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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Brandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Abott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Brandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Abott!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandt with a poor takedown
and Abott counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brandt shoots and misses
and Abott counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Abott stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brandt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brandt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abott circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Brandt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Abott rushes Brandt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abott wants a takedown.
Abott has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Brandt clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Brandt tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Abott raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abott lands a nice shot to the head.
Brandt taking shots to the head.
Abott lands a big shot there that rocks Brandt but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Brandt is looking to get to half guard.
Brandt tries to hold on but Abott postures up.
Brandt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abott pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Abott landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abott landing strikes, looking to finish!
It looks like Tom Brandt has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abott with a couple of short strikes.
Tom Brandt's cut is getting worse.
Brandt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Abott controlling the position easily from mount.
Abott trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brandt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Abott lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tom Brandt's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tom Brandt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). David Abott!
A very excited looking David Abott 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Helson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dama Sailo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by My Life. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Helson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dama Sailo Jr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie lands with a straight right. Sailo Jr didn't see that one coming.
Sailo Jr fails with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sailo Jr!
Gracie tries to control but Sailo Jr wriggling away.
Gracie working Sailo Jr over with strikes here.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie prevents Sailo Jr from getting the reversal.
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!
Sailo Jr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sailo Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sailo Jr is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailo Jr wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie wants to control but Sailo Jr is keeping him busy.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Sailo Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sailo Jr tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Sailo Jr from standing back up.
Sailo Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sailo Jr is looking to get back to is feet but Gracie passes into side control.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sailo Jr, who protects the arm well.
Gracie is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Sailo Jr is trying to escape and Gracie transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Sailo Jr is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gracie! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helson Gracie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zivojin Miric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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287 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zivojin Miric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aleksandr Karelin!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miric darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Karelin trying to control from the bottom.
Miric is pressing down on Karelin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karelin is holding on for now.
Miric trying to control from half guard but Karelin is working away.
Karelin tries to get to full guard but Miric has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Karelin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Zivojin Miric has been cut.
Miric tries to bum rush Karelin with a series of wild strikes but Karelin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karelin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Miric scores with a hook.
Miric throws a hook but Karelin blocks it.
Miric looks to land a right hand but Karelin moved out of range.
Miric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karelin manages to avoid it.
Karelin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miric misses with a wild combination.
Miric uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karelin.
Karelin is looking to land body kicks.
Karelin throws a hook but Miric avoids it easily.
Zivojin Miric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miric blocks the body kick.
Karelin lands a lovely overhand right.
Karelin misses with a body kick.
Miric takes a swing at Karelin's ribcage but misses.
Miric takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Miric misses with an uppercut.
Miric avoids the head kick by Karelin.
Miric shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Karelin is trying to maintain the position but Miric is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin tries to roll over but Miric keeps him under control.
Miric lands strikes from half guard.
Miric wants to pass to mount but Karelin is defending the position.
Miric not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miric not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miric wants to pass the guard but Karelin is defending well.
Miric passes to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miric creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Karelin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aleksandr Karelin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zivojin Miric's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Karelin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miric throws a hook to the side of Karelin's head but Karelin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miric works the jab nicely.
Karelin throws out a loose jab but Miric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karelin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miric fails to land with a series of punches.
Miric closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Karelin's guard.
Miric slips nicely into half guard.
Miric thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karelin's head.
Miric trying to mount his opponent but Karelin defends it.
Karelin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miric. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miric is working hard here to advance position.
Miric passes the guard and advances to mount!
Miric wants to control the pace but Karelin is squirming around nicely.
Miric 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Miric tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Miric lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miric trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miric 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.
Karelin'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miric landing punches.
Miric lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Karelin wants to control but Miric is having none of it.
Karelin tries to improve his position but Miric has taken his back! Miric has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Karelin tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Miric pushes Karelin away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zivojin Miric!
After winning the bout, Zivojin Miric thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sheer Bum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raven Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sheer Bum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raven Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas avoids the body shot from Bum.
Lucas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lucas feints and as Bum raises his hands in defense, Lucas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lucas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lucas is looking to stand up but Bum won't let him.
Lucas stands up from Bum's guard - Lucas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lucas blocks a head kick by Bum.
Lucas shoots in and gets a takedown into Bum's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bum controls Lucas momentarily but Lucas frees himself.
Bum looking to control but Lucas passes into half guard.
Lucas tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Lucas stops Bum from getting back to his feet.
Lucas decides to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bum tries for a takedown but Lucas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lucas scores with a push kick.
A jab from Bum misses.
Bum takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lucas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bum tries to lock up and control but Lucas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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!
Bum sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas stands up from half guard.
Lucas scores with a one two! Bum had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lucas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bum fails with the takedown.
Lucas lands a nice shot that snaps Bum's head back.
Nice body punch from Lucas.
Lucas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lucas decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bum doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lucas counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheer Bum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bum dives in and grabs Lucas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lucas pushes down on Bum's head and hops out.
Bum is breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Lucas.
Bum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lucas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lucas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lucas lands with a nice combination. Bum backs away looking to recover.
Bum steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lucas. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raven Lucas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lucas lands a head shot.
Lucas looking to score a takedown here. Bum is defending well but Lucas drives through and ends up in Bum's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lucas is fending him off so far but Bum persists. Nope, Lucas circles away and we're back to standing.
Lucas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bum's sensitive parts.
Bum with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lucas counters with a shoot takedown. Bum fights it but they end up in guard.
Bum wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lucas swats away the attempt to clinch by Bum.
Lucas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lucas scores with a nice body kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bum. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bum looks to clinch
and Lucas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lucas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bum, up you get!
Lucas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lucas connects with a leg kick. Bum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lucas lands a head kick. Bum smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lucas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bum on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lucas lands with a nice combination. Bum backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bum tries to sprawl but Lucas drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lucas stands up out of the half guard.
Lucas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lucas.
Lucas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lucas stands up and beckons Bum to his feet.
Bum shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lucas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheer Bum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucas decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Lucas cracks a nice hook into Bum's ribs.
Raven Lucas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bum gets caught flat footed, as Lucas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lucas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lucas decides to stand and escape the position.
Lucas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bum to the ground. Lucas is now in Bum's guard.
Bum trying to keep a closed guard but Lucas is proving a slippery customer.
Lucas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bum, up you get!
Bum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A good leg kick by Lucas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas misses with a series of wild punches.
Lucas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucas decides to return to a standing position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bum shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lucas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bum working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lucas has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raven Lucas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lucas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bum eats them both and turns towards Lucas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lucas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bum misses with a combination
and Lucas counters with a single leg into guard. Bum didn't expect that.
Lucas stands up from Bum's guard - Lucas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bum misses with a two punch combination.
Lucas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bum was covering up waiting for the punch and Lucas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lucas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucas 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bum is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lucas postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bum misses with a takedown attempt
and Lucas counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bum is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lucas stands up.
Lucas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bum tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lucas is in Bum's guard.
Bum trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas stands up from Bum's guard - Lucas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lucas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lucas trying to pass the guard but Bum defending well.
Lucas is thwarting Bum's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bum is looking for a sweep. Lucas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bum works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bum is working an open guard so Lucas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lucas throws a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lucas lands a nice shot to the body.
Lucas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sheer Bum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raven Lucas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sheer Bum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lucas gets a double leg takedown into Bum's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raven Lucas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lucas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raven Lucas!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grant Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norman Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Benton.
Jab from Benton.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Benton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Benton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Benton wants to get back to his feet but Diaz drags him back down.
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz throws a strike aimed at the side of Benton's head but Benton avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benton defending against the ground and pound.
Benton is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Diaz working the ground and pound but Benton is defending the strikes.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benton keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Benton is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Benton sneaks out the side door and pushes Diaz away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Benton kicks off Diaz and gets to his feet.
Benton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benton tries to keep at a distance but Diaz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Benton gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benton misses with some punches.
Benton has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benton.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benton is looking to break free of the clinch but Diaz has double underhooks.
Benton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Benton has had enough of the clinch but Diaz keeps him there for the moment.
Diaz jumps guard but Benton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Benton misses with the head strike.
Benton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Benton scores with a hook.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Benton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grant Benton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Diaz.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Benton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant Benton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benton tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Benton's corner calls for a 1-2. Benton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Benton jabs at Diaz's body.
Benton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Benton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oooooh!!! Benton has knocked Diaz down with a huge combo! Benton steps away and waves a wobbly Diaz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Diaz is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Benton finish him?
A jab from Benton finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Diaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diaz wants a takedown but no success here.
Diaz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Benton won't allow it.
Diaz looks winded!
A short uppercut from Benton.
Benton prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benton.
Benton throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Benton scores with a shoulder strike.
Benton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Benton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Benton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Benton tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice uppercut there from Benton.
Benton closes the distance and clinches.
Benton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Benton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diaz is trying to push Benton away but Benton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diaz pulls Benton into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Benton dominated that round.
That's time! Benton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Benton moves into the clinch.
Benton swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benton.
Benton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz can't get the takedown.
Benton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benton scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Benton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benton lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benton.
Benton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Benton to keep the fight standing.
Grant Benton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Diaz.
Diaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benton after a bit of a struggle.
Benton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Benton.
Benton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz jumps guard but Benton stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benton misses with a punch on the inside.
Benton lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Benton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Benton scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benton moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Benton moves away and avoids it.
Benton lands with an overhand left.
Benton stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Benton leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Benton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Decent striking displayed by Benton there.
Benton connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Diaz tumbling to the canvas! Benton pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Diaz was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Grant Benton!
Grant Benton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vahid Sagyndykov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Thompson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vahid Sagyndykov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagyndykov closes the distance and pushes Thompson back into the cage.
Thompson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sagyndykov prevents Thompson from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Sagyndykov won't allow it.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Sagyndykov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thompson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sagyndykov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thompson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thompson is trying to escape the position but Sagyndykov is controlling the position.
Sagyndykov is working to tighten is grip on Thompson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Thompson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Sagyndykov is really squeezing tight and eventually Thompson passes out! Sagyndykov breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vahid Sagyndykov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Enis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curtis Enis will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Crusher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Curtis Enis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enis shoots in and bounces Crusher off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Crusher manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Crusher with the ground and pound from mount.
It looks like Curtis Enis has been cut.
Crusher with a couple of short strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crusher controlling from the full mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Crusher landing strikes from the mount and Enis is in trouble!
That has opened up Curtis Enis's cut even more.
Crusher lands a big elbow - Enis is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Enis is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jeremy Crusher!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lazano De Anda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Locke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lazano De Anda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Locke!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Locke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Anda scores with a jab to the body.
De Anda throws a body punch but Locke moves out of range.
Locke on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Locke is looking to clinch.
Locke shoots in for a takedown but De Anda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Anda lands with an uppercut that bounces Locke off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Anda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Locke moves away.
De Anda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Anda waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Locke. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Locke to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Locke is rocked!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Anda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Locke is still in real trouble! Can De Anda finish him?
De Anda postures up in Locke's guard and throws a big left but Locke blocks it.
Locke seems to have recovered his senses.
De Anda has gone for a leg lock! Locke slips out almost immediately though and dives into De Anda's guard.
Locke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Anda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Locke passes De Anda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Locke prevents De Anda from standing back up.
De Anda manages to escape and get back to his feet!
De Anda jabs Locke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Anda lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
De Anda sizes up Locke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Anda clinches with his opponent.
Locke misses with a punch to the body.
De Anda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Locke is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Anda is defending well.
Locke wants to get back to striking at distance but De Anda won't allow it.
A short right from De Anda on the inside.
De Anda misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Locke.
De Anda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Anda lands an uppercut.
Locke takes a shot to the head.
Locke jumps guard but De Anda turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lazano De Anda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Locke.
De Anda lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Anda.
Locke tries to break free but De Anda pushes him back against the cage.
Locke goes for a takedown attempt but De Anda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
De Anda lands a jab.
It looks like John Locke has been cut.
De Anda lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Anda connects with a body shot that sends Locke's belly button to the back.
Locke shoots in but De Anda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Locke looks winded!
Locke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De Anda cracks Locke with a hook to the temple - Locke is on wobbly legs here! De Anda swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Locke falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! De Anda wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lazano De Anda!
An out of breath Lazano De Anda 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rickon Mallister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tat Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tat Taylor enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rickon Mallister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tat Taylor!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mallister throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Mallister fails to land with a series of punches.
Mallister swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mallister with a hook.
Taylor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taylor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mallister counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mallister takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Mallister swings widly with a right hand
and Taylor counters with an outside leg kick.
Taylor lands a two punch combo.
Taylor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taylor avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Mallister as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Mallister.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taylor.
Mallister swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mallister lands a nice hook to Taylor's body. Taylor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mallister paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taylor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taylor staying out of range there.
Rickon Mallister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mallister defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taylor.
Rickon Mallister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tat Taylor.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Mallister.
Mallister throws a right hand that Taylor ducks under and follows up with a left that Taylor also avoids with ease.
Mallister feints a jab promting Taylor to slip. Mallister then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Taylor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mallister fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mallister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mallister scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mallister misses with a combination
enabling Taylor to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mallister but Mallister pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mallister throws a leg kick which misses Taylor's front leg but catches the back leg as Taylor tries to avoid it.
Taylor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Taylor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Taylor slips a straight right by Mallister.
Rickon Mallister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mallister misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallister misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Mallister misses.
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
Taylor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Taylor stands up over Mallister, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mallister lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Taylor!
Mallister controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is looking to get to half guard.
Taylor is controlling an arm, preventing Mallister from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mallister can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taylor is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mallister avoids the attempt from Taylor to control.
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 Rickon Mallister will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mallister misses with a double jab.
Rickon Mallister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Mallister, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mallister misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely.
Mallister fails to land with a series of punches.
Rickon Mallister is winning the standup battle so far.
Mallister wants to land a leg kick but Taylor is out of range.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Mallister.
Mallister throws a chopping leg kick but Taylor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mallister looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Mallister throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mallister avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A shot to the liver by Mallister. Beautiful body shot.
Taylor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mallister sprawls well initially but Taylor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mallister gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taylor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taylor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mallister's head.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Mallister blocks nicely.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Taylor passes Mallister's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mallister avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taylor.
Taylor prevents Mallister from improving his position.
Taylor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taylor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mallister is controlling Taylor's trapped leg to prevent Taylor from advancing to side control.
Nice strikes from Taylor there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor is nestled in close to Mallister, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mallister trying to control but Taylor postures up.
Taylor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mallister works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taylor distracts Mallister with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Taylor lands a couple of digs.
Taylor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mallister controls Taylor momentarily but Taylor frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taylor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mallister looking to control.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mallister swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mallister wants to sweep but no luck.
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mallister is keeping the position for now.
Tat Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mallister is pulling down on Taylor's head to control his posture.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mallister swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mallister working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor.
Rickon Mallister has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Taylor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mallister misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Mallister.
Taylor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mallister looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well.
A combination from Mallister does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mallister. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mallister checks a low kick from Taylor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tat Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mallister tries to bum rush Taylor with a series of wild strikes but Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mallister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mallister defends it nicely.
Taylor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick from Taylor misses.
Taylor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mallister checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taylor throws a right and a left that Mallister avoids nicely.
Taylor throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Taylor digs a good hook to Mallister's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallister misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taylor.
Rickon Mallister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tat Taylor.
Taylor feints and then cracks Mallister's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mallister down.
Mallister misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Mallister misses.
Taylor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mallister misses with a two punch combination.
Mallister throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taylor counters by clinching up.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Mallister forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Taylor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mallister pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor looking for a takedown.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mallister tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor prevents Mallister from breaking the clinch.
Taylor ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Taylor no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mallister engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mallister is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallister is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rickon Mallister has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mallister throws a right hand that Taylor ducks under and follows up with a left that Taylor also avoids with ease.
Taylor slips under a jab.
Taylor wants to clinch up but Mallister keeps it at a distance.
Mallister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taylor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Taylor is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor shoots in but Mallister avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mallister throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mallister throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
A punch combination from Mallister misses.
Mallister cracks Taylor with an open hand slap.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Taylor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Mallister, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mallister misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Taylor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Mallister throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tat Taylor just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Mallister's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Taylor misses with a kick to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mallister enables Taylor to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mallister manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taylor advances position into side control!
Mallister manages to get back to half guard.
Taylor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mallister defending well though.
Taylor trying to mount his opponent but Mallister defends it.
Taylor is thwarting Mallister's attempts to control the position.
Taylor wants to pass to mount but Mallister is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor prevents Mallister from standing back up.
Mallister trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Taylor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mallister's head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but Mallister defending well.
Taylor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Taylor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mallister avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taylor.
Mallister trying to control from the bottom.
Taylor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is thwarting Mallister's attempts to control the position.
Mallister tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Taylor manages to move to mount!
Mallister takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Taylor landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mallister is trying to stand up.
Taylor with good strikes from the mount here!
Taylor fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mallister is rocked!
Taylor postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Mallister in real trouble here! The ref calls for Mallister to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tat Taylor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barry Barrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barry Barrow could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Clark Rodriguez's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Barrow!
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, Clark Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Barrow circles away easily
and Barrow counters with a leg kick.
Rodriguez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barrow moves into the clinch.
Barrow breaks the clinch.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt
and Barrow counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rodriguez won't be happy with that.
Barry Barrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clark Rodriguez.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barrow working away.
Rodriguez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barrow takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rodriguez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barrow pulls his head out easily.
Rodriguez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barrow pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrow stands up out of the half guard.
Barrow tries a low kick but Rodriguez avoids it.
Barrow closes the distance and clinches.
Rodriguez wants a takedown.
Rodriguez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rodriguez has a couple of punches blocked by Barrow.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Barrow won't allow it.
Rodriguez is trying to pull guard but Barrow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez has his takedown stuffed
and Barrow counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rodriguez!
Barrow sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez tries to hold on but Barrow postures up.
Barrow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rodriguez tries to reverse the position but Barrow maintains control.
Barrow controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rodriguez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
We're going to have a standup here because Barry Barrow wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown
and Barrow counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barrow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrow preventing the sweep.
Barrow stands up from guard. Let's bang!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barrow moves into the clinch.
Rodriguez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Barrow dominated that round.
That's time! Barrow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barrow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barrow misses with a kick to the body.
Rodriguez shoots and misses
and Barrow counters by moving into the clinch.
Rodriguez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rodriguez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rodriguez is trying to break the clinch but Barrow has him pressed against the cage.
Barrow is pressed up against the cage. Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barrow down to the mat. Barrow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barry Barrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clark Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown
and Barrow counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrow breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Barrow.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown
and Barrow counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Barrow tries to stand and escape but Rodriguez actually recovers to full guard.
Rodriguez 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.
Barrow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodriguez on the ground.
Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barrow gets to his feet. Rodriguez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barrow counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Barrow.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown
and Barrow counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rodriguez's guard now.
Barrow showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barry Barrow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rodriguez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Barrow stacks Rodriguez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Barrow!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is being controlled here.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep.
Barrow wants to stand but Rodriguez has his arm trapped.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrow tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barrow remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez is not content to let Barrow control the position.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Barrow dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barrow throws a leg kick that misses.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown
and Barrow counters by clinching up.
Barrow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barrow misses with a kick to the body.
Barrow rushes Rodriguez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Barrow won't allow it.
Barrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodriguez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barrow counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Barry Barrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clark Rodriguez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrow tries to stand but Rodriguez is controlling from the bottom.
Rodriguez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Barrow is now in half guard.
Rodriguez is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez wants to sweep but Barrow has passed to side control!
Rodriguez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barrow off and has taken his back!
Barrow has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez looking for the choke from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Barrow taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Clark Rodriguez!
In his post fight interview, Clark Rodriguez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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