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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pee Wee Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diogo Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duarte is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dragon ball GT. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pee Wee Herman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diogo Duarte!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herman pushes Duarte up against the cage in a clinch.
Duarte manages to break the clinch.
Duarte is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Herman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Herman tries to clinch up but Duarte circles away and keeps his distance.
Herman throws a left that rocks Duarte and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Herman dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Duarte regain composure!
Duarte is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herman lands a strong strike to the head of Duarte. That's dazed him! Herman looking to finish here. Duarte is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Herman lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pee Wee Herman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert Abnieska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Turnbuckle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert Abnieska!
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, Dexter Turnbuckle!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Turnbuckle misses
and Abnieska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abnieska takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Abnieska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turnbuckle.
Turnbuckle throws out a loose jab but Abnieska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbuckle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abnieska has time to react.
Dexter Turnbuckle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turnbuckle looks to throw the jab but Abnieska is out of range.
Abnieska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turnbuckle.
Turnbuckle motions for Abnieska to come forward. Turnbuckle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abnieska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abnieska defending well as Turnbuckle loads up on a big left hand.
Abnieska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abnieska lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turnbuckle blocks a jab.
Turnbuckle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abnieska.
Turnbuckle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abnieska.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbuckle looks to score with a jab to the body but Abnieska is just out of range.
Turnbuckle misses with a two punch combination.
Turnbuckle lands a nice hook to Abnieska's body. Abnieska takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turnbuckle works the jab nicely.
A jab from Turnbuckle misses.
Abnieska wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abnieska misses with a straight right.
Turnbuckle takes a swing at Abnieska's ribcage but misses.
Turnbuckle throws a shot from downtown. Abnieska moves away and avoids it.
Turnbuckle misses with a low kick.
Abnieska throws a body punch but Turnbuckle moves out of range.
Turnbuckle is looking to score with low kicks.
Turnbuckle throws a leg kick but Abnieska sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abnieska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turnbuckle checks a leg kick.
Turnbuckle misses with a jab to the body
and Abnieska counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abnieska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turnbuckle was well out of range. Poor timing from Abnieska.
Turnbuckle throws a leg kick that is checked
and Abnieska counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Turnbuckle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Abnieska throws a right and a left that Turnbuckle avoids nicely.
Abnieska misses with a looping left.
Turnbuckle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turnbuckle is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Abnieska rather than just go for the knockout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turnbuckle, right into the meat.
Turnbuckle fails to land with a series of punches.
Abnieska misses with a looping right.
Abnieska is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abnieska takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Abnieska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Abnieska misses.
Turnbuckle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abnieska scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turnbuckle doesn't seem bothered though.
Abnieska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turnbuckle throws out the jab.
Abnieska punishes Turnbuckle's body with a nice straight punch.
Turnbuckle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abnieska's hands.
A big right from Turnbuckle misses.
Turnbuckle throws out a loose jab but Abnieska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abnieska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turnbuckle was well out of range. Poor timing from Abnieska.
Abnieska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turnbuckle.
Abnieska digs a good hook to Turnbuckle's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbuckle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turnbuckle misses with a straight right.
Abnieska has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turnbuckle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Turnbuckle.
Abnieska throws a shot to the body.
Abnieska just misses with a punch to the body.
Abnieska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turnbuckle was well out of range. Poor timing from Abnieska.
Turnbuckle tries to clinch but Abnieska moves out of range.
Abnieska misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turnbuckle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abnieska, pushing him back against the cage.
Turnbuckle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Abnieska up against the cage.
Turnbuckle throws a punch but it's blocked by Abnieska.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Turnbuckle 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.
Abnieska moves out of range as Turnbuckle strikes.
Turnbuckle misses with a wild combination.
Abnieska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abnieska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turnbuckle was well out of range. Poor timing from Abnieska.
Abnieska misses with a left hand
and Turnbuckle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turnbuckle gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Abnieska to counter with a crisp jab.
Abnieska scores with a jab to the body.
Abnieska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turnbuckle circles away quickly and effectively.
Turnbuckle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abnieska on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turnbuckle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abnieska finds it's way round the side to connect with Turnbuckle's head.
Turnbuckle dodges the punch combination from Abnieska.
Turnbuckle misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abnieska stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turnbuckle throws a poor cross that misses
and Abnieska counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Turnbuckle misses
and Abnieska counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheers as Turnbuckle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abnieska doesn't seem phased though.
Turnbuckle moves forwards but Abnieska connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Abnieska scores with a punch to the head.
Abnieska's corner calls for a 1-2. Abnieska obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Abnieska lands with a right hand.
Abnieska throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turnbuckle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turnbuckle misses with a body shot.
Dexter Turnbuckle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice jab there from Abnieska.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turnbuckle throws a series of punches but Abnieska avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Abnieska misses.
Turnbuckle ducks under a wild hook from Abnieska.
Abnieska lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turnbuckle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Abnieska lands with an overhand left.
Turnbuckle has managed to clinch.
Turnbuckle has a couple of punches blocked by Abnieska.
Abnieska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turnbuckle swings wildly with an uppercut but Abnieska uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbuckle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbuckle struggles to land a body shot inside as Abnieska controls his hands.
Abnieska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turnbuckle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abnieska is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turnbuckle.
Turnbuckle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abnieska.
Turnbuckle swings for the body but Abnieska moves out of range.
Turnbuckle misses the shot to the body.
Abnieska connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turnbuckle momentarily.
Abnieska uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turnbuckle.
Abnieska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turnbuckle digs a good body shot into Abnieska's ribs.
Abnieska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbuckle throws a jab but it's blocked by Abnieska.
A swing and a miss from Turnbuckle.
Turnbuckle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Abnieska ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turnbuckle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abnieska manages to avoid it.
Turnbuckle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abnieska moves away.
Abnieska blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abnieska jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turnbuckle looks to land a right hand but Abnieska moved out of range.
Abnieska cracks the inside of Turnbuckle's front leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turnbuckle ducks right into an uppercut from Abnieska.
Abnieska on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turnbuckle. Turnbuckle obviously looking to wear him down.
Turnbuckle throws a leg kick but Abnieska checks it.
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 Albert Abnieska will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Abnieska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turnbuckle.
Turnbuckle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Abnieska connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turnbuckle scrambles back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Turnbuckle.
Turnbuckle throws a right and a left that Abnieska avoids nicely.
Turnbuckle slips under a jab from Abnieska.
Turnbuckle misses the shot to the body.
Turnbuckle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turnbuckle dodges the punch combination from Abnieska.
Abnieska misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Turnbuckle misses the target.
Turnbuckle misses with a wild body shot.
Turnbuckle misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbuckle slips a straight right by Abnieska.
Abnieska lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Turnbuckle.
Turnbuckle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abnieska sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turnbuckle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turnbuckle avoids the body shot from Abnieska.
Abnieska throws a shot from downtown. Turnbuckle moves away and avoids it.
Turnbuckle misses with a looping left.
Abnieska lands with a straight right. Turnbuckle didn't see that one coming.
Turnbuckle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abnieska manages to avoid it.
Abnieska keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turnbuckle.
Turnbuckle throws a chopping leg kick but Abnieska manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Abnieska moves out of range of the leg kick from Turnbuckle.
Turnbuckle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abnieska thuds his right hand into Turnbuckle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No joy there for Turnbuckle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abnieska throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Abnieska misses.
Abnieska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turnbuckle.
Turnbuckle dodges the punch combination from Abnieska.
Turnbuckle misses with a straight left.
Abnieska fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turnbuckle misses with a kick to the body.
Turnbuckle misses with a looping right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turnbuckle. That's going to slow Abnieska down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbuckle misses the shot to the body.
Turnbuckle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turnbuckle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Abnieska misses with a straight right.
Abnieska misses with a looping left.
Turnbuckle swings for the body but Abnieska moves out of range.
Turnbuckle misses with a body shot.
Turnbuckle avoids the body shot from Abnieska.
Abnieska keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turnbuckle.
Turnbuckle misses with a wild body shot.
Turnbuckle is looking to slow Abnieska down with leg kicks.
Turnbuckle misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbuckle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Abnieska lands with a right hand.
Abnieska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnbuckle.
Abnieska ducks under a wild hook from Turnbuckle.
Turnbuckle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turnbuckle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abnieska checks a low kick from Turnbuckle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Turnbuckle in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Turnbuckle misses with a hook. Abnieska ducked under it nicely.
Turnbuckle throws a hook but Abnieska avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turnbuckle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abnieska throws out a leg kick but Turnbuckle moves out of range and Abnieska only half commits.
Abnieska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turnbuckle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dexter Turnbuckle.
Well Turnbuckle 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Turnbuckle!
A victorious Dexter Turnbuckle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Riley Sykes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Lawless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riley Sykes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Lawless!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawless looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sykes is trying to control but can't.
Lawless is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sykes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lawless is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sykes is just riding it out for now. Lawless eventually gives up the hold.
Sykes trying to control from the bottom.
Sykes is defending against the submission attempts here by Lawless.
Lawless prevents Sykes from improving his position.
Lawless is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sykes sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawless 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.
Lawless is looking for a kimura here.
Lawless seems to be looking for submissions.
Sykes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lawless drops back looking for a leg! Sykes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sykes manages to kick Lawless off! Lawless jumps back into Sykes's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sykes is trying to control the position but Lawless postures up.
Lawless stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sykes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lawless drops back looking for a leg! Sykes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sykes manages to kick Lawless off! Lawless jumps back into Sykes's guard.
Lawless drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lawless jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sykes trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lawless is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sykes looking to control but Lawless passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawless is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sykes sees it coming and defends easily.
Lawless is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sykes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sykes trying to control but Lawless postures up.
Lawless is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sykes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lawless.
Lawless looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykes misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sykes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lawless on the ground.
Sykes trying to control from the bottom.
Sykes pushes Lawless off looking to stand but Lawless dives back in and keeps control.
Lawless prevents Sykes from improving his position.
Lawless is trying to work for a kimura but Sykes is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawless is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sykes defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Lawless dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sykes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lawless sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lawless tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sykes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lawless somewhat.
Lawless shoots in for a takedown but Sykes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawless closes the distance and clinches up with Sykes, looking for a takedown. Lawless pushes Sykes against the cage but Sykes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Riley Sykes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Lawless.
Sykes has a takedown stuffed.
Sykes throws a push kick but Lawless slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lawless.
Sykes clinches.
Sykes tries to pull guard but Lawless holds him up against the cage and eventually Sykes drops back down to his feet.
Sykes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lawless fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sykes throws a body kick that misses.
Riley Sykes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawless throws a head kick that misses.
Lawless displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sykes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykes misses with a takedown attempt - Lawless sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sykes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lawless.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lawless.
Lawless wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sykes, who protects the arm well.
Sykes is looking for a sweep.
Lawless thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawless working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lawless is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sykes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Sykes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lawless is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sykes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sykes is trying to control Lawless's posture but Lawless avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawless tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lawless thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sykes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawless tries for a kimura but Sykes is defending well.
Lawless is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sykes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Lawless showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lawless shoots in and drives through. Sykes sprawls well.
Sykes has his takedown stuffed
and Lawless counters with a head kick.
Riley Sykes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawless tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sykes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sykes tries to close the distance and clinch but Lawless swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lawless is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sykes's half guard.
Lawless seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawless is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sykes defends it well.
Nick Lawless has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lawless is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sykes sees it coming and defends easily.
Lawless is working for a kimura but Sykes is defending it quite comfortably.
Sykes is defending against the submission attempts here by Lawless.
Lawless wants to work for an arm triangle but Sykes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawless is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sykes is just riding it out for now. Lawless eventually gives up the hold.
Lawless is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sykes defends it well.
Lawless is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sykes defends it well.
Lawless is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sykes sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawless is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sykes sees it coming and defends easily.
Sykes is looking for a sweep. Lawless is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sykes is defending against the submission attempts here by Lawless.
Sykes is trying is best to control the position here.
Nick Lawless is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sykes is not content to let Lawless control the position.
Sykes tries to get to full guard but Lawless has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawless is keen to just control but Sykes is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawless is trying to work for a kimura but Sykes is defending well.
Lawless stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lawless is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sykes sees it coming and defends easily.
Lawless is looking to advance position but Sykes won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykes is pressing down on Lawless's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Riley Sykes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sykes keeping moving, preventing Lawless from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Lawless comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lawless 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Lawless!
Nick Lawless decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mad Vapers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vapers comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Black Hole Sun kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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25
205 lbs
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25
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Good chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mad Vapers!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Vapers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hunt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vapers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vapers wants to clinch up but Hunt keeps it at a distance.
Hunt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vapers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunt somewhat.
Hunt throws a right and a left that Vapers avoids nicely.
No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt.
Vapers tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vapers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vapers is looking to clinch.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vapers doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Mad Vapers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt throws a hook but Vapers avoids it easily.
Hunt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Mad Vapers has been cut.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vapers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vapers doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Hunt lands with a good body shot.
Vapers thows a body shot but no joy.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hunt counters with a crisp one two that drops Vapers! Hunt thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vapers to his feet! Vapers is in big trouble!
Vapers is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vapers moves to clinch but Hunt breaks away
and Hunt counters with a left to the body.
Vapers is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
Hunt closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Vapers out cold! Vapers corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Hunt!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Hurst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Kothciushco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hurst kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is when the bullet hits the bone. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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24
232 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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23
250 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Hurst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzysztof Kothciushco!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurst lands with a straight right. Kothciushco didn't see that one coming.
Hurst swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kothciushco counters with a straight right hand.
Kothciushco clinches up against the cage.
Kothciushco blocking some punches.
Kothciushco lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurst is trying to break free.
Kothciushco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hurst.
Kothciushco will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hurst up against the cage.
Kothciushco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hurst is breathing heavily.
Kothciushco trying to land knees to the body.
Hurst wants to get back to striking at distance but Kothciushco won't allow it.
Hurst takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kothciushco stalling the fight.
Kothciushco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hurst's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kothciushco connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hurst scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Patrick Hurst has been cut.
Kothciushco rushes Hurst and presses him up against the cage.
Hurst struggles to land a body shot inside as Kothciushco controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurst on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kothciushco.
Kothciushco with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kothciushco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kothciushco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Kothciushco.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kothciushco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kothciushco dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kothciushco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kothciushco manages to break the clinch.
Hurst gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kothciushco counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hurst's knee momentarily.
Hurst tries to keep at a distance but Kothciushco has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hurst drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kothciushco pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kothciushco moves out of range as Hurst strikes.
Hurst swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hurst looks to land a combination but Kothciushco avoids it well.
Hurst throws a combination that misses
and Kothciushco counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Kothciushco does no damage.
Jab from Kothciushco.
Kothciushco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hurst.
Kothciushco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hurst get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Hurst stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Kothciushco runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Krzysztof Kothciushco!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Derek Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Love is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: You ready. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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20
155 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
KO power |
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Flynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mister Love!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flynn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Love defends it nicely.
Flynn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Love is fending him off so far but Flynn persists. Nope, Love circles away and we're back to standing.
Love gets caught flat footed, as Flynn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Flynn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Love tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Love has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Love is on top in guard.
Flynn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Love trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn wants to hit a switch here but Love passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Flynn there!
Love gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Flynn moves in looking to clinch but Love pushes him off.
Flynn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Love circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Love throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Love clinches.
Love pushes Flynn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Love successfully pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Love is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love wants to stand but Flynn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flynn is trying to keep Love in close.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flynn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Love controls the pace.
Flynn has a closed guard, preventing Love from standing up.
Love won't allow Flynn to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love wanted to stand there but Flynn had control of the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flynn moves in looking to clinch but Love pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Flynn. No joy for Love on that attempt.
Flynn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Love defends it nicely.
Love tries to sprawl but Flynn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Love moves into full guard.
Flynn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Love swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love wants to stand but Flynn is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Love avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Love trying to control the position.
Flynn looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flynn looking to sit in guard and control but Love gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Love postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Love dominated that round.
That's time! Flynn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Flynn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flynn misses with a takedown attempt
and Love counters with a nice double leg into side control. Flynn won't be happy with that.
Love decides to stand back up.
Derek Flynn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Love tries to clinch up.
Love throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Love tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Flynn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Flynn misses with a series of wild punches.
Flynn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Love fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flynn.
Flynn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Love.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flynn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flynn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Love tries to avoid it but Flynn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Love to the ground. Love escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Love tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flynn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Love lands a two punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flynn.
Love fails in his attempt to clinch.
Flynn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love closes the distance and pushes Flynn back into the cage.
Love is stalling here.
Flynn wants to get back to striking at distance but Love won't allow it.
Love utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The referee calls for Love to work.
Love gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Flynn regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Love trying to stand up but can't free himself from Flynn's guard.
Mister Love has got the better of the ground game so far.
Love stopping the sweep attempt from Flynn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Flynn will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Love pushes down on Flynn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Flynn is looking for a sweep. Love is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flynn is trying to escape back to his feet but Love uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love decides to take the fight back to the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flynn.
Love fails with the takedown.
Flynn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Love manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Flynn.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flynn fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Love showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Flynn misses with a two punch combination.
Love is looking to clinch but Flynn is avoiding it.
Flynn swats away the attempt to clinch by Love.
Flynn fails with the takedown
and Love moves into the clinch.
Love breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Derek Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flynn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Love moves into the clinch.
Flynn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Love drags the fight down to the ground.
Love is looking for a triangle but Flynn pushes his legs off easily.
Love wants to stand but Flynn is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Love lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Flynn!
Love stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Flynn misses with a takedown attempt
and Love counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Love swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flynn tries to clinch there but Love circles away.
Love has Flynn up against the cage in a clinch.
Love escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flynn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Love's guard.
Love working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flynn.
Love is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flynn is controlling him.
Love keeping moving, preventing Flynn from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn preventing the sweep.
Love trying to keep a closed guard but Flynn is proving a slippery customer.
Love is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flynn is controlling him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Love defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Flynn.
Flynn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Love pinned against the cage. Love gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Flynn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Love holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love pulls Flynn into guard.
Love pulls Flynn in to control the position.
Love is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Flynn is controlling him.
Love takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Love keeping moving, preventing Flynn from controlling successfully.
Mister Love is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Derek Flynn.
Flynn scores with a nice body kick.
Derek Flynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flynn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Love comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Love 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Love!
Mister Love seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reijo Rymy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baas Baako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rymy comes to the cage accompanied by Imagine Dragons-On Top of the World. Baako has chosen Acapella Soul - The Lion Sleeps Tonight as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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32
238 lbs
20 - 13 - 2 |
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25
245 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
20 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reijo Rymy!
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, Baas Baako!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Rymy with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Baako, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rymy dives in and scores a takedown into Baako's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rymy preventing the sweep.
Rymy tries to free his leg and advance position but Baako is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rymy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rymy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baako wants to sweep here but Rymy controlling him for the moment.
Rymy wants to pass the guard but Baako is keeping the position.
Rymy 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.
Rymy won't allow Baako to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baako keeping full guard, as Rymy tries to pass.
Rymy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baako's head.
Baako tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rymy wants to stand but Baako is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rymy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Baako dives on top into guard.
Baako avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rymy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baako gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baako got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rymy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baako has managed to get both his arms back between Rymy's legs - danger averted.
Rymy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Baako controls the pace.
Baako is fighting to break Rymy's control of his arms but Rymy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rymy looking for subs off his back but Baako has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baako is looking to take a break and control but Rymy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baako content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rymy is refusing to be controlled, as Baako sits in half guard.
Rymy trying to control from the bottom.
Baako prevents Rymy from improving his position.
Baako scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Baako is trying to control. Rymy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rymy gets back to full guard.
Rymy has his foot on Baako's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baako works his way back into a safe position though.
Baako chips away with some ground and pound.
Rymy working for submissions but it's allowed Baako to get to half guard.
Rymy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baako seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rymy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Baako tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Rymy trying to control but Baako postures up.
Rymy with the active half guard here but Baako passes nicely into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rymy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rymy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Rymy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Baako connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rymy momentarily.
Baako fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rymy manages to avoid it.
Baako jabs Rymy right on the nose. Rymy blinks but takes it well.
Reijo Rymy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rymy is defended easily by Baako.
Rymy has his takedown stuffed
and Baako counters with a crisp one two that drops Rymy! Baako thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rymy to his feet! Rymy is in big trouble!
Rymy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baako ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Rymy's jaw. Rymy's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Baako does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baas Baako!
During a confident post fight interview, Baas Baako thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benton comes to the cage accompanied by N.W.A - Straight Outta Compton. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Lethal high kicks
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bernard Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameson throws a body kick that misses.
Benton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jameson's half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Benton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jameson!
Benton looking to control but Jameson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Benton misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton avoids the attempt from Jameson to control.
Poor strikes thrown by Benton there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Benton wants to control but Jameson has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Jameson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jameson keeps working.
Jameson is in trouble now - Benton has advanced to mount!
Jameson tries to reverse the position but Benton maintains control.
Benton with the ground and pound from mount.
Benton looking to control but Jameson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Benton unloads with some shots from mount but Jameson bucks and avoids them well.
Benton with good strikes from the mount here!
Jameson is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jameson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benton wants to control the pace but Jameson is squirming around nicely.
Benton lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benton looking to finish Jameson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jameson!
Benton looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Benton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jameson misses the shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benton.
Benton throws a head kick that misses.
Benton misses with a wild body shot.
Jameson throws a wild body kick that Benton sees coming a mile off.
Benton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
James Jameson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jameson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Benton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jameson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benton misses with a wild combination.
Benton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jameson doesn't seem bothered though.
Benton shoots in but Jameson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jameson is looking to land body kicks.
Jameson works over Benton's head and body with a nice combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jameson.
Jameson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jameson cracks the inside of Benton's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jameson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernard Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benton dives in and grabs Jameson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jameson pushes down on Benton's head and hops out.
James Jameson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benton.
Jameson tried to score with a low kick but Benton checks it.
Benton moves forwards but Jameson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jameson misses with a kick to the body
and Benton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jameson scores with a leg kick.
Benton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jameson.
Benton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benton has a takedown stuffed.
Benton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jameson throws a wild body kick that Benton sees coming a mile off.
James Jameson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jameson throws a leg kick but Benton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jameson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Benton throws a hook to the side of Jameson's head but Jameson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jameson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Benton.
Benton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jameson slips a jab and a cross from Benton.
Benton throws a shot from downtown. Jameson moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Jameson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jameson throws a looping overhand right but Benton ducks down to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jameson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jameson sprawls well. Jameson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benton gets slowly back to his feet.
A solid body kick from Jameson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jameson lands a really nice looking cross but Benton seems unphased.
Jameson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jameson throws a solid leg kick but Benton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jameson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benton has closed the distance and engaged Jameson in a clinch.
Benton has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jameson is trying to keep an underhook but Benton manages to get the takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jameson is trying to stand up here but Benton is controlling him well.
Jameson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jameson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Benton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jameson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Benton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Benton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jameson throws a front kick aimed at Benton's knee but Benton avoids it well.
Benton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jameson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jameson throws a leg kick that misses.
Benton misses with a straight left.
Jameson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jameson misses the shot to the body.
Jameson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jameson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jameson avoids the body shot from Benton.
A good leg kick by Jameson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jameson, right into the meat.
Benton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jameson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jameson scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benton misses with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jameson.
Jameson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jameson throws a wild body kick that Benton sees coming a mile off.
Jameson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jameson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson connects with a leg kick. Benton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Benton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jameson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jameson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jameson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jameson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benton just misses with a punch to the body.
Jameson lands a front kick.
Benton throws a head kick but Jameson moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Jameson. That snapped Benton's head back.
Benton will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jameson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jameson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Benton momentarily.
Jameson scores with a jab to the head.
Jameson needs to keep his hands up - Benton had a free shot at his head there.
An inside leg kick from Jameson misses.
Benton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jameson throws a low kick but Benton avoids it.
A big left from Jameson misses.
Benton checks a low kick from Jameson.
Jameson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Benton.
Benton shoots in for a double leg but Jameson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernard Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jameson.
Jameson lands with a nice body kick.
Benton misses the jab.
Jameson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jameson thumps Benton with a low kick.
Jameson feints and then cracks Benton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benton down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Jameson is predictable there
and Benton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Benton.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jameson is on top in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Jameson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jameson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Jameson!
A victorious James Jameson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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