Crawford is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ananias wants to get back to his feet but Crawford is dominant here and he's now got Ananias's back!
What can Ananias do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ananias controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ananias is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Crawford.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Daniel James Crawford.
Ananias misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crawford moves out of range of the strikes.
Crawford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ananias as he jumps to the side.
Crawford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ananias moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jose Ananias will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Crawford dives in and grabs Ananias's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ananias pushes down on Crawford's head and hops out.
Ananias thows a body shot but no joy.
Crawford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ananias misses with a looping right.
Crawford is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ananias's half guard.
Crawford with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Crawford stops Ananias from getting back to his feet.
Ananias scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Crawford manages to mount him!
You get the feeling that Ananias really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Crawford tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ananias holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Crawford tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ananias really wants to buck Crawford off and get back to his feet.
Crawford unloads with some shots from mount but Ananias bucks and avoids them well.
Ananias has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Ananias is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ananias is breathing heavily.
Ananias is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Crawford gets his way!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ananias fending off the submission attempt from Crawford.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ananias controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Crawford is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ananias is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Crawford controlling the positon.
Ananias holding both Crawford 's hands and preventing any damage.
Crawford has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ananias has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ananias.
Ananias defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Crawford looking for the choke from the back.
Crawford is riding his opponent, not letting Ananias buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel James Crawford dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ananias throws a body punch but Crawford moves out of range.
A jab from Ananias misses.
Crawford fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ananias is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crawford.
Crawford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ananias circles away.
Crawford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ananias avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel James Crawford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ananias!
The fighters circle momentarily. Crawford darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crawford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ananias swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ananias cracks a nice hook into Crawford's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ananias misses with a series of wild punches.
Crawford fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford moves in looking to clinch but Ananias pushes him off.
Jose Ananias seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ananias lands a slapping body shot.
Ananias thuds his right hand into Crawford's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crawford moves away from the strike by Ananias.
Ananias stuffs the takedown attempt from Crawford. Crawford gets slowly back to his feet.
Jose Ananias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ananias thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ananias cracks Crawford with a good jab.
Crawford slips a jab from Ananias.
Ananias lands a head shot.
Ananias misses with a right hand
and Crawford counters with a one-two to the body.
Ananias throws a looping overhand right but Crawford ducks down to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Crawford or perhaps it was just good defense by Ananias which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Ananias.
Crawford ducks under a wild hook from Ananias.
Ananias misses with a series of wild punches.
Crawford on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ananias misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Ananias throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crawford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ananias sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ananias throws a hook to the side of Crawford's head but Crawford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ananias swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crawford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ananias stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ananias misses with an uppercut. Crawford saw that one coming.
Crawford fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ananias lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crawford circles away quickly and effectively.
Crawford gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ananias throws a shot from downtown. Crawford moves away and avoids it.
Ananias throws a right hand that Crawford ducks under and follows up with a left that Crawford also avoids with ease.
Crawford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crawford misses with the combination.
A punch lands to the side of Crawford 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Crawford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ananias.
Crawford tries to clinch but Ananias moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ananias throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crawford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ananias fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ananias throws the left hand but Crawford avoids the punch easily.
Ananias lands a right hook to the body.
Crawford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ananias.
Ananias listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crawford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crawford shoots in looking for a takedown. Ananias tries to sprawl out of it but Crawford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ananias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crawford takes one to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ananias will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Ananias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ananias 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jose Ananias!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eli Massey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldemir Warzecha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eli Massey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Waldemir Warzecha!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Massey throws a jab but it's blocked by Warzecha.
Warzecha tries for a takedown but Massey circles away easily
and Massey counters with a left and a right that stings Warzecha.
Massey misses with a looping right.
Warzecha shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Warzecha was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Massey pushes Warzecha away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Warzecha gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
You can see the frustration on Massey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Massey takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warzecha throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Warzecha crashes against the mat.
Massey throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nice sprawl there from Warzecha as Massey shoots in.
Massey throws a body punch but Warzecha moves out of range.
Eli Massey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warzecha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Massey is fending him off so far but Warzecha persists. Nope, Massey circles away and we're back to standing.
Massey throws a hook but Warzecha blocks it.
Massey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Massey thows a body shot but no joy.
Warzecha shoots in looking for a takedown but Massey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Warzecha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eli Massey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldemir Warzecha.
Warzecha slips a straight right by Massey.
Massey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warzecha.
Massey misses with a low kick.
Warzecha doesn't manage to clinch there - Massey circles away.
Warzecha gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha cracks Massey with a big right hand but Massey just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
An elbow from Warzecha crashes against the mat.
Warzecha working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Massey is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Massey is looking for a sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Check out the look on Warzecha's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Massey is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Warzecha has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Warzecha wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Massey, who protects the arm well.
Massey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Warzecha's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Warzecha is keen to just control but Massey is a slippery customer.
Massey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Massey pushes Warzecha off looking to stand but Warzecha dives back in and keeps control.
Warzecha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Massey's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Warzecha tries to pass the half guard into mount. Massey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Massey misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Massey tries to kick Warzecha off but Warzecha keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Warzecha throwing shots but Massey is blocking nicely.
Warzecha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Massey's head.
Warzecha throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Massey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Warzecha.
Massey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Warzecha.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Massey looks like he's trying to stand up.
Massey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Warzecha looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massey pushes Warzecha off looking to stand but Warzecha dives back in and keeps control.
Warzecha throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Massey is staying active underneath Warzecha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warzecha lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Warzecha throws a strike but Massey avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Massey wants to get back to his feet but Warzecha is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Warzecha wants to pass the guard but Massey is keeping the position.
Warzecha throwing strikes but missing.
Warzecha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Massey is keeping the position for now.
Massey has his feet on Warzecha's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Massey throws an overhand right that lands on Warzecha's shoulder, as Warzecha tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldemir Warzecha dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Warzecha blocks a jab.
Warzecha ducks under a wild hook from Massey.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Massey.
Warzecha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Massey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Warzecha circles away quickly and effectively.
Warzecha walks into a jab.
Warzecha shoots and misses
and Massey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Warzecha misses with a takedown
and Massey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Massey. Warzecha does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Warzecha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Massey.
Nice defenses there by Warzecha.
Warzecha slips under a jab.
Warzecha is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Massey.
Warzecha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Massey pinned against the cage. Massey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eli Massey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldemir Warzecha.
Warzecha defending well as Massey loads up on a big left hand.
Warzecha shoots for a double leg takedown but Massey sprawls well. He's pushed Warzecha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey throws a body punch but Warzecha moves out of range.
Warzecha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Massey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Massey.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warzecha tries to bench press Massey off him but Massey keeps the position.
Massey tries to move to mount but Warzecha blocks the move with his legs.
Warzecha taking punishment in the form of punches.
Massey lands some shots froms side control.
Massey is looking to take a break and control but Warzecha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Massey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Warzecha is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Massey lands a few punches from side control.
Warzecha can't do much from the bottom here.
Warzecha is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Massey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Massey is chipping away with strikes.
Massey scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Warzecha to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Massey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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!
Warzecha is looking for a sweep. Massey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Warzecha regains full guard. Nicely done.
Massey looking to pass the guard.
Massey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Massey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Warzecha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Massey has managed to get both his arms back between Warzecha's legs - danger averted.
Warzecha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Massey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Massey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Massey advances to half guard.
Warzecha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Massey dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Massey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warzecha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Massey.
Warzecha ducks under a wild hook from Massey.
Massey misses with a body shot.
Warzecha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Massey as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warzecha tries to sprawl but Massey drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Warzecha is trying to control but can't.
Warzecha tries to roll over but Massey keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warzecha actively working from the bottom here.
Warzecha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warzecha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Massey.
Warzecha is looking for a sweep. Massey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Massey is looking for a kimura here.
Warzecha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Massey slips a nice elbow through Warzecha's hands, connecting with Warzecha's forehead.
Warzecha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Massey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Massey's back!
Warzecha not allowing Massey to control his hands.
Warzecha missing with punches from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey is trying to get back to his feet but Warzecha has full control of the position and if anything, Massey has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Warzecha scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Massey is looking for a way out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Massey is trapped and Warzecha is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Massey trying to get back to his feet but Warzecha is in full control for now.
Warzecha missing with strikes from the back.
Massey wants to get back to his feet.
Massey is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Warzecha gets his way!
Massey holding both Warzecha 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha looking for the choke but no joy.
Waldemir Warzecha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Warzecha wants to control but Massey is keeping busy.
Warzecha lands strikes to the head.
Massey really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Warzecha's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Massey 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.
Warzecha is landing with strikes from the back.
Warzecha is landing with strikes from the back.
Massey holding both Warzecha 's hands and preventing any damage.
Warzecha scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massey is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Warzecha gets his way!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warzecha throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Massey!
Massey is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Warzecha looking for the choke from the back.
Massey controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Massey defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Warzecha's arms.
Massey is trying to shake Warzecha off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Warzecha won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warzecha misses with a takedown attempt
and Massey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Waldemir Warzecha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Warzecha 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waldemir Warzecha!
Our winner, Waldemir Warzecha, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Deour from Shinedown as his entrance music. Jeff Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlo Greco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Smith!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a right and a left that Greco avoids nicely.
Jeff Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greco has a takedown stuffed.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Greco counters with a left to the body.
Greco shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Greco showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Greco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greco with the ground and pound but Smith uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Smith looking to control.
Greco throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Greco's guard. Nice move by Smith!
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Greco keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is fighting to break Greco's control of his arms but Greco is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Greco 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.
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Greco slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Greco from controlling successfully.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Greco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco throws a big elbow that misses.
Greco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Greco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Greco trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Greco.
Greco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Greco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Greco throws a big elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Greco defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Greco has passed into side control.
Greco lands a decent elbow from side control.
Greco tries to score with some ground and pound. Smith controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Greco working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Greco in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Greco advances to full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco landing shots from mount.
Greco with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greco looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Greco scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Greco scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Greco looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Greco lands with some strikes.
Greco landing shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greco wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Greco working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo Greco dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Greco's waist but Greco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Greco shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Greco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith is rocked!
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Greco pushes Smith off looking to stand but Smith dives back in and keeps control.
Greco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Greco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Greco tries to get out of the position.
Greco regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Greco tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Greco wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlo Greco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greco is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith pushes Greco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greco has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Smith is trying to keep an underhook but Greco manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greco scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith is positioning himself well to prevent Greco advancing to mount.
Greco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Greco missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Greco looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith wants to improve his position but Greco is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Greco looking to pass the guard.
Greco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Greco lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Greco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Greco lands a couple of elbows.
Smith is looking to stand back up but Greco counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Smith.
Greco is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Greco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith is staying active underneath Greco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Greco trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greco is controlling the pace.
Greco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo Greco dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Greco tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Greco to the ground. Greco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Greco wants to control but Smith postures up.
Smith with the ground and pound but Greco regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Smith looks to land a strike but Greco avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Greco pulls Smith in to control the position.
Carlo Greco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greco wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Smith trying to control but Greco is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Greco is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smith, into his guard.
Greco stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith is trying to control the position but Greco postures up.
Greco wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Greco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Greco stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Greco won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Greco defends easily.
Smith working for a triangle but Greco defends it easily.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greco throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Greco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Greco manages to get himself to full guard.
Greco wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Greco keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Greco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeff Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jeff Smith has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Greco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Greco persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Carlo Greco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Greco.
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 Carlo Greco.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Greco, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlo Greco!
Carlo Greco thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thurgood Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by Mary Jane. Marco Todd is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thurgood Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Todd!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd misses with a kick to the body
and Jenkins counters with a nice body shot.
Todd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jenkins drops his hands momentarily and Todd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jenkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Todd.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.
Jenkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd misses with a two punch combination.
Todd gets caught napping as Jenkins dives in and scores a takedown. Todd manages to retain guard.
Todd is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jenkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Todd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins forces his way into half guard.
Jenkins working over Todd with some ground and pound. Todd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jenkins tries to pass to full mount but Todd defends it.
Todd wants to get back to his feet.
Jenkins stalling away here and it's allowed Todd to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins trying to control but Todd is working from the bottom.
Jenkins postures up in Todd's guard and throws a big left but Todd blocks it.
Jenkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Todd working a defensive guard but Jenkins manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins swings around for an armbar but Todd sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jenkins's guard.
Todd won't allow Jenkins to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Thurgood Jenkins.
Todd throws a nice looking combination but Jenkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jenkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jenkins misses with a looping right.
Todd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Jenkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Marco Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd misses the body punch
and Jenkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Todd throws a leg kick but Jenkins moved away.
Todd avoids the body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins slips a jab from Todd.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Todd moves out of range.
Jenkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jenkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Jenkins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Todd.
Jenkins cracks Todd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins scores with a hook.
Jenkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Todd on the side of the head.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Todd throws a sloppy head kick and Jenkins moves out of range easily.
Todd pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Todd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jenkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Jenkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jenkins lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thurgood Jenkins dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jenkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jenkins throws the kick towards the body but Todd avoids it.
Jenkins throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Jenkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Todd under the eye.
Jenkins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Todds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Todd scores with a shot to the body.
Todd scores with a push kick.
Jenkins misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Todd throws a wild body kick that Jenkins sees coming a mile off.
Todd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins throws out a powerful jab.
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jenkins manages to avoid it.
Marco Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jenkins.
Todd jabs Jenkins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Todd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Todd throws a head kick that misses.
Jenkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd looks to land a combination but Jenkins avoids it well.
Todd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jenkins blocks the body kick.
Jenkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Todd under the eye.
Jenkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A solid body kick from Todd.
Todd swinging wildly here.
Todd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice defenses there by Jenkins.
Jenkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenkins is just out of range.
Jenkins scores with a leg kick.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Jenkins saw that one coming.
Jenkins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Todd did well to prevent Jenkins getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins stalling away here and it's allowed Todd to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jenkins controls from within his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Todd keeping full guard, as Jenkins tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Thurgood Jenkins wasn't doing enough on the ground.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jenkins.
Jenkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marco Todd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Todd avoids the body shot from Jenkins.
Crunch! Todd slams his shin into Jenkins's torso.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jenkins tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Todd throws a chopping leg kick but Jenkins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Todd as he avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenkins. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Todd misses with a hook. Jenkins ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Jenkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jenkins.
Todd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jenkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jenkins cracks Todd with a right hand to the side of the head.
Todd slips a jab from Jenkins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Jenkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
Jenkins misses with the combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jenkins.
Jenkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jenkins digs a good hook to Todd's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Todd connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jenkins's hands.
That kick from Todd tenderised Jenkins's leg. Jenkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenkins.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jenkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thurgood Jenkins dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jenkins avoids the body shot from Todd.
Todd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target.
Todd looks to land a combination but Jenkins avoids it well.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jenkins.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Jenkins.
A left and a right from Todd both land. Nice combination.
Jenkins swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Todd throws a jab when Jenkins was well out of range.
Jenkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Jenkins throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jenkins throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Todd sizes up Jenkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Todd moves forwards but Jenkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jenkins shoots for a takedown but Todd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jenkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins digs a good hook to Todd's body.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jenkins's calf.
Jenkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Todd takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jenkins.
Jenkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Todd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jenkins scrambles back to his feet.
Todd misses with a kick to the body.
Jenkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Todd thows a body shot but no joy.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Jenkins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jenkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Todd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Todd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Jenkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Todd doesn't seem bothered though.
Todd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thurgood Jenkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Todd tries to sprawl out of it but Jenkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Todd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Todd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jenkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Todd.
Jenkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Jenkins misses.
Jenkins throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Jenkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Todd tenderised Jenkins's leg. Jenkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jenkins throws a low kick but Todd avoids it.
Jenkins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Todd's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Todd. That snapped Jenkins's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Todd does no damage.
Jenkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thurgood Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Todd misses with a body kick.
Jenkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Todd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Todd lands a jab to Jenkins's midsection.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jenkins checks a low kick from Todd.
Jenkins staying out of range there.
Jenkins avoids the body shot from Todd.
Todd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Todd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Todd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Marco Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins scores with a jab. Todd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jenkins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Todd did well to prevent Jenkins getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins is keen to just control but Todd is a slippery customer.
Todd trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jenkins in particular looking to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jenkins swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Todd misses with a kick to the body
and Jenkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Todd thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Todd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jenkins 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thurgood Jenkins!
A very excited looking Thurgood Jenkins made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyroil Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silva Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyroil Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Silva Stone!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wallace is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stone pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wallace back to the cage. Stone follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Tyroil Wallace has been cut.
Stone shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wallace eats them both and turns towards Stone to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone digs a good hook to Wallace's body.
Wallace throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stone fails to land with a series of punches.
Wallace throws out a leg kick but Stone moves out of range and Wallace only half commits.
Wallace tries to clinch but Stone is having none of it.
A punch combination from Stone misses.
Wallace throws a leg kick which misses Stone's front leg but catches the back leg as Stone tries to avoid it.
Wallace 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone avoids the head kick by Wallace.
Stone moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stone misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheers as Stone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wallace doesn't seem phased though.
Stone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wallace is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stone works over Wallace's head and body with a nice combination.
Stone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wallace thumps Stone with a low kick.
Stone looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wallace. Wallace obviously looking to wear him down.
Wallace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wallace is looking to clinch.
Stone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wallace throws a shot from downtown. Stone moves away and avoids it.
Stone lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wallace tries to clinch up.
Wallace throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Silva Stone has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wallace throws a nice head kick!
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Stone misses with a double jab.
Stone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wallace.
Wallace tries to clinch up.
Stone throws a combination that misses
and Wallace counters with a body kick that stops Stone in his tracks momentarily.
Wallace lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stone.
Jab, jab by Wallace - just one landing.
Wallace tries to clinch up but Stone circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wallace lands a leg kick that knocks Stone off balance momentarily.
Stone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wallace tries to work over Stone's front leg with a kick but Stone checks it.
Wallace swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stone.
Sloppy strikes from Stone. Those never looked like landing.
Wallace connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wallace throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wallace wants to clinch.
Wallace turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyroil Wallace dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Stone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wallace tries a low kick but Stone avoids it.
Stone stalks Wallace and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wallace's face. Wallace staggers backwards, shaken.
Wallace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wallace.
Tyroil Wallace is winning the standup battle so far.
Stone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wallace walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wallace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Wallace defending well as Stone loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Stone misses.
Stone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wallace fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stone checks it well.
Stone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wallace is looking to chop away at Stone's legs.
Wallace lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wallace. That's going to slow Stone down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wallace. That's going to slow Stone down.
Stone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wallace looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Stone checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wallace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wallace on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wallace wants to clinch.
Wallace moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wallace.
Wallace lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stone's sensitive parts.
Stone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wallace wants to clinch.
Wallace tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Wallace connects with a leg kick. Stone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wallace feints and then cracks Stone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stone down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wallace. That's going to slow Stone down.
Wallace uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stone.
Stone throws a jab when Wallace was well out of range.
Wallace fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wallace with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stone checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wallace tries to clinch there but Stone circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stone fails to land with a series of punches.
Wallace is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyroil Wallace dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wallace lands with a nice body kick.
A jab from Wallace finds it's way through Stone's defenses.
Wallace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wallace counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wallace lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wallace connects with a leg kick. Stone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stone keeps the fight on the outside.
Stone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wallace can pounce on him.
Silva Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace throws a head kick that half lands.
Stone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Stone checks it.
Wallace buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wallace turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stone can do to turn this around?
That kick from Wallace tenderised Stone's leg. Stone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wallace misses with a hook.
Stone cracks Wallace with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wallace slips a jab and a cross from Stone.
Wallace tries to clinch but Stone moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wallace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wallace counters with a leg kick.
Stone gets tackled into the cage by Wallace. Wallace maintains the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wallace.
Wallace drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wallace is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wallace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace scores with a kick to the body.
Stone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wallace misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wallace loads up on a big right hand but Stone slips the punch.
Stone tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wallace connects with a solid leg kick.
Wallace turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wallace thumps Stone with a low kick.
Stone takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stone throws a combination. Wallace tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wallace turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace slips a jab from Stone.
Wallace tries to clinch up but Stone circles away and keeps his distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace scores with a leg kick.
Stone throws a nice looking combination but Wallace bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wallace doesn't manage to clinch there - Stone circles away.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wallace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wallace buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wallace thumps Stone with a low kick.
Silva Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyroil Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stone misses with a double jab
and Wallace counters with a thumping low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyroil Wallace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wallace 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyroil Wallace!
After winning the bout, Tyroil Wallace 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Gabble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marley comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley-One Love. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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192 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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25
195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Gabble!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Marley.
Marley lands a body shot.
Marley is looking to clinch but Gabble is avoiding it.
Marley moves away from the strike by Gabble.
Marley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Gabble blocks the leg kick.
Marley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dan Gabble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gabble looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marley avoids the body shot from Gabble.
Gabble shoots in for a double leg but Marley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gabble is looking to clinch but Marley is avoiding it.
Bob Marley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabble swings for the body but Marley moves out of range.
Marley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Decent striking displayed by Marley there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marley.
Gabble tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gabble throws a sloppy body shot
and Marley counters with a left to the body.
Gabble blocks a head kick by Marley.
Marley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Marley has Gabble up against the cage in a clinch.
Marley misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley misses with a body punch.
Marley slows down the pace here.
Gabble manages to pull guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gabble's guard.
Gabble lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Marley!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marley is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabble with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabble can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marley is looking to escape.
Gabble misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Marley is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gabble takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marley is bucking up trying to escape but Gabble cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gabble scoring with strikes but Marley is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabble lands a big shot there that rocks Marley but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gabble landing shots from mount.
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!
Marley is squirming around, avoiding Gabble's attempts to control the action.
Marley flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gabble lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Marley hang on?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marley's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Marley is squirming around, avoiding Gabble's attempts to control the action.
Gabble is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Gabble dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Marley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gabble misses with a straight left.
Gabble is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marley.
Marley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gabble shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Marley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabble throws a big right hand that misses.
Gabble with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gabble throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gabble on the ground.
Gabble is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gabble wants to pass the guard but Marley is keeping the position.
Gabble with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabble trying to control the position from guard on top but Marley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gabble advances position into side control!
Gabble misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Marley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gabble asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gabble advances to full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabble prevents Marley from getting the reversal.
Gabble lands with some strikes.
Marley working to try and regain half guard.
Gabble trying to control but Marley is having none of it.
Gabble is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Marley can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabble looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gabble putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marley is squirming around, avoiding Gabble's attempts to control the action.
Gabble landing shots from mount.
It looks like Bob Marley has been cut.
Gabble connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gabble controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marley working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Gabble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Marley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gabble moves into the clinch.
Marley scores with a shoulder strike.
Marley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gabble is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marley to keep the fight standing.
Marley scores a nice knee to the body.
Marley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gabble tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gabble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gabble throws a body punch but Marley moves out of range.
Marley is looking to clinch but Gabble is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabble stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marley.
Marley is looking to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marley.
Gabble pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Marley.
Gabble looks to score with a jab to the body but Marley is just out of range.
Marley tries to clinch but Gabble is having none of it.
Marley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marley lands a jab to the nose.
Marley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gabble will feel that in the morning.
Bob Marley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan Gabble is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabble throws a good cross that connects.
Marley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marley ducks under a wild hook from Gabble.
Marley misses with a few strikes there.
Marley connects with a nice looking jab.
Gabble throws a hook but Marley blocks it.
Marley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gabble.
Marley fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabble thows a body shot but no joy.
Marley lands a nice looking body kick.
Marley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gabble swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gabble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gabble swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gabble misses with a body shot.
Gabble looking to score a takedown here. Marley is defending well but Gabble drives through and ends up in Marley's guard.
Gabble controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley keeping moving, preventing Gabble from controlling successfully.
Marley trying to keep a closed guard but Gabble is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gabble controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Marley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gabble 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Gabble!
After winning the bout, Dan Gabble 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Puff Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cormac Gutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Everyday. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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200 lbs
6 - 1 - 1 |
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23
187 lbs
8 - 3 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Puff Dragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac Gutz!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dragon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gutz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gutz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dragon.
A big right from Gutz misses.
Dragon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gutz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dragon scores with a nice head shot.
Dragon throws a leg kick
and Gutz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Puff Dragon has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gutz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dragon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dragon misses with a leg kick.
Dragon misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutz closes the distance and clinches up with Dragon, looking for a takedown. Gutz pushes Dragon against the cage but Dragon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dragon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gutz.
Gutz swings for the body but Dragon moves out of range.
Dragon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gutz blocks a head kick by Dragon.
Dragon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dragon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gutz. That did some damage!
Nice straight punches there by Dragon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dragon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gutz is able to avoid easily.
Gutz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dragon lands a leg kick that knocks Gutz off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragon throws a body kick that misses.
Dragon throws a body kick that misses
and Gutz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gutz ducks under a wild hook from Dragon.
Dragon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gutz.
Gutz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dragon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dragon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dragon 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.
Good leg kick by Dragon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gutz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gutz misses with a body punch.
Gutz digs a right hand underneath Dragon's ribcage. Dragon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gutz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gutz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dragon or not.
Dragon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon dips to his left and cracks Gutz with an uppercut!
Dragon avoids the body shot from Gutz.
Dragon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gutz throws a body punch but Dragon moves out of range.
Dragon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gutz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dragon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gutz tries to move to mount but Dragon blocks the move with his legs.
Gutz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragon can't do much from the bottom here.
Gutz tries to advance to mount but Dragon denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragon trying to remain calm as Gutz controls from the top position.
Dragon gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gutz raining down shots from the mount!
Dragon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gutz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dragon?
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 Puff Dragon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Puff Dragon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dragon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dragon throws a leg kick
and Gutz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dragon misses with a body kick.
Gutz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gutz moves out of range of the leg kick from Dragon.
Gutz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gutz swings for the body but Dragon moves out of range.
Dragon misses with a hook.
Gutz lands a jab to the nose.
Dragon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Dragon blocks a leg kick.
Dragon throws a body punch but Gutz moves out of range.
Dragon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon misses with a low kick.
Gutz misses with a hook. Dragon ducked under it nicely.
Gutz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Puff Dragon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gutz lands a big head kick that sends Dragon tumbling to the mat! Gutz takes a step backwards and waves Dragon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dragon is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gutz is stalking Dragon. Dragon circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Gutz, and it's lights out! Dragon really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cormac Gutz!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Cormac Gutz waved his t-shirt featuring M/S Paint Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brodie Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank The Razors Edge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sinclair's entrance music is . A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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204 lbs
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brodie Sinclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tank The Razors Edge!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Razors Edge misses with a body kick.
Sinclair scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sinclair. The Razors Edge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Sinclair as he checks the leg kick.
Sinclair scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sinclair looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sinclair lands a nice shot that snaps The Razors Edge's head back.
Sinclair throws a body punch but The Razors Edge moves out of range.
The Razors Edge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sinclair swats away the attempt to clinch by The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge throws a jab but it's blocked by Sinclair.
The Razors Edge just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Sinclair throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Razors Edge wants to land a leg kick but Sinclair is out of range.
Sinclair lands a body shot.
Sinclair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Razors Edge manages to avoid it.
Sinclair throws a lazy right hand but The Razors Edge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Razors Edge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Razors Edge paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good exchange - Sinclair coming out on top.
Sinclair takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Razors Edge throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sinclair stuns The Razors Edge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair shoots in but The Razors Edge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Razors Edge misses with a double jab
and Sinclair counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Razors Edge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sinclair but Sinclair pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good work by Sinclair as he checks the leg kick.
The Razors Edge ducks under a wild hook from Sinclair.
Sinclair swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Razors Edge counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Razors Edge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sinclair slips a straight right by The Razors Edge.
The Razors Edge throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Razors Edge wants to clinch.
Sinclair looks for a takedown but The Razors Edge sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brodie Sinclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinclair throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Razors Edge throws a series of punches but Sinclair avoids them all with ease.
Sinclair jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Razors Edge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Razors Edge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sinclair.
The Razors Edge slips a straight right by Sinclair.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Razors Edge was well out of range. Poor timing from Sinclair.
The Razors Edge scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sinclair throws an overhand right that lands on The Razors Edge's shoulder, as The Razors Edge tries to avoid the shot.
The Razors Edge defending well as Sinclair loads up on a big left hand.
Sinclair closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. The Razors Edge quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sinclair is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for The Razors Edge!
The Razors Edge wants to control but Sinclair is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Razors Edge is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sinclair lands with some vicious ground and pound - can The Razors Edge hang on?
The Razors Edge tries to hold on but Sinclair pushes him away.
Sinclair controlling from the full mount.
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 Brodie Sinclair will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The Razors Edge moves in looking to clinch but Sinclair pushes him off.
Sinclair loads up on a big right hand but The Razors Edge slips the punch.
Tank The Razors Edge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sinclair throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch combination from The Razors Edge misses.
Sinclair swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Razors Edge throws a series of punches but Sinclair avoids them all with ease.
The Razors Edge scores with a nice head shot.
The Razors Edge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sinclair circles away.
The Razors Edge misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair tries for a takedown but The Razors Edge circles away easily
and The Razors Edge counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sinclair's guard now.
Sinclair is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Razors Edge defends well.
Sinclair has his feet on The Razors Edge's thighs here. He's pushed The Razors Edge off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! The Razors Edge screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brodie Sinclair!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raz Matazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Sinatra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matazz comes to the cage accompanied by Tool - Eulogy. Frank Sinatra has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
194 lbs
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201 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raz Matazz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Sinatra!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinatra is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Matazz's half guard.
Matazz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matazz is staying active underneath Sinatra, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matazz is trying to stand.
Sinatra wants to pass to mount but Matazz is defending the position.
Matazz wants to get back to full guard.
Sinatra seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matazz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matazz is looking for a sweep. Sinatra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sinatra trying to mount his opponent but Matazz defends it.
Matazz is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matazz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sinatra is working away from the top position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matazz swinging wildly here.
Sinatra avoids the head kick by Matazz.
Matazz throws a lazy right hand but Sinatra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matazz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sinatra counters with a straight right hand.
Matazz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Frank Sinatra has been cut.
Sinatra misses with an uppercut. Matazz saw that one coming.
Sinatra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matazz moves away.
Sinatra cracks Matazz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sinatra is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sinatra takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sinatra connects with a single shot there.
Matazz throws a head kick that misses.
Sinatra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matazz.
Matazz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sinatra just misses with a punch to the body.
Matazz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sinatra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matazz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sinatra swings for the body but Matazz moves out of range.
Sinatra uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matazz has time to react.
Matazz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sinatra shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Matazz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matazz manages to get back to half guard.
Matazz wants to control but Sinatra is keeping busy.
Matazz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sinatra scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sinatra tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matazz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sinatra passes to full mount!
Sinatra working the ground and pound effectively.
Matazz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sinatra landing strikes from the mount.
Matazz is in a horrible position here. Sinatra smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sinatra with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinatra misses with a head shot.
Matazz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sinatra landing strikes from the mount and Matazz is in trouble!
The referee warns Matazz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sinatra landing strikes from the mount and Matazz is in trouble!
Sinatra pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sinatra trying to control but Matazz is having none of it.
Matazz gets back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matazz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sinatra trying to pass the guard but Matazz defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Sinatra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Sinatra's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sinatra shoots in for a double leg but Matazz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sinatra throws a hook but Matazz avoids it easily.
Raz Matazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matazz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Sinatra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sinatra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matazz's waist but Matazz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sinatra off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sinatra. Matazz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sinatra throws out a loose jab but Matazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Matazz.
Matazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Sinatra is just out of range.
Matazz scores with a shot to the body.
Sinatra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matazz moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinatra moves out of range as Matazz strikes.
Sinatra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sinatra lands a nice shot to the body.
Sinatra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matazz.
Sinatra misses with a straight left.
Sinatra shoots in and drives through. Matazz sprawls well.
Raz Matazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Sinatra.
Matazz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matazz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sinatra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matazz throws a combination. Sinatra tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matazz - that will leave a mark!
A big right from Sinatra misses.
Sinatra has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Matazz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matazz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matazz slips a jab from Sinatra.
Sinatra misses with a straight left.
Sinatra takes a swing at Matazz's ribcage but misses.
Matazz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sinatra.
Matazz swings widly with a right hand
and Matazz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A bone on bone clash there as Sinatra blocks the leg kick.
Matazz rushes Sinatra and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Matazz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Matazz gets underhooks to prevent Sinatra's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matazz lands a nice knee to the body.
Sinatra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matazz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sinatra wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matazz has him pressed against the cage.
Sinatra is trying to push Matazz away but Matazz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sinatra wants the takedown. Matazz is fighting it off but Sinatra persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Matazz's guard against the cage.
Sinatra wants to pass the guard but Matazz is keeping the position.
Matazz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Matazz wants to control but Sinatra passes easily into half guard.
Sinatra throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sinatra passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Matazz!
Frank Sinatra has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matazz is trying to escape the mount.
Sinatra in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sinatra avoids the attempt from Matazz to control.
Matazz 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.
Sinatra landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sinatra unloads with some shots from mount but Matazz bucks and avoids them well.
Sinatra landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Raz Matazz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Sinatra's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sinatra connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matazz connects with a leg kick. Sinatra looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Raz Matazz is winning the standup battle so far.
Matazz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sinatra bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matazz scoring well with a low kick there.
Matazz misses with a straight left.
Sinatra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matazz throws a right and a left that Sinatra avoids nicely.
Matazz throws a front kick that sends Sinatra stumbling back into the cage.
Matazz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sinatra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matazz pinned against the cage. Matazz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Sinatra with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matazz tries to clinch up.
Sinatra lands a really nice looking cross but Matazz seems unphased.
Sinatra misses the shot to the body.
Matazz moves out of range of the strikes.
Matazz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sinatra fails to land the takedown.
Raz Matazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Sinatra.
Matazz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sinatra slips under a jab from Matazz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matazz scores with a jab to the body.
Matazz throws a front kick aimed at Sinatra's knee but Sinatra avoids it well.
Sinatra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sinatra takes one to the chin there.
Matazz connects with a leg kick. Sinatra looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matazz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sinatra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matazz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sinatra lands a nice hook to Matazz's body. Matazz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sinatra looks to score with a jab to the body but Matazz is just out of range.
Matazz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sinatra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matazz blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matazz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sinatra counters with a stiff right hand.
Matazz has managed to clinch.
Matazz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sinatra is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Matazz.
Matazz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Matazz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sinatra avoids the elbow strike from Matazz, against the cage.
Matazz leaning against his opponent.
Matazz looking to stall.
Sinatra is looking to break free of the clinch but Matazz has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matazz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Matazz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matazz has Sinatra pressed against the cage, preventing Sinatra from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Matazz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Matazz fails to land.
Matazz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Matazz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Matazz has Sinatra pressed against the cage, preventing Sinatra from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch on the inside from Matazz fails to land.
Matazz stalling in the clinch but Sinatra improves position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raz Matazz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matazz 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 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frank Sinatra!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Sinatra thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keith Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Usain Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes into the arena with Supersonic - Jamiroquai blaring out of the sound system. Watts comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 9000 Watts kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Usain Watts acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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194 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Green!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Usain Watts!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watts throws a nice looking combination but Green bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Green moves into range and clinches up with Watts.
Green with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Watts can't get the takedown.
Watts takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Usain Watts has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Watts scores with a nice short uppercut.
Watts swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watts lands a body punch.
Green looking to throw knees to the head but Watts is blocking nicely.
Watts misses with a punch on the inside.
Watts lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watts avoiding damage as Green throws knees to the body.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Green has a couple of punches blocked by Watts.
Watts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Green blocks an uppercut.
Watts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Green lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Green.
Watts tries a body shot but Green blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Green.
Watts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Watts is looking to control Green's arms but Green gets an underhook and turns him. Now Watts has his back to the cage.
Watts misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Green.
Watts taking a breather.
Watts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Green gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Watts.
Watts misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green digs a right hand into Watts's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Watts's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green cracks Watts with a nice body shot.
Watts stalling in the clinch but Green improves position.
Watts can't break the clinch.
Watts working aggressively here.
Watts tries to score a body lock takedown but Green shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Keith Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usain Watts.
Green tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Green fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Green - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Green.
Watts is working Green over against the cage.
Watts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Watts drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Watts struggles to land a body shot inside as Green controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Green working aggressively here.
Watts avoiding damage as Green throws knees to the body.
Watts tries for a takedown. No joy.
Watts has Green pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Watts pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Green tumbling to the mat - Watts dives into Green's guard.
Green seems keen to control Watts's posture.
Watts wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Watts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Green keeping moving, preventing Watts from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watts wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
Watts trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Usain Watts wasn't active enough on the ground.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Watts throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
Keith Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Watts doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Watts misses the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watts throws a low kick but Green moves out of range easily.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watts was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Usain Watts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Usain Watts's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Watts scores with a shot to the body.
Green throws a leg kick but Watts checks it.
Watts throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watts.
Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Watts.
Green lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Watts looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Watts swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Green.
Green lands with a nice body punch.
Watts slips under a jab.
Green goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Usain Watts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Watts throws out the jab.
Green throws a leg kick but Watts moved away.
Green fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Watts, pushing him back against the cage.
Watts throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greens head.
Watts is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watts turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Watts manages to end up in side control.
Watts swings around for an armbar but Green sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Watts's guard.
Watts looking to control.
Green not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Watts has his foot on Green's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Green works his way back into a safe position though.
Green controls from within his opponent's guard.
Green stands up and waves to Watts to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Green pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Watts tenderised Green's leg. Green is trying to keep his angry face on.
Watts lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Watts blocks a low kick nicely.
Green buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Watts avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Green clinches with his opponent.
Watts digs a right hand into Green's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Green's gas tank.
Watts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Green's elbow.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Watts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Usain Watts seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Watts misses with a body punch.
Green tries to work over Watts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Green lands a left hand that snaps the head of Watts backwards.
Watts tries for a takedown. No joy.
Watts tries to circle away but Green has him pinned against the cage.
Watts tries to throw a body punch but Green avoids it by throwing Watts back against the cage.
Green lands a shoulder strike.
Watts misses with a body punch.
Watts is looking to take this one to the mat.
Watts swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Green.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green looking to throw knees to the head but Watts is blocking nicely.
Watts working aggressively here.
Green blocks a body shot from Watts.
Watts swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green lands with a left to the head.
Green is trying to stall.
Watts throws a head punch that misses.
Watts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watts lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Green or not.
Watts goes for a takedown attempt but Green pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Keith Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usain Watts.
Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Watts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watts throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Usain Watts will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Usain Watts's cut.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watts.
Green lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Green.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Watts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Green feints and then cracks Watts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Watts down.
Green avoids the body shot from Watts.
Watts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green.
Watts buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Watts wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Green throws a jab when Watts was well out of range.
Green throws out a loose jab but Watts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watts closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Green quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watts working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Green's thigh. Green counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Green escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Watts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Green managing to control the position.
Watts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Green wants to stand but Watts is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watts seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Green's jab looks to have found its range, popping Watts under the eye.
Green scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Green tries to land a front kick but Watts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice body kick there by Watts.
Green feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Watts's calf.
Watts misses with a left hand
and Green counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Green slips under a jab.
Green takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts avoids a kick to the body.
Green throws a hook but Watts avoids it easily.
Watts lunges at Green with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Green's hand.
Green moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Watts tries a low kick but Green avoids it.
Green moves into range and connects with a jab.
Green throws a chopping leg kick but Watts manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Watts looking to score a takedown here. Green is defending well but Watts drives through and ends up in Green's guard.
Watts trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Green is controlling Watts's posture.
Watts tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watts postures up.
Watts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Green pulls Watts in to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Keith Green wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Green swings for the body but Watts moves out of range.
Watts throws a leg kick but Green moved away.
Green closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Watts walks into a straight right hand from Green.
Green drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Green is fending him off so far but Watts persists. Nope, Green circles away and we're back to standing.
Watts throws the left hand but Green avoids the punch easily.
Green works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Keith Green did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Usain Watts's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Green chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Watts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Green lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Green looks to land a right hand but Watts moved out of range.
Watts looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Watts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Green avoids a punch combination nicely.
Green throws a nice outside leg kick.
Watts tries to keep at a distance but Green has taken the fight into the clinch.
Watts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Watts lands a body punch in the clinch.
Green landing knees to the head.
Watts tries to throw a body punch but Green avoids it by throwing Watts back against the cage.
Watts working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Watts looks for the body kick but Green saw that one coming.
Watts throws a series of punches but Green moves out of range.
Green stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Green scores with a nice head shot.
Green scores with a hook to the body. Watts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Green throws a head kick that Watts semi-blocks.
Green takes a kick to the side of the head.
Watts darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Watts misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
Green lands a lovely overhand right.
Keith Green is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watts throws the kick towards the body but Green avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watts.
Green throws an off balance right hand
and Watts counters with a head kick. That will keep Green thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Green checks a leg kick.
Green throws the kick towards the body but Watts avoids it.
Green is looking to land body kicks.
Green missing with a left hand there. Watts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Green scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Watts scores with a spinning back kick!
Watts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Green shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Watts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watts shoots in for a double leg but Green sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Green moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Watts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Green.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Green tries to avoid it but Watts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Green to the ground. Green escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Watts is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Watts shoots in and drives through. Green sprawls well.
Keith Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usain Watts.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watts.
Watts loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Watts throws a lazy head kick
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
Green misses with an uppercut. Watts saw that one coming.
Green jabs Watts right on the nose. Watts blinks but takes it well.
Green fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Watts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Watts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Green counters with a thumping low kick.
Watts takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Green cracks the inside of Watts's front leg.
Green connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Green lands a really nice looking cross but Watts seems unphased.
Green bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Watts's head backwards.
Green lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Watts is rocked!
Green scores with a jab to the jaw.
Watts is still on wobbly legs! Can Green finish him?
Watts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Watts on the side of the head.
Green lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Watts falls backwards - clearly groggy! Green dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Green!
Keith Green retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Keith Green thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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