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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Flagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randall Flagg!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flagg fails with the takedown
and Snow counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Flagg looking to control.
Snow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Snow throws a big elbow that misses.
Snow has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Flagg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Randall Flagg hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Snow closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Flagg to the mat! Flagg manages to get full guard.
Snow works a leg free and moves into half 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!
Snow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flagg's head.
Snow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Flagg defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Snow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Snow working Flagg over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg wants to get back to full guard.
Flagg taking some punishment here, with Snow in his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Snow in particular looking to stall.
Snow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Flagg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Flagg is defending against the submission attempts here by Snow.
Snow lands strikes from half guard.
Flagg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Snow scores with a couple of nice shots.
Flagg is trying to stand.
Snow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Snow thows a huge punch but Flagg dodges it nicely.
Snow wants to work for an arm triangle but Flagg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Snow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow working Flagg over with strikes.
Flagg is refusing to be controlled, as Snow sits in half guard.
Flagg wants to improve his position but Snow is controlling well.
Snow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flagg has hold of Snow's hands but Snow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Flagg regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Snow.
Snow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Snow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow throwing strikes but missing.
Flagg trying to control the position.
Snow lands a couple of elbows.
Flagg trying to control the position.
Snow distracts Flagg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Snow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Snow trying to control but Flagg is working from the bottom.
Snow distracts Flagg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Snow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flagg trying to keep a closed guard but Snow is proving a slippery customer.
Snow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow trying to move into half guard but instead Flagg has managed to sweep!
Snow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Snow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Snow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flagg is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flagg advances to half guard.
Snow pushes Flagg off looking to stand but Flagg dives back in and keeps control.
Snow manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snow dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Snow throws the left hand but Flagg avoids the punch easily.
Snow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Snow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flagg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flagg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flagg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Flagg shoots and misses
and Snow counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Flagg's guard now.
Jon Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Flagg.
Snow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg has momentary wrist control but Snow slips an elbow through the middle.
Snow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Snow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Snow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Snow landing with the ground and pound.
Snow works over Flagg with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Snow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Flagg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snow is one step ahead there.
Snow has gone for a leg lock! Flagg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Snow's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow wants to get back to his feet but Flagg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jon Snow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow wants to sweep here but Flagg controlling him for the moment.
Flagg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Snow seems keen to control Flagg's posture.
Snow wants to stand but Flagg is controlling the position.
Snow trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Flagg pushes down on Snow's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Snow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flagg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flagg's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flagg grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Snow has got his arm under Flagg's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Flagg has spun round into Snow's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Snow keeping full guard, as Flagg tries to pass.
Flagg won't allow Snow to sweep him here.
Snow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flagg is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flagg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Snow wants to stand but Flagg is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flagg wants to pass the guard but Snow is keeping the position.
Flagg prevents Snow from getting back to his feet.
Snow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flagg can do to turn this around?
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Flagg fails with a takedown attempt.
Snow scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flagg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flagg tries to clinch up but Snow circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snow dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Flagg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flagg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snow.
Flagg shoots in looking for a takedown but Snow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Flagg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Flagg has his takedown stuffed
and Snow counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Flagg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snow working the head with strikes.
Flagg on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Flagg takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snow lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Flagg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snow landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow scoring with punches and elbows.
Snow is looking to take a break and control but Flagg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snow landing a few strikes.
Flagg taking a bit of punishment here - Snow scoring with strikes.
Snow wants to control but Flagg is keeping him busy.
Flagg taking punishment in the form of punches.
Snow advances nicely into full mount.
Snow connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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!
Snow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Flagg is looking to escape.
Snow is really struggling to control Flagg but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Snow lands a big elbow - Flagg is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Flagg is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jon Snow!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Preston Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maris Briedis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maris Briedis is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Preston Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maris Briedis!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briedis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scott paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scott displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Briedis.
Scott swats away the attempt to clinch by Briedis.
A chopping leg kick lands by Scott.
Briedis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Scott swivels and escapes.
Briedis throws a head kick but Scott moves out of range.
Briedis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Preston Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maris Briedis.
Scott misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Scott.
Briedis shoots in for a takedown but Scott shows good takedown defense.
Briedis fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briedis throws a push kick but Scott slaps the foot to one side.
Scott lands a nice looking kick to the body. Briedis takes a step back to recover.
Scott scores with a decent looking hook.
Scott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Briedis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scott lands a really nice looking cross but Briedis seems unphased.
Briedis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Briedis looks winded!
Briedis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scott.
Briedis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scott but Scott pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Scott misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Scott. That snapped Briedis's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Scott.
Briedis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That kick from Scott tenderised Briedis's leg. Briedis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Scott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Briedis circles away quickly and effectively.
Scott connects with a right hand. Briedis shakes it off.
Briedis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scott.
Briedis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott scores with a three punch combo!
Scott works over Briedis's head and body with a nice combination.
Scott looks for the body kick but Briedis saw that one coming.
Briedis is looking to clinch.
Briedis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Briedis tries to move into range but Scott moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Briedis is trying desperately to land a takedown but Scott is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Briedis.
Briedis doesn't manage to clinch there - Scott circles away.
Scott fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Briedis shoots in but Scott avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Briedis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott scores with a leg kick.
Briedis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Scott as he avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Briedis at a distance.
Scott's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Scott duly obliges.
Scott lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Scott punishes Briedis's body with a nice straight punch.
Scott swinging wildly here.
Maris Briedis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Scott.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott cracks Briedis with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Preston Scott dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Briedis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Briedis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Scott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Briedis misses with a head kick.
Scott chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Briedis tries to clinch there but Scott circles away.
Briedis has a takedown stuffed.
Briedis shoots in for a takedown but Scott shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Preston Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maris Briedis.
Briedis shoots in and drives through. Scott sprawls well.
Briedis is breathing heavily.
Briedis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Briedis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott throws a combination that misses
and Briedis counters with a three punch combo that has Scott backing up. Scott nods at Briedis to acknowledge the strikes.
Briedis walks into a stiff left hand from Scott.
It looks like Maris Briedis has been cut.
Scott misses with the combination.
Scott scores with a push kick.
Preston Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scott scores with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Scott.
A left and a right from Scott both land. Nice combination.
Scott connects with a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Scott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Scott darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott thumps Briedis with a low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Briedis might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Scott has got the better of the exchanges.
Scott stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scott wants it to stay on the feet.
Scott bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Scott fails to land with a series of punches.
Briedis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Briedis somewhat.
Preston Scott is winning the standup battle so far.
Scott goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Scott. Those never looked like landing.
Scott throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briedis fails to land the takedown.
Briedis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scott takes a swing at Briedis's ribcage but misses.
Scott lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Scott wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Briedis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Scott is looking to escape.
Scott trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.
Briedis prevents Scott from standing back up.
Scott is not content to let Briedis control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Briedis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Scott defends it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Briedis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Preston Scott dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maris Briedis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Scott. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Scott.
Scott on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Briedis. Briedis obviously looking to wear him down.
Scott misses with a few strikes there.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Briedis can do to turn this around?
Briedis shoots for a takedown but Scott saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Briedis is just out of range.
Scott throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Briedis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Briedis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scott is fending him off so far but Briedis persists. Nope, Scott circles away and we're back to standing.
A lazy left from Scott finds it's target.
Briedis throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scott with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Scott.
Briedis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Briedis fails with a takedown attempt.
Preston Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maris Briedis.
Scott scores with a spinning back kick!
Scott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Briedis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Scott.
Scott cracks Briedis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Briedis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Briedis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Scott.
Scott works over Briedis's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briedis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scott avoids it really well and circles away.
Scott listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jab by Scott.
Scott tries to land a front kick but Briedis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Briedis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Briedis was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.
The fight stays on the outside here - Briedis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scott misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Briedis.
Scott avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Briedis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scott tries to avoid it but Briedis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scott to the ground. Scott escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Briedis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scott.
Scott misses with a series of wild punches.
Maris Briedis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Briedis manages to avoid it.
Briedis tries to move into range but Scott moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Briedis is defended easily by Scott.
Nice takedown defense from Scott. No joy for Briedis on that attempt.
A punch combination from Scott misses.
Scott lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Horrible takedown by Briedis or perhaps it was just good defense by Scott which made him look bad.
Briedis misses with a head kick.
Preston Scott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Preston Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scott, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Preston Scott!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markie Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Sanders!
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, Markie Williams!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sanders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
Sanders is controlling Williams's posture.
Sanders avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanders working a defensive guard here.
Sanders has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tommy Sanders.
Williams shoots in but Sanders avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanders scores with a hook.
Williams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanders avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanders lands a jab.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Tommy Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markie Williams.
Sanders looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.
Williams looks winded!
Williams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanders sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanders looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Sanders throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head.
Sanders throws a push kick but Williams slaps the foot to one side.
Sanders throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanders clinches with his opponent.
Williams is working for takedown but Sanders is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sanders lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sanders creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Sanders.
Sanders looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sanders lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanders lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanders creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanders.
Sanders prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sanders comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sanders lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanders.
Williams blocking some punches.
Sanders lands a damaging elbow.
Sanders misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams blocks an elbow strike from Sanders.
Sanders taking a breather.
Sanders misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams prevents a body shot from Sanders.
Sanders lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Markie Williams has been cut.
Sanders tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Sanders back against the cage.
Sanders missing with knees to the body.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Sanders.
Sanders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanders throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sanders lands a good knee to the midsection. Williams won't want to take too many of those.
Sanders is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Sanders dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Markie Williams's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sanders connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.
Sanders throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams walks into a straight right hand from Sanders.
Williams defending well as Sanders loads up on a big left hand.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Sanders.
Sanders misses with a kick to the body.
Sanders is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sanders leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanders stuffs the takedown attempt from Williams. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by Sanders.
Tommy Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Markie Williams.
Sanders lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Sanders feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Williams sprawling to the canvas! Williams rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sanders finish him?!
Williams is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanders drops Williams with a big left hand! Williams is injured, injured bad! Sanders jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Sanders!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfa Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Munchack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklin Munchack has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alfa Omega's chin.
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273 lbs
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alfa Omega!
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, Franklin Munchack!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omega shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Munchack decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Omega's guard.
Munchack forces his way into half guard.
Omega trying to control from the bottom.
Omega is defending against the submission attempts here by Munchack.
Omega knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Munchack on the ground.
Munchack is trying to control the action in half guard but Omega is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full 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!
Munchack passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Omega!
Munchack looking to secure an arm triangle but Omega defends it well.
Omega has given up his back. Will we see Munchack going for some submissions?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchack sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Omega taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Franklin Munchack!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sahzino Sa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walt Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sahzino Sa looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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270 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sahzino Sa!
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, Walt Walters!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walters motions for Sa to come forward. Walters throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Walters throws the kick towards the body but Sa avoids it.
Walters tries to move into range but Sa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Walters looks for the body kick but Sa saw that one coming.
Walters throws a wild body kick that Sa sees coming a mile off.
Sa blocks the body kick.
Walters shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Walters is pressing down on Sa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sa is holding on for now.
Walters prevents Sa from improving his position.
Sa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walters is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters seems to be working for a kimura but Sa defends the submission attempt.
Sa 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.
Sa looking for submissions off his back.
Sa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walters seems to be working for a kimura but Sa defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Walters tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Walters controlling the action here.
Walters is trying to control. Sa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sa wants to sweep but Walters has passed to side control!
Sa tries to buck Walters off but Walters is having none of it.
Sa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sa is not content to let Walters control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sa is defending against the submission attempts here by Walters.
Sa is looking to improve his position.
Walters is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Walters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sa keeps working.
Sa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walters pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walters is working for a kimura but Sa is defending it quite comfortably.
Walters seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sa tries to kick Walters off but Walters keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Walters is trying to work for a kimura but Sa is defending well.
Sa tries to get to full guard but Walters has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walters seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sa manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walt Walters 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.
Walters looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Walters throws a head kick that Sa semi-blocks.
Walters closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sa did well to prevent Walters getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters wants to free his trapped foot but Sa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Walters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Sa is defending well.
Sa looking for submissions off his back.
Sa moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Walters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walters sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sa's guard.
Walters tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sa controls his leg.
Sa is trying to get back to full guard.
Sa is working hard here to advance position.
Sa wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Walters trying to control the action but Sa is working from the bottom.
Walters seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Walters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sa sees it coming and defends easily.
Sa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sa can't keep his opponent in guard - Walters advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sa actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Walters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sa sees it coming and defends easily.
Walters seems to be looking for submissions.
Sa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sa actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walters is looking to advance position but Sa won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Walters is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sa is trying to stand up here but Walters is controlling him well.
Walters is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Walters is working for a kimura but Sa is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walters works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walt Walters 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sa moves out of range of the body kick.
Sa avoids the head kick by Walters.
Walters shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sa's guard.
Sa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Walters passes into half guard.
Walters is looking for a kimura but Sa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Walters to get the leverage.
Walters is trying to control the action in half guard but Sa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sa looking for a kimura from the bottom but Walters passes into side control!
Sa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walters wants to pass to mount but Sa is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters 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.
Walters is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walters pulls his head out easily.
Sa tries to get to full guard but Walters has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sa wants to improve his position but Walters is controlling well.
Sa actively working from the bottom here.
Sa wants to improve his position but Walters is controlling well.
Walters controlling the pace.
Walters is working for a submission of some sort.
Sa looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sa is defending against the submission attempts here by Walters.
Walters wants to work for an arm triangle but Sa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Walters is trying to work for a kimura but Sa is defending well.
Sa actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walters is working for an americana but Sa has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Walters was thinking about the submission.
Sa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walters is aware though and is defending well.
Walters is looking to stand up but Sa won't let him.
Walters controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sa keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Sahzino Sa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walt Walters is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walt Walters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Walters has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walt Walters!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koby Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Goddard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koby Hart!
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, Rick Goddard!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goddard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hart looks to land a combination but Goddard avoids it well.
Hart gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hart keeps control of Goddard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hart wants to break free but Goddard has control.
Hart tries to break free but Goddard pushes him back against the cage.
Goddard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hart keeps control of Goddard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hart tries for a takedown. No joy.
Goddard manages to break the clinch.
Hart shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Goddard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Goddard is being controlled here.
Hart seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Goddard for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart is looking to take a break and control but Goddard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hart controlling the position.
Hart passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Goddard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart looking to ground and pound but Goddard is blocking nicely.
Goddard wants to get back to his feet.
Goddard blocking the ground and pound.
Hart is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Goddard is surviving well by controlling Hart's body position as best he can.
Goddard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hart sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hart has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Goddard's face.
Hart thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hart controlling from the full mount.
Goddard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hart. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hart punching from mount but Goddard doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Hart.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hart cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hart controlling his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hart'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koby Hart dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Goddard throws a shot to the body.
Hart shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hart showed some decent athleticism there.
Hart looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Goddard is looking to get back to is feet but Hart passes into side control.
Hart blocks the strikes from Goddard.
Goddard is not content to let Hart control the position.
Hart controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart decides to stand back up. Hart steps back and let's Goddard get back to his feet.
Koby Hart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Hart lands an impressive looking overhand right. Goddard doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - Goddard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hart shoots in for a double leg but Goddard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Goddard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goddard misses with a straight left.
Goddard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hart sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goddard moves in looking to clinch but Hart pushes him off.
Hart scores with a takedown into Goddard's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goddard trying to keep a closed guard but Hart is proving a slippery customer.
Hart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hart wants to pass the guard but Goddard is keeping the position.
Goddard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hart forces his way into half 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!
Hart stalling.
Hart has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart prevents Goddard from improving his position.
Hart is controlling the pace.
Hart trying to mount his opponent but Goddard defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hart controlling the action here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Goddard takes the fight into the clinch.
Hart working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hart prevents Goddard from breaking the clinch.
Goddard manages to break the clinch.
Hart keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koby Hart dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hart fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goddard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goddard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goddard connects with a jab.
Hart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goddard moves away.
Hart dives in and scores a takedown into Goddard's guard.
Goddard is looking to stand up but Hart isn't so interested in that idea.
Hart slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goddard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart stays in close to Goddard's body and controls the position.
Koby Hart has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Goddard ducks under a wild hook from Hart.
Goddard wants to clinch.
Goddard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goddard just misses with a punch to the body.
Hart circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hart shoots in for a takedown but Goddard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hart gets the takedown into side control.
Goddard tries to escape but Hart is in control.
Goddard is not content to let Hart control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart happy to just control the position for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Koby Hart just wasn't active enough.
Goddard staying out of range there.
Hart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goddard tries to avoid it but Hart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goddard to the ground. Goddard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goddard tries a head kick but it misses.
Goddard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hart tries for a takedown but Goddard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koby Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goddard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hart wants it to stay on the feet.
Hart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goddard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goddard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goddard darts in and clinches Hart up against the cage.
Hart is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Koby Hart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hart keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Goddard's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goddard is trying to force a seperation but Hart has the dominant position.
Goddard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goddard tries to clinch up.
Hart tries to bum rush Goddard with a series of wild strikes but Goddard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hart tries to clinch up but Goddard circles away and keeps his distance.
Hart drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goddard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hart's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koby Hart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hart, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koby Hart!
Koby Hart made sure to mention his sponsor, Namunamu Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ty Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Rothstien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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18
213 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ty Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Rothstien!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothstien scores with a jab. Webb acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Webb wants to clinch.
Rothstien tries to clinch but Webb is having none of it.
Rothstien moves into the clinch successfully.
Webb wants a takedown.
Rothstien wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Webb has him pressed against the cage.
Webb has Rothstien pushed against the cage.
Webb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rothstien.
Webb jumps guard but Rothstien stands there with Webb around his waist. Webb gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rothstien wants to break the clinch but can't.
Webb lands a hook that snaps the head of Rothstien backwards.
Rothstien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb has hold of one of Rothstien's legs. Rothstien is fighting the takedown attempt but Webb gets the trip and lands the takedown into 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.
Webb wants to control from the top but Rothstien keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webb is fighting to break Rothstien's control of his arms but Rothstien is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rothstien controls Webb momentarily but Webb frees himself.
Webb trying to control the position from guard on top but Rothstien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Webb content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Webb tries to free his leg and advance position but Rothstien is retaining full guard.
Rothstien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothstien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Webb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rothstien manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Webb misses with a body shot.
Webb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rothstien.
Webb lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Webb.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rothstien takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Webb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rothstien paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Webb avoids the head kick by Rothstien.
Rothstien shoots in for a takedown but Webb shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rothstien shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Webb sprawls well. Webb wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rothstien gets slowly back to his feet.
Webb cracks the inside of Rothstien's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothstien closes the distance and clinches up with Webb, looking for a takedown. Rothstien pushes Webb against the cage but Webb circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ty Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Rothstien.
Webb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Webb stuffs the takedown attempt from Rothstien. Rothstien gets slowly back to his feet.
Webb tries to keep at a distance but Rothstien has taken the fight into the clinch.
Webb decides to pull guard.
Rothstien won't allow Webb to get back to his feet.
Webb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rothstien gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rothstien preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothstien tries to free his leg and advance position but Webb is retaining full guard.
Webb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Webb is really struggling to control Rothstien but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rothstien trying to control the position from guard on top but Webb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Webb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ty Webb wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rothstien throws a leg kick that misses.
Rothstien swings away with a body shot that misses
and Webb counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rothstien has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ty Webb dominated that round.
That's time! Webb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Webb.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rothstien tries for a takedown but Webb sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rothstien gets tackled into the cage by Webb. Webb maintains the clinch.
Webb tries a knee to the head but Rothstien blocks it.
Rothstien ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rothstien no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Webb wants to control from the top but Rothstien keeps moving.
Rothstien has momentary wrist control but Webb slips an elbow through the middle.
Webb postures up.
Rothstien has his foot on Webb's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Webb works his way back into a safe position though.
Rothstien has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Webb can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Webb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rothstien has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Webb has managed to get both his arms back between Rothstien's legs - danger averted.
Rothstien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rothstien looking for a guillotine here but Webb defends easily.
Webb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Webb trying to control but Rothstien is working from the bottom.
Webb is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rothstien is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ty Webb wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Rothstien takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rothstien blocks a low kick nicely.
Rothstien fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rothstien closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothstien tries to pull guard but Webb forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Webb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Webb darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rothstien is rocked!
Webb throws a quick head kick that knocks Rothstien silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Webb is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ty Webb!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Lee!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diaz's head.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee clobbers Diaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A good leg kick by Lee.
Nice straight punches there by Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lee.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Lee connects with an inside leg kick.
James Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Lee counters with a low kick, right behind Diaz 's knee.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Lee circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Diaz drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Lee follows Diaz to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Lee!
James Lee spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dallas Devil had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dallas Devil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Payne!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devil misses with an uppercut. Payne saw that one coming.
Payne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Devil under the eye.
Payne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Payne scores with a jab to the body.
Devil misses with a double jab
and Payne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Payne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Payne checks a leg kick.
Payne thuds a left hand into Devil's body.
Payne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Devil shoots in for a double leg but Payne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Devil throws a hook to the side of Payne's head but Payne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Devil moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Phil Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payne defending well as Devil loads up on a big left hand.
Payne scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Devil on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Payne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Devil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Devil gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Payne gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Payne!
A victorious Phil Payne thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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