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VTFL: QUARTERFINALS PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Wahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Payne will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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130 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Wahl !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Payne!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne tries to keep at a distance but Wahl has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wahl breaks the clinch.
Payne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wahl defends it nicely.
Wahl looking to score a takedown here. Payne is defending well but Wahl drives through and ends up in Payne's guard.
Payne being controlled here, momentarily.
Wahl works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wahl lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne is trying to maintain the position but Wahl is very close to passing his half guard.
Wahl has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wahl stands up from mount. Strange move.
Wahl throws a head kick that misses.
Payne misses with a takedown attempt
and Wahl counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Payne's guard now.
Wahl might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wahl controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wahl stands up and waves to Payne to follow him.
A combination from Wahl does no damage.
Wahl gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wahl landing knees to the body.
Payne tries to pull guard but Wahl won't allow it.
George Wahl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Payne.
Wahl decides to pull guard.
Wahl lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Payne tries to free his leg and advance position but Wahl is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wahl seems keen to control Payne's posture.
Wahl has his feet on Payne's thighs here. He's pushed Payne 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! Payne screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Wahl !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Worner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Bennet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenny Worner had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenny Worner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Bennet!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bennet enables Worner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bennet manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bennet wants to hit a switch here but Worner passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bennet there!
Worner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bennet is looking to escape.
Bennet tries to hold on but Worner postures up.
Worner looking to control but Bennet is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bennet is wriggling around trying to escape.
Worner looking to control but Bennet is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worner prevents Bennet from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bennet wants to control but Worner is having none of it.
Worner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Worner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Worner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bennet tries to hold on but Worner pushes him away.
Worner controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet tries to reverse the position but Worner maintains control.
Worner putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bennet tries to hold on but Worner pushes him away.
Worner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Worner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bennet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bennet is trying to stand up.
Bennet is trying to reverse the position but instead Worner has taken his back - oops!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet staying busy and making it hard for Worner to control.
Worner lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Bennet hold on?!
Bennet is trying to get back to his feet but Worner has full control of the position and if anything, Bennet has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Bennet staying busy and making it hard for Worner to control.
Bennet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Worner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Worner keeps control of the position as Bennet tries to break free.
Bennet is keeping busy.
Worner is cranking Bennet's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Bennet! He's tightened the choke and Bennet is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kenny Worner!
Kenny Worner retains his heavyweight title!
An intense looking Kenny Worner took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Every fight is tough. But im tougher. Now im (6-3-0) in my pro career. Nothing but big things to come now.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Shouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Albert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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116 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua Shouse !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Albert!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shouse stuffs the takedown attempt from Albert. Albert gets slowly back to his feet.
Albert goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Albert misses with a takedown attempt
and Shouse counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Albert!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Shouse sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shouse looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albert tries to lock up and control but Shouse gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shouse looking to finish Albert with some ground and pound. This is bad for Albert!
Shouse tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shouse is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Albert to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Albert shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shouse cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shouse takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Albert really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shouse . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shouse 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Albert working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shouse lands a nice shot to the head.
Shouse takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Albert is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shouse is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Albert is in real trouble.
Shouse controls the position.
Shouse seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Albert for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shouse is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Shouse gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Shouse gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Shouse apologises and we restart here on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shouse moves into range and clinches up with Albert.
Shouse displaying some good clinch control by pressing Albert up against the cage.
Shouse pushes Albert back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Albert is working for takedown but Shouse is calmly controlling the position for now.
Joshua Shouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Albert.
Shouse jumps into guard, dragging Albert to the mat.
Shouse had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Albert defends it easily.
Albert preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shouse has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shouse looking for a sweep. Not yet Shouse , not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Albert throws a big elbow that misses.
Shouse is pulling down on Albert's head to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshua Shouse has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Albert lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Shouse dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shouse closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Albert to the mat! Albert manages to get full guard.
Albert has his foot on Shouse 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shouse works his way back into a safe position though.
Shouse sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Albert's guard.
Shouse decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Albert shoots for a double leg takedown but Shouse sprawls well. He's pushed Albert's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Albert fails with the takedown
and Shouse holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shouse has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Albert uses from the top position.
Shouse is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Albert frees his head nicely. Oh but Shouse has switched to an armbar! Albert is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Joshua Shouse !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Duane Dube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Duane Dube has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Duane Dube seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duane Dube!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Perry!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dube shoots in for a takedown but Perry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dube tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perry moves out of range as Dube throws a body kick.
Dube tries to close the distance and clinch but Perry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Perry is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dube wants to clinch up but Perry keeps it at a distance.
Perry shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dube manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perry decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dube, up you get!
Dube is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dube misses with a takedown attempt
and Perry counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perry decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Perry checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dube misses with a head kick.
Perry stuffs the takedown attempt from Dube. Dube gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duane Dube. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perry dodges the punch combination from Dube.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dube shoots and misses
and Perry counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dube won't be happy with that.
Perry lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dube down.
Perry has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dube is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Perry yanks on the arm and Dube is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Perry.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tim Perry!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Chaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Chaney has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Chaney!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Shields!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaney fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shields throws a head kick that misses.
Shields takes the fight into the clinch.
Shields breaks from the clinch.
Shields rushes Chaney and presses him up against the cage.
Chaney is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shields pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shields manages to break the clinch.
Chaney shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shields sprawls well. Shields wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chaney gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Chaney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chaney tries to sprawl but Shields drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shields trying to control the pace.
Shields tries to pass to full mount but Chaney defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaney is looking for a sweep. Shields is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chaney trying to hold on to Shields's head to control him but Shields postures up.
Shields tries to stand but can't do so whilst Chaney controls his leg.
Shields seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chaney does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shields stalling away here and it's allowed Chaney to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaney lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shields!
Shields tries to improve his position but instead Chaney has taken his back!
Chaney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shields wants to get back to his feet.
Chaney tries to keep control of the position but Shields is staying busy.
Chaney working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shields is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Chaney gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Shields is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Chaney is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Chaney!
James Chaney retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Homer Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donte Combs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donte Combs has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Homer Cox's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Homer Cox!
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, Donte Combs!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox clinches with his opponent.
Cox has picked Combs up - he's going for a ride! Cox dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cox is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cox controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Homer Cox just wasn't active enough.
Cox looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Combs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cox defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox throws a big right hand that misses.
Combs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cox controls the pace.
Cox seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Combs for as long as he can get away with.
Combs wants to stand up but Cox is controlling him.
Cox passes Combs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cox's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Homer Cox wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Combs tries for a takedown but Cox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Combs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cox counters with a nice double leg into side control. Combs won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cox tries to move into full mount but can't pass Combs's legs.
Cox has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Cox gets the takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Combs tries to buck Cox off but Cox is having none of it.
Cox is trying to get an arm triangle but Combs is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cox just content to control the position.
Cox decides to stand back up. Cox steps back and let's Combs get back to his feet.
Combs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Combs shoots in looking for a takedown. Cox tries to sprawl out of it but Combs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Homer Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donte Combs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Combs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Combs checks a leg kick.
Combs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cox.
Cox closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Combs did well to prevent Cox getting side control.
Combs wants to control but Cox is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Combs is trying to stand up here but Cox is controlling him well.
Cox is looking to advance position but Combs won't allow it.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Combs wants to control but Cox is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Cox 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.
Cox shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Combs is trying to defend but Cox finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cox is taking a breather. Combs says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Homer Cox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cox has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Combs is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Homer Cox just wasn't active enough.
Combs keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox clinches with his opponent.
Combs fails to pull guard.
Cox has hold of one of Combs's legs. Combs is fighting the takedown attempt but Cox gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cox looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cox passes Combs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cox is taking a breather. Combs says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Homer Cox has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cox closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cox takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Combs trying to control from the bottom.
Cox content to control rather than advance.
Combs is trying to stand back up but Cox is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox controlling the action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Homer Cox.
Cox scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Combs tries to bench press Cox off him but Cox keeps the position.
Cox content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cox stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Combs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cox 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 crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Combs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cox controls the pace.
Combs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cox is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Cox dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Combs shoots in for a takedown but Cox shows good takedown defense.
Combs blocks the body kick.
Combs wants to clinch up but Cox keeps it at a distance.
A head kick from Combs lands but Cox takes it in his stride.
Cox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Combs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Combs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Combs tries to keep at a distance but Cox has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cox manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Combs postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cox is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Combs, into his guard.
Cox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Combs is trying to keep Cox in close.
Combs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Combs looking to control.
Cox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Combs is keeping the position for now.
Cox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Donte Combs has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cox is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Combs's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox is controlling the pace.
Combs looking for submissions off his back.
Combs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cox lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox moves nicely into side control.
Combs tries to buck Cox off but Cox is having none of it.
Cox controlling the position from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox decides to stand back up.
Combs throws an overhand right that lands on Cox's shoulder, as Cox tries to avoid the shot.
Combs wants to clinch.
Cox shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cox was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Donte Combs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Homer Cox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cox is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Combs is surviving well by controlling Cox's body position as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Homer Cox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cox 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Homer Cox!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dean Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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24
147 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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130 lbs
9 - 13 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Dodson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dodson is defended easily by Cross.
Dodson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dodson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dodson landing punches.
Dodson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cross is looking to escape.
Cross really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dodson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cross turns into him and now he's in Dodson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson pulls Cross in close to prevent any damage.
Dodson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Dodson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dodson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cross is trying to defend but Dodson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dodson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cross tries to get to full guard but Dodson has control of the leg.
Dodson is looking to take a break and control but Cross is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. John Dodson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dodson looks to land a combination. Cross sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cross tries to clinch up.
Cross gets tackled into the cage by Dodson. Dodson maintains the clinch.
Dodson jumps into guard, dragging Cross to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cross wants to control from the top but Dodson keeps moving.
Cross tries to free his leg and advance position but Dodson is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dodson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cross!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross tries to lock up and control but Dodson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dodson wants to control but instead Cross manages to regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dodson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cross keeps working.
Cross is looking to escape.
Dodson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dodson stands up from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Dodson blocks the leg kick.
Cross fails with the takedown
and Dodson counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cross is trying to get back to half guard.
Dodson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cross!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dodson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dodson controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dodson 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.
Dodson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dodson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dodson gets a clinch.
Cross tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dodson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dodson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dodson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dodson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cross wants to get up but he can't break Dodson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dodson keeping moving, preventing Cross from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cross gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dodson keeping moving, preventing Cross from controlling successfully.
Cross looking to pass the guard.
Dodson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dodson keeping moving, preventing Cross from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Dean Cross wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dodson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson wants the takedown. Cross is fighting it off but Dodson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cross's guard against the cage.
Dodson wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving.
Dodson looking to sit in guard and control but Cross gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cross wants to pass the guard but Dodson is keeping the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dodson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dodson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cross distracts Dodson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dodson keeping moving, preventing Cross from controlling successfully.
Dodson controlling the position.
Dodson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cross wants to pass the guard but Dodson is keeping the position.
Dodson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cross wants to get up but he can't break Dodson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cross wants to control from the top but Dodson keeps moving.
John Dodson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cross lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodson pushes Cross off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dodson wants to clinch up but Cross keeps it at a distance.
Cross fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dodson.
Cross misses with a leg kick
and Dodson counters by clinching up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dodson managing to block the knees to the body from Cross.
Dodson breaks from the clinch.
Cross shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dodson as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dodson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cross's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A low kick from Cross misses
and Dodson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cross is striking but Dodson is not phased and passes to half guard.
Cross is trying to stand.
Cross is not content to let Dodson control the position.
Dodson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cross tries to get to full guard but Dodson has control of the leg.
Dodson wants to control but Cross is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross is looking for a sweep. Dodson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cross moves into full guard.
Dodson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cross, up you get!
Dodson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cross is trying to defend but Dodson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dodson stands up and beckons Cross to join him on the feet.
Dodson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cross looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson moves into the clinch successfully.
Dodson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dodson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cross throws out the jab.
Cross tries to clinch up.
Dodson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cross tries to strike from the bottom.
Dodson advances to half guard.
Cross is looking to control Dodson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cross avoid being mounted?
Cross is not content to let Dodson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross trying to control here.
Dodson is pressing down on Cross's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cross is holding on for now.
Dodson prevents Cross from standing back up.
Dodson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cross is trying to maintain the position but Dodson is very close to passing his half guard.
Cross is refusing to be controlled, as Dodson sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodson is working for a submission of some sort.
Dodson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cross keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cross looking for subs from the bottom but Dodson mounts him!
And that's the end of the fight!
John Dodson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dodson 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dodson!
John Dodson took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Woolett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shawn Woolett is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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25
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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28
133 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Woolett!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Woolett tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ferguson is in Woolett's guard.
Ferguson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Woolett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferguson defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woolett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferguson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ferguson wants to pass the guard but Woolett is keeping the position.
Woolett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferguson is aware though and is defending well.
Ferguson tries to free his leg and advance position but Woolett is retaining full guard.
Ferguson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Woolett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson trying to move into half guard but instead Woolett has managed to sweep!
Woolett drops back looking for a leg! Ferguson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferguson manages to kick Woolett off! Woolett jumps back into Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ferguson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferguson trying to control the position.
Woolett tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Woolett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferguson is looking to stand up but Woolett isn't so interested in that idea.
Woolett stopping the sweep attempt from Ferguson.
Woolett passes into half guard.
Woolett stops Ferguson from getting back to his feet.
Woolett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is looking to improve his position.
Woolett seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ferguson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shawn Woolett!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hardin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bj Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as bj Ferguson enters the cage!
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155 lbs
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Hardin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, bj Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson blocks a head kick by Hardin.
Hardin moves in looking to clinch but Ferguson pushes him off.
Ferguson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferguson wants it to stay on the feet.
Hardin tries to clinch but Ferguson moves away
and Ferguson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ferguson.
Ferguson drags the fight down to the ground.
Ferguson kicks Hardin off and gets to his feet.
Ferguson clinches up with Hardin and pushes him back against the cage.
Ferguson breaks the clinch.
Hardin motions for Ferguson to come forward. Hardin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ferguson lands in his opponent's guard.
Hardin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardin is trying to keep Ferguson in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ferguson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hardin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ferguson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson gets to his feet. Hardin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ferguson avoids a kick to the body.
Ferguson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hardin's half guard.
Ferguson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hardin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferguson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson blocks the strikes from Hardin.
Ferguson slows the pace down in half guard.
Hardin is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferguson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson stalling.
Hardin wants to get back to full guard but Ferguson has passed into side control.
Ferguson tries to advance to mount but Hardin denies him.
Ferguson working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardin tries to buck Ferguson off but Ferguson is having none of it.
Ferguson is trying to get an arm triangle but Hardin is defending well.
Hardin is letting Ferguson control him for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
bj Ferguson dominated that round.
That's time! Hardin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hardin misses with a double jab
and Ferguson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hardin's guard.
Ferguson gets to his feet. Hardin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hardin fails with the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a shoot takedown. Hardin fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardin trying to keep a closed guard but Ferguson is proving a slippery customer.
Ferguson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hardin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hardin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferguson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ferguson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ferguson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hardin to the ground. Ferguson is now in Hardin's guard.
Ferguson controlling from the top position.
Ferguson stands and throws Hardin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hardin seems a little lost for a moment, as Ferguson dominates the positioning.
Let's hope that Ferguson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ferguson advances to full mount.
Ferguson controlling the position easily from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson looking for a guillotine from mount but Hardin is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ferguson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hardin taking shots to the head.
Hardin is desperately trying to improve his position but Ferguson has a good base and remains in mount.
Ferguson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hardin is bucking up trying to escape but Ferguson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ferguson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ferguson unloading with bombs!
bj Ferguson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ferguson is landing with some decent strikes but Hardin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
bj Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ferguson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hardin if he has to take too many more of those.
Ferguson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferguson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ferguson works to advance to full mount. Hardin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ferguson working the ground and pound effectively.
Ferguson controlling from mount.
Hardin taking shots to the head.
Hardin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson controlling his opponent.
Hardin is bucking up trying to escape but Ferguson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hardin is trying desperately to improve position.
Ferguson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to finish this one by submission but Hardin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ferguson.
Ferguson controlling from mount.
Ferguson landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson controlling from the full mount.
Ferguson wants to finish this one by submission but Hardin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ferguson.
Ferguson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hardin wants to hold on but Ferguson pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson looking to secure an arm triangle but Hardin defends it well.
Ferguson content just to control the position here.
Hardin has given up his back here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson controls the action.
Hardin is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
bj Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ferguson 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... bj Ferguson!
Post fight, bj Ferguson took to the microphone: 'This was a good fight. Can't wait for my next obstacle. (10-6)'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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128 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dallas Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Riley's waist but Riley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ferguson off to one side.
Riley closes the distance and clinches up with Ferguson, looking for a takedown. Riley pushes Ferguson against the cage but Ferguson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Riley thows a leg kick but Ferguson checks it
and Ferguson counters with a takedown into side control.
Riley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Riley is looking to reverse the position.
Ferguson trying to control the action but Riley is working from the bottom.
Riley is looking for a sweep.
Ferguson is looking to take a break and control but Riley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ferguson off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Riley.
Ferguson fending off the submission attempt from Riley.
Riley sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Ferguson taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dallas Riley!
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