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TRMTFL 41: St Pattys Massacre PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Da Coach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magalhaes comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - Aint no Grave. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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220 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinicius Magalhaes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Da Coach!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magalhaes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coach is fending him off so far but Magalhaes persists. Nope, Coach circles away and we're back to standing.
Magalhaes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coach.
Magalhaes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Coach sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Coach shoots in for a double leg but Magalhaes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Magalhaes throws a lazy right hand but Coach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magalhaes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Coach sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Magalhaes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magalhaes throws a big shot that misses.
Magalhaes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Magalhaes wants it to stay on the feet.
Magalhaes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Magalhaes wants to work for an arm triangle but Coach is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magalhaes wants to work for an arm triangle but Coach is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Magalhaes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coach has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magalhaes wants to take a breather but Coach is having none of it.
Magalhaes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coach defends it well.
Magalhaes seems to be looking for submissions.
Magalhaes seems to be working for a kimura but Coach defends the submission attempt.
Magalhaes seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes seems to be looking for submissions.
Magalhaes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Magalhaes swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Coach is now in Magalhaes's guard. A big mistake from Magalhaes there, giving up the dominant position!
Magalhaes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes controls Coach momentarily but Coach frees himself.
Coach is looking to stand up but Magalhaes won't let him.
Magalhaes trying to control the position.
Magalhaes wants to sweep here but Coach controlling him for the moment.
Magalhaes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Magalhaes shoots for a double leg takedown but Coach sprawls well. He's pushed Magalhaes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fighters circling - Coach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magalhaes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magalhaes lands a jab to the nose.
Nice takedown defense from Coach. No joy for Magalhaes on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Magalhaes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magalhaes trying to control but Coach is working from the bottom.
Magalhaes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Coach is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Magalhaes, into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coach wants to get up but he can't break Magalhaes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magalhaes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Magalhaes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Coach is surviving well by controlling Magalhaes's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Magalhaes 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.
Magalhaes throws a good cross that connects.
Coach fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Magalhaes tests Coach's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coach stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Coach wants it to stay on the feet.
Magalhaes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coach sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magalhaes somewhat.
Magalhaes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Magalhaes keeps the fight on the outside.
Magalhaes tries for a takedown but Coach sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Magalhaes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coach looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vinicius Magalhaes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magalhaes shoots for a double leg takedown but Coach sprawls well. He's pushed Magalhaes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magalhaes shoots in for a takedown but Coach shows good takedown defense.
Magalhaes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coach tries to avoid it but Magalhaes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coach to the ground. Coach escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Coach slaps away a takedown attempt from Magalhaes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Da Coach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coach fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Magalhaes. That snapped Coach's head back.
A lazy left from Coach finds it's target.
No joy there for Coach, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magalhaes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Coach defends it nicely.
Coach throws a looping overhand right but Magalhaes ducks down to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coach.
Magalhaes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Coach makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coach keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Magalhaes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coach as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Coach. No joy for Magalhaes on that attempt.
Magalhaes misses with a straight right.
Coach avoids the body shot from Magalhaes.
Magalhaes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coach sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Magalhaes somewhat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magalhaes misses with a hook. Coach ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Coach.
Magalhaes shoots in and drives through. Coach sprawls well.
Magalhaes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coach slips a jab from Magalhaes.
Magalhaes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Coach's guard.
Magalhaes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coach swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magalhaes trying to control but Coach is working from the bottom.
Magalhaes has gone for a leg lock! Coach slips out almost immediately though and dives into Magalhaes's guard.
Magalhaes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coach can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Coach gets to his feet - Magalhaes follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magalhaes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magalhaes. Coach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magalhaes throws a looping overhand right but Coach ducks down to avoid it.
Coach scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Coach scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Magalhaes keeping control of the position.
Magalhaes is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magalhaes is pressing down on Coach's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vinicius Magalhaes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coach pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magalhaes is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Da Coach will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Coach fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Magalhaes to the ground. Coach is now in Magalhaes's guard.
Coach must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Magalhaes trying to keep a closed guard but Coach is proving a slippery customer.
Coach wants to stand but Magalhaes is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Magalhaes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coach's guard.
Coach keeping full guard, as Magalhaes tries to pass.
Magalhaes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Coach dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coach wants to get up but he can't break Magalhaes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Magalhaes seems keen to control Coach's posture.
Magalhaes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Coach wants to pass the guard but Magalhaes is keeping the position.
Magalhaes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Vinicius Magalhaes wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Coach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magalhaes.
Magalhaes defending well as Coach loads up on a big left hand.
Coach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magalhaes moves away.
Magalhaes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Coach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coach misses with a body shot.
Magalhaes fails with a takedown attempt.
Coach slaps away a takedown attempt from Magalhaes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magalhaes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Magalhaes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coach shoots in for a takedown but Magalhaes shows good takedown defense.
Magalhaes fails to land the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magalhaes swings widly with a right hand
and Coach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magalhaes tries for a takedown but Coach circles away easily
and Coach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coach shoots for a takedown but Magalhaes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Coach would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Magalhaes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coach is one step ahead there.
Magalhaes pulls Coach in close to his closed guard and prevents Coach from doing any damage or advancing position.
Magalhaes looking for a sweep. Not yet Magalhaes, not yet.
Magalhaes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Magalhaes shoots in for a double leg but Coach sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Magalhaes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice jab there from Coach.
Coach falls off balance throwing a combination
and Magalhaes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Coach won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coach is pushing Magalhaes's head away, looking to escape. Magalhaes manages to hold on to the position though.
Magalhaes tries for a kimura but Coach is defending well.
Magalhaes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magalhaes laying and praying for a moment but Coach takes advantage and regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vinicius Magalhaes.
I think Magalhaes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vinicius Magalhaes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Laurent Tesser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zimmerman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Linkin Park-- What Ive Done. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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152 lbs
22 - 16 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Cardio machine |
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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
10 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Laurent Tesser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Zimmerman!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman dives in and scores a takedown into Tesser's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tesser wants to stand and escape but Zimmerman is having none of it.
Tesser keeping moving, preventing Zimmerman from controlling successfully.
Tesser knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zimmerman on the ground.
Tesser pushes Zimmerman off and gets back to his feet.
Zimmerman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tesser is fending him off so far but Zimmerman persists. Nope, Tesser circles away and we're back to standing.
Laurent Tesser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tesser drops Zimmerman with a beautiful combination! Zimmerman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tesser is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tesser scores with a jab to the head.
Tesser swinging wildly here.
Tesser misses with a series of wild punches.
Zimmerman looks for a takedown but Tesser sprawls well.
Zimmerman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tesser looks to land a combination but Zimmerman avoids it well.
Tesser is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman tries a head kick but it misses.
Tesser tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tesser misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tesser forces Zimmerman back against the cage and clinches.
Zimmerman wants to get back to striking at distance but Tesser won't allow it.
Tesser working hard to break the clinch.
Tesser lands a left hand.
Zimmerman prevents Tesser from breaking the clinch.
Tesser misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tesser throws a punch but it's blocked by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zimmerman tries to bum rush Tesser with a series of wild strikes but Tesser uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zimmerman shoots for a takedown but Tesser saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Laurent Tesser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Zimmerman.
No joy there for Tesser, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tesser tries to clinch up.
Tesser fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zimmerman keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tesser looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman scores with a takedown into Tesser's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tesser is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zimmerman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tesser's head.
Zimmerman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tesser wants to stand up but Zimmerman is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman content to stall in guard here.
Tesser is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zimmerman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zimmerman shoots in and gets a takedown into Tesser's guard.
Zimmerman content to stall in guard here.
Zimmerman postures up in Tesser's guard and throws a big left but Tesser blocks it.
Zimmerman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman trying to control the position from guard on top but Tesser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tesser is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zimmerman is controlling him.
Eric Zimmerman has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tesser scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tesser has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zimmerman.
Tesser moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
No joy there for Tesser, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tesser moves in looking to clinch but Zimmerman pushes him off.
Zimmerman connects with a high kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tesser is looking to clinch but Zimmerman is avoiding it.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tesser as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tesser looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laurent Tesser dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zimmerman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tesser.
No joy there for Tesser, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laurent Tesser is winning the standup battle so far.
Zimmerman keeps the fight on the outside.
Tesser moves into the clinch.
Tesser is trying to break free.
Tesser misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tesser fails to land.
Zimmerman manages to break the clinch.
Tesser gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zimmerman wants to control from the top but Tesser keeps moving.
Eric Zimmerman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zimmerman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tesser's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tesser wants to stand and escape but Zimmerman is having none of it.
Tesser has his feet on Zimmerman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Zimmerman delivers a nice body kick.
Tesser doesn't manage to clinch there - Zimmerman circles away.
Tesser lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zimmerman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tesser doesn't seem bothered though.
Tesser is looking to clinch.
Tesser throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tesser won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tesser is trying to get back to his feet.
Zimmerman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tesser down.
Zimmerman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tesser some visible discomfort.
Tesser tries to escape but Zimmerman is in control.
Zimmerman lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tesser tries to escape but Zimmerman is in control.
Zimmerman lands some shots froms side control.
Tesser bucks up and tries to throw Zimmerman off but instead Zimmerman has got his back!
Zimmerman is punishing Tesser with some ground and pound.
Tesser is rocked!
Zimmerman is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Tesser is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Zimmerman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Agung Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Lauzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agung Kang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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191 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agung Kang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lauzon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kang clinches with his opponent.
Kang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kang digs a right hand into Lauzon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lauzon's gas tank.
Lauzon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kang walks away with a smile on his face. Lauzon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lauzon throws a right and a left that Kang avoids nicely.
Lauzon misses with the combination.
Kang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lauzon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lauzon takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Joe Lauzon has been cut.
Lauzon fails to pull guard.
Agung Kang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Lauzon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Lauzon both land. Nice combination.
Lauzon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang blocks the body kick.
Lauzon misses with a combination
and Kang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kang stands up out of the half guard.
Joe Lauzon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kang has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kang.
Lauzon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lauzon looks winded!
Lauzon tries to pull guard but Kang won't allow it.
Kang lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kang has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lauzon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kang gets to his feet and calls for his opponent to stand and trade! Heeeere we go!
Sloppy strikes from Lauzon. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kang gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Lauzon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kang decides to stand and escape the position.
Lauzon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lauzon's guard.
Kang decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lauzon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kang is looking to score with low kicks.
Lauzon throws a low kick but Kang avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kang shoots in and bounces Lauzon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kang decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lauzon, up you get!
Joe Lauzon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lauzon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kang counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lauzon is looking to reverse the position.
Kang stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lauzon misses the body punch
and Kang counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kang stands up from Lauzon's guard - Kang perhaps looking for a knockout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon looks to throw the jab but Kang is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Kang.
Lauzon misses with an uppercut
and Kang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards.
Kang lands a nice elbow.
Lauzon takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lauzon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kang lands an elbow inside.
Lauzon is rocked!
A fake to the body and Kang gets the Thai clinch. He wastes no time and tries to connect with knees to the head. This is dangerous for Lauzon! He should get out! Another devastating knee and Lauzon falls head first to the ground. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Agung Kang!
Agung Kang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ejnar Thorsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Branton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Branton has chosen Face the Pain by Stemm as his entrance music. Billy Branton will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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26
195 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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199 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ejnar Thorsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Branton!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thorsen misses with a hook.
Branton throws a sloppy head kick and Thorsen moves out of range easily.
Thorsen swinging wildly here.
No luck for Branton with that takedown attempt.
Branton looks for a takedown but Thorsen sprawls well.
Thorsen works Branton's body with a nice hook.
Branton looks for a takedown but Thorsen sprawls well.
Ejnar Thorsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Branton.
Thorsen scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorsen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Branton is rocked!
Thorsen lands a slapping body shot.
Branton is still on wobbly legs! Can Thorsen finish him?
Branton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Branton seems to have recovered his senses.
Thorsen cracks Branton with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Branton tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Thorsen pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Branton is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ejnar Thorsen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Devin Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cris Dorh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dorh comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Heaven & Hell kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cris Dorh!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Couture shoots for a double leg takedown but Dorh sprawls well. He's pushed Couture's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dorh has managed to clinch.
Couture is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dorh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Dorh - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Dorh as the two fighters clinch.
Dorh lands a good knee to the midsection. Couture won't want to take too many of those.
Couture is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Dorh.
Dorh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dorh digs a right hand into Couture's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Couture's gas tank.
Dorh digs a right hand underneath Couture's ribcage. Couture let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Couture takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dorh.
Dorh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dorh works on Couture's body with a couple of short punches.
Dorh lands a right hand.
Dorh lands an uppercut.
Dorh digs a right hand underneath Couture's ribcage. Couture let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dorh lands an elbow inside.
A shot in the inside from Dorh.
Couture's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dorh lands a left hand.
Couture is rocked!
Dorh dips a shoulder and cracks Couture with a mighty uppercut! Couture falls back against the cage and Dorh unloads with a barrage of strikes! Couture is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Dorh screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cris Dorh!
An out of breath and clearly excited Cris Dorh thanked Al's Supplements - 160 Q for $150 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Query (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nate Query has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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36
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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
18 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Query!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall slaps away a takedown attempt from Query, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hall has Query up against the cage in a clinch.
Query taking a breather.
Hall has had enough of the clinch but Query keeps him there for the moment.
Query is trying to force a seperation but Hall has the dominant position.
Query wants to stall.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Query wants to get back to striking at distance but Hall won't allow it.
Hall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hall can't break the clinch.
Hall letting Query take a breather here.
Hall wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hall is looking to break free of the clinch but Query has double underhooks.
Hall tries to break the clinch but Query is controlling the position.
Query breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Query fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Query.
Jesse Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Query.
Hall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Query misses with a few strikes there.
Query has managed to clinch.
Query breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hall moves into range and clinches up with Query.
Hall manages to break the clinch.
Hall lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Query fails to land with a series of punches.
Hall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Query.
Jesse Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Query moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with the combination.
Query checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall lands a jab-cross combination.
Query chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hall can pounce on him.
Hall looks to land a combination but Query avoids it well.
Query misses with the combination.
Hall misses with a wild combination.
Query tries to work over Hall's front leg with a kick but Hall checks it.
Hall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Query moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Hall checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Query moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Query lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hall misses with a wild combination.
Query has closed the distance and engaged Hall in a clinch.
Query pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Query misses the target.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Query shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hall eats them both and turns towards Query to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nate Query seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing.
Hall gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Hall tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Query is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Hall buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Hall!! Hall is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Query throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Query!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lars Christiansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Len Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Len Orton will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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33
166 lbs
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165 lbs
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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
20 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lars Christiansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Len Orton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christiansen misses the shot to the body.
Christiansen tries to bum rush Orton with a series of wild strikes but Orton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christiansen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orton.
Orton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Christiansen misses
and Orton counters with a thumping low kick.
Good shot there by Orton.
Nice defenses there by Orton.
Christiansen misses with a straight right.
Orton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christiansen.
Christiansen dives in and grabs Orton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orton pushes down on Christiansen's head and hops out.
Christiansen 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.
Orton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lars Christiansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christiansen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christiansen.
A big left from Christiansen misses.
Christiansen throws a big shot that misses.
Orton misses with a wild combination.
Orton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christiansen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiansen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Christiansen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Orton.
An inside leg kick lands from Orton.
Orton throws a leg kick which misses Christiansen's front leg but catches the back leg as Christiansen tries to avoid it.
Orton digs a good hook to Christiansen's body.
Orton avoids the body shot from Christiansen.
A head kick from Orton lands but Christiansen takes it in his stride.
It looks like Lars Christiansen has been cut.
Christiansen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orton looks to land a body kick but Christiansen moved away.
Orton swings for the body but Christiansen moves out of range.
A lazy left from Orton finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christiansen.
Orton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Christiansen did well to prevent Orton getting side control.
Christiansen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Christiansen is controlling Orton's posture.
Orton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Orton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Christiansen's head.
Orton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Orton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Christiansen keeping moving, preventing Orton from controlling successfully.
Christiansen 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.
Orton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Orton stopping the sweep attempt from Christiansen.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Christiansen is pulling down on Orton's head. It's preventing any offense from Orton, at least for the moment.
Orton wants to control from the top but Christiansen keeps moving.
Christiansen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orton manages to get himself to full guard.
Christiansen wants to control from the top but Orton keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen throwing strikes but missing.
Christiansen trying to control but Orton is working from the bottom.
Christiansen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Christiansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Orton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lars Christiansen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Christiansen cracks Orton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Christiansen thows a body shot but no joy.
Orton slips under a jab from Christiansen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Len Orton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lars Christiansen's cut.
That's time! Christiansen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Christiansen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Christiansen swings for the body but Orton moves out of range.
Christiansen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Orton misses.
Christiansen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Christiansen lands a jab to the nose.
Christiansen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Orton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christiansen.
Christiansen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Orton counters with a nice uppercut.
Orton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Christiansen's waist but Christiansen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Orton off to one side.
Orton thows a body shot but no joy.
Orton ducks under a wild hook from Christiansen.
Christiansen misses with a looping right.
Christiansen misses with a two punch combination.
That kick from Orton tenderised Christiansen's leg. Christiansen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orton looks to land a body kick but Christiansen moved away.
Some wild striking there from Orton.
Christiansen takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiansen throws a good cross that connects.
Orton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christiansen.
Christiansen looks to land a combination but Orton avoids it well.
Christiansen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Christiansen misses with a looping right.
Christiansen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orton avoids a kick to the body.
Christiansen misses with a body shot
and Orton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Len Orton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christiansen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orton defends it nicely.
Orton blocks a jab.
Christiansen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Orton counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jab by Orton.
Christiansen swings widly with a right hand
and Orton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Orton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Orton.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Orton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Orton wants to control from the top but Christiansen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Christiansen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orton is one step ahead there.
Orton trying to control but Christiansen is working from the bottom.
Orton looking to pass the guard.
Len Orton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Christiansen wants to sweep here but Orton controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen is striking but Orton is not phased and passes to half guard.
Orton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Christiansen tries to roll over but Orton keeps him under control.
Christiansen is working hard here to advance position.
Orton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Christiansen tries to get to full guard but Orton has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Orton.
Orton works his way into full mount!
Orton with good strikes from the mount here!
Orton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Christiansen?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiansen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Orton working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christiansen is trying to escape the mount.
Christiansen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Len Orton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lars Christiansen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Orton staying out of range there.
Jab, jab by Christiansen - just one landing.
Orton looks to land a body kick but Christiansen moved away.
Christiansen checks the leg kick.
Christiansen swinging wildly here.
Christiansen blocks a head kick by Orton.
Orton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orton throws a head kick that misses.
Christiansen throws a looping overhand right but Orton ducks down to avoid it.
Christiansen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Christiansen throws a lazy right hand but Orton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christiansen thows a leg kick but Orton checks it
and Orton makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Christiansen really felt that one!
Orton throws a push kick but Christiansen slaps the foot to one side.
Orton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christiansen.
Orton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Christiansen looks to land a combination but Orton avoids it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiansen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Christiansen moves forwards but Orton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Christiansen misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christiansen lands with a hook. Orton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orton is looking to clinch but Christiansen is avoiding it.
Christiansen throws the left hand but Orton avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Christiansen misses.
Orton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Christiansen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orton digs a good body shot into Christiansen's ribs.
Christiansen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot lands for Orton.
Christiansen loads up on a big right hand but Orton slips the punch.
No joy there for Christiansen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orton lands with a right hand.
Orton scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orton cracks Christiansen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Orton misses its intended target.
Orton doesn't manage to clinch there - Christiansen circles away.
Christiansen moves forwards but Orton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Christiansen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Orton stuns Christiansen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orton looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiansen is just out of range.
No joy there for Christiansen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Christiansen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Christiansen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good exchange - Orton coming out on top.
Christiansen misses with an uppercut. Orton saw that one coming.
Orton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Christiansen misses with a combination
and Orton counters with a nice body shot.
Christiansen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton slips under a jab.
Orton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Christiansen sprawls well initially but Orton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Orton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Christiansen wants to improve his position but Orton is controlling well.
Orton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Orton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Christiansen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Orton.
Orton preventing the sweep.
Len Orton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Orton escapes and throws Christiansen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Christiansen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lars Christiansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Orton controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christiansen is not content to let Orton control the position.
Christiansen is looking to regain half guard here but Orton keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Len Orton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orton 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Len Orton!
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