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NWO 76 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clay Guida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Mityou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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155 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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clay Guida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sub Mityou !
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guida lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Guida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mityou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mityou shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mityou 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.
The ground and pound from Mityou seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Guida regains half guard.
Guida throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Mityou manages to pass to side control.
Guida manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mityou is thwarting Guida's attempts to control the position.
Guida wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guida is controlling Mityou 's trapped leg to prevent Mityou from advancing to side control.
Guida is trying to control but can't.
Guida is looking to improve his position.
Guida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mityou on the ground.
Mityou tries to pass to full mount but Guida defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guida tries to get to full guard but Mityou has control of the leg.
Mityou tries to pass to full mount but Guida defends it.
Guida is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mityou stops Guida from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mityou shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guida but Guida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mityou tries to keep at a distance but Guida has taken the fight into the clinch.
Guida pulls guard effortlessly.
Mityou trying to control but Guida is working from the bottom.
Mityou slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Guida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mityou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mityou trying to control but Guida is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sub Mityou was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mityou blocks a head kick by Guida.
Guida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guida scores with a hook.
Horrible takedown by Mityou or perhaps it was just good defense by Guida which made him look bad.
Guida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clay Guida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Mityou .
Mityou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guida.
Mityou moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mityou is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mityou shoots in looking for a takedown but Guida manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mityou 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Guida's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Guida duly obliges.
Guida throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Clay Guida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guida misses with the combination.
Mityou tries to clinch up but Guida circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Guida as Mityou shoots in.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Guida.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mityou sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mityou is staying active underneath Guida, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Guida controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Guida 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.
Mityou throws a nice looking combination but Guida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Guida scores with a jab to the body.
Guida rushes Mityou and presses him up against the cage.
Guida unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Guida tries to pull guard but Mityou holds him up against the cage and eventually Guida drops back down to his feet.
Mityou is trying to force a seperation but Guida has the dominant position.
Mityou is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Guida taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Guida gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Guida controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mityou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guida missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mityou is pressing down on Guida's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Guida is looking to work some ground and pound but Mityou has wrist control.
Mityou keeping moving, preventing Guida from controlling successfully.
Mityou working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guida.
Mityou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mityou keeping moving, preventing Guida from controlling successfully.
Guida looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Clay Guida.
Guida throws a nice looking combination but Mityou bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guida lands a head kick. Mityou smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Guida slips a jab and a cross from Mityou .
Good leg kick by Guida there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Guida connects with a right hand. Mityou shakes it off.
Guida swats away the attempt to clinch by Mityou .
Guida changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mityou looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mityou takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mityou is looking to reverse the position.
Mityou on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Guida tries for a kimura but Mityou is defending well.
Clay Guida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mityou throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Mityou avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Guida.
Mityou is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guida throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Guida wants to stand but Mityou has his arm trapped.
Mityou is not content to let Guida control the position.
Mityou gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guida scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Guida dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Guida thumps Mityou with a low kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Guida manages to break the clinch.
Clay Guida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guida tries to clinch up.
Mityou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Guida swinging wildly here.
Guida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Guida shoots in for a takedown but Mityou shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clay Guida is winning the standup battle so far.
Guida lunges at Mityou with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mityou 's hand.
The fighters circling - Mityou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Guida jabs Mityou to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mityou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mityou blocks a head kick by Guida.
Guida stuffs the takedown.
Mityou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guida.
Mityou moves in looking to clinch but Guida pushes him off.
Guida doesn't manage to clinch there - Mityou circles away.
Mityou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guida was well out of range. Poor timing from Mityou .
Mityou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guida circles away quickly and effectively.
Mityou fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Guida checks it well.
Mityou looks for a takedown but Guida sprawls well.
Clay Guida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Mityou .
The fight stays on the outside here - Mityou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guida circles away from the clinch attempt
and Guida counters with a nice uppercut.
Guida throws a one two combo.
Guida throws a series of punches but Mityou moves out of range.
Guida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mityou .
Both fighters circling a little - Guida finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Guida. Beautiful body shot.
Guida clinches with his opponent.
Mityou stops a takedown attempt from Guida.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mityou is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guida changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mityou fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Mityou .
Mityou misses with a takedown attempt - Guida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Guida moves into range and clinches up with Mityou .
Guida connects with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mityou tries to pull guard but Guida won't allow it.
Guida gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mityou regains guard.
Mityou pushes a forearm under Guida's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Guida is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sub Mityou !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rainbow Bright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Smith (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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155 lbs
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160 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rainbow Bright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ted Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bright shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bright has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
Smith has Bright pulled in close to control his posture.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ted Smith.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bright.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bright tries to stand but Smith is controlling his head.
Smith explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bright changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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.
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
It looks like Bright is going to stand back up.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smith has his feet on Bright's thighs here. He's pushed Bright 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! Bright screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ted Smith!
Ted Smith looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I want to thank my girlfriend Rachel Roxxx who's on set shooting a film now, but it's not cheating!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steffan Bonnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Indiana Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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206 lbs
4 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steffan Bonnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Indiana Jones!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonnar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Check out the look on Bonnar's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
It looks like Indiana Jones has been cut.
Bonnar cracks Jones with a big right hand but Jones just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jones is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonnar is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Bonnar finish him?
Bonnar lands a nice forearm strike.
Jones looking for a sweep but Bonnar has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones tries to improve his position but Bonnar has taken his back! Bonnar has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jones tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bonnar pushes Jones away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steffan Bonnar!
Steffan Bonnar really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirty Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirty Randy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Randy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
Randy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Randy passes Sanchez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Randy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Randy wants to stand up but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Sanchez is looking to control Randy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Randy is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy wants to stand up but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Sanchez manages to get to full guard.
Randy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Randy wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Randy advances to half guard.
Randy stands up out of the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanchez sprawls well. Sanchez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Randy gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Randy avoids it well.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Randy shows good takedown defense.
Randy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez is fending him off so far but Randy persists. Nope, Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Randy shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls well. He's pushed Randy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirty Randy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randy tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Randy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanchez as he jumps to the side.
Randy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Randy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randy lands with a good body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Randy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanchez after a bit of a struggle.
Sanchez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sanchez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Randy uses from the top position.
Randy wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randy is one step ahead there.
Randy wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Randy!
Sanchez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Randy is desperately trying to improve his position but Sanchez has a good base and remains in mount.
Sanchez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Randy avoids a strike by Sanchez and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Sanchez's guard! Fantastic escape!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Randy content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirty Randy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Randy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sanchez sprawls well. Sanchez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Randy gets slowly back to his feet.
Randy shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense.
Randy gets tackled into the cage by Sanchez. Sanchez maintains the clinch.
Sanchez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Randy's efforts to push away.
Randy gets underhooks to prevent Sanchez's takedown attempt.
Sanchez gets underhooks to prevent Randy's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirty Randy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sanchez prevents it.
Randy working hard to break the clinch.
Randy jumps guard but Sanchez stands there with Randy around his waist. Randy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy stalling in the clinch but Sanchez improves position.
Sanchez manages to pull guard.
Randy won't allow Sanchez to get back to his feet.
Randy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Randy postures up.
Sanchez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Randy is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez looking for subs off his back but Randy has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sanchez punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Randy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Randy seems to be working for a kimura but Sanchez defends the submission attempt.
Randy trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
Sanchez is positioning himself well to prevent Randy advancing to mount.
Randy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanchez is just riding it out for now. Randy eventually gives up the hold.
Randy misses with a head shot. Sanchez uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanchez wants to stand and escape but Randy is having none of it.
Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Randy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Randy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sanchez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Randy is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Randy stands up and waves to Sanchez to follow him.
Diego Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randy clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dirty Randy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanchez blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice combination there by Sanchez.
It looks like Dirty Randy has been cut.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Randy with a series of wild strikes but Randy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Randy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Randy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanchez as he jumps to the side.
Sanchez rushes Randy and presses him up against the cage.
Sanchez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Randy walks away with a smile on his face. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Randy tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Randy dives in and grabs Sanchez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes down on Randy's head and hops out.
Randy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Randy, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes Randy against the cage but Randy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy shoots for a double leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls well. He's pushed Randy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dirty Randy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Randy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sanchez did well to prevent Randy getting side control.
Randy is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanchez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Randy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Randy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Randy in particular looking to stall.
Randy wants to stand but Sanchez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Randy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dirty Randy just wasn't active enough.
Nice body kick there by Sanchez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanchez pinned against the cage. Sanchez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Randy sprawls well. Randy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown.
Randy has a takedown stuffed.
Sanchez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sanchez moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanchez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Randy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Randy is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Sanchez 's hooks.
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.
Randy is desperately trying to improve his position but Sanchez has a good base and remains in mount.
Randy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sanchez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sanchez stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez working the head and body with strikes.
Randy wants to get back to full guard.
Randy is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez tries to stand and escape but Randy is controlling the position.
Diego Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dirty Randy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez lands strikes from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Randy 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirty Randy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Vinicius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Vinicius will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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165 lbs
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167 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Vinicius!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vinicius's head.
Vinicius wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vinicius is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
Johnson 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.
Vinicius is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
Vinicius is trying to escape back to his feet but Johnson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Vinicius takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson working the body and head with strikes.
Vinicius wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is dominant here and he's now got Vinicius's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is punishing Vinicius with some ground and pound.
Johnson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Vinicius.
Johnson scores with strikes from the back.
Johnson is looking for the choke from the back position but Vinicius is controlling his hands well.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vinicius on the ground.
Johnson scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Vinicius is looking for a way out.
Johnson lands strikes to the head.
Vinicius is trying to get back to his feet but Johnson has full control of the position and if anything, Vinicius has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson has Vinicius flattened out and is raining down punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Johnson is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Vinicius up.
Vinicius is trying to get back to his feet but Johnson has full control of the position and if anything, Vinicius has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Johnson controlling the position well here. Vinicius rolled but Johnson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Vinicius wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with strikes from the back.
Vinicius has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Johnson trying to control momentarily.
Vinicius holding both Johnson 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Can Vinicius hold on?! Johnson is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Johnson lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Vinicius trying to get back to his feet but Johnson is in full control for now.
Vinicius covers up after that shot from Johnson.
Johnson is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vinicius takes a big shot to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vinicius has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Johnson scores with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson gets a clinch.
Vinicius blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Vinicius looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vinicius tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
Vinicius scores with a nice head shot.
Vinicius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vinicius lands the left hand.
Nice shot lands for Vinicius.
Nice jab there from Vinicius.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Vinicius counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vinicius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vinicius's half guard.
Vinicius is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
Johnson wants to control but Vinicius is keeping him busy.
Vinicius tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius is looking to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is nestled in close to Vinicius, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Vinicius is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vinicius is trying to stand.
Vinicius is breathing heavily.
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vinicius tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vinicius is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
Vinicius has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vinicius looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson working over Vinicius with some ground and pound. Vinicius looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius wants to get back to his feet.
John Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vinicius!
Vinicius is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vinicius takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
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!
Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice shot by Vinicius.
Vinicius slips a jab from Johnson.
Vinicius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson throws a hook but Vinicius blocks it.
Vinicius throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson scores with a takedown into Vinicius's guard.
Vinicius wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vinicius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinicius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson is standing up over Vinicius. Vinicius looks to escape but Johnson dives into side control.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
Johnson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vinicius's legs.
Vinicius is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Johnson is controlling him well.
Johnson landing a few strikes.
Vinicius is trying to buck Johnson off.
Johnson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vinicius's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius tries to escape but Johnson is in control.
Vinicius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vinicius gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Vinicius is trying to stand up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee warns Vinicius that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Johnson lands a heavy elbow.
Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Johnson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Johnson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vinicius is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Vinicius defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Johnson.
Vinicius wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling from mount.
Johnson won't let Vinicius get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is landing with some decent strikes but Vinicius is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Johnson tries to control but Vinicius wriggling away.
Marcus Vinicius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vinicius trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Johnson!
John Johnson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sydney BEAST Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Aquilano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
185 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
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21
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sonny Aquilano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Souza!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aquilano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Souza fails with the takedown.
Souza drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Souza is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Souza slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Souza is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Souza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Souza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Souza stops Aquilano from standing up.
Souza scoring with some ground and pound.
Souza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Souza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Aquilano wants to stand up but Souza is controlling him.
Souza passes into half guard.
Souza trying to control the action but Aquilano is working from the bottom.
Souza has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Aquilano defend it? Souza steps over the head and cranks it - Aquilano is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Souza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Souza!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Miley Cyrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perry Roscrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roscrow is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: In The Middle Of It Now. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
265 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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247 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Miley Cyrus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perry Roscrow!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roscrow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cyrus.
Cyrus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cyrus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Roscrow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cyrus is out of range.
Roscrow throws a big shot that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Roscrow as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roscrow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Roscrow. Those never looked like landing.
Roscrow looks to throw a body kick
and Cyrus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roscrow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Roscrow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cyrus doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab from Roscrow.
Roscrow throws a head kick but Cyrus moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roscrow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cyrus is breathing heavily.
Roscrow cracks Cyrus with a hook to the temple - Cyrus is on wobbly legs here! Roscrow swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Cyrus falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Roscrow wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Perry Roscrow!
Perry Roscrow opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cardio Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine comes into the arena with Skrillex - Bangarang blaring out of the sound system. Cardio Machine has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 lbs
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cardio Machine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derk Diggler!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine shoots in for a takedown but Diggler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Machine with a poor takedown
and Diggler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Diggler wants to take a breather but Machine is having none of it.
Machine is looking to escape.
Diggler is working for a kimura but Machine is defending it quite comfortably.
Diggler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Machine looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machine 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.
Diggler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diggler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machine has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diggler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machine defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diggler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machine is just riding it out for now. Diggler eventually gives up the hold.
Diggler stops Machine from getting back to his feet.
Diggler trying to work for an americana but Machine has managed to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving.
Machine pushes Diggler off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Machine closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diggler's guard.
Diggler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diggler looks winded!
Machine postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diggler can't keep his opponent in guard - Machine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diggler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine is looking for a kimura but Diggler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machine to get the leverage.
Diggler regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine connects with a couple of short punches.
Machine drops back looking for a leg! Diggler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diggler manages to kick Machine off! Machine jumps back into Diggler's guard.
Machine lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Machine scoring with punches to the head and body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machine drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diggler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diggler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diggler!
Machine throws Diggler to one side and escapes!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cardio Machine dominated that round.
That's time! Machine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Machine looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Machine scoring with some ground and pound.
Machine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machine stands and throws Diggler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Diggler avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Machine.
Machine misses with the ground and pound.
Cardio Machine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machine is trying to get an arm triangle but Diggler is defending well.
Machine tries for a kimura but Diggler is defending well.
Machine wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diggler, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diggler, who protects the arm well.
Machine is trying to get an arm triangle but Diggler is defending well.
Machine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Machine lands a decent elbow from side control.
Machine working away.
Diggler is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Machine asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diggler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Machine throws a strike aimed at the side of Diggler's head but Diggler avoids it well.
Machine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Machine throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Machine tries for a kimura but Diggler is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine tries to advance to mount but can't.
Machine is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diggler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Machine wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diggler, who protects the arm well.
Diggler takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Machine fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine working the body and head with strikes.
Machine working the head and body with strikes.
Machine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diggler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Machine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Machine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machine cracks Diggler with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cardio Machine dominated that second round.
That's time! Machine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Machine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diggler did well to prevent Machine getting side control.
Machine working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Diggler's thigh. Diggler counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Machine throws a strike but Diggler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Diggler looking to sit in guard and control but Machine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Diggler looking for a guillotine here but Machine defends easily.
Machine wants to pass the guard but Diggler is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Machine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Machine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Machine works over Diggler with some ground and pound from guard.
Machine landing some decent shots from guard.
Diggler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diggler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Machine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diggler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machine lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diggler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machine.
Machine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diggler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machine scoring with some ground and pound.
Diggler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machine.
Diggler wants to stand and escape but Machine is having none of it.
Machine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine stands up over Diggler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Machine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Machine tries to pass to full mount but Diggler defends it.
Machine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diggler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machine.
Machine lands strikes from half guard.
Machine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diggler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine is working for a submission of some sort.
Machine lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Machine seems to be working for a kimura but Diggler defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cardio Machine clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diggler tries to sprawl but Machine drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Machine wants to work for an arm triangle but Diggler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Machine.
Machine seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Diggler is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cardio Machine!
Cardio Machine is the new lightweight champion!
Cardio Machine managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, New World Order Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Cantwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggler comes to the cage accompanied by kick my ass......rehab. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Diggler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Cantwell!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Diggler. Those never looked like landing.
Cantwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diggler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diggler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A shot to the body from Cantwell misses
and Diggler counters with a nice leg kick.
Cantwell tries a head kick but it misses.
Diggler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cantwell.
Cantwell fails to land with a series of punches.
Diggler tries to bum rush Cantwell with a series of wild strikes but Cantwell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diggler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cantwell dodges the punch combination from Diggler.
Diggler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Diggler.
Diggler misses with a double jab.
Diggler throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Diggler. Those never looked like landing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diggler tries to land a knee to the head but Cantwell blocks with his arms.
Diggler wants to stall.
Cantwell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diggler to keep the fight standing.
Diggler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cantwell.
Cantwell wants to break free but Diggler has control.
Cantwell managing to block the knees to the body from Diggler.
Cantwell is trying to pull guard but Diggler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dirk Diggler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Cantwell.
Cantwell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Diggler is trying to keep an underhook but Cantwell manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Diggler is trying to stand back up but Cantwell is controlling him
Cantwell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diggler wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Diggler kicks off Cantwell and gets to his feet.
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!
Diggler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cantwell throws a lazy right hand but Diggler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diggler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Diggler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Diggler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diggler misses with a two punch combination.
Cantwell misses with a series of wild punches.
Diggler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diggler wants it to stay on the feet.
Cantwell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diggler circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diggler tries to bum rush Cantwell with a series of wild strikes but Cantwell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diggler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diggler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cantwell is defending well.
Diggler landing knees to the head.
It looks like Steve Cantwell has been cut.
Diggler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cantwell is defending well for now.
Cantwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cantwell dodges the punch combination from Diggler.
Cantwell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cantwell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cantwell connects with a nice looking jab.
Diggler rushes Cantwell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cantwell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diggler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggler tries a knee to the head but Cantwell blocks it.
Diggler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cantwell blocks an elbow strike from Diggler.
Cantwell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diggler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cantwell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cantwell is trying to force a seperation but Diggler has the dominant position.
Cantwell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diggler has him pressed against the cage.
Diggler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cantwell looks winded!
Diggler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diggler lands a knee to the head.
Diggler stalling.
Cantwell wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Diggler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cantwell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diggler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diggler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diggler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cantwell backs up against the cage.
Diggler misses with a double jab.
Diggler misses with a wild combination.
Cantwell dives in and grabs Diggler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diggler pushes down on Cantwell's head and hops out.
Diggler clinches.
Diggler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cantwell avoids it.
Diggler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cantwell.
Diggler has Cantwell pressed against the cage, preventing Cantwell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diggler misses with a knee strike.
Diggler using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cantwell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diggler to keep the fight standing.
Cantwell is breathing heavily.
Diggler landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Diggler missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Diggler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantwell takes an elbow to the temple.
Diggler lands a good knee to the midsection. Cantwell won't want to take too many of those.
Diggler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diggler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cantwell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diggler with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diggler lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Diggler.
Cantwell is trying to force a seperation but Diggler has the dominant position.
Diggler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cantwell blocks it with crossed arms.
Diggler tries to land knees in the clinch but Cantwell avoids the damage to the body.
Diggler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cantwell avoids it.
Cantwell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diggler after a bit of a struggle.
Dirk Diggler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Cantwell.
Diggler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diggler scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler just leaning against Cantwell, taking a breather.
Diggler landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggler with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cantwell tries to circle away but Diggler has him pinned against the cage.
Cantwell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diggler walks away with a smile on his face. Cantwell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diggler misses with a few strikes there.
Diggler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cantwell backs up against the cage.
Cantwell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diggler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cantwell in his tracks.
A punch combination from Cantwell misses.
Diggler slaps away a takedown attempt from Cantwell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diggler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cantwell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diggler circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diggler.
Diggler thuds his right hand into Cantwell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diggler shoots in and drives through. Cantwell sprawls well.
No joy there for Cantwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Diggler.
Diggler misses with a few strikes there.
Diggler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Diggler throws a right hand that Cantwell ducks under and follows up with a left that Cantwell also avoids with ease.
Diggler wants to clinch up but Cantwell keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cantwell. Diggler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diggler tries to bum rush Cantwell with a series of wild strikes but Cantwell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cantwell shoots in looking for a takedown but Diggler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cantwell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diggler misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cantwell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diggler.
Cantwell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diggler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diggler looks to land a combination. Cantwell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cantwell looks for a takedown but Diggler sprawls well.
No joy there for Diggler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diggler gets a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Diggler.
Diggler scores with a knee to the head.
Diggler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diggler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cantwell avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Diggler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cantwell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diggler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cantwell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diggler tries to close the distance and clinch but Cantwell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cantwell drives through with a takedown into Diggler's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cantwell controlling from the top position.
Cantwell prevents Diggler from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diggler keeping moving, preventing Cantwell from controlling successfully.
Cantwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cantwell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler wants to stand up but Cantwell is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Steve Cantwell.
Diggler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diggler shoots in and drives through. Cantwell sprawls well.
A combination from Cantwell does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diggler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diggler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cantwell slips a jab and a cross from Diggler.
Diggler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Cantwell.
Diggler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cantwell, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantwell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diggler lands a nice knee to the body.
Diggler has Cantwell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cantwell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diggler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diggler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cantwell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Diggler lands a damaging elbow.
Diggler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cantwell managing to block the knees to the body from Diggler.
Diggler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diggler scores with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Diggler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantwell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dirk Diggler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Cantwell.
A knee to the head by Diggler.
Diggler avoiding damage.
Diggler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diggler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cantwell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dirk Diggler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cantwell is trying to break the clinch but Diggler has him pressed against the cage.
Diggler misses with a knee strike.
Diggler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cantwell blocks it with crossed arms.
Diggler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cantwell managing to block the knees to the body from Diggler.
Diggler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cantwell can do to turn this around?
Diggler using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Diggler looking to throw knees to the head but Cantwell is blocking nicely.
Cantwell is trying to push Diggler away but Diggler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggler trying to land knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Diggler.
Cantwell is trying to break the clinch but Diggler has him pressed against the cage.
Diggler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cantwell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cantwell tries to pull guard but Diggler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diggler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cantwell is defending well for now.
Cantwell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diggler misses with a knee strike.
Diggler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diggler using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cantwell letting Diggler take a breather here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cantwell avoids a wild elbow strike from Diggler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Diggler clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cantwell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diggler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cantwell swinging wildly here.
Diggler rushes Cantwell and presses him up against the cage.
Diggler tries to land a knee to the head but Cantwell blocks with his arms.
Cantwell can't break the clinch.
Cantwell is trying to push Diggler away but Diggler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cantwell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diggler keeps control of Cantwell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diggler missing with knees to the body.
Diggler using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Diggler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cantwell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cantwell is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cantwell stops a takedown attempt from Diggler.
Cantwell wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantwell avoiding damage as Diggler throws knees to the body.
Diggler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cantwell.
Diggler landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Diggler lands a nice knee to the body.
Diggler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cantwell's face.
Diggler unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Diggler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diggler trying to land knees to the body.
Diggler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diggler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cantwell's defenses.
Cantwell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diggler wants to take the fight to the mat but Cantwell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diggler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cantwell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantwell throws a head kick but Diggler moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cantwell throws a nice looking combination but Diggler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dirk Diggler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diggler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dirk Diggler is winning the standup battle so far.
Diggler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cantwell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cantwell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diggler is fending him off so far but Cantwell persists. Nope, Diggler circles away and we're back to standing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diggler.
Diggler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cantwell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cantwell tries to keep at a distance but Diggler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cantwell tries to score a body lock takedown but Diggler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dirk Diggler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Cantwell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Diggler.
Diggler crunches a lovely knee into Cantwell's ribcage.
Diggler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cantwell's defenses.
Diggler slowing the pace effectively.
Cantwell managing to block the knees to the body from Diggler.
Cantwell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Diggler uses from the top position.
Diggler wants to stand but Cantwell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cantwell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diggler is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggler passes Cantwell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diggler wants to get back to his feet.
Diggler is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cantwell!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cantwell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cantwell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diggler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diggler lands with a punch from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diggler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cantwell trying to hold on to Diggler's head to control him but Diggler postures up.
Diggler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Diggler had his way with Steve Cantwell in that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cantwell's cut.
That's time! Diggler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Diggler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Diggler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cantwell circles away quickly and effectively.
Diggler lands a jab-cross combination.
Cantwell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diggler circles away quickly and effectively.
Diggler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cantwell's sensitive parts.
Cantwell tries to land a front kick but Diggler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diggler lands with a nice combination. Cantwell backs away looking to recover.
Diggler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Diggler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No joy there for Cantwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diggler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diggler drives through and clinches with Cantwell against the cage.
Cantwell is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
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!
Cantwell is trying to break the clinch but Diggler is controlling him.
Cantwell is working for takedown but Diggler is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggler lands a knee to the body.
Diggler misses with a knee strike.
Cantwell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diggler working Cantwell over with knees to the body.
Diggler scores with a knee to the head.
Diggler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cantwell avoids it.
Cantwell tries to pull guard but Diggler holds him up against the cage and eventually Cantwell drops back down to his feet.
Knees to the body from Diggler.
Cantwell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Diggler lands a knee to the body.
Diggler with a knee to the head.
Cantwell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Diggler putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cantwell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cantwell blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The referee calls for Diggler to work.
Diggler misses with a knee strike.
Cantwell manages to break the clinch.
Cantwell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diggler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dirk Diggler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Cantwell.
Diggler throws a series of strikes that have Cantwell backpedaling.
Cantwell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diggler lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Diggler misses with a double jab.
Diggler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cantwell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diggler with a knee to the head.
Diggler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cantwell's defenses.
Cantwell tries to circle away but Diggler has him pinned against the cage.
Cantwell is trying to break the clinch but Diggler has him pressed against the cage.
Cantwell managing to block the knees to the body from Diggler.
Diggler looking to stall.
Diggler tries to land knees in the clinch but Cantwell avoids the damage to the body.
Cantwell wants to break free but Diggler has control.
Cantwell wants the takedown. Diggler is fighting it off but Cantwell persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Diggler's guard against the cage.
Cantwell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cantwell won't allow Diggler to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cantwell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diggler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cantwell is controlling him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cantwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dirk Diggler 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.
Cantwell prevents Diggler from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Diggler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diggler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Diggler!
Dirk Diggler retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Dirk Diggler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bayden Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foster comes to the cage accompanied by Lynyrd Skynrd - Sweet Home Alabama. Wood has chosen 1 hitta quitta 3 6 mafia as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caleb Foster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bayden Wood!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Foster was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Foster scoring with punches from side control.
Wood is looking to reverse the position.
Foster tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wood manages to get back to half guard.
Foster throwing shots but Wood is blocking nicely.
Foster thows a huge punch but Wood dodges it nicely.
Foster is trying to work for a kimura but Wood is defending well.
Foster missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Foster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Foster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster winds up and cracks Wood with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Foster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wood wants to get back to his feet.
Foster missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wood regains full guard. Nicely done.
Foster is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Foster postures up in Wood's guard and throws a big left but Wood blocks it.
Foster throwing strikes but missing.
Foster is looking to work some ground and pound but Wood has wrist control.
Foster throwing strikes but missing.
Foster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Foster content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster is working Wood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Foster throws a strike but Wood rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wood tries to free his leg and advance position but Foster is retaining full guard.
Wood stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Foster shoots in looking for a takedown. Wood tries to sprawl out of it but Foster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wood. That's going to slow Foster down.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Foster shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wood defends it nicely.
Wood goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster moves into range and clinches up with Wood.
Foster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Foster fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster tries to clinch up but Wood circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice shot lands for Wood.
Wood lands with an uppercut that bounces Foster off the cage and back into range.
Foster slips a straight right by Wood.
Foster shoots and misses
and Wood counters with a left and a right that stings Foster.
Foster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Foster takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wood jabs Foster right on the nose. Foster blinks but takes it well.
Foster connects with a single shot there.
Foster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Foster looks for a takedown but Wood sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Foster is breathing heavily.
Wood looks to land a body kick but Foster moved away.
Wood scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Foster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Foster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Wood.
Wood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wood leaves Foster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Foster fails with the takedown.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wood as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Caleb Foster will probably get the nod.
That's time! Foster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A left and a right from Wood both land. Nice combination.
Wood throws a series of strikes that have Foster backpedaling.
Foster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wood sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Foster somewhat.
Wood misses with a double jab.
Foster pushes Wood up against the cage in a clinch.
Foster is trying to drag Wood to the mat but Wood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Still in the clinch, Foster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wood tries to break free but Foster pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wood - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wood digs a right hand underneath Foster's ribcage. Foster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wood throws a low kick but it's checked well by Foster.
Wood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foster circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood lands with a right hand.
Wood lands the left hand.
Wood misses with a double jab
and Foster counters by clinching up.
Wood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Wood. Those never looked like landing.
Foster is looking to clinch.
Foster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wood circles away.
Wood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Foster.
Wood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foster circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut lands for Wood. That snapped Foster's head back.
Danga de danga de dang - Wood scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wood throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Foster takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wood's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wood duly obliges.
Wood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Foster dives in and grabs Wood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wood pushes down on Foster's head and hops out.
Wood misses with a two punch combination.
Foster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wood throws a one two combo.
Foster dodges the punch combination from Wood.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wood as he jumps to the side.
Wood misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Foster lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Foster is defended easily by Wood.
Wood pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Foster back to the cage. Wood follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wood throws a combination. Foster tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sloppy strikes from Wood. Those never looked like landing.
Foster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wood throws a right hand that Foster ducks under and follows up with a left that Foster also avoids with ease.
Foster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wood circles away.
Foster slips a jab and a cross from Wood.
Foster shoots in but Wood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wood tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Foster is able to avoid easily.
Caleb Foster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wood gets caught flat footed, as Foster shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wood wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Foster is controlling him.
Wood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Foster scoring with some ground and pound.
Foster has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Foster drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wood dives on top into guard.
Foster is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bayden Wood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Foster shoots in and bounces Wood off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Foster preventing the sweep.
Foster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Foster postures up in Wood's guard and throws a big left but Wood blocks it.
Foster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Foster won't allow Wood to get back to his feet.
Foster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Foster drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wood dives on top into guard.
Wood throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wood working some strikes from top position.
Wood won't allow Foster to get back to his feet.
Wood looking to sit in guard and control but Foster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wood wants to sweep but no luck.
Wood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Foster.
Foster won't allow Wood to sweep him here.
Wood working a defensive guard here.
Foster postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wood is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Foster, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood with a nice head shot there.
Wood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Foster manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Wood.
Wood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Wood looks to land a right hand but Foster moved out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wood!
Foster tries to clinch but Wood is having none of it.
Wood is working the combinations to good effect here.
Foster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Foster takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Foster wants to clinch up but Wood keeps it at a distance.
Wood tests Foster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Foster dodges the punch combination from Wood.
Foster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Foster wants to clinch up but Wood keeps it at a distance.
Foster shoots in looking for a takedown. Wood tries to sprawl out of it but Foster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster misses with an uppercut. Wood saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Wood.
Foster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster darts in and clinches Wood up against the cage.
Foster is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wood is defending well.
Foster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Foster scores with a nice head shot.
Wood fakes the leg kick and cracks Foster in the body.
Wood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but Wood shows good takedown defense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foster throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wood's waist but Wood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Foster off to one side.
Foster takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wood swinging wildly here.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wood as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bayden Wood really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wood misses with a series of wild punches.
Wood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Foster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wood lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wood.
Foster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wood.
Wood lands a jab to Foster's midsection.
Bayden Wood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Foster is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wood.
Wood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Foster closes the distance and clinches up with Wood, looking for a takedown. Foster pushes Wood against the cage but Wood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Foster misses with a hook. Wood ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Wood - just one landing.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wood sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Foster somewhat.
Foster throws a hook but Wood avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Wood.
Foster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Foster misses with a takedown attempt - Wood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wood swinging wildly here.
Wood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Foster.
Wood with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wood tries to avoid it but Foster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wood to the ground. Wood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wood shoots in and gets a takedown into Foster's guard.
Wood lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Foster wants to stand up but Wood is controlling him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wood forces his way into half guard.
Wood wants to stand but Foster has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Foster manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood misses with a series of wild punches.
Foster shoots for a takedown but Wood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Foster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wood lands a jab.
Wood pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Foster back to the cage. Wood follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wood throws a nice looking combination but Foster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wood keeps the fight on the outside.
Foster dodges the punch combination from Wood.
Foster tries to clinch but Wood is having none of it.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wood misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster misses with a hook.
A nice combination there by Wood.
Wood misses with the combination.
Wood throws a series of punches but Foster moves out of range.
Foster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wood pinned against the cage. Wood gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wood throws a series of punches but Foster moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Foster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foster fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foster shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wood defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bayden Wood dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Wood slaps away a takedown attempt from Foster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wood cracks Foster with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Foster shoots in for a double leg but Wood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Foster. Foster circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wood scores with a jab.
Wood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Foster.
Wood with a nice cross.
Wood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foster.
A combination from Wood does no damage.
Foster stalks Wood and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wood's face. Wood staggers backwards, shaken.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wood as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Foster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wood throws a series of strikes that have Foster backpedaling.
Wood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Foster.
Foster takes one to the chin there.
Wood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foster circles away quickly and effectively.
Foster feints and as Wood raises his hands in defense, Foster changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Foster postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Foster postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foster postures up in Wood's guard and throws a big left but Wood blocks it.
Foster sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wood's guard.
Wood gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foster is one step ahead there.
Foster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Caleb Foster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Foster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Foster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Foster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wood trying to strike off his back.
Foster slips nicely into half guard.
Foster is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Wood is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Caleb Foster!
Caleb Foster retains his light heavyweight title!
Caleb Foster really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that New World Order Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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