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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ceasar Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Navarro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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154 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ceasar Anthony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Navarro!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anthony throws a series of punches but Navarro moves out of range.
A big right from Navarro misses.
Navarro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anthony.
Anthony moves into range and clinches up with Navarro.
Navarro is trying to push Anthony away but Anthony has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Navarro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anthony pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Navarro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Anthony is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Navarro thows a body shot but no joy.
Anthony drops his hands momentarily and Navarro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Anthony avoids the body shot from Navarro.
Navarro is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Navarro works Anthony's body with a nice hook.
Navarro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anthony at a distance.
Navarro jabs at Anthony's body.
Navarro scores with a punch to the head.
Navarro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anthony.
Anthony keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Navarro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anthony manages to avoid it.
Navarro throws a big shot that misses.
Navarro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anthony moves away.
Navarro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anthony tries to clinch up but Navarro circles away and keeps his distance.
Navarro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anthony.
Anthony slips a jab from Navarro.
Navarro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anthony looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anthony moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anthony tries to clinch up.
Navarro throws a body punch but Anthony moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Navarro looks to throw the jab but Anthony is out of range.
Navarro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anthony looks to land a combination but Navarro avoids it well.
Anthony takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Navarro misses with a body shot.
Anthony tries to close the distance and clinch but Navarro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anthony tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anthony walks into a stiff left hand from Navarro.
Navarro lands a nice hook to Anthony's body. Anthony takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anthony slips a jab from Navarro.
Anthony jabs Navarro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anthony fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Navarro.
Navarro throws a jab but it's blocked by Anthony.
Navarro works over Anthony's head and body with a nice combination.
Anthony fails to land with a series of punches.
Anthony tries to clinch there but Navarro circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Navarro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Anthonys head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Navarro wants to get back to striking at distance but Anthony won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Navarro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Navarro working aggressively here.
Anthony pressing his opponent against the cage.
Anthony is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Navarro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Navarro lands a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anthony pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Navarro thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Anthony looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Navarro dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Navarro lands an overhand right.
Navarro moves out of range of the body kick from Anthony.
Navarro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anthony has time to react.
Andre Navarro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Navarro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anthony looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Navarro misses.
Navarro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Navarro scores with a jab to the body.
Andre Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anthony lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Navarro backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Anthony looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anthony closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro is trying to force a seperation but Anthony has the dominant position.
Anthony has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Anthony breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Navarro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Navarro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Anthony tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Anthony.
Anthony tries to close the distance and clinch but Navarro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anthony tries to clinch up.
Anthony closes the distance and clinches.
Navarro is trying to force a seperation but Anthony has the dominant position.
Anthony pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Navarro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anthony closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Navarro.
Navarro is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony digs a right hand underneath Navarro's ribcage. Navarro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anthony jumps guard.
Anthony pushes Navarro off and scrambles back to his feet.
Anthony scores with a crisp jab that stopped Navarro in his tracks.
Navarro lands a nice looking body shot.
Anthony moves out of range of the strikes.
Navarro jabs at Anthony's body.
Anthony is looking to clinch.
Anthony tries to clinch up but Navarro circles away and keeps his distance.
Navarro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anthony scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Navarro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Navarro throws a right hand that misses
and Anthony holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Anthony escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anthony scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Navarro throws a right hand that misses
and Anthony counters with a two punch combo.
It looks like Andre Navarro has been cut.
Anthony throws a left and a right that both miss
and Navarro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anthony throws a series of strikes that have Navarro backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navarro keeps the fight on the outside.
Anthony lands a left and a right that sends Navarro crashing to the canvas! Anthony dives into mount looking to finish!
Navarro is rocked!
Anthony sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Navarro is still in real trouble! Can Anthony finish him?
Navarro squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony with good strikes from the mount here!
Navarro seems to have recovered his senses.
Navarro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anthony. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anthony tries to control but Navarro wriggling away.
Anthony takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Navarro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Navarro is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anthony wants to control the pace but Navarro is squirming around nicely.
Navarro wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ceasar Anthony dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andre Navarro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Navarro thows a body shot but no joy.
Anthony motions for Navarro to come forward. Anthony throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anthony steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Navarro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Navarro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anthony.
A big left from Navarro misses.
Anthony clinches up with Navarro and pushes him back against the cage.
Anthony manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Anthony uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Navarro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anthony throws a series of punches but Navarro avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Navarro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anthony gets a clinch.
Anthony ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Anthony no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Navarro wanted to stand there but Anthony had control of the position.
Navarro preventing the sweep.
Navarro wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Anthony's closed guard. He's half up but Anthony has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Anthony pivots and extends the arm, Navarro falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Anthony! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ceasar Anthony!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deon Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Little Hardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deon Walker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deon Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Hardon!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardon lands with an uppercut that bounces Walker off the cage and back into range.
Hardon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walker shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardon sprawls well. He's pushed Walker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Walker tries for a takedown but Hardon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Hardon. No joy for Walker on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deon Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardon scores with a decent looking hook.
Walker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hardon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Walker.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Walker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Hardon. No joy for Walker on that attempt.
Hardon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Walker avoiding damage as Hardon throws knees to the body.
Walker is looking for a takedown.
Hardon stalls.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker avoiding damage as Hardon throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon tries to land a knee to the head but Walker blocks with his arms.
Hardon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Walker is working for takedown but Hardon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Walker goes for a takedown attempt but Hardon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Walker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardon tries to avoid it but Walker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardon to the ground. Hardon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hardon.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hardon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hardon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hardon tries to land a knee to the head but Walker blocks with his arms.
Hardon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hardon tries to land knees in the clinch but Walker avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon misses with an elbow strike.
Hardon tries to land a knee to the head but Walker blocks with his arms.
Hardon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Walker is defending well for now.
Hardon looking to stall.
Walker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hardon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Walker avoids it.
Hardon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Walker avoids it.
Walker takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Deon Walker has been cut.
Hardon tries a knee to the head but Walker blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardon trying to land knees to the body.
Hardon tries to land a knee to the head but Walker blocks with his arms.
Hardon lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon throws an elbow but it misses.
Hardon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hardon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hardon landing knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hardon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Walker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hardon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Walker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hardon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hardon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hardon tries to land a knee to the head but Walker blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hardon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hardon is pressed up against the cage. Walker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hardon down to the mat. Hardon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Walker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Hardon counter with a right hand.
Walker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Walker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Walker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hardon!
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!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hardon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardon throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Hardon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Walker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Little Hardon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deon Walker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Walker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Walker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hardon's waist but Hardon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walker off to one side.
Walker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deon Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker has his takedown stuffed
and Hardon counters with a low kick, right behind Walker 's knee.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hardon.
Hardon gets caught napping as Walker dives in and scores a takedown. Hardon manages to retain guard.
Hardon pulls Walker in to control the position.
Hardon is looking to stand up but Walker isn't so interested in that idea.
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walker is looking to work some ground and pound but Hardon has wrist control.
Walker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hardon wants to get back to his feet but Walker passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon has hold of Walker's hands but Walker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hardon is looking to control Walker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hardon avoid being mounted?
Walker prevents Hardon from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardon keeping control of the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Walker connects with a nice short shot to Hardon's temple.
Hardon pushes Walker off looking to stand but Walker dives back in and keeps control.
Walker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Walker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Hardon is staying active underneath Walker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hardon wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hardon wants to get back to full guard but Walker has passed into side control.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Hardon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker scores with a couple of short elbows.
A lull in the action here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker throws a strike aimed at the side of Hardon's head but Hardon avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Hardon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walker happy to just control the position for now.
The ground and pound from Walker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Walker scoring with punches from side control.
Walker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hardon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Walker working away.
Walker trying to control the position but Hardon is working away.
Hardon tries to improve position but can't.
Hardon sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker slips a nice elbow through Hardon's hands, connecting with Hardon's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Walker connects with a nice short shot to Hardon's temple.
Walker trying to control the action but Hardon is working from the bottom.
Walker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Walker slips a nice elbow through Hardon's hands, connecting with Hardon's forehead.
Hardon trying to control here.
Deon Walker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Walker stops Hardon from getting back to his feet.
Walker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Walker.
Walker prevents Hardon from improving his position.
Hardon is trying to stand up here but Walker is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deon Walker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Deon Walker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
No luck for Walker with that takedown attempt.
Hardon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walker.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardon as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deon Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Hardon shows good takedown defense.
Hardon lands a nice looking body kick.
Walker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hardon. That one must have hurt.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardon as he jumps to the side.
Walker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hardon clinches.
Walker is working for takedown but Hardon is calmly controlling the position for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hardon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hardon looking to throw knees to the head but Walker is blocking nicely.
Walker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hardon connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Walker blocks it with crossed arms.
Hardon scores with a shoulder strike.
Walker has Hardon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hardon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hardon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Walker is defending well for now.
Hardon throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hardon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hardon lands a good knee to the midsection. Walker won't want to take too many of those.
Hardon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hardon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hardon'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.
Walker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hardon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Little Hardon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Walker tries to score a body lock takedown but Hardon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hardon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A knee to the head by Hardon.
Walker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Walker looking for a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hardon.
Hardon connects with a knee to the head.
Hardon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants a takedown.
Hardon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Walker's face.
Hardon stalling the fight.
Hardon continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Hardon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hardon obliges.
Hardon lands an elbow inside that Walker shrugs off.
Hardon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hardon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hardon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Walker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hardon.
Hardon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Walker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hardon looking to throw knees to the head but Walker is blocking nicely.
Hardon stops a takedown attempt from Walker.
Hardon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Walker is keeping busy.
Hardon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Walker avoids the elbow strike from Hardon, against the cage.
Walker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hardon after a bit of a struggle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardon with a knee to the head.
Hardon tries to land knees in the clinch but Walker avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardon landing knees to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Little Hardon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hardon 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Little Hardon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ric Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Travers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flores comes to the cage accompanied by Napalm & Erruption- In San Francisco. Ric Flores has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ric Flores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marshall Travers!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Travers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flores's calf.
Flores checks a leg kick.
Flores dips to his left and cracks Travers with an uppercut!
Travers instigates a clinch.
Travers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Flores's defenses.
It looks like Ric Flores has been cut.
Travers controlling the action here for a moment.
Flores is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Travers creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Travers lands an elbow inside.
Flores wants the takedown. Travers is fighting it off but Flores persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Travers's guard against the cage.
Travers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Travers can't keep his opponent in guard - Flores advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores wants to lay and pray for a moment but Travers keeps working.
Travers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flores.
Flores is controlling the pace.
Flores's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Travers tries to get to full guard but Flores has control of the leg.
Travers wants to control but Flores is keeping busy.
Ric Flores has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Travers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Flores misses its intended target.
Travers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flores as he jumps to the side.
Flores swats away the attempt to clinch by Travers.
Travers throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Travers wants to land a leg kick but Flores is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Travers misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flores fails to land the takedown.
Flores closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Travers's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores postures up in Travers's guard and throws a big left but Travers blocks it.
Flores trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Travers trying to keep a closed guard but Flores is proving a slippery customer.
Flores makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Travers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flores can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Flores wants to control from the top but Travers keeps moving.
Flores is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Travers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Flores stands up from Travers's guard - Flores perhaps looking for a knockout.
Flores checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Travers fails with a takedown attempt.
Flores checks a leg kick nicely.
Flores chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Travers can pounce on him.
Flores misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Travers.
Flores uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Travers.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Travers moves out of range of the body kick from Flores.
Flores smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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 Ric Flores will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ric Flores'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.
Travers scoring well with a low kick there.
Travers tries to clinch but Flores moves out of range.
Flores tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Flores moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Travers shoots in for a double leg but Flores sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Flores fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Flores closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Travers did well to prevent Flores getting side control.
Flores wants to stand up but Travers is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Travers trying to control here.
Travers wants to control the action here but instead Flores manages to pass to full mount!
Travers is looking to improve his position but Flores isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Flores connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Travers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Flores cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Flores avoids the attempt from Travers to control.
Travers is working to get back to half guard.
Flores scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Travers is looking to get to half guard.
Flores lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Travers manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Flores missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Flores takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Travers wants to get back to full guard.
Travers is refusing to be controlled, as Flores sits in half guard.
Flores is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Flores winds up and cracks Travers with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Travers is defending against the submission attempts here by Flores.
Flores is looking for a kimura here.
Travers wants to improve his position but Flores is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores working Travers over with strikes.
Travers regains full guard. Nicely done.
Travers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flores can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Flores stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Travers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flores sitting in guard here, content to control.
Travers is looking for a triangle here but Flores uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Travers is trying to get back to half guard.
Travers manages to get back to half guard.
Flores tries to stand and escape but Travers actually recovers to full guard.
Travers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flores is aware though and is defending well.
Travers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Travers wants to control but Flores passes easily into half guard.
Flores lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Travers taking some punishment here, with Flores in his half guard.
Travers is refusing to be controlled, as Flores sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ric Flores dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ric Flores's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Travers lands a head kick. Flores smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Travers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Travers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Travers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Travers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flores.
Travers closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Flores quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores kicks Travers off and gets back to his feet.
Marshall Travers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Travers connects with an inside leg kick.
Flores closes this distance looking for a takedown but Travers circles away.
Travers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Travers slips a jab from Flores.
Travers looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Flores!
Flores is looking to reverse the position.
Travers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Flores wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Marshall Travers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores is not content to let Travers control the position.
Flores is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Travers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flores is trying to control Travers's posture but Travers avoids it.
Flores is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Flores tries to buck Travers off but Travers is having none of it.
Flores manages to get back to half guard.
Flores is trying to stand up here but Travers is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Travers 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.
Flores is defending against the submission attempts here by Travers.
Flores has hold of Travers's hands but Travers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Travers 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.
Travers wants to work for an arm triangle but Flores is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Flores wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Travers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flores's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marshall Travers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Flores has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ric Flores!
Our winner, Ric Flores, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Vita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvin Aguilar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aguilar has chosen Drector's Cut by Kamikazee as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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201 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Vita!
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, Alvin Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguilar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Aguilar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alvin Aguilar.
Aguilar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vita sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aguilar wants to free his trapped foot but Vita is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aguilar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vita tries to roll over but Aguilar keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alvin Aguilar.
Aguilar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vita is trying to maintain the position but Aguilar is very close to passing his half 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.
Aguilar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alvin Aguilar was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Vita gets caught napping as Aguilar dives in and scores a takedown. Vita manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aguilar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Joe Vita just wasn't active enough.
Vita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vita slips a jab from Aguilar.
Aguilar scores with a jab. Vita acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vita gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aguilar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Aguilar stays in close to Vita's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alvin Aguilar was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Aguilar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vita's guard.
Vita being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alvin Aguilar wasn't active enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Vita or perhaps it was just good defense by Aguilar which made him look bad.
Aguilar drives through with a takedown into Vita's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vita trying to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Aguilar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vita wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvin Aguilar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Vita as Aguilar shoots in.
Aguilar misses the jab.
Aguilar misses with a hook. Vita ducked under it nicely.
Vita slaps away a takedown attempt from Aguilar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aguilar gets a takedown into half guard.
Vita is looking to improve his position.
Aguilar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Alvin Aguilar hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Aguilar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vita tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aguilar is in Vita's guard.
Alvin Aguilar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aguilar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alvin Aguilar was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Aguilar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vita tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aguilar is in Vita's guard.
Aguilar wants to get up but he can't break Vita's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Alvin Aguilar hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Aguilar shoots for a double leg takedown but Vita sprawls well. He's pushed Aguilar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joe Vita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvin Aguilar.
Aguilar closes the distance and clinches up with Vita, looking for a takedown. Aguilar pushes Vita against the cage but Vita circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aguilar drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vita is on top in 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!
Vita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vita wanted to stand there but Aguilar had control of the position.
Vita in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vita trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguilar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vita throws an elbow that misses. Aguilar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vita's guard. Nice move by Aguilar!
Vita wants to stand up but Aguilar is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We're going to have a standup here because Joe Vita wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Aguilar fails with the takedown
and Vita counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vita is trying to pull guard but Aguilar has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vita taking a breather.
Aguilar goes for a takedown attempt but Vita pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vita tries for a takedown but Aguilar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aguilar shoots in looking for a takedown but Vita manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aguilar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aguilar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Aguilar controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvin Aguilar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aguilar.
Vita prevents Aguilar from moving into mount.
I wouldn't like to be where Vita is right now.
Aguilar tries to advance to mount but Vita denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar taking a breather here.
Joe Vita has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Aguilar shoots for a takedown but Vita saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vita fails with a takedown attempt.
Aguilar drives through with a takedown into Vita's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Aguilar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Vita is proving hard to escape from.
Aguilar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe Vita has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Aguilar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aguilar preventing the sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alvin Aguilar was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Aguilar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Aguilar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aguilar takes a little break here. Vita wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Vita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alvin Aguilar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aguilar tries to stand but Vita is controlling his head.
Aguilar is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alvin Aguilar has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Vita gets caught napping as Aguilar dives in and scores a takedown. Vita manages to retain guard.
Aguilar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Alvin Aguilar hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Aguilar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vita gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aguilar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vita keeping moving, preventing Aguilar from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvin Aguilar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aguilar 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvin Aguilar!
A less than humble Alvin Aguilar misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yiotis Egomitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Ries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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198 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yiotis Egomitis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chase Ries!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ries tries for a takedown but Egomitis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Egomitis connects with a body shot.
Egomitis moves in looking to clinch but Ries pushes him off.
Ries throws a jab but it's blocked by Egomitis.
Egomitis doesn't manage to clinch there - Ries circles away.
Ries feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ries is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ries stops Egomitis from standing up.
Ries wants to pass the guard but Egomitis is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ries with a flurry of punches that miss.
Egomitis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ries chips away with some ground and pound.
Ries showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ries feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ries with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Egomitis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ries controls the pace.
Ries passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ries wants to pass the guard but Egomitis is defending well.
Ries thows a huge punch but Egomitis dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ries is trying for a kimura here. Egomitis looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ries wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chase Ries!
Our winner, Chase Ries, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Weidman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wess Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wess Cross will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Weidman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wess Cross!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oooooh!!! Cross has knocked Weidman down with a huge combo! Cross steps away and waves a wobbly Weidman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Chris Weidman has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weidman tries to clinch up.
Cross changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Weidman is breathing heavily.
Cross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Cross, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cross cracks Weidman on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Weidman falls backwards against the cage. Cross follows up with more strikes that drop Weidman to his knees. Cross keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Weidman! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wess Cross!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tito Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Krum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santana comes to the cage accompanied by Slim Thug - Welcome 2 Houston . Krum has chosen Viktor Krum will rock you as his entrance music. Viktor Krum has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tito Santana's chin.
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26
179 lbs
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175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tito Santana!
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, Viktor Krum!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana throws an overhand right that lands on Krum's shoulder, as Krum tries to avoid the shot.
Krum cracks Santana with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Santana tries for a takedown but Krum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Santana misses
and Santana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santana changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Krum looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Santana is looking to take a break and control but Krum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krum is looking to regain half guard here but Santana keeps moving and retains side control.
Krum is not content to let Santana control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Krum's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Santana landing a few strikes.
An elbow from Santana crashes against the mat.
Santana working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santana creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Santana misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Santana tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Santana in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Santana looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Santana misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Santana working the ground and pound but Krum is defending the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santana with the ground and pound but Krum regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Santana scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Santana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krum is pressing down on Santana's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana wants to pass the guard but Krum is keeping the position.
Santana trying to control the position from guard on top but Krum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krum keeping moving, preventing Santana from controlling successfully.
Santana throws a big right hand that misses.
Santana postures up.
Santana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Krum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana looking to pass the guard.
Santana trying to control the position from guard on top but Krum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santana pushing down on Krum's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Krum controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Krum wants to control but Santana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santana wants to pass the guard but Krum is defending well.
Santana is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Santana dominated that round.
That's time! Santana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Santana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santana closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Santana lands in his opponent's guard.
Krum trying to control the position.
Santana landing some decent shots from guard.
Santana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krum is keeping the position for now.
Santana trying to stand up but can't free himself from Krum's guard.
Santana looking to sit in guard and control but Krum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krum's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Santana looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Krum puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Krum passes the guard and advances to mount!
Krum can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Santana is looking to escape.
Santana is looking to get to half guard.
Tito Santana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krum trying to control but Santana is having none of it.
Santana is in all sorts of trouble here.
Krum throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Santana because Krum loaded up on that one.
Santana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krum dominating with strikes here.
Krum content just to control the position here.
Santana is working to get back to half guard.
Krum wants to control the pace but Santana is squirming around nicely.
Santana really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana tries to hold on but Krum postures up.
Santana is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Santana is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Krum throws some wild stikes that Santana manages to avoid easily.
Santana tries to reverse the position but Krum maintains control.
Krum takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santana wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Krum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tito Santana will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Santana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santana looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Santana looking to sit in guard and control but Krum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Santana is looking to stand up but Krum isn't so interested in that idea.
Santana looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Krum passes into side control.
Santana is trying to improve his position.
Santana on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Santana tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krum trying to control the action but Santana is working from the bottom.
Santana stops Krum from passing to mount.
Krum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santana keeps working.
Santana looks to move to half guard but instead Krum has passed into mount! Damn!
Krum trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poor strikes thrown by Krum there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Viktor Krum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krum controlling from mount.
Santana regains half guard.
Krum wants to control but Santana is keeping him busy.
Santana tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Krum has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Krum misses with a head shot.
Santana can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana regains half guard.
Krum seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Krum 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.
Santana tries to get to full guard but Krum has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krum passes to full mount!
Santana is wriggling around trying to escape.
Krum throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Krum looking to land elbow strikes but Santana uses the position to regain half guard.
Santana is refusing to be controlled, as Krum sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Viktor Krum.
I think Santana has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tito Santana!
A relieved looking Tito Santana 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between El Jefe Trujillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trujillo comes to the cage accompanied by El Jefe Intro. El Jefe Trujillo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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19
166 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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24
165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, El Jefe Trujillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinnie Jones!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a right hand
and Trujillo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Trujillo.
No luck for Trujillo with that takedown attempt.
Trujillo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trujillo.
Trujillo wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Trujillo trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones keeping control of the position.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeping full guard, as Trujillo tries to pass.
Jones is trying to control the position but Trujillo postures up.
Trujillo pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones wants to control but Trujillo is keeping busy.
Trujillo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trujillo is working away from the top position though.
Trujillo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jones reverses the position - he's now on top in Trujillo's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Trujillo keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Trujillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Vinnie Jones hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Trujillo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Trujillo controlling Jones's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Trujillo is retaining full guard.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Vinnie Jones hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Trujillo shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Trujillo!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Jefe Trujillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones trying to control the position but Trujillo is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trujillo wants to control but Jones postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Trujillo.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trujillo stuffs the takedown.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trujillo connects with an inside leg kick.
Trujillo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Trujillo cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Trujillo connects with an inside leg kick.
Trujillo tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Trujillo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Trujillo with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trujillo.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Trujillo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Vinnie Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vinnie Jones wasn't active enough on the ground.
Trujillo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trujillo circles away.
El Jefe Trujillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Jones.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trujillo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Trujillo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Trujillo lands with an overhand left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Trujillo. That's going to slow Jones down.
Trujillo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch there but Trujillo circles away.
Trujillo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Trujillo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Trujillo, right into the meat.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Trujillo slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Trujillo shows good takedown defense.
Trujillo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Trujillo is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Trujillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Jefe Trujillo is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Trujillo lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trujillo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in but Trujillo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones misses with a hook
and Trujillo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trujillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Jefe Trujillo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Trujillo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Trujillo. That's going to slow Jones down.
Trujillo fails with a takedown attempt.
Trujillo misses with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Trujillo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jones wants to stand but Trujillo is controlling the position.
Trujillo throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Trujillo is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Trujillo wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones trying to control but Trujillo is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vinnie Jones has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Trujillo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Trujillo wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Trujillo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Trujillo throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones controls Trujillo momentarily but Trujillo frees himself.
Jones has his foot on Trujillo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trujillo works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trujillo trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Trujillo trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of El Jefe Trujillo.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Trujillo. Trujillo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones shoots in but Trujillo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
El Jefe Trujillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Jones.
Trujillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Trujillo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trujillo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Trujillo off to one side.
Trujillo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones gets caught napping as Trujillo dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Jefe Trujillo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Trujillo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El Jefe Trujillo!
El Jefe Trujillo 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between John Wensink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dilan Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wensink's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Momma Said Knock You Out. Rossi has chosen Never Surrender by Lion as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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20
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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21
165 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Wensink!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dilan Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi cracks Wensink with a good jab.
Rossi clinches up with Wensink and pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rossi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short left from Rossi.
Rossi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wensink's elbow.
Wensink is trying to push Rossi away but Rossi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wensink working aggressively here.
Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Wensink controls the action.
Rossi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rossi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Rossi.
Wensink tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rossi is working Wensink over against the cage.
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 head punch on the inside from Wensink fails to land.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Wensink working aggressively here.
Wensink's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rossi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wensink misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rossi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rossi lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rossi.
Wensink drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rossi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wensink has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rossi finds it's way round the side to connect with Wensink's head.
Wensink takes one to the chin there.
Rossi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rossi lands a nice shot that snaps Wensink's head back.
Wensink looks to throw the jab but Rossi is out of range.
Rossi scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rossi misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi is looking to clinch but Wensink is avoiding it.
Rossi digs a good hook to Wensink's body.
Wensink throws a shot from downtown. Rossi moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wensink paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Wensink misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wensink, as that shot connected.
Rossi closes the distance and clinches.
Wensink fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
Wensink throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossi.
Rossi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossi blocks a body shot from Wensink.
Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rossi.
A head punch on the inside from Wensink fails to land.
Wensink is trying to force a seperation but Rossi has the dominant position.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Rossi slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rossi gets through Wensink's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rossi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wensink.
Rossi tries to work over Wensink's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossi pushes Wensink back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rossi.
Rossi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wensinks head.
A right hook to the body lands for Rossi.
Wensink swings wildly with an uppercut but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi digs a right hand underneath Wensink's ribcage. Wensink let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wensink fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wensink or not.
Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wensink scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wensink looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Rossi as the two fighters clinch.
Wensink throws a head punch that misses.
Rossi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rossi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wensink's elbow.
Wensink looking for a takedown.
Rossi digs a right hand into Wensink's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wensink's gas tank.
Wensink looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rossi lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wensink swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rossi.
Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wensinks head.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dilan Rossi dominated that round.
That's time! Wensink's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rossi closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rossi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wensink.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rossi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rossi lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wensink fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Rossi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rossi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dilan Rossi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rossi tries a body shot but Wensink blocks it.
Wensink misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wensinks head.
Wensink working aggressively here.
Rossi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
Wensink misses with the head strike.
Wensink working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wensink working aggressively here.
Rossi struggles to land a body shot inside as Wensink controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Wensink fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rossi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wensink's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Wensink fails to land.
Rossi cracks Wensink with a nice body shot.
Rossi digs a right hand into Wensink's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wensink's gas tank.
Rossi digs a right hand into Wensink's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wensink's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rossi keeps control of Wensink as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wensink backwards.
Wensink throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossi.
Rossi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wensinks head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wensink misses with a punch on the inside.
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
Wensink throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossi.
Rossi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rossi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wensink has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Rossi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wensink taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wensink.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rossi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wensink trying to stall but Rossi improves his position.
Wensink working aggressively here.
Wensink misses with some punches.
Rossi has Wensink pushed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rossi.
Wensink blocks a body shot from Rossi.
Rossi lands with a light punch inside.
Rossi lands with a light punch inside.
Rossi pushes Wensink back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wensink misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi lands a shot to the body.
Wensink swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wensink throws a head punch that misses.
Rossi tries to throw a body punch but Wensink avoids it by throwing Rossi back against the cage.
Rossi pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rossi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
Rossi is leaning against Wensink and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rossi'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.
Rossi lands with a short shot to the head.
Rossi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rossi cracks Wensink with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Rossi as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
Good body shot from Rossi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi works on Wensink's body with a couple of short punches.
Rossi digs a right hand into Wensink's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wensink's gas tank.
Rossi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rossi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wensink being controlled against the cage.
Wensink fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rossi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wensink up against the cage.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Rossi is working Wensink over against the cage.
Wensink pushes Rossi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rossi tries to work over Wensink's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossi lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Rossi.
Rossi pushes Wensink back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A body shot lands from Rossi.
A left hand lands to the body for Rossi.
Rossi cracks Wensink with a nice body shot.
Rossi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wensink backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Rossi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dilan Rossi 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rossi has closed the distance and engaged Wensink in a clinch.
Rossi lands a right hand.
Rossi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wensink lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Wensink controls the action.
Wensink has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Wensink misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rossi.
Wensink tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Wensink's head.
Wensink is rocked!
Rossi pushes Wensink back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
Rossi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wensink's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Wensink is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wensink backwards.
Rossi digs a right hand underneath Wensink's ribcage. Wensink let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wensink swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossi lands a nice shot to the body.
Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rossi creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Wensink's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Wensink drops to his knees and Rossi pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dilan Rossi!
Dilan Rossi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Boulami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benson Hedges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boulami kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Rock - Mustapha Ibrahim. Hedges is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jason 'Mayhem' Miller Dream 9 Entrance. Omar Boulami could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Benson Hedges's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Omar Boulami!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benson Hedges!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedges slips under a jab from Boulami.
Decent striking displayed by Boulami there.
Boulami shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boulami looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hedges with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boulami looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hedges tries to get to full guard but Boulami has control of the leg.
Hedges wants to control but Boulami is keeping busy.
Hedges keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hedges blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boulami.
Hedges wants to control but Boulami is keeping busy.
Boulami throwing shots but Hedges is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulami throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hedges taking some punishment here, with Boulami in his half guard.
Hedges is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boulami wants to pass to mount but Hedges is defending the position.
Hedges is not content to let Boulami control the position.
Boulami looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hedges looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hedges is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulami scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boulami is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boulami looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boulami prevents Hedges from standing back up.
Boulami controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boulami slips a nice elbow through Hedges's hands, connecting with Hedges's forehead.
Boulami is controlling the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Boulami connects with a nice short shot to Hedges's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedges is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boulami scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hedges trying to hold on to Boulami's head to control him but Boulami postures up.
Boulami scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hedges is trying to get back to full guard.
Boulami performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Boulami lands a nice short elbow.
It looks like Benson Hedges has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulami prevents Hedges from standing back up.
Boulami is nestled in close to Hedges, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Boulami.
Hedges is rocked!
That has opened up Benson Hedges's cut even more.
Boulami is nestled in close to Hedges, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hedges is still in real trouble! Can Boulami finish him?
Benson Hedges's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Boulami scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Benson Hedges's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Omar Boulami!
Omar Boulami retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Omar Boulami started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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