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GAMMA#340 Williams v Kenichi PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Thomas!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker looks for the body kick but Thomas saw that one coming.
Tucker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tucker tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Tucker lands a left and a right that send Thomas crashing to the mat, dazed. Tucker thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Thomas is rocked!
It looks like Nate Thomas has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tucker. Thomas shrugs it off though.
Tucker lands a big head kick that sends Thomas tumbling to the mat! Tucker takes a step backwards and waves Thomas back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Tucker finish him?
Tucker looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Tucker backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Thomas's temple! It sends Thomas violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Tucker celebrates and the doctors try to help Thomas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Jake Tucker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Edit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Edit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson clinches.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edit closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Johnson scores a nice knee to the body.
Edit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edit thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Edit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Marcus Edit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Johnson.
Johnson decides to pull guard.
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Edit wants to get back to his feet but Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Edit hang on?
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Johnson has isolated one of Edit's arms. Edit looking to fight him off but Johnson twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Johnson!
Chris Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Faustos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Christofi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Faustos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Christofi!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faustos lands a nice looking kick to the body. Christofi takes a step back to recover.
Christofi blocks the body kick.
Christofi drives through with a takedown into Faustos's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Faustos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Faustos wants to stand but Christofi is controlling the position.
Christofi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Christofi throws a big elbow that misses.
Christofi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Faustos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Christofi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Faustos is breathing heavily.
Christofi looking to pass the guard.
Christofi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christofi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Faustos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Christofi is controlling him.
Faustos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Christofi controls the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christofi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christofi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Faustos manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Faustos wanted to stand there but Christofi had control of the position.
Christofi pulls Faustos in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Chris Christofi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Faustos leaves Christofi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Faustos takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Diego Faustos has been cut.
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!
Christofi shoots in for a double leg but Faustos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Christofi defending well as Faustos loads up on a big left hand.
Christofi shoots in looking for a takedown but Faustos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Christofi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diego Faustos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Christofi.
Christofi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Faustos!
Faustos is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faustos parries the strikes from Christofi easily there. Christofi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Faustos to escape.
Christofi scoring with punches and elbows.
Faustos taking punishment in the form of punches.
Christofi working the ground and pound.
Christofi prevents Faustos from escaping the position.
Faustos trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Faustos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Christofi wants to control but Faustos is keeping him busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes there by Christofi.
Faustos takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Faustos on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Faustos is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faustos taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oh Faustos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christofi scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Faustos is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Christofi can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Christofi!
Our winner, Chris Christofi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Copello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Comrie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felipe Copello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Comrie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Copello throws a series of punches but Comrie moves out of range.
A punch combination from Copello misses.
Comrie dodges the punch combination from Copello.
Copello swinging wildly here.
Comrie shoots for a double leg takedown but Copello sprawls well. He's pushed Comrie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Comrie looks to clinch
and Copello counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copello fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Comrie, pushing him back against the cage.
Copello swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Copello is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Copello lands a right hand.
Comrie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Copello prevents it.
Felipe Copello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Comrie.
Comrie blocks a body shot from Copello.
Comrie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Copello after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Comrie.
Copello gets underhooks to prevent Comrie's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Copello.
Copello displaying some good clinch control by pressing Comrie up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Copello as the two fighters clinch.
Comrie has clasped his hands together around Copello's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Comrie in side control, throwing shots but Copello defends.
Comrie remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Copello is trying to control Comrie's posture but Comrie avoids it.
Comrie with the ground and pound but Copello regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Comrie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Comrie lands with a punch from half guard.
Comrie working over Copello with some ground and pound. Copello looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Comrie wants to pass to mount but Copello is defending the position.
Copello blocking the ground and pound attempt from Comrie.
Comrie trying to control the action but Copello is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Comrie throws a strike but Copello avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Comrie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Comrie gets a takedown into half guard.
Comrie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Copello does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Comrie winds up and cracks Copello with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Copello regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Comrie.
Copello utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copello is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Comrie keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Comrie is refusing to be controlled, as Copello sits in half guard.
Comrie tries to get to full guard but Copello has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copello content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Felipe Copello wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Copello closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Comrie shoots in but Copello avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Comrie takes a swing at Copello's ribcage but misses.
Comrie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Copello as he avoids it easily.
Comrie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Copello circles away.
Felipe Copello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Comrie.
Comrie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Comrie throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Comrie trying to control the position but Copello is working away.
Comrie working the strikes but Copello uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Comrie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Copello's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Comrie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Copello with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Comrie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Comrie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Comrie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Copello rushes Comrie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Copello gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Comrie.
Copello tries to stall but Comrie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copello's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Comrie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copello manages to break the clinch.
Copello throws a combination that misses
and Comrie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Copello won't be happy with that.
Comrie trying to control the position but Copello is working away.
Comrie sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Copello is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Comrie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Copello will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Comrie looks up at the clock and then as Copello takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Comrie smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copello avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Comrie.
Comrie looks up at the clock and then as Copello takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Comrie smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mike Comrie has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The strikes coming from Comrie are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Copello avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Comrie.
Comrie wants to control but Copello is keeping him busy.
Felipe Copello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Comrie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Copello's face as Comrie controls the position.
Copello tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Copello prevents Comrie from moving into mount.
Comrie creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Copello gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Comrie controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copello sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Comrie throws a strike but Copello avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Comrie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Comrie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Comrie!
Mike Comrie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lionel Messi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bolt Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris comes into a darkened arena with his song building. MMMBop kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lionel Messi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bolt Morris!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris misses with a body shot.
Morris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Messi.
Messi avoids the body shot from Morris.
Morris looks to land a right hand but Messi moved out of range.
Morris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Messi.
Morris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Messi manages to avoid it.
Morris throws a leg kick which misses Messi's front leg but catches the back leg as Messi tries to avoid it.
Messi tries to move into range but Morris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris looks to land a body kick but Messi moved away.
Morris lands a glancing blow to the side of Messi's head.
Messi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Morris scores with a four punch combination!
Morris throws a chopping leg kick but Messi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Morris throws a head kick that misses
and Messi counters with a stiff right hand.
Messi avoids the body shot from Morris.
A swing and a miss from Morris.
Bolt Morris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Messi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Messi.
Morris scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Messi fails with the takedown
letting Morris counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Messi.
Morris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Messi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morris swings for the body but Messi moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Messi misses with a takedown
and Morris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lionel Messi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Messi moves away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Messi. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Morris takes a swing at Messi's ribcage but misses.
Morris misses with a body kick.
Morris throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Messi counters with a solid body kick.
Morris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Messi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris misses with a hook. Messi ducked under it nicely.
Bolt Morris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morris has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Messi.
Morris works on Messi's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morris lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Messi or not.
Messi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Morris fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Morris scores with a punch to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morris stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bolt Morris dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Messi checks a leg kick nicely.
Morris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Messi at a distance.
Messi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morris counters with a leg kick.
Messi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Messi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morris tries to get to full guard but Messi has control of the leg.
Morris is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Messi throws a strike but Morris avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Messi stands and throws Morris's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morris is looking for a sweep.
Messi tries to score with some ground and pound. Morris controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Morris is trying to get back to half guard.
Messi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morris keeps working.
Messi 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.
Messi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Morris is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Morris is trying to control Messi's posture but Messi avoids it.
Messi is putting a hurting on Morris here, landing some big shots from side control.
Messi working the ground and pound but Morris is defending the strikes.
Morris keeps Messi under control for a moment.
Morris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Messi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morris is working to avoid the ground and pound but Messi connects with a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morris is trying to control Messi's posture but Messi avoids it.
Morris is trying to get back to half guard.
Messi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Morris is avoiding damage well.
Messi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messi misses with the ground and pound.
Messi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Messi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
An elbow from Messi crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Messi crashes against the mat.
Morris avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Messi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Messi working away.
Messi taking a break here but Morris is having none of it and regains half guard.
Morris is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Messi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messi throws a strike but Morris avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Messi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Messi landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Messi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Messi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Messi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Messi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Messi throws a big elbow that misses.
Morris pulls Messi in close to prevent any damage.
Messi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lionel Messi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Morris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Messi checks it well.
Morris tries to bum rush Messi with a series of wild strikes but Messi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Messi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morris throws a leg kick
and Messi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bolt Morris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Messi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Morris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Morris finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Morris cracks a nice hook into Messi's ribs.
Morris is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Messi rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice defenses there by Messi.
A big right from Morris misses.
Morris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Messi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Morris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Morris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Messi moves away.
Morris throws a push kick but Messi slaps the foot to one side.
Morris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morris looks to land a body kick but Messi moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Morris napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Morris manages to work his way to half guard, despite Messi's best efforts.
Messi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Morris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Messi.
Messi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Messi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Messi trying to control the action but Morris is working from the bottom.
Messi thows a huge punch but Morris dodges it nicely.
Messi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Messi thows a huge punch but Morris dodges it nicely.
Messi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morris's head.
Morris gets back to full guard.
Morris wants to stand and escape but Messi is having none of it.
Messi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morris can do anything to dispel that myth.
Messi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Messi trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom.
Morris keeping full guard, as Messi tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bolt Morris.
I think Morris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bolt Morris!
Bolt Morris seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark comes to the cage accompanied by Lamb of God- One Gun. Holmes has chosen Muse: MK Ultra as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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218 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Clark!
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, James Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes rushes Clark and presses him up against the cage.
Holmes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Holmes.
Clark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holmes manages to break the clinch.
Holmes wants to land a leg kick but Clark is out of range.
Clark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holmes.
Clark cracks Holmes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like James Holmes has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark misses with a hook. Holmes ducked under it nicely.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Holmes. Clark shrugs it off though.
Clark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holmes can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes throws a front kick aimed at Clark's knee but Clark avoids it well.
Holmes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Clark blocks the leg kick.
Holmes wants to land a leg kick but Clark is out of range.
Clark will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Clark tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holmes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Clark is predictable there
and Holmes counters with an outside leg kick.
Holmes's corner calls for a 1-2. Holmes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Clark misses.
Holmes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Clark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holmes wants to slow Clark down by chopping away at his legs.
Clark misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes clinches up against the cage.
Holmes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clark up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clark wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holmes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clark is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Holmes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clark throws a low kick but Holmes avoids it.
Clark tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmes swats away the attempt to clinch by Clark.
Holmes tries to score with a low kick but Clark moves his leg out of the way.
Clark blocks a head kick by Holmes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Clark misses the target.
Clark lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Holmes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Holmes lands a nice shot that snaps Clark's head back.
Clark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clark avoids the head kick by Holmes.
Clark cracks Holmes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Holmes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clark scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Clark as he checks the leg kick.
Holmes throws out a leg kick but Clark moves out of range and Holmes only half commits.
Clark throws a jab but it's blocked by Holmes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut there from Holmes.
Holmes digs a good body shot into Clark's ribs.
Holmes punishes Clark's body with a nice straight punch.
Holmes takes the fight into the clinch.
Holmes swings wildly with an uppercut but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmes stalling against the cage.
Holmes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Holmes.
Holmes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holmes throws out a leg kick but Clark moves out of range and Holmes only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Holmes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Holmes's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Holmes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clark scores with a nice right hand.
Clark throws a jab but it's blocked by Holmes.
Holmes misses the body punch
and Clark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holmes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Clark blocks a low kick nicely.
Holmes lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark throws a head kick that misses.
Clark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holmes.
Holmes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark lands a jab.
Holmes swings for the body but Clark moves out of range.
Holmes misses with a kick to the body.
Holmes cracks Clark with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Clark staying out of range there.
Holmes takes the fight into the clinch.
Holmes is working Clark over against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Holmes in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark.
Holmes trying to control the position but instead, Clark has worked for underhooks and has pushed Holmes into the cage.
Clark lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is trying to break the clinch but Clark has him pressed against the cage.
Clark breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clark counters with a nice body shot.
Clark gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clark lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Clark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holmes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Clark checks a leg kick.
Clark is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Clark lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Clark.
Sloppy strikes from Clark. Those never looked like landing.
Clark tries to clinch but Holmes moves out of range.
Holmes works Clark's body with a nice hook.
Clark keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
James Holmes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Holmes.
Clark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Holmes slips under a jab from Clark.
Clark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Holmes cracks Clark with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clark blocks a low kick nicely.
Holmes throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
A low kick from Clark misses
and Holmes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Clark throws a looping overhand right but Holmes ducks down to avoid it.
Holmes cracks Clark with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holmes tries to work over Clark's front leg with a kick but Clark checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes tries to land a front kick but Clark steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clark is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Clark looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holmes connects with a nice looking jab.
Holmes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clarks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Holmes tries to clinch there but Clark circles away.
Holmes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clark's calf.
Clark jabs Holmes right on the nose. Holmes blinks but takes it well.
Holmes connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clark blocks a low kick nicely.
Holmes gets a clinch.
Holmes misses with a punch on the inside.
Clark blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Holmes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Holmes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Holmes lands a nice looking body shot.
Holmes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holmes darts in and clinches Clark up against the cage.
Clark blocking some punches.
Clark breaks from the clinch.
Holmes throws a solid leg kick but Clark takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Holmes.
Holmes throws a good cross that connects.
Holmes misses with a kick to the body.
Holmes ducks under a wild hook from Clark.
Clark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holmes blocks a head kick by Clark.
Holmes pushes Clark up against the cage in a clinch.
Holmes misses with the head strike.
Clark misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Holmes fails to land.
Clark trying to stall but Holmes improves his position.
Clark is trying to force a seperation but Holmes has the dominant position.
Clark blocking some punches.
Holmes working aggressively here.
Holmes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holmes has a couple of punches blocked by Clark.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holmes.
Holmes swings wildly with an uppercut but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holmes.
Holmes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Clark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark takes a shot to the head.
Holmes misses with the head strike.
Clark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clark sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Clark looks to land a combination but Holmes avoids it well.
Holmes wants to slow Clark down by chopping away at his legs.
Holmes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Clark will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark doesn't manage to clinch there - Holmes circles away.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Clark misses.
Clark checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes scoring well with a low kick there.
Clark lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Clark is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Holmes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holmes has Clark up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Holmes on the inside.
Holmes has a couple of punches blocked by Clark.
Clark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holmes moves into the clinch.
James Holmes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Clark is trying to break the clinch but Holmes is controlling him.
Clark lands with a light punch inside.
Holmes swings wildly with an uppercut but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holmes's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Clark.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holmes.
Clark has had enough of the clinch but Holmes keeps him there for the moment.
Clark wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Joe Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holmes tries to stall but Clark uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Good body shot from Holmes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holmes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clark tries a body shot but Holmes blocks it.
Holmes misses with some punches.
Clark blocks an uppercut.
Holmes stalls.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Holmes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Holmes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Holmes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Drake is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Drake!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. White is trying to defend but Drake finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
White avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drake.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
White trying to control from the bottom.
Drake passes the guard and advances to mount!
White really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
White blocking the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Drake trying to control but White is having none of it.
Drake landing strikes from the mount.
Drake throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Drake throwing strikes here but White is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Drake cracks White with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Drake with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Drake in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Drake lands a couple of good shots and White has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White is trying to break free.
Drake is punishing White with some ground and pound.
Drake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drake controlling well, preventing White from escaping the position.
Drake throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
White covering up well under a series of strikes from Drake.
Drake throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Drake misses with an elbow to the head.
Drake throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Drake is punishing White with some ground and pound.
White trying to get back to his feet but Drake is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is trying to break free.
Drake wants to control but White is keeping busy.
Drake working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Drake lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Drake punches the canvas rather than the man.
Drake looking for the choke from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake punishes White with strikes from the back mount.
White wants to control his opponent's hands but Drake gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White covers up after that shot from Drake.
Drake misses with punches from the back.
Drake working for the choke.
Drake misses with a punch to the head.
Good control from Drake.
Drake is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften White up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drake is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Drake tries to keep control of the position but White is staying busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Drake dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
White cracks a nice hook into Drake's ribs.
Drake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White swinging wildly here.
White misses with a wild body shot.
Drake tries to score a power double leg takedown but White sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drake somewhat.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drake needs to keep his hands up - White had a free shot at his head there.
White paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake tries to score a power double leg takedown but White sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drake somewhat.
White connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drake. Drake circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Nathan Drake has been cut.
Drake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around White's waist but White gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drake off to one side.
Walter White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Drake.
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!
Drake fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake has a takedown stuffed.
White throws a looping overhand right but Drake ducks down to avoid it.
White connects with a nice looking jab.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Drake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
White is looking to stand up but Drake isn't so interested in that idea.
White keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nathan Drake has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drake content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
White tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drake trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Drake landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake stays in close to White's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake is looking to pass into half guard but White pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now White is in guard.
Drake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in White's guard.
Drake is pushing down on White's leg trying to pass to half guard. White is fighting to maintain full guard but Drake has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake wants to take a breather but White is having none of it.
White blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drake.
Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drake prevents White from improving his position.
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drake is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake is pressing down on White's thigh, looking to free his foot. White is holding on for now.
Drake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
White on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
White avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drake.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nathan Drake's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Drake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has White pinned against the cage. White gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
White displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drake.
A jab from White finds it's way through Drake's defenses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from White enables Drake to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. White manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
White tries to land a sweep but no joy.
White keeping full guard, as Drake tries to pass.
White controls Drake momentarily but Drake frees himself.
White tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake throws a strike but White rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Drake is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
White missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
White trying to stand up but can't free himself from Drake's guard.
Drake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
White won't allow Drake to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake wants to control the position but White says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
White tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Drake.
Drake wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
Drake is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Drake is trying to control but can't.
Drake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
White is just content to waste time from the top position. Drake takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Drake working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but White puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Drake wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
White missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drake is refusing to be controlled, as White sits in half guard.
White is really struggling to control Drake but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Drake wants to control but White is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White trying to control the action but Drake is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Walter White.
Drake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
White throws a right and a left that Drake avoids nicely.
Drake shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Walter White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Drake.
White swings for the body but Drake moves out of range.
Drake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
Drake moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
White cracks a nice hook into Drake's ribs.
Drake fails with the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drake.
Walter White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drake fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. White sprawls well initially but Drake persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Drake is thwarting White's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Walter White.
I think Drake has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Drake!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Gaskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaskins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Killing In The Name Of. The crowd seem to be enjoying Evans's choice of entrance music: j. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Gaskins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Evans gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gaskins.
Gaskins lands a jab-cross combination.
Gaskins wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Gaskins tries a low kick but Evans avoids it.
Gaskins avoids the body shot from Evans.
A good leg kick by Gaskins.
Evans shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Evans showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Evans 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaskins keeps working.
Gaskins tries to roll over but Evans keeps him under control.
Gaskins is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaskins tries to get to full guard but Evans has control of the leg.
Evans sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Evans trying to control from half guard but Gaskins is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Evans lands a nice short elbow.
Evans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gaskins keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Evans misses with a head shot. Gaskins uses the momentum to regain guard.
Evans preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaskins keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
Gaskins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Evans is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gaskins pulls Evans in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Evans trying to control but Gaskins is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A punch combination from Evans misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans throws a right hand that Gaskins ducks under and follows up with a left that Gaskins also avoids with ease.
Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crunch! Gaskins slams his shin into Evans's torso.
Gaskins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaskins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gaskins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Evans lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gaskins.
Evans swings for the body but Gaskins moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Evans.
Evans misses with a body shot.
Gaskins wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Gaskins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Evans manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gaskins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gaskins swivels and escapes.
Gaskins moves into range and clinches up with Evans.
Evans tries to break the clinch but Gaskins is controlling the position.
Gaskins tries to throw a body punch but Evans avoids it by throwing Gaskins back against the cage.
Gaskins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans can't break the clinch.
Evans manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gaskins dodges the punch combination from Evans.
Evans looks to land a combination. Gaskins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gaskins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Donald Gaskins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evans.
Gaskins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evans stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gaskins.
Gaskins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Evans is defended easily by Gaskins.
Gaskins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Evans manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Evans cracks Gaskins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gaskins throws a low kick, looking for Evans's leg but Evans calmly moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gaskins tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Gaskins throws a head kick that Evans semi-blocks.
It looks like Rashad Evans has been cut.
A combination from Evans does no damage.
Gaskins tries a head kick but it misses.
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 Donald Gaskins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rashad Evans's cut.
That's time! Gaskins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gaskins leaves Evans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gaskins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Evans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Evans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gaskins swivels and escapes.
Donald Gaskins is winning the standup battle so far.
Gaskins slips a jab from Evans.
Evans shoots in and bounces Gaskins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gaskins has his hands on Evans's head, controlling the position.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gaskins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Evans is one step ahead there.
Gaskins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Evans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gaskins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Donald Gaskins just wasn't active enough.
Gaskins is looking to clinch.
Rashad Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rashad Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaskins was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Evans throws the kick towards the body but Gaskins avoids it.
Gaskins slaps away a takedown attempt from Evans, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Donald Gaskins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evans.
Gaskins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Evans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Gaskins.
Gaskins scoring well with a low kick there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Evans.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Evans has a takedown stuffed.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Gaskins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Evans is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gaskins rather than just go for the knockout.
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!
A big right from Gaskins misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Gaskins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gaskins closes the distance and pushes Evans back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Gaskins.
Gaskins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gaskins working aggressively here.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Evans drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gaskins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Gaskins as he connects with a hook.
Gaskins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaskins wants to clinch up but Evans keeps it at a distance.
Evans lands an overhand right.
Evans wants to land a leg kick but Gaskins is out of range.
Evans throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gaskins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Evans has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gaskins.
A big left from Evans misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gaskins, right into the meat.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gaskins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Evans.
Gaskins leaves Evans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gaskins - that will leave a mark!
Nice shot lands for Gaskins.
Evans tests Gaskins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Evans takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Evans avoids a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Gaskins.
Gaskins delivers a nice body kick.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gaskins throws a right hand that Evans ducks under and follows up with a left that Evans also avoids with ease.
Gaskins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gaskins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaskins lands with a kick to the temple. Evans shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. Gaskins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Evans loads up on a big right hand but Gaskins slips the punch.
Evans throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gaskins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gaskins misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Evans misses with a two punch combination.
Gaskins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Gaskins.
Gaskins feints and then cracks Evans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Evans down.
Evans blocks a head kick by Gaskins.
Evans throws a series of punches but Gaskins moves out of range.
Evans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gaskins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evans.
Gaskins pushes Evans away with a front kick.
A jab from Gaskins does it's job there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Gaskins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rashad Evans's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gaskins.
Evans looks to land a right hand but Gaskins moved out of range.
Gaskins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gaskins stuns Evans with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gaskins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gaskins has him pressed against the cage.
Evans is trying to break free.
Gaskins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Evans.
Gaskins prevents Evans from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gaskins.
Gaskins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gaskins keeps control of Evans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gaskins misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaskins misses with the head strike.
Gaskins prevents the takedown attempt.
Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gaskins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gaskins gets underhooks to prevent Evans's takedown attempt.
Donald Gaskins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashad Evans.
A frustrated look appears on Evans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaskins.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gaskins.
Evans drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gaskins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Evans closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gaskins's guard.
Evans is fighting to break Gaskins's control of his arms but Gaskins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaskins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Evans is one step ahead there.
Gaskins is pulling down on Evans's head. It's preventing any offense from Evans, at least for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Donald Gaskins.
Evans checks a leg kick nicely.
Gaskins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gaskins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gaskins is trying to control Evans's posture but Evans avoids it.
Gaskins regains half guard, as Evans was trying to land strikes.
Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gaskins gets back to full guard.
Gaskins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Gaskins blocks nicely.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Gaskins has wrist control.
Gaskins keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gaskins is on top in guard.
Rashad Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gaskins wants to get up but he can't break Evans's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gaskins content to stall in guard here.
Evans is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gaskins is aware though and is defending well.
Evans trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Evans is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Evans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gaskins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rashad Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans is pulling down on Gaskins's head. It's preventing any offense from Gaskins, at least for the moment.
Gaskins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Evans is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gaskins 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.
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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Donald Gaskins just wasn't active enough.
Jab by Evans.
Gaskins moves to clinch but Evans breaks away
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Donald Gaskins.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gaskins, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Gaskins!
Donald Gaskins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Galt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalesh Nikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, State of the Union by Rise Against. Nikov has chosen Till I Collapse as his entrance music. John Galt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kalesh Nikov's chin.
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World class MT
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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
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Galt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalesh Nikov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galt staying out of range there.
Nikov looks for a takedown but Galt sprawls well.
Nikov shoots in and drives through. Galt sprawls well.
Galt moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Nikov misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nikov wants a takedown but no success here.
John Galt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalesh Nikov.
Nikov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Galt prevents it.
Galt gets underhooks to prevent Nikov's takedown attempt.
Nikov tightens his grip and picks Galt up, before dumping him to the ground. Galt manages to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Galt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Galt postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nikov to stand up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nikov's head backwards.
It looks like Kalesh Nikov has been cut.
Nikov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Galt moves out of range of the strikes.
Galt checks the leg kick.
Nikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nikov misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Nikov.
Galt connects with a single shot there.
Nikov is rocked!
John Galt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikov misses with a two punch combination.
Nikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Galt finish him?
Nikov throws a body punch but Galt moves out of range.
Nikov misses with an uppercut
and Galt counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Nikov off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Galt follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Nikov was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Galt!
A relieved looking John Galt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenichi Shirahama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shirahama comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fade To Black kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenichi Shirahama!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Shirahama counters with a thumping low kick.
Williams misses with a kick to the body.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Shirahama ducks down to avoid it.
Williams throws the kick towards the body but Shirahama avoids it.
Williams looks to throw a body kick
and Shirahama counters with a shoot takedown. Williams fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shirahama drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Williams dives on top into guard.
Shirahama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shirahama might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Williams haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shirahama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Williams defends well.
Shirahama wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Williams 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.
Williams lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Shirahama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shirahama trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shirahama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shirahama is one step ahead there.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
Shirahama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shirahama's guard.
Williams wants to stand but Shirahama is controlling his posture from full guard.
Shirahama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Williams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shirahama keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Williams slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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 Simon Williams will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A punch lands to the side of Shirahama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Shirahama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Shirahama counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A low kick from Williams is predictable there
and Shirahama counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shirahama.
Williams swings for the body but Shirahama moves out of range.
Shirahama closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams is looking to regain half guard here but Shirahama keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Williams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Williams regains half guard, as Shirahama was trying to land strikes.
Williams controlling the position for now.
Shirahama trying to mount his opponent but Williams defends it.
Shirahama is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Williams is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Williams is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Shirahama jumps into side control!
Williams tries to bench press Shirahama off him but Shirahama keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shirahama trying to control the position but Williams is working away.
Williams manages to get back to half guard.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shirahama.
Shirahama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williams is concentrating on defense, preventing Shirahama from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to get back to full guard but Shirahama takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Shirahama looking to ground and pound but Williams is blocking nicely.
Shirahama landing shots from mount.
Shirahama content just to control the position here.
Shirahama working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Shirahama with shots to the head and body - Williams looks very uncomfortable down there.
Shirahama throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shirahama tries to pass the half guard into mount. Williams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shirahama with the ground and pound but Williams uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Shirahama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shirahama not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shirahama passes Williams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Shirahama is looking to pass Williams's guard but actually Williams recovers to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kenichi Shirahama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Shirahama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
Williams misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Shirahama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Simon Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
Shirahama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams misses with a hook
and Shirahama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Williams.
Shirahama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
Williams does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Williams scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Williams.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Williams lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shirahama has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shirahama and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shirahama counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Shirahama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shirahama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Shirahama's head.
Simon Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams throws a leg kick
and Shirahama counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Williams's guard now.
Shirahama postures up.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Shirahama from controlling successfully.
Shirahama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shirahama preventing the sweep.
Shirahama being controlled here momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shirahama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Simon Williams wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Shirahama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shirahama slips a straight right by Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Williams clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Williams feints and then cracks Shirahama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shirahama down.
Shirahama moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams throws a leg kick that misses.
Shirahama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shirahama moves away.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Shirahama counters with a good low kick that Williams was not able to check.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shirahama counters with a good, hard body kick but Williams shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Shirahama counters with a good, hard body kick but Williams shrugs it off.
Williams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shirahama counters with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Williams.
Williams throws a leg kick but Shirahama sees it coming and moves out of range.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Shirahama moved out of range nicely.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Shirahama should have avoided that one.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shirahama at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a kick to the body
and Shirahama decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Williams's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shirahama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shirahama trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Shirahama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shirahama throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Shirahama throws a strike but Williams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Shirahama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Williams is posturing up here but Shirahama has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Williams tries to roll out but it's too tight and Williams has to tap! Slick submission there by Shirahama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenichi Shirahama!
Kenichi Shirahama is the new heavyweight champion!
Kenichi Shirahama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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