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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Fister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Colt (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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175 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Fister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Colt!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fister.
Colt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fister was covering up waiting for the punch and Colt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Colt lands a couple of elbows.
Colt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fister throws a body punch but Colt moves out of range.
Fister pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Colt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fister gets tackled into the cage by Colt. Colt maintains the clinch.
Colt decides to pull guard.
Colt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Colt manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colt is landing with some decent strikes but Fister is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Colt is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fister can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Colt landing shots from mount.
Fister is in a horrible position here. Colt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Colt avoids the attempt from Fister to control.
Colt content just to control the position here.
Fister in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Colt lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fister hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fister wants to hold on but Colt pushes him away.
Fister takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colt landing strikes from the mount.
Colt unloading with bombs!
Colt landing strikes from the mount.
Colt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fister swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Colt landing strikes, looking to finish!
Colt raining down shots from the mount!
Colt has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fister's face.
Colt putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colt looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fister is rocked!
Fister on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fister tries to get out of the position.
Colt scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fister?
Oh Fister is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Colt is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Fister goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Colt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jackson Colt!
Jackson Colt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manus Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Buma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck - AC/DC. Jacob Buma has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Manus Grant's chin.
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140 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Manus Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacob Buma!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Buma misses.
Buma throws a series of punches but Grant moves out of range.
Buma scores with a jab.
Grant cracks the inside of Buma's front leg.
Grant misses with a looping right.
Grant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice combination there by Grant.
It looks like Jacob Buma has been cut.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
Buma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grant momentarily.
Jacob Buma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grant lands a jab-cross combination.
Grant lands a nice hook to Buma's body. Buma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Buma throws a sloppy head kick
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buma misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grant.
The fighters circling - Grant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Buma misses.
Grant cracks Buma with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grant connects with a good right hand that stumbles Buma. Buma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Buma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Grant lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Buma is rocked!
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buma manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Buma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant misses with a straight left.
A jab from Grant finds it's way through Buma's defenses.
Buma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grant.
Grant throws a series of punches but Buma moves out of range.
Buma lands a nice hook to Grant's body. Grant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buma avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buma manages to avoid it.
Grant takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Buma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buma scores with a shot to the body.
Manus Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buma looking to score a takedown here. Grant is defending well but Buma drives through and ends up in Grant's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Grant has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Buma drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grant manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Buma has Grant in his guard.
Grant wants to stand but Buma has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Grant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant preventing the sweep.
Grant looking to sit in guard and control but Buma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Grant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Buma preventing the sweep.
Buma landing with the ground and pound.
Grant keeping moving, preventing Buma from controlling successfully.
Grant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buma throws a big right hand that misses.
Buma throws a strike but Grant rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Grant trying to control but Buma is working from the bottom.
Grant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grant is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Grant has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manus Grant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacob Buma's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Buma cracks Grant with an open hand slap.
Grant darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Buma misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buma slips under a jab from Grant.
Buma misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - Grant coming out on top.
Buma lands a nice hook to Grant's body. Grant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grant misses with a hook.
Grant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Grant misses.
Decent striking displayed by Grant there.
Buma changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grant looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Buma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Buma wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Buma cracks Grant with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buma working the ground and pound from side control.
Grant struggling a bit here.
Grant is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Buma trying to control the action but Grant is working from the bottom.
Buma creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Buma looking to control but instead Grant has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Grant wants to control but Buma is keeping busy.
Buma wants to control but Grant is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buma is thwarting Grant's attempts to control the position.
Grant wants to get back to his feet.
Grant trying to hold on to Buma's head to control him but Buma postures up.
Buma controlling the action here.
Jacob Buma has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Manus Grant just wasn't active enough.
Grant blocks the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant gets caught flat footed, as Buma shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Buma throwing strikes but missing.
Grant is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Buma is controlling him.
Grant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buma is trying to control but Grant manages to pass to mount!
Buma keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grant controlling from mount.
Buma working to try and regain half guard.
Grant looking to control but Buma is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buma tries to lock up and control but Grant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grant controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Buma is squirming around, avoiding Grant's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacob Buma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jacob Buma's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Grant looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Buma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Buma throws a head kick but Grant moves out of range.
Grant takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grant is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Buma dodges the punch combination from Grant.
Grant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grant throws a series of punches but Buma moves out of range.
Buma misses the jab.
Buma throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Grant to counter with a crisp jab.
Buma throws a sloppy head kick and Grant moves out of range easily.
Buma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Buma throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
Grant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buma was well out of range. Poor timing from Grant.
The fighters circling - Buma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grant.
Grant throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buma throws a shot to the body.
Buma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Buma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grant moves out of range of the body kick from Buma.
Grant misses with a double jab.
Buma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Buma throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
Grant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buma misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.
Manus Grant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buma fails to land with a series of punches.
Grant has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Buma finds it's way round the side to connect with Grant's head.
Buma misses with an uppercut.
Buma loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.
Manus Grant is winning the standup battle so far.
Buma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grant circles away quickly and effectively.
Buma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Grant takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Buma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grant thumps Buma with a low kick.
Buma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Buma backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant connects with the punch.
Grant lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Grant connects with a body shot.
Buma misses with a few strikes there.
Buma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Buma throws a jab when Grant was well out of range.
Buma misses with a series of wild punches.
Grant missing with a left hand there. Buma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buma shoots for a takedown but Grant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Buma avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grant.
Buma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Buma.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grant!
Buma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grant with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Buma to score with a decent uppercut.
Buma fails with a takedown attempt.
Buma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grant throws a leg kick but Buma checks it.
Buma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grant.
Grant throws a hook but Buma blocks it.
Grant misses with an uppercut.
Buma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grant. Grant obviously looking to wear him down.
Grant throws a right and a left that Buma avoids nicely.
Buma throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Buma cracks Grant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grant misses with a combination
and Buma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buma connects with the punch.
Buma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grant.
Buma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grant as he avoids it easily.
Manus Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Buma.
Grant throws a leg kick but Buma sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big left from Buma misses.
Buma takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grant tests Buma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buma moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grant thows a body shot but no joy.
Grant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manus Grant showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grant has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manus Grant!
During a confident post fight interview, Manus Grant 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Yang Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Dime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes into the arena with Japanese National Anthem blaring out of the sound system. 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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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yang Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Dime!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dime fails to land the takedown.
Dime throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lee counters with a big head kick but Dime shrugs it off.
Dime tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dime is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dime scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Dime throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lee was covering up waiting for the punch and Dime finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lee has momentary wrist control but Dime slips an elbow through the middle.
Dime wants to stand but Lee has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dime has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dime trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Dime throws a strike but Lee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to control from the top but Dime keeps moving.
Lee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dime is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dime is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dime blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lee is struggling to control the position.
Lee is trying to break free.
Lee tries to pull guard but Dime holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
Dime breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jonny Dime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dime tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dime somewhat.
Dime tries a head kick but it misses.
Dime misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters by clinching up.
Dime pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dime tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Dime pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dime misses with a low kick.
Dime closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lee did well to prevent Dime getting side control.
Dime is working for a submission of some sort.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lee is trying to stand back up but Dime is controlling him
Dime thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head.
Dime wants to stand up but Lee is controlling the position.
Dime trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dime tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lee.
Dime thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Dime is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Dime trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dime is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Dime sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Dime 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.
Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
Dime breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dime throws a one two combo.
Dime throws a series of strikes that have Lee backpedaling.
Dime throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Lee stumbling backwards into the cage! Lee bounces back off the cage towards Dime, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Dime lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Dime celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jonny Dime!
After the big win, Jonny Dime made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Just Fight (Everything 7$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Voss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Sloop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Voss might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Here comes the boom!. Josh Sloop will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Scott Voss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Sloop!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloop bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Voss's head backwards.
It looks like Scott Voss has been cut.
Voss gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Voss is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sloop to keep the fight standing.
Sloop wants a takedown.
Voss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Voss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloop gets tackled into the cage by Voss. Voss maintains the clinch.
Voss jumps into guard, dragging Sloop to the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Voss wants to stand and escape but Sloop is having none of it.
Voss wants to sweep but no luck.
Voss could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Voss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sloop is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voss wants to stand and escape but Sloop is having none of it.
Voss is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sloop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sloop trying to stand up but can't free himself from Voss's guard.
Voss is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloop avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sloop won't allow Voss to get back to his feet.
Sloop wants to stand but Voss has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Voss is looking for a triangle but Sloop pushes his legs off easily.
Voss is looking to stand up but Sloop isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Voss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sloop can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Voss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sloop is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloop trying to stand up but can't free himself from Voss's guard.
Voss throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sloop escapes and throws Voss's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Voss on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Voss tries to get out of the position.
Voss is pushing Sloop's head away, looking to escape. Sloop manages to hold on to the position though.
Voss is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sloop off and has taken his back!
Voss is looking for a choke. Sloop gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Sloop manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Voss wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voss has his foot on Sloop's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sloop works his way back into a safe position though.
Sloop decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Voss, up you get!
Sloop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Voss.
Voss is breathing heavily.
Oooooh!!! Sloop has knocked Voss down with a huge combo! Sloop steps away and waves a wobbly Voss back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Voss is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oh Voss is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sloop wants to land a leg kick but Voss is out of range.
Sloop misses with a takedown attempt - Voss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Voss seems to have got his legs back now.
Sloop connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Voss! He's out on his feet! Sloop rushes in and drops Voss with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Josh Sloop!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Royale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Amarena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amarena has chosen Face the Pain - Stemm as his entrance music. Alfredo Amarena has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
205 lbs
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24
215 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Royale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alfredo Amarena!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Amarena gets caught flat footed, as Royale shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Royale trying to control but Amarena is working from the bottom.
Royale throws a big elbow that misses.
Royale throwing strikes but missing.
Royale is looking to pass into half guard but Amarena pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Amarena is in guard.
Amarena stops Royale from standing up.
Amarena is looking to work some ground and pound but Royale has wrist control.
Amarena has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Amarena trying to control but Royale is working from the bottom.
Amarena pushing down on Royale's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royale avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Amarena.
Royale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Amarena throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amarena is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Royale sees it coming and defends easily.
Amarena with the ground and pound but Royale uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Royale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amarena is one step ahead there.
Amarena stands and throws Royale's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royale dodges the ground and pound from Amarena.
Royale parries the strikes from Amarena easily there. Amarena is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Royale to escape.
Amarena misses with the ground and pound.
Royale is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Amarena off and has taken his back!
Royale looking to break Amarena's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Amarena remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Royale will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royale trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Amarena right now.
Royale is punishing Amarena with strikes - can he finish him?!
Amarena is in a bad position with Royale working for a choke. Amarena manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Amarena throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Amarena trying to control the position from guard on top but Royale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Royale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Amarena throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Royale works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Amarena wants to pass the guard but Royale is keeping the position.
Amarena throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amarena trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alfredo Amarena will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Royale stuffs the takedown.
Randy Royale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amarena wants to clinch up but Royale keeps it at a distance.
Amarena ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Royale moves away.
Amarena tries to close the distance and clinch up but Royale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Royale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Amarena tries to close the distance and clinch but Royale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Royale closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Amarena did well to prevent Royale getting side control.
Royale thows a huge punch but Amarena dodges it nicely.
Royale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Amarena is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Royale pulls his head out easily.
Royale is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Royale is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Amarena regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amarena had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Royale defends it easily.
Amarena keeping full guard, as Royale tries to pass.
Amarena is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Royale rolls with it to try and escape but Amarena cranks on the arm and Royale is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alfredo Amarena!
Alfredo Amarena decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kita Zen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kita Zen enters the cage!
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200 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kita Zen!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson misses with a body shot.
Robinson shoots in and gets a takedown into Zen's guard.
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Zen.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Zen keeps moving.
Robinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zen on the ground.
Robinson distracts Zen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zen is looking for a triangle but Robinson pushes his legs off easily.
Zen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robinson defends well.
Zen is looking for a triangle here but Robinson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Robinson controlling the position.
Robinson is working Zen over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zen keeps working.
Zen tries to improve position but can't.
Zen seems a little lost for a moment, as Robinson dominates the positioning.
Robinson cracks Zen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Robinson is putting a hurting on Zen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Robinson working Zen over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zen.
Zen has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Zen being controlled here, momentarily.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Zen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zen wants to stand up but Robinson is controlling him.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Robinson uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson working the ground and pound from side control.
Zen pushes Robinson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Robinson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Robinson trying to control the action but Zen is working from the bottom.
Zen is trying to control Robinson's posture but Robinson avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zen is looking to regain half guard here but Robinson keeps moving and retains side control.
Robinson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Zen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Zen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Zen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Robinson connects with a decent elbow.
Zen is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Zen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Zen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Robinson's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson working over Zen with some ground and pound. Zen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Robinson lands strikes from half guard.
Robinson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Robinson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robinson wants to free his trapped foot but Zen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zen is trying to stand.
Robinson is controlling the pace.
Zen wants to get back to his feet.
Zen scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Robinson manages to mount him!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zen is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Zen looks winded!
Robinson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Zen is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Robinson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Robinson misses with a straight right.
Kita Zen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zen tries for a takedown but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Robinson feints and as Zen raises his hands in defense, Robinson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robinson is aware though and is defending well.
Robinson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Robinson lands a couple of digs.
Robinson chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson passes Zen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Randy Robinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robinson stalling.
Robinson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Robinson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson lands a heavy elbow.
Robinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zen can do to turn this around?
The referee warns Zen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Robinson controlling from the full mount.
Robinson scoring with strikes but Zen is staying in there.
Robinson cracks Zen with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Robinson!
Randy Robinson 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Samak Tiyapairat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiyapairat comes to the cage accompanied by Ram Muay. Lashley is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hustlin. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
166 lbs
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31
153 lbs
17 - 18 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samak Tiyapairat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Lashley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Tiyapairat.
Lashley has Tiyapairat up against the cage in a clinch.
Tiyapairat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lashley.
Lashley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tiyapairat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Tiyapairat.
Lashley is trying to pull guard but Tiyapairat has him pressed against the cage.
Lashley takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tiyapairat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lashley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lashley has managed to clinch.
Tiyapairat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lashley backwards.
Lashley keeps control of Tiyapairat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tiyapairat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lashley is defending well for now.
Tiyapairat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lashley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiyapairat is working Lashley over against the cage.
Lashley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lashley shoots in for a double leg but Tiyapairat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lashley slips a straight right by Tiyapairat.
Lashley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tiyapairat defends it nicely.
Samak Tiyapairat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Lashley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiyapairat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tiyapairat tries a head kick but it misses.
Tiyapairat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lashley.
Lashley shoots for a takedown but Tiyapairat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tiyapairat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lashley fails with a takedown attempt.
Lashley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tiyapairat but Tiyapairat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lashley takes the fight into the clinch.
Tiyapairat can't find room to land a body shot as Lashley controls the action.
Tiyapairat misses with an elbow over the top.
Lashley jumps guard and drags Tiyapairat to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tiyapairat tries to stand but Lashley is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lashley looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tiyapairat puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tiyapairat prevents Lashley from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiyapairat stands up and beckons Lashley to join him on the feet.
Lashley fails with the takedown.
Tiyapairat tries to clinch there but Lashley circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lashley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley has a takedown stuffed.
Lashley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tiyapairat but Tiyapairat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tiyapairat is looking to land body kicks.
Tiyapairat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lashley.
Luke Lashley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lashley needs to keep his hands up - Tiyapairat had a free shot at his head there.
Lashley dives in and grabs Tiyapairat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tiyapairat pushes down on Lashley's head and hops out.
Lashley shoots and misses
and Tiyapairat counters with a one-two to the body.
Lashley looks winded!
Tiyapairat works over Lashley's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Tiyapairat. That snapped Lashley's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiyapairat takes the fight into the clinch.
Tiyapairat breaks the clinch.
Tiyapairat throws a push kick but Lashley slaps the foot to one side.
Lashley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tiyapairat connects with a leg kick. Lashley looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lashley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiyapairat throws out the jab.
Lashley shoots for a double leg takedown but Tiyapairat sprawls well. He's pushed Lashley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lashley shoots in for a takedown but Tiyapairat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Tiyapairat. No joy for Lashley on that attempt.
Tiyapairat lands a leg kick that knocks Lashley off balance momentarily.
Tiyapairat wants to clinch up but Lashley keeps it at a distance.
Tiyapairat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tiyapairat manages to break the clinch.
Lashley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tiyapairat circles away.
Tiyapairat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lashley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lashley avoiding damage as Tiyapairat throws knees to the body.
Lashley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tiyapairat walks away with a smile on his face. Lashley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from Tiyapairat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lashley.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tiyapairat closes the distance and clinches.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lashley blocks a body shot from Tiyapairat.
Lashley is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Tiyapairat dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tiyapairat connects with a leg kick. Lashley looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tiyapairat lands an overhand right.
Lashley shoots for a takedown but Tiyapairat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Samak Tiyapairat is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tiyapairat.
Lashley clinches with his opponent.
Lashley manages to break the clinch.
Tiyapairat throws a shot from downtown. Lashley moves away and avoids it.
Tiyapairat swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lashley drops his hands momentarily and Tiyapairat takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tiyapairat misses with a few strikes there.
Lashley shoots in for a takedown but Tiyapairat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lashley misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Samak Tiyapairat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Lashley.
Horrible takedown by Lashley or perhaps it was just good defense by Tiyapairat which made him look bad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiyapairat takes a swing at Lashley's ribcage but misses.
Lashley ducks right into an uppercut from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat scores with a nice right hand.
Lashley has Tiyapairat up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley fails to pull guard.
Lashley is breathing heavily.
Tiyapairat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiyapairat moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lashley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tiyapairat tries to avoid it but Lashley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tiyapairat to the ground. Tiyapairat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tiyapairat feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lashleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tiyapairat scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tiyapairat - that will leave a mark!
Tiyapairat scores with the left hand. Lashley knows he should have avoided that one.
Lashley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lashley is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiyapairat is looking to clinch.
Tiyapairat looks to land a combination but Lashley avoids it well.
Lashley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tiyapairat lands with a slapping head kick.
Lashley is still on wobbly legs! Can Tiyapairat finish him?
Lashley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tiyapairat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lashley looks for a takedown but Tiyapairat sprawls well.
Lashley seems to have recovered his senses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lashley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lashley fails to land the takedown.
Tiyapairat drives through and clinches with Lashley against the cage.
Lashley looking for a takedown.
Tiyapairat tries to stall but Lashley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tiyapairat tries to land knees in the clinch but Lashley avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lashley wants to take the fight to the mat but Tiyapairat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lashley breaks the clinch.
Lashley throws a right hand that Tiyapairat ducks under and follows up with a left that Tiyapairat also avoids with ease.
Tiyapairat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lashley can do to turn this around?
Tiyapairat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lashley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tiyapairat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lashley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tiyapairat to keep the fight standing.
Tiyapairat misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley can't break the clinch.
Tiyapairat misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Tiyapairat.
Lashley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tiyapairat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiyapairat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tiyapairat working Lashley over with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat slows down the pace here.
Tiyapairat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lashley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Samak Tiyapairat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tiyapairat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lashley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lashley closes the distance and clinches up with Tiyapairat, looking for a takedown. Lashley pushes Tiyapairat against the cage but Tiyapairat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lashley shoots in and drives through. Tiyapairat sprawls well.
Tiyapairat moves into the clinch.
Lashley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lashley is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiyapairat crunches a lovely knee into Lashley's ribcage.
Tiyapairat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lashley.
Tiyapairat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good standup being displayed there by Tiyapairat as he connects with a hook.
Tiyapairat slaps away a takedown attempt from Lashley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lashley.
Tiyapairat lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tiyapairat throws a head kick that half lands.
Samak Tiyapairat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiyapairat is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lashley shoots in and drives through. Tiyapairat sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Tiyapairat dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tiyapairat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lashley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lashley fails with a takedown attempt.
Tiyapairat lands a big head kick that sends Lashley tumbling to the mat! Tiyapairat takes a step backwards and waves Lashley back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiyapairat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tiyapairat drives through and clinches with Lashley against the cage.
Tiyapairat pushes off an throws an elbow but Lashley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tiyapairat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lashley.
Tiyapairat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lashley tries to circle away but Tiyapairat has him pinned against the cage.
Tiyapairat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lashley managing to block the knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
Lashley is trying to pull guard but Tiyapairat turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Samak Tiyapairat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Lashley.
Lashley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tiyapairat gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lashley.
Tiyapairat prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiyapairat working Lashley over with knees to the body.
Tiyapairat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lashley.
Lashley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lashley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tiyapairat wants to get up but he can't break Lashley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lashley wants to get back to his feet but Tiyapairat is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tiyapairat decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lashley drops his hands momentarily and Tiyapairat takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tiyapairat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lashley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lashley has a takedown stuffed.
Lashley walks into a stiff left hand from Tiyapairat.
Lashley shoots in for a double leg but Tiyapairat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tiyapairat lands a leg kick that knocks Lashley off balance momentarily.
Tiyapairat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiyapairat works over Lashley's head and body with a nice combination.
Lashley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tiyapairat avoids it really well and circles away.
Lashley swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat throws a right and a left that Lashley avoids nicely.
Lashley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tiyapairat defends it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Tiyapairat.
Luke Lashley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lashley throws an elbow that misses. Tiyapairat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lashley's guard. Nice move by Tiyapairat!
Tiyapairat would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tiyapairat stops Lashley from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lashley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tiyapairat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tiyapairat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lashley looking for a sweep. Not yet Lashley, not yet.
Tiyapairat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lashley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samak Tiyapairat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tiyapairat, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Tiyapairat!
A less than humble Samak Tiyapairat misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Basit Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Basit Ali could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shawn Gonzales's 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
5 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Basit Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Shawn Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gonzales's 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ali is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ali throws a big right hand that misses.
Ali 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.
Ali trying to move into half guard but instead Gonzales has managed to sweep!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ali bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gonzales's guard.
Ali controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ali tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzales is retaining full guard.
Ali wants to control from the top but Gonzales keeps moving.
Ali content to stall in guard here.
Gonzales really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ali. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
We're going to have a standup here because Basit Ali wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gonzales with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ali counters by moving into the clinch.
Gonzales stops a takedown attempt from Ali.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ali gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gonzales changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ali fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Basit Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Gonzales.
Ali scores with a takedown into Gonzales's guard.
Gonzales keeping moving, preventing Ali from controlling successfully.
Ali forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales won't allow Ali to pass to mount.
Ali trying to control the action but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Ali is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gonzales defends it well.
Ali stands up out of the half guard.
Ali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gonzales manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzales shoots in looking for a takedown but Ali manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gonzales's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gonzales takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gonzales sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Ali or perhaps it was just good defense by Gonzales which made him look bad.
Gonzales keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gonzales shoots in for a double leg but Ali sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ali doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzales circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ali is defended easily by Gonzales.
Ali tries to clinch up but Gonzales circles away and keeps his distance.
Ali dives in and grabs Gonzales's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gonzales pushes down on Ali's head and hops out.
Ali shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonzales pinned against the cage. Gonzales gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gonzales is trying to defend but Ali finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ali maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gonzales could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ali has cracked it and Gonzales is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ali!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Basit Ali!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Cleaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cleaver's choice of entrance music: Drowning Pool - Bodies. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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263 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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275 lbs
11 - 19 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Randall Cleaver!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleaver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cleaver wants it to stay on the feet.
Matthews tries to clinch up.
Cleaver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matthews moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matthews lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Randall Cleaver has been cut.
Cleaver with a nice cross.
Cleaver moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matthews is defended easily by Cleaver.
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!
Matthews shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cleaver manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cleaver is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matthews is controlling him.
Cleaver uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Matthews walks into a straight right hand from Cleaver.
It looks like Max Matthews has been cut.
Cleaver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matthews fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matthews shoots in looking for a takedown but Cleaver manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matthews's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cleaver misses with a double jab.
Matthews is looking to clinch but Cleaver is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleaver leaves Matthews with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cleaver looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Cleaver.
Cleaver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matthews counters with a thumping low kick.
No joy there for Cleaver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cleaver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cleaver throws a series of punches but Matthews avoids them all with ease.
Cleaver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matthews!
Cleaver leaves Matthews with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cleaver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matthews.
Matthews is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cleaver sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cleaver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cleaver misses with a double jab
and Matthews counters with a body kick that stops Cleaver in his tracks momentarily.
Cleaver looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cleaver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matthews sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matthews drives through and clinches with Cleaver against the cage.
Cleaver wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice elbow from Matthews.
A left hand lands to the body for Matthews.
Matthews trying to land knees to the body.
Matthews pulls Cleaver into guard.
Cleaver stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Matthews scores with a takedown into Cleaver's guard.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Cleaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthews is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Matthews 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.
Matthews stops Cleaver from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver striking off his back but it's not causing Matthews any problems.
Cleaver keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Matthews looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Matthews slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Matthews thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cleaver tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matthews wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cleaver is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Matthews is controlling him well.
Matthews trying to control the position but Cleaver is working away.
Matthews cracks Cleaver with a big right hand but Cleaver just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cleaver is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Matthews has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Matthews lands a decent elbow from side control.
The cut above Randall Cleaver's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Matthews is chipping away with strikes.
Randall Cleaver's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Randall Cleaver's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Max Matthews!
Max Matthews thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Victorious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Victorious acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Victorious !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevens leaves Victorious with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stevens misses with a few strikes there.
Victorious shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stevens counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Victorious is pressing down on Stevens's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Victorious is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevens might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Victorious tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevens wanted to stand there but Victorious had control of the position.
Victorious looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Victorious had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stevens defends it easily.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Victorious is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victorious has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Victorious keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Victorious being controlled here, momentarily.
Mike Stevens has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Stevens comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Victorious walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stevens checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stevens drops Victorious with a beautiful combination! Victorious stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stevens is looking for the KO!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens misses with an uppercut. Victorious saw that one coming.
Stevens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Victorious looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stevens tries to bum rush Victorious with a series of wild strikes but Victorious uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stevens throws a right hand that Victorious ducks under and follows up with a left that Victorious also avoids with ease.
Stevens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Victorious .
Stevens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Victorious moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevens throws a nice looking combination but Victorious bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Victorious misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mike Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Victorious .
Stevens misses with a few strikes there.
Stevens misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Victorious tries to close the distance and clinch but Stevens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stevens scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stevens throws a wild body kick that Victorious sees coming a mile off.
Victorious pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Stevens dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stevens misses with a looping right.
Stevens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Victorious was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevens.
Stevens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stevens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stevens misses with a right hand
and Victorious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stevens gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Victorious prevents Stevens from breaking the clinch.
Victorious 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevens is looking to wear down Victorious with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stevens lands with a nice body punch.
Victorious shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevens defends it nicely.
Stevens scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens throws a series of strikes that have Victorious backpedaling.
Stevens forces Victorious back against the cage and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victorious pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Victorious pushes Stevens away with a front kick.
Victorious gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stevens.
Victorious changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stevens tries to avoid it but Victorious manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stevens to the ground. Stevens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stevens's corner calls for a 1-2. Stevens obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Victorious throws out a loose jab but Stevens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Victorious tries to clinch up.
Mike Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Victorious blocks a head kick by Stevens.
Stevens thows a body shot but no joy.
Stevens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Victorious .
Mike Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Victorious moves away from the strike by Stevens.
Stevens swinging wildly here.
Stevens jabs at Victorious 's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Victorious throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevens takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Victorious shoots in for a takedown but Stevens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mike Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Victorious .
Stevens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stevens thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A slow jab from Stevens misses its intended target.
Victorious shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Victorious was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stevens is looking to reverse the position.
Victorious is looking to take a break and control but Stevens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevens is trying to work for a sweep but Victorious has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Stevens 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.
Stevens moves out of range as Victorious throws a body kick.
Victorious shoots in and drives through. Stevens sprawls well.
Stevens scores with the left hand. Victorious knows he should have avoided that one.
Victorious fails with a takedown attempt.
Victorious fails with a takedown attempt.
Mike Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Victorious .
Stevens misses with a wild combination.
Stevens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Victorious , pushing him back against the cage.
Victorious gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Mike Stevens has been cut.
Victorious is trying to pull guard but Stevens turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stevens takes an elbow to the temple.
Victorious tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens is trying to break the clinch but Victorious is controlling him.
Stevens wants to break free but Victorious has control.
Stevens can't break the clinch.
Stevens is trying to break the clinch but Victorious has him pressed against the cage.
Stevens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevens throws a series of strikes that have Victorious backpedaling.
Victorious slips a straight right by Stevens.
A punch combination from Stevens misses.
A cross from Stevens lands.
Stevens missing with a left hand there. Victorious was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stevens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stevens misses with a hook
and Victorious counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Stevens here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses.
Victorious tries to move into range but Stevens moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Victorious fails with an attempt to clinch.
Victorious takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Victorious steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevens.
Victorious doesn't manage to clinch there - Stevens circles away.
Victorious scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stevens misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Victorious moves into the clinch.
Victorious tries to pull guard but Stevens won't allow it.
Victorious is working for takedown but Stevens is calmly controlling the position for now.
Victorious has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stevens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Victorious has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stevens after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stevens is trying to break the clinch but Victorious has him pressed against the cage.
Stevens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Stevens clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Stevens's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stevens throws a big shot that misses.
Victorious tries to clinch but Stevens is having none of it.
Stevens moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Victorious fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Victorious blocks a head kick by Stevens.
Victorious shoots in looking for a takedown but Stevens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Victorious 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stevens throws a leg kick but Victorious moved away.
Victorious lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stevens circles away quickly and effectively.
Mike Stevens is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Stevens. Beautiful body shot.
Stevens tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Victorious fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevens manages to avoid it.
Victorious uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stevens moves into range and clinches up with Victorious .
Stevens is trying to force a seperation but Victorious has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens can't break the clinch.
Stevens wants to get back to striking at distance but Victorious won't allow it.
Victorious tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Victorious wants a takedown but no success here.
Mike Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Victorious .
Victorious keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevens's efforts to push away.
Victorious wants to take the fight to the mat but Stevens manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Victorious breaks the clinch.
Victorious throws a head kick that half lands.
Stevens lands with a cross.
Stevens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stevens drops Victorious with a beautiful combination! Victorious stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stevens is looking for the KO!
Victorious is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Victorious misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Victorious is still on wobbly legs! Can Stevens finish him?
Victorious is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Victorious gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victorious thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stevens regains half guard.
Stevens is concentrating on defense, preventing Victorious from advancing position.
Victorious seems to have recovered his senses.
Victorious is just content to waste time from the top position. Stevens takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Victorious tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevens is retaining full guard.
Stevens is trying to control the position but Victorious postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Victorious stops Stevens from standing up.
Victorious trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Stevens had his way with Victor Victorious in that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Stevens's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Victorious misses with a looping right.
Victorious changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stevens tries to avoid it but Victorious manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stevens to the ground. Stevens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A shot to the body from Stevens misses
and Victorious counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stevens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Victorious moves away.
Victorious wants to clinch up but Stevens keeps it at a distance.
Victorious ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Victorious shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevens defends it nicely.
Stevens throws a lazy right hand but Victorious sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stevens scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Victorious fails with an attempt to clinch.
Victorious on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stevens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victorious gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stevens.
Stevens connects with a single shot there.
Victorious changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stevens tries to avoid it but Victorious manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stevens to the ground. Stevens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mike Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Victorious .
Victorious is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Victorious avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stevens throws a right and a left that Victorious avoids nicely.
Victorious throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stevens's waist but Stevens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Victorious off to one side.
Stevens swings for the body but Victorious moves out of range.
Victorious closes the distance and clinches up with Stevens, looking for a takedown. Victorious pushes Stevens against the cage but Stevens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Stevens. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stevens.
Victorious takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from Stevens misses.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Victorious is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stevens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevens throws a nice looking combination but Victorious bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens rushes Victorious and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Victorious doesn't manage to clinch there - Stevens circles away.
Victor Victorious has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Victorious avoids the head kick by Stevens.
Victorious is looking to clinch but Stevens is avoiding it.
Victorious shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stevens pinned against the cage. Stevens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Victorious takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens scores with a sloppy right hand. Victorious should have avoided that one.
Stevens lands a nice looking body shot.
Mike Stevens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Victorious uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevens.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Stevens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stevens, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Stevens!
A relieved looking Mike Stevens thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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